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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............

Read more @ http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_752889.html

Pristas
08-23-2011, 06:53 AM
I love that kid. One of our best draft picks since Ben and Troy.

suitanim
08-23-2011, 09:00 AM
Sweet...so long as it doesn't result in a bunch of 15-yard unsportsmanlikes....

86WARD
08-23-2011, 09:17 AM
Love Pouncey. One of my favorite players!

Count Steeler
08-23-2011, 04:03 PM
Love to see he still wants to improve. Not happy with reaching a plateau, wants to take over the league. Love him.

fansince'76
08-23-2011, 04:13 PM
Hope he's here for the next 12-15 years.

stillers4me
08-23-2011, 04:44 PM
Hope he's here for the next 12-15 years.

^^^^This^^^^

steelpride12
08-23-2011, 05:47 PM
Man if this kid gets better than last season I'm liking our chances more and more. The true anchor to the line and offense.

Count Steeler
08-23-2011, 07:49 PM
How's Mike doing? Any reports?

Steeltreal
08-23-2011, 08:05 PM
Just going through the starters on that depth chart and I can see at least 6 Steelers making the Pro Bowl, Pouncey, Ben, Wallace, with Timmons, Troy and oh yea #92

tube517
08-23-2011, 08:54 PM
1st round bust. :chuckle: