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stillers4me
01-12-2011, 08:48 PM
Center Maurkice Pouncey, a Pro Bowler in his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers (http://content.usatoday.com/topics/topic/Organizations/Sports+Leagues/NFL/Pittsburgh+Steelers), awaits his NFL playoff debut. That's a step up, but he is no stranger to high stakes.
In the 2008 college season, snapping for superstar quarterback Tim Tebow (http://content.usatoday.com/topics/topic/People/Athletes/NCAA/Tim+Tebow) at Florida, Pouncey helped the Gators win the BCS national title.

At Lakeland (Fla.) High School, Pouncey's teams won three consecutive 5A state titles. His 2005 team finished No. 1 in USA TODAY'S Super 25.

"It's crazy, man, I think on every level I've won a championship. Hopefully it will be on this level, too," the 6-4, 304-pounder said on Wednesday before practice.

How about pee wee ball?


"We won the (local) Super Bowl (http://content.usatoday.com/topics/topic/Events+and+Awards/Sports/Super+Bowl)… I think we were on the Packers (http://content.usatoday.com/topics/topic/Organizations/Sports+Leagues/NFL/Green+Bay+Packers)," said Pouncey.............

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salamander
01-12-2011, 08:50 PM
I'm sure he would love to add a Super Bowl to his resume.

Texasteel
01-12-2011, 09:12 PM
Nice find Sue, thanks.

I'm sure he would love to and a SB to his list. I'm sure he would love to add his brother to his side as well.

Galax Steeler
01-13-2011, 03:25 AM
Good read on Pouncey, I hope he is ready to step it up a notch for the playoffs.