Keisel pays homage to Smith for Pro Bowl honor

[stillers4me]

Defensive end Brett Keisel is hoping he doesn't play in his first Pro Bowl on Jan. 30, because that means the Steelers will be preparing for Super Bowl XLV back in Pittsburgh.

But if Keisel does play in the annual all-star game — he is the first alternate at defensive end — it wouldn't just validate his importance to the Steelers' defense.

It also would be a tribute to Aaron Smith, who has long been a mentor to Keisel.

"I've got to give him a lot of credit," Keisel said. "From the time I've got here I've tried to be like Aaron Smith. I've tried to work like him — I've tried to approach the game like him — so he gets a lot of credit for my success."................

Read more @ http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_716306.html

[Psycho Ward 86]

Who else is a probowl alternate?

[Count Steeler]

I hope Hillis gets lost in Keisel's beard and they can't find him until the game is over.

[Merchant]

Didn't even know he was an alternate.. great job Keisel.

[stillers4me]

I hope Hillis gets lost in Keisel's beard and they can't find him until the game is over.

That's quite likely.

[43Hitman]

I hope Hillis gets lost in Keisel's beard and they can't find him until the game is over.


That's quite likely.

I love that beard. FEAR THE BEARD! lol

[Psycho Ward 86]

I love that beard. FEAR THE BEARD! lol

You know how there's always a banner in the front row at home games that says "Psycho Ward 86" for in homage of Hines Ward? "Fear the Beard" sounds promising as well :chuckle: