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07-10-2008, 08:05 AM
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Steelers' fans might feel insecure if Rooneys sell control of team
Somewhere, Art Rooney Sr. must have a tear in his eye.
As several of The Chief's sons play Rooney Roulette with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team's late legend must be heartbroken.
After all, the Rooney family - first Art, then his sons - has had controlling interest of the Steelers since Art Sr. founded the team in July 1933.
The Steelers' patriarch endured four decades of lousy and mediocre teams before the Black and Gold won its first Super Bowl title. Before the Steelers started their 1970s dynasty, Rooney, with the ever-present cigar nestled in the side of his mouth, had been known as the lovable loser of the NFL. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1964, a decade before his first title.
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"Men, this is war. I don't care anything about the national championship or the Big Ten championship, but if we win this game today and, afterward, if the Good Lord says, 'Woody, it's your time,' I'll say, 'Lord, I'm ready.'" - Woody Hayes, pregame vs. Michigan, 1975
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07-16-2008, 11:51 AM
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Team sale would trigger review of public stadium funding
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Updated: July 16, 2008, 10:11 AM ET
PITTSBURGH -- Allegheny County Controller Mark Flaherty says the Pittsburgh Steelers may have to reimburse taxpayers for public money used to build Heinz Field if the team is sold.
The new stadium opened in 2001 with the Steelers contributing about $76.5 million and state and county taxpayers paying $281 million.
Flaherty says he sent a letter to the team's owners saying a new stadium funding agreement must be struck if the team is sold.
Steelers chairman Dan Rooney is haggling with his four brothers over ownership of the team. Each brother owns 16 percent of the team and another family owns the rest. The other brothers are said to want more money than Dan Rooney is willing to pay for their shares, leading both sides to look for investors who might buy part of the team.
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"Men, this is war. I don't care anything about the national championship or the Big Ten championship, but if we win this game today and, afterward, if the Good Lord says, 'Woody, it's your time,' I'll say, 'Lord, I'm ready.'" - Woody Hayes, pregame vs. Michigan, 1975
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07-27-2008, 09:40 PM
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Polamalu, Kemoeatu and Casey Hampton have been placed on the PUP list. Hampton finished only 5 of 8 one hundred yard runs and Tomlin won't allow him to practice until he shows he's in good enough shape. I like it.
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[...Tomlin won't allow him to practice until he shows he's in good enough shape. I like it.
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07-29-2008, 12:47 PM
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Likely to be the last year in the 'burgh for a lot of current players. 14 of them are in the final year of their contract:
Steelers facing contract issues - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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A total of 14 players, including starters such as linebacker James Farrior and offensive tackle Marvel Smith, are entering the final year of their contracts.
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the list of players up for contract renewal includes cornerback Bryant McFadden and backup quarterback Charlie Batch, who also are entering the final year of their deals.
Tackle Willie Colon, safety Anthony Smith and receiver Willie Reid are entering their third seasons - and in the final year of their contracts - and could be retained as restricted free agents in 2009.
Guard Chris Kemoeatu, tackles Max Starks and Trai Essex and wide receiver Nate Washington will be unrestricted free agents after next season. And linebacker Arnold Harrison, cornerback Anthony Madison and defensive back Grant Mason are working on one-year contracts.
In addition, defensive end Brett Keisel, nose tackle Casey Hampton, running back Willie Parker, linebacker James Harrison and cornerback Deshea Townsend will have one year remaining on their deals entering 2009.
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