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stillers4me
06-09-2011, 08:38 PM
1989 had come to a close. The Pittsburgh Steelers (http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/pittsburgh-steelers) had miraculously rebounded from being behind 92-10 to start the season. They had come all the way back to make the playoffs. In the final game of the decade hard charging Merril Hoge picked up 125 yards on the ground and through the air. Rod Woodson provided a "Heavenly Hit" and Gary Anderson kicked a 50 yard FG in OT to provide the margin of victory.

These now 1990 Steelers were red hot, winners of 4 games in a row. As the Steelers traveled to Denver for a Divisional Round Playoff game they were cool and confident. They were also a heavy underdog which suited them all just fine. After not making the playoffs 4 years in a row this Steelers team was full of the underdog types. But they also had a full head of steam......................

Read more @ http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2011/6/8/2213924/one-sunday-in-january#storyjump