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08-19-2012, 09:06 AM
David DeCastro needed only three weeks of NFL training camp to understand what made Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, whom he protected at Stanford, an exceptional college player.
Stepping into a huddle with Ben Roethlisberger, DeCastro realized Luck possesses the same leadership and commanding presence as the quarterback who has directed the Steelers to three Super Bowl appearances and a pair of NFL championships.
As DeCastro said, the best leaders don’t need to establish their authority; they earn it with the confidence they inspire in their teammates.
“You get in the huddle, everyone listens,” DeCastro said. “They’re guys you want to play for and protect.”
DeCastro spent his Saturdays shielding Luck. He hopes to spend his Sundays doing the same for Roethlisberger. Both quarterbacks will be on the field — though not necessarily for long — when Luck, this year’s No. 1 pick, brings the Colts to Heinz Field for a preseason game Sunday night.
A week ago, Luck threw for a touchdown on his first play and finished 10 of 16 for 188 yards and two scores as the Colts defeated the Rams, 38-3.
“I wasn’t surprised. I was happy for him,” said DeCastro, the 316-pound right guard who has practiced with the Steelers’ starters almost since the opening day of camp. “We’ve both been busy in training camp, so it will be good to catch up with him.”
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Stepping into a huddle with Ben Roethlisberger, DeCastro realized Luck possesses the same leadership and commanding presence as the quarterback who has directed the Steelers to three Super Bowl appearances and a pair of NFL championships.
As DeCastro said, the best leaders don’t need to establish their authority; they earn it with the confidence they inspire in their teammates.
“You get in the huddle, everyone listens,” DeCastro said. “They’re guys you want to play for and protect.”
DeCastro spent his Saturdays shielding Luck. He hopes to spend his Sundays doing the same for Roethlisberger. Both quarterbacks will be on the field — though not necessarily for long — when Luck, this year’s No. 1 pick, brings the Colts to Heinz Field for a preseason game Sunday night.
A week ago, Luck threw for a touchdown on his first play and finished 10 of 16 for 188 yards and two scores as the Colts defeated the Rams, 38-3.
“I wasn’t surprised. I was happy for him,” said DeCastro, the 316-pound right guard who has practiced with the Steelers’ starters almost since the opening day of camp. “We’ve both been busy in training camp, so it will be good to catch up with him.”
read more
http://triblive.com/sports/2417172-85/decastro-luck-steelers-roethlisberger-colts-david-andrew-arians-quarterback-stanford