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stillers4me
12-06-2010, 04:42 PM
By John Harris (jharris@tribweb.com), PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Monday, December 6, 2010

BALTIMORE -- The booming voice was unmistakable. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin wanted to personally deliver a message to his players last Wednesday before the first practice of the week.

"Outside!'' Tomlin shouted upon entering the locker room.

Translation: "I don't care how cold it is, we're not practicing indoors.''

Tomlin raised the significance of Sunday night's critical AFC North battle against Baltimore to new heights. Since losing to New England last month, Tomlin made the Steelers practice in full pads on Wednesdays. No one could remember the last time that occurred, but it certainly wasn't this season.

Tomlin didn't stop there. A year ago, the Steelers practiced inside during inclement weather. This year, only a blizzard will prevent the Steelers from practicing outdoors........

Read more: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_712451.html

fansince'76
12-06-2010, 04:46 PM
Unleashing hell....

Sorry, couldn't resist. :chuckle: