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12-13-2010, 05:19 PM
Two interception returns for tds, three FGs overcome offensive woes
Monday, December 13, 2010
By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Safety Troy Polamalu dives in for a touchdown after intercepting Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer in the second quarter Sunday at Heinz Field.



If it weren't for their defense, the Steelers might have no offense at all. If it is even possible, Troy Polamalu's reputation has grown bigger and faster than his hair in that shampoo commercial.

Polamalu swooped down again from wherever he changes out of his Clark Kent suit and into Superman to save another one for the Steelers, his third in a row. His pick-6 touchdown in the second quarter of his old University of Southern California roommate, Carson Palmer, sparked a comeback that led the Steelers to a 23-7 victory Sunday at Heinz Field.

"Once again we're not surprised by an immaculate play by Mr. Polamalu," defensive end Brett Keisel said. "It was a big play, a big touchdown that we needed. It put us on top."..............

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