stillers4me
02-03-2011, 05:46 AM
Chuck Noll turned 79 on Jan. 5, and he isn't doing particularly well these days.
But you better believe the man who coached the Steelers to their first four Super Bowl titles will be rooting hard for them to win No. 7 Sunday night at Cowboys Stadium.
"We're excited and wish we could be there," said Noll's wife, Marianne, speaking by phone Wednesday from their home in Bonita Springs, Fla. "We'll be watching."
Noll's health doesn't allow for much travel these days, and his wife said he is not available for interviews. Friends worry about a variety of health issues, although Marianne Noll acknowledged only her husband's "horrific" back condition. She said he is eagerly anticipating the arrival of his son, Chris, daughter-in-law, Linda and two grandchildren — Katie, 17, and Connor, 11 — from Connecticut to watch the game.
Just like old times, Marianne Noll will turn on all the televisions in the house. That is what she used to do when her husband's team played a road game.
"It helps ease the nerves because you can pace from room to room," she said, laughing. "I did it during the AFC Championship last week, and Chuck said, 'Why are you doing that?' "...................
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But you better believe the man who coached the Steelers to their first four Super Bowl titles will be rooting hard for them to win No. 7 Sunday night at Cowboys Stadium.
"We're excited and wish we could be there," said Noll's wife, Marianne, speaking by phone Wednesday from their home in Bonita Springs, Fla. "We'll be watching."
Noll's health doesn't allow for much travel these days, and his wife said he is not available for interviews. Friends worry about a variety of health issues, although Marianne Noll acknowledged only her husband's "horrific" back condition. She said he is eagerly anticipating the arrival of his son, Chris, daughter-in-law, Linda and two grandchildren — Katie, 17, and Connor, 11 — from Connecticut to watch the game.
Just like old times, Marianne Noll will turn on all the televisions in the house. That is what she used to do when her husband's team played a road game.
"It helps ease the nerves because you can pace from room to room," she said, laughing. "I did it during the AFC Championship last week, and Chuck said, 'Why are you doing that?' "...................
Read more @ http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_721092.html