stillers4me
10-13-2011, 05:32 AM
Not that center Maurkice Pouncey received a pass from coach Mike Tomlin, but if any Steeler had reason to be sluggish Wednesday, it was him.
The second-year veteran already has had a whirlwind week, highlighted Monday by the birth of his first child, a daughter named Jayda.
"Eight pounds, seven ounces," Pouncey said proudly. "I'm so happy."
Pouncey's Sunday went something like this: Start against the Tennessee Titans, leave with a right knee injury, return to the game, leave with a couple of minutes left in the fourth quarter to shower and catch a ride to the airport, fly to Orlando, Fla., and then play the waiting game.
Pouncey's girlfriend was supposed to give birth that day, but because of the size of the baby, she had to have a C-section Monday. That meant little sleep for Pouncey, who is from Lakeland, Fla., and starred at the University of Florida............
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The second-year veteran already has had a whirlwind week, highlighted Monday by the birth of his first child, a daughter named Jayda.
"Eight pounds, seven ounces," Pouncey said proudly. "I'm so happy."
Pouncey's Sunday went something like this: Start against the Tennessee Titans, leave with a right knee injury, return to the game, leave with a couple of minutes left in the fourth quarter to shower and catch a ride to the airport, fly to Orlando, Fla., and then play the waiting game.
Pouncey's girlfriend was supposed to give birth that day, but because of the size of the baby, she had to have a C-section Monday. That meant little sleep for Pouncey, who is from Lakeland, Fla., and starred at the University of Florida............
Read more @ http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_761582.html