P-G article reviews how Jags-Steelers actually was a spirited rivalry back in the day
Trailing 23-21 with only seconds remaining, Steelers kicker Norm Johnson lined up for a 40-yard field goal that would have won the game. But the attempt was blocked and returned for a touchdown by defensive back Chris Hudson. As Hudson was running down the sideline in front of the Steelers bench, Cowher took a step toward the field and cocked his arm as though he wanted to slug Hudson as he raced past him....
[Greg] Lloyd crushed [Keenan] McCardell with a vicious blindside hit in a 23-17 overtime victory at Three Rivers Stadium, retaliation for what Lloyd claimed was a threatening phone call made by McCardell to his house the week of the game....
[In 2005] Roethlisberger did not play against the Jaguars at Heinz Field because of a knee injury, giving Tommy Maddox the start. With the score tied at the end of regulation at 17-all, the Steelers began overtime at the Jaguars 26 following a 74-yard kick return by Quincy Morgan. But, on third-and-11, Maddox fumbled and the Jaguars recovered, ending the threat.
One possession later, Maddox threw his third interception of the game and cornerback Rashean Mathis returned the pick 41 yards for a touchdown and a 23-17 victory.
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/s...s/201710070042
Probably was not a best practice to make a threatening phone call to Greg Lloyd and then have to face him on the field