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10-11-2011, 04:26 AM
Watch backup nose tackle Chris Hoke during the Steelers home game Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It won't matter if he's on the Heinz Field lawn or on the sideline. He will be bouncing up and down, a 305-pound block of endless enthusiasm, working on his footwork, working on his punching technique, working on every aspect of his game.
"We love Hokey's energy," Steelers defensive captain James Farrior said.
On the field, anyway.
"He can be annoying," linebacker Larry Foote said. "We'll be in the cafeteria line and, all of a sudden, he'll break down into his 3-point stance. It's like he's always kissing up to the coaches."
Foote grinned.
"But that's Hoke. That's just how he works. He's always working on his craft. He's a true professional."
That's why Hoke has lasted 11 seasons in the NFL despite being an undrafted free agent. That's why the Steelers defense was more than effective -- above the line, in coach Mike Tomlin's words -- with him starting for injured Pro Bowler Casey Hampton in the 38-17 home win against the Tennessee Titans.
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"We love Hokey's energy," Steelers defensive captain James Farrior said.
On the field, anyway.
"He can be annoying," linebacker Larry Foote said. "We'll be in the cafeteria line and, all of a sudden, he'll break down into his 3-point stance. It's like he's always kissing up to the coaches."
Foote grinned.
"But that's Hoke. That's just how he works. He's always working on his craft. He's a true professional."
That's why Hoke has lasted 11 seasons in the NFL despite being an undrafted free agent. That's why the Steelers defense was more than effective -- above the line, in coach Mike Tomlin's words -- with him starting for injured Pro Bowler Casey Hampton in the 38-17 home win against the Tennessee Titans.
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11284/1181169-87-0.stm#ixzz1aSoAY0cK