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stillers4me
11-14-2010, 07:21 AM
Sunday, November 14, 2010
By Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall has run for 702 yards this season.



" ... And the Steelers' handoff goes to No. 43, Troy Polamalu, off right tackle. He's stopped by Bengals linebacker Dhani Jones after a 6-yard gain ... "
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You have no idea how close that came to happening in the game at Cincinnati Monday night.

"Troy was the next back in line," Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said. "He was who we were going to if something happened to Rashard [Mendenhall]."

This was after backup running backs Mewelde Moore and Isaac Redman were knocked out with concussions late in the game. The Steelers took possession at their 29 with 8:58 left, their 27-21 lead in jeopardy after the Bengals had scored on two consecutive drives. They needed to keep the ball, run off some clock and, hopefully, score some points to secure the win.

"Oh my, yes, Rashard grew up in that drive," Arians said. "He was tired and beat up, but he took over the game."......................

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Galax Steeler
11-14-2010, 07:30 AM
Good read thanks for sharing. I am glad we didn't have to use Troy I wouldn't want to take a chance of him getting hurt. I hope Mendenhall has a good game tonight and find success against the patriots.

Psycho Ward 86
11-14-2010, 11:46 AM
Wish we could've gotten that 1 extra yard for him, nothing bothers me more than a 99 yard game for our homegrown :chuckle: