Troy Polamalu Wins Defensive MVP

Troy Polamalu won his second defensive MVP edging Green Bay linebacker Clay Matthews. Pittsburgh safety Polamalu received 17 votes Monday from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who cover the league, edging Green Bay linebacker Matthews by two votes.

Matthews had 60 tackles, 13½ sacks (fourth in league), an interception return for a touchdown, Polamalu had 63 tackles, 7 Interceptions and 1 sack. It's funny because both of them are squaring off in the Superbowl. The last Steelers defensive MVP (James Harrison)had one of the most legendary defensive plays in the history of the NFL, I'd expect the same from Troy.

Which leads me to my next point, SMack, BMack's dad. As we know Bob and his dad are both die hard Packers fans and they should get ready for more let downs, because this will be the first of many. The Packers have been rolling on a soft NFC North Schedule then out played Vick's Eagles, a pretend Falcons team and almost lost to a Caleb Hanie led Bears team. They also have a bye that could throw them off too. Pittsburgh is built for the post season and with only one starting offensive lineman they will be able to stop a soft Packers team.

I can't wait for you to hang up your Aaron Rodger's jersey and your gay ass invisible championship belt up after Sunday.

Troy Polamalu Injury Update

"Earlier this season, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu missed four games with an MCL injury, and on Sunday, he re-injured the same knee. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Polamalu underwent an MRI following the game on Sunday, and that he's expected to miss a few weeks, if not the rest of the season. Appearing on SportsCenter on Monday morning, NFL Insider Adam Schefter noted that the injury was not quite as severe as the first one (ESPN)."

I would be shocked if he is out the rest of the year, but I do question how long this guy can stay on the field. This is all terrible news for Pittsburgh, since they are just a completely different defense when this guy isn't flying around the field. I don't think it sinks their season, but it would be damn tough for them to get through teams like Indy, New England, ect if they are missing Polamalu. We'll let you know when we hear more.

Polamalu Back This Week?

"Against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Cleveland Browns QB Derek Anderson managed just two pass completions for the game against an injury-depleted defense. If that's not bad enough, his chances for improvement next week against the Pittsburgh Steelers might be taking a hit. Word from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is that Troy Polamalu is looking good to suit up against the Browns on Sunday, in his first game back since spraining his MCL in Week 1. As per the Post-Gazette, Polamalu was on the field prior to Sunday's game in Detroit to stretch with his teammates.

As for any official word, we'll have to wait a day. "I'll tell you on Tuesday," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. "I'll be glad when he plays just so you guys can stop asking me about him (ESPN)."

The Steelers defense has been far from anything special this season, but that could (and should) all change when Polamalu is back on the field. He is one of the best defensive players I have ever seen (and that is coming from a guy who HATES the Steelers). We will keep you posted later in the week, but from everything I have read it sounds like he will be back on the field this week...

Troy Polamalu Injury Update

Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro safety Troy Polamalu sprained the medial collateral ligament in his left knee late in the first half of their 13-10 overtime victory against Tennessee on Thursday night. Coach Mike Tomlin said the injury usually sidelines a player from 3 to 6 weeks.

"They are reading the scans and so forth," Tomlin said. "It is speculation [how long Polamalu will be out] at this point." ESPN

This obviously will hurt, but the Steelers have a ridiculous defense that they will not fall apart. My feeling is that he will be back in 4 weeks with this injury because Troy just can't sit around. Plus I'm sure he has some remedy you can find in the jungle.

Madden Unveils New Cursed Cover

This Year the victims will actually be two players Troy Polamalu, and Larry Fitzgerald. Previous cover models like Donovan McNabb, Shaun Alexander and Vince Young have suffered injuries during their "Madden" season. Once again the player who are on the cover are saying they don't believe in the curse, but it is kind of funny that this always seems to happen. Anyways, I am not draft Larry Fitzgerald next year in fantasy...Viva La Curse.

Want To Know How Awesome Troy Polamalu Is?

Well here he is diving from a truck into the crowd during the Steelers victory parade. If anyone tells me they don't like him I will call you a liar.

Troy Polamalu's Amazing Interception

Wow, this is pretty ridiculous.

Another Reason Troy Polamalu Is Awesome

Here are some quotes from the usually soft spoken Polamalu:
"I think regarding the evolution of football, it's becoming more and more flag football, two-hand touch," Polamalu said. "We've really lost the essence of what real American football is about. I think it's probably all about money. They're not really concerned about safety."
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"When you see guys like Dick Butkus, the Ronnie Lotts, the Jack Tatums, these guys really went after people," Polamalu told reporters. "Now, they couldn't survive in this type of game. They wouldn't have enough money. They'd be paying fines all the time and they'd be suspended for a year after they do it two games in a row. It's kind of ridiculous."
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Polamalu said that football's essence is being taken away with the NFL's heavy-handed penalties, saying football "just loses so much of its essence when it becomes like a pansy game."

Sing it Troy. I have been saying this for a couple years now. The fines have been ridiculous and the NFL is really becoming the No Fun League. On the Steelers alone Hines Ward has been fined 15,000, James Harrison 20,000, Ryan Clark 7,5000 and Nate Washington 7,500 dollars. That's ridiculous.

The funny thing is. Dictator Goodell will probably fine him for these comments as well.