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| Manning plays coy about injured thumb |
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01/24/2007 |
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| and next as normal as possible in the circus-like environment leading up to the season's final game. ``We want to enjoy our families and the hype leading up to the game,'' said Dungy, who hasn't been in a Super Bowl since his playing days with the Pittsburgh Steelers. ``I know our players will rise to the occasion and be ready for it, too.'' One thing the Colts believe they can count on is Manning, their $98 million franchise player whose bruised body should be healthy in time for kickoff a week from Sunday.
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| Jackson: Dungy-Smith Super Bowl a great moment in American history |
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01/24/2007 |
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| t I was able to,'' he said. When Dungy became a head coach in Tampa in 1996, one of the men he got into the pipeline was Smith, a promising young football mind who needed a chance. Herm Edwards of Kansas City and Mike Tomlin, recently hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers, were also on Dungy's coaching tree. The NFL long has struggled with minority hiring at the highest levels. In 2002, Steelers owner Dan Rooney successfully lobbied for a rule that requires all NFL teams to interview minority candidates for coachin |
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| Arians takes over as Steelers offensive coordinator |
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01/24/2007 |
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PITTSBURGH (AP) -Bruce Arians, former offensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns, has been promoted to the same job by new Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. Tomlin, introduced as Steelers coach Monday, already has both coordinators in place, with Dick LeBeau remaining on defense. The Steelers have not announced Arians' promotion, but Arians told reporters at the Senior Bowl he has accepted the position. Arians, the former coach at Temple, was the Steelers' receivers coach for three seasons. The 54 |
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| Cardinals bring on Grimm |
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01/23/2007 |
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| Tempe, AZ (MySportsbook) - The Arizona Cardinals named former Pittsburgh Steelers assistant head coach Russ Grimm as their new assistant head coach and offensive line coach on Tuesday. Grimm spent the previous six seasons as an assistant with the Pittsburgh Steelers, first as offensive line coach from 2001-03 and as then assistant head coach and offensive line coach from 2004-06. New Arizona head coach Ken Whisenhunt worked with Grimm in Pittsburgh the past several seasons and both helped the Steelers to last y |
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| Steelers turning to Tomlin to replace Cowher |
NFL Football |
01/22/2007 |
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| Pittsburgh, PA (MySportsbook) - The Pittsburgh Steelers made it official on Monday and announced the hiring of Mike Tomlin as the team's new head coach. After a weekend of speculation, in which differing reports had Tomlin and Russ Grimm as the Steelers' choice, the team has decided that Tomlin will be the 16th coach in franchise history and the successor to Bill Cowher. "We are very excited to announce that Mike Tomlin has accepted the position of head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers," said Steelers president |
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| Schottenheimer withdraws from consideration with Dolphins |
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01/15/2007 |
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| ch on offense was an integral part of our progress in the 2006 season,'' head coach Eric Mangini said in a statement. ``I'm pleased he will remain with the Jets to build on that progress.'' One candidate interviewed earlier by the Dolphins, former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt, became Arizona's head coach Sunday. Two others interviewed by Miami, Chicago Bears assistants Ron Rivera and Ron Turner, are unavailable for further talks while their team remains in the playoffs. Also intervi |
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| Whisenhunt's out, Grimm's front-runner among 3 Steelers finalists |
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01/15/2007 |
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PITTSBURGH (AP) -Assistant head coach Russ Grimm has emerged as the front-runner for the Pittsburgh Steelers' coaching job, a search that was narrowed to three finalists Monday after offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt left for Arizona. The Steelers identified Grimm, a Pittsburgh assistant for six years, and defensive coordinators Mike Tomlin of the Minnesota Vikings and Ron Rivera of the Chicago Bears as the finalists. Georgia Tech coach Chan Gailey is no longer being considered. Grimm and Whisenhunt were |
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| With Whisenhunt out, Grimm is clear front-runner for Steelers job |
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01/15/2007 |
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PITTSBURGH (AP) -The Pittsburgh Steelers were determined not to rush into hiring a new coach, even if it meant losing a top candidate to another NFL team. After all, the Steelers have had two coaches in 38 years - and both were Super Bowl winners. They didn't want to hastily fill what traditionally is the most stable coaching job in pro sports. The Steelers' diligence in finding Bill Cowher's successor cost them offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt, a move that leaves offensive line coach Russ Grimm as the |
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| Steelers assistant latest to try to build a winner in Arizona |
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01/15/2007 |
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PHOENIX (AP) -The Arizona Cardinals have had seven coaches in the past 19 years, the Pittsburgh Steelers two in the last 37. Maybe Ken Whisenhunt can bring some of that Pittsburgh stability and Steeler success to the desert. The Cardinals hired the 44-year-old Steelers offensive coordinator on Sunday to replace Dennis Green, who was fired after going 16-32 in three seasons. Whisenhunt signed a four-year contract with a team option for a fifth, and is to be introduced at a news conference on Tuesday. ``I |
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| Bird of steel: Cards name Whisenhunt head coach |
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01/14/2007 |
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| Tempe, AZ (MySportsbook) - The Arizona Cardinals named Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt their new head coach on Sunday. He becomes the 34th head coach in club history. Whisenhunt signed a four-year contract with a team option for the fifth year. The 44-year-old, who will be introduced at a press conference on Tuesday, has spent the last six seasons in Pittsburgh. The last three years, he served as the club's offensive coordinator after a three-year stint as tight ends coach. He replaces |
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