BlitzburghRockCity
02-01-2011, 01:25 PM
I'm watching the NFL Network coverage of the Steelers media day now. Here's some basic notes of what I've seen and heard so far. It was hard to hear most of the questions so I got their comments as much as possible. Media day was for an hour and then the team will get their team photo.
Hines - wants to be known as great football player. doesn't matter who scores or get the credit.
just loves playing football, that's why I smile so much
ward says he didn't pick 86 initially..originally it was 15 when he came to the Steelers. The Steelers gave it to him and he was cool with it
hines said they went out last night, had a good time but still made curfew at 11:45
The anxiety is there, this is what you dream of, for the younger guys. for me I just try to take it all in and enjoy it now. First one was special and overwhelming. 2nd one was injured most of the time, didn't get to do much trying to get ready. This one im healthy and excited, overcome so much with injuries and what not. Deion asked Hines what was said when he talked to Ben earlier in the year. He said Ben was making it a point to get closer to his team, and he has done a great job.
Hines said it was great how Bettis went out, on top. He said he hasn't thought about it (retiring). TOmlin wants him to play next year either way. He said he will play till they push him out the door.
Ben:
walking to his podium filming all the media.
his podium was filled reporters and cameras. A crew followed him from the entrance to his podium.
NFL network made sure to bring up Ben's issues last summer before he started taking questions. (what else is new).
question: how are you handling this media day....
taking it in stride, and excited to play in super bowl since you never know if you'll do it again. Trying to enjoy it.
someone asked if he has pregame rituals..Ben was happy to answer and enjoyed that reporter..sounded like a young boy asking it.
Ben, I shake everyone's hands always before every game. I have a lot of rituals I do
Ben asked why he wears #7...he said john Elway, his favorite
no matter what he's the greatest
what has helped you get through this year...
my faith, my family, my teammates
you go thruough changes in life..Im not here to reflect Im here to play the game. when you're faced with challenges you have to overcome you have to respond and overcome. I was challenged and I wanted to rise to the occasion
Ben was asked if he believes he is a good guy... he said yeah i think i am and smiled.
commented with peter king story and commissioner....he wasn't aware until it was brought up. i don't read that stuff much, he hears this stuff from his agent or media.
asked how he would like to be perceived - for someone to say that I am a God fearing person, put family first, enjoyed football, lived every day like it's his last.
ben this will be one of our greatest challenges in this game
mendenhall has come a long way, should be considered as one of the better ones. he does it all. For him it's awesome to be able to contribute.
Pouncey asked if he is going to play.... he said he is going to play, in his mind he is going to play. he is preparing to play no matter what.
he is wearing a boot. he said he is doing a lot of ice, doing the bike, he is moving around a lot better. Pouncey guaranteeing he may play and winked...was asked by Deion
flozell had a big contingent as well. he appeciates the guys and this chance. he still talks to some of his own teammates. asked what it's like to be back in dallas...flozell said it feels good that i was able to make it here. its the super bowl and im happy to be a part of it. very anxious to play on Sunday. Fortunate that all the guys can play multiple positions this year.
Tomlin - sean has done a nice job in coming in and kicking for us.
Doesn't pat his young receivers on the back too much but they've done a nice job. Hines ward has helped a lot.
we appreciate jerry jones lending us his stadium this week
we are blessed to be here, guys care about each other, don't care who gets the credit.
I am not counting Pouncey out we will give him every opportunity to do to play.
we have a lot of history in our program, we stay grounded and focused. we just want to win.
are you doing anything different this year at the super bowl. trying to have more fun this week, let my hair down some. not micro manage the team and media so much.
Harrison:
week in and week out, if you look at the film there's guys who players worse than I do. i was the posterboy, I don't know why.
This has been not really bitter sweet even with all I've been through, we just happen to make it this year and we're trying to win.
I get him down by any means necessary, that's my thought process.
Asked if he was bitter, they took 100K out of my pocket, do you think I'm not bitter?
Troy is the best player in the game right now..im happy for him, probably more for him than he is for him. Was asked if we should expect some hard hits, he said " we are not hitting hard we don't want fined"
Polamalu: this is what i have to do to support my family and because I love them. That's why i sacrifice myself so much as a football player.
it's important for any defensive player to get a feel for the defense, and then get a flow of the offensive game plan and what the coaches are thinking. You can go out and react on instinct and not think about it.
Was asked in joking how to spell Polamalu...LOL. Do you have a nick name like Big Ben? He said no and laughed.
Tomlin:
Tomlin - sean has done a nice job in coming in and kicking for us.
doesn't pat his young recievers on the back too much but they've done a nice job. hines ward has helped a lot.
we appreciate jerry jones lending us his stadium this week
we are blessed to be here, guys care about each other, don't care who gets the credit.
I am not counting Pouncey out we will give him every opportunity to do to play.
we have a lot of history in our program, we stay grounded and focused. we just want to win.
are you doing anything different this year at the super bowl. trying to have more fun this week, let my hair down some. not micro manage the team and media so much.
Flozell:
flozell had a big contingent as well. he appeciates the guys and this chance. he still talks to some of his own teammates. asked what it's like to be back in dallas...flozell said it feels good that i was able to make it here. its the super bowl and im happy to be a part of it. very anxious to play on Sunday. Fortunate that all the guys can play multiple positions this year.
Keisel:
Has not shaved since June..
We have to make a play on defense, that's our mentality.
You just watch Troy, what he does is second to none.
Who's more ready for this game, me or the beard. I am, the beard needs to focus more on the game he joked. It has a tshirt, twitter, website and beard.
Hines - wants to be known as great football player. doesn't matter who scores or get the credit.
just loves playing football, that's why I smile so much
ward says he didn't pick 86 initially..originally it was 15 when he came to the Steelers. The Steelers gave it to him and he was cool with it
hines said they went out last night, had a good time but still made curfew at 11:45
The anxiety is there, this is what you dream of, for the younger guys. for me I just try to take it all in and enjoy it now. First one was special and overwhelming. 2nd one was injured most of the time, didn't get to do much trying to get ready. This one im healthy and excited, overcome so much with injuries and what not. Deion asked Hines what was said when he talked to Ben earlier in the year. He said Ben was making it a point to get closer to his team, and he has done a great job.
Hines said it was great how Bettis went out, on top. He said he hasn't thought about it (retiring). TOmlin wants him to play next year either way. He said he will play till they push him out the door.
Ben:
walking to his podium filming all the media.
his podium was filled reporters and cameras. A crew followed him from the entrance to his podium.
NFL network made sure to bring up Ben's issues last summer before he started taking questions. (what else is new).
question: how are you handling this media day....
taking it in stride, and excited to play in super bowl since you never know if you'll do it again. Trying to enjoy it.
someone asked if he has pregame rituals..Ben was happy to answer and enjoyed that reporter..sounded like a young boy asking it.
Ben, I shake everyone's hands always before every game. I have a lot of rituals I do
Ben asked why he wears #7...he said john Elway, his favorite
no matter what he's the greatest
what has helped you get through this year...
my faith, my family, my teammates
you go thruough changes in life..Im not here to reflect Im here to play the game. when you're faced with challenges you have to overcome you have to respond and overcome. I was challenged and I wanted to rise to the occasion
Ben was asked if he believes he is a good guy... he said yeah i think i am and smiled.
commented with peter king story and commissioner....he wasn't aware until it was brought up. i don't read that stuff much, he hears this stuff from his agent or media.
asked how he would like to be perceived - for someone to say that I am a God fearing person, put family first, enjoyed football, lived every day like it's his last.
ben this will be one of our greatest challenges in this game
mendenhall has come a long way, should be considered as one of the better ones. he does it all. For him it's awesome to be able to contribute.
Pouncey asked if he is going to play.... he said he is going to play, in his mind he is going to play. he is preparing to play no matter what.
he is wearing a boot. he said he is doing a lot of ice, doing the bike, he is moving around a lot better. Pouncey guaranteeing he may play and winked...was asked by Deion
flozell had a big contingent as well. he appeciates the guys and this chance. he still talks to some of his own teammates. asked what it's like to be back in dallas...flozell said it feels good that i was able to make it here. its the super bowl and im happy to be a part of it. very anxious to play on Sunday. Fortunate that all the guys can play multiple positions this year.
Tomlin - sean has done a nice job in coming in and kicking for us.
Doesn't pat his young receivers on the back too much but they've done a nice job. Hines ward has helped a lot.
we appreciate jerry jones lending us his stadium this week
we are blessed to be here, guys care about each other, don't care who gets the credit.
I am not counting Pouncey out we will give him every opportunity to do to play.
we have a lot of history in our program, we stay grounded and focused. we just want to win.
are you doing anything different this year at the super bowl. trying to have more fun this week, let my hair down some. not micro manage the team and media so much.
Harrison:
week in and week out, if you look at the film there's guys who players worse than I do. i was the posterboy, I don't know why.
This has been not really bitter sweet even with all I've been through, we just happen to make it this year and we're trying to win.
I get him down by any means necessary, that's my thought process.
Asked if he was bitter, they took 100K out of my pocket, do you think I'm not bitter?
Troy is the best player in the game right now..im happy for him, probably more for him than he is for him. Was asked if we should expect some hard hits, he said " we are not hitting hard we don't want fined"
Polamalu: this is what i have to do to support my family and because I love them. That's why i sacrifice myself so much as a football player.
it's important for any defensive player to get a feel for the defense, and then get a flow of the offensive game plan and what the coaches are thinking. You can go out and react on instinct and not think about it.
Was asked in joking how to spell Polamalu...LOL. Do you have a nick name like Big Ben? He said no and laughed.
Tomlin:
Tomlin - sean has done a nice job in coming in and kicking for us.
doesn't pat his young recievers on the back too much but they've done a nice job. hines ward has helped a lot.
we appreciate jerry jones lending us his stadium this week
we are blessed to be here, guys care about each other, don't care who gets the credit.
I am not counting Pouncey out we will give him every opportunity to do to play.
we have a lot of history in our program, we stay grounded and focused. we just want to win.
are you doing anything different this year at the super bowl. trying to have more fun this week, let my hair down some. not micro manage the team and media so much.
Flozell:
flozell had a big contingent as well. he appeciates the guys and this chance. he still talks to some of his own teammates. asked what it's like to be back in dallas...flozell said it feels good that i was able to make it here. its the super bowl and im happy to be a part of it. very anxious to play on Sunday. Fortunate that all the guys can play multiple positions this year.
Keisel:
Has not shaved since June..
We have to make a play on defense, that's our mentality.
You just watch Troy, what he does is second to none.
Who's more ready for this game, me or the beard. I am, the beard needs to focus more on the game he joked. It has a tshirt, twitter, website and beard.