stillers4me
08-23-2011, 04:49 AM
A smile is etched across Maurkice Pouncey's face so often it seems as permanent as one of the many tattoos that cover his body. Yet anytime there is pushing and shoving after a play, chances are the Steelers center is involved.
Given that seeming contradiction, it makes perfect sense that Pouncey describes himself as a "young old" guy as he prepares for his second NFL season.
"I'm a young guy in age," said Pouncey, who turned 22 in late July, "but on the field I'm kind of older."
Pouncey was the first Steelers offensive rookie since Ron Shanklin in 1970 to start every game during the regular season. In emerging as an anchor up front, Pouncey also became the first Steelers rookie offensive lineman to make the Pro Bowl since Frank Varrichione in 1955.
And all indications point to Pouncey building on a first season that exceeded all expectations............
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Given that seeming contradiction, it makes perfect sense that Pouncey describes himself as a "young old" guy as he prepares for his second NFL season.
"I'm a young guy in age," said Pouncey, who turned 22 in late July, "but on the field I'm kind of older."
Pouncey was the first Steelers offensive rookie since Ron Shanklin in 1970 to start every game during the regular season. In emerging as an anchor up front, Pouncey also became the first Steelers rookie offensive lineman to make the Pro Bowl since Frank Varrichione in 1955.
And all indications point to Pouncey building on a first season that exceeded all expectations............
Read more @ http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_752889.html