Steelers' Smith continues to hurdle obstacles

[LLT]

Steelers' Smith continues to hurdle obstacles
By Scott Brown, PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Saturday, August 6, 2011


The words didn't fit the venue — a small patch of shaded grass outside a cafeteria. They sounded more like something that should be boomed out to the masses, with the theatrics that accompany a motivational speaker's delivery.

"No matter what the adversity or obstacle is, you can overcome it," Aaron Smith said, "and you just keep going. It's just the way I've lived my life."

That credo guided the Steelers' veteran defensive end back to St. Vincent College for his 13th, but not necessarily final, training camp.

Smith is back after suffering a third season-ending injury in the past four years. After missing the final 13 games in 2010 — he partially tore his left triceps in a game at Miami — Smith will be among the more scrutinized Steelers this preseason.


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[ALLD]

This season is Smith's Swan Song. Eight games, if he makes it, then they start substituting all around him.

[zulater]

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-films-presents/09000d5d81c108fb/Aaron-Smith-Emerging-from-the-shadows

In case you missed this, a good watch.

[Iron Steeler]

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-films-presents/09000d5d81c108fb/Aaron-Smith-Emerging-from-the-shadows

In case you missed this, a good watch.

What are you crying bro?! nooo i just got something in both eyes...

Great video man I didnt even know this was out there

[zulater]

:http://www.steelers.com/video-and-audio/videos/Keisel-Smith-and-Hampton-Talk-Night-Practice/3977122c-bfdf-487a-82a4-3ba07b53122b

You know a guy is tough when he can do that to "Big Snack" and get away with it. :chuckle:

[Count Steeler]

:http://www.steelers.com/video-and-audio/videos/Keisel-Smith-and-Hampton-Talk-Night-Practice/3977122c-bfdf-487a-82a4-3ba07b53122b

You know a guy is tough when he can do that to "Big Snack" and get away with it. :chuckle:

That is hilarious. Thanks for pointing that out.

[stillers4me]

Awesome videos! :applaudit:

I just adore this group of Steelers and it's going to be a very sad day as each of them move on to the next part of their lives.

[steelpride12]

Smith, one of the best as a Steelers. I loved the video and love watching these guys come together like this. I just hope he can stay healthy for this season.

[oneforthetoe]

From Peter King:


On Saturday, I saw a sight I never thought I'd see again -- the best 3-4 defensive end of this generation, Pittsburgh's Aaron Smith, jousting with and beating a good right tackle, Willie Colon, in a live scrimmage.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/08/08/tour/index.html#ixzz1UTRPux6I



If Aaron can stay healthy our d'line could be "sick."

More:


When I last saw Aaron Smith, one of my All-Decade defensive ends for the last 10 years, he was sidelined at Steelers practice at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth before the Super Bowl. His recent run of injuries had been maddening. He'd missed parts or most of three recent seasons with biceps, triceps and shoulder injuries, and just when he thought he might be able to come back in time to play in the Super Bowl, he suffered a setback and was declared out for the game.

The Steelers have developed a good replacement and heir to his left end job, Ziggy Hood, but there's just something missing when the best 3-4 defensive end of the past 12 years is out of the Pittsburgh lineup. Quite honestly, I thought the frustration over always being hurt was going to knock Smith, now 35, out of the game forever. I thought he would retire.

But there he was Saturday afternoon with the first unit on defense, going up against Colon and not giving an inch. After practice, I asked him why. "I love playing football," he said. "I have no other explanation for it. There's nothing else I want to do with my life right now. It feels so good to be back out here.........."

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/08/08/tour/index.html#ixzz1UTSZjrTD


Of course that could also mean that our o'line is ...... you know.