One era ends, another begins. Pittsburgh Steelers: Bill Cowher 1992-

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NFL MVP: Mark Brunell Dallas Cowboys cmp%:68.4 yrds:4603 td:36 int:15

ORotY: Steve McNair Jacksonville Jaguars cmp%:62.1 yrds:3542 td:22 int:19

DRotY: Hugh Douglas Carolina Panthers tkl:144 sack:5.5 int:1

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1995 AFC Pro Bowl Team

QBs:
Dan Marino Cleveland
Jeff Blake NY Jets
Stan Humphries SD

RBs:
Robert Smith NY Jets
Charlie Garner Cincinnati
Thurman Thomas Buffalo

FBs:
Leroy Hoard Cleveland
Raymont Harris Oakland

WRs:
Al Toon Jacksonville
Keenan McCardell Cleveland
Isaac Bruce KC
O.J McDuffie Pittsburgh
Rob Moore NY Jets
Tim Brown Oakland


TEs:
Shannon Sharpe Denver
Mark Bavaro Cleveland

Tackles:
Richmond Webb Miami
Bruce Armstrong New England
John Alt KC
Tony Jones Cincinnati


Guards:
Chris Gray Houston
Dave Richards SD
Steve Winsniewski Oakland
Todd Perry New England

Centers:
Bruce Matthews Houston
Kent Hull Jacksonville

DEs:
Bruce Smith Buffalo
Anthony Smith Oakland
Neil Smith KC
Phil Hansen Buffalo

DTs:
Ray Childress Houston
Chuck Klingbeil Miami

LBs:
Bryan Cox Miami
Greg Lloyd Pittsburgh
Levon Kirkland Pittsburgh
Rufus Porter Seattle
Junior Seau SD
Andre Tippett New England
Duane Bickett Indianapolis
Ricardo McDonald Cincinnati

CBs:
Charles Dimry Denver
Barry Wilburn Cleveland
Anthony Parker Miami
Darryll Lewis Houston

Safetys:
Steve Atwater Denver
Jarvis Williams Miami
Ronnie Lott LA Raiders
Eugene Robinson Seattle

K:
Gary Anderson Indianapolis

P:
Tom Rouen Miami

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1995 NFC Pro Bowl Team

QBs:
Mark Brunell Dallas
Brett Favre Green Bay
Steve Young SF


RBs:
Barry Sanders Detroit
Rodneyt Hampton NY Giants
Keith Henderson Carolina

FBs:
Dorsey Levens SF
Keith Byars Philadelphia

WRs:
Jimmy Smith Dallas
Jerry Rice SF
Sterling Sharpe Green Bay
Cris Carter Minnesota
Lawrence Dawsey Tampa Bay
Herman Moore Detroit

TEs:
Brent Jones SF
Jay Novacek Dallas

Tackles:
Lomas Brown Detroit
Mark Tuinei Dallas
Stan Brock New Orleans
Chris Hinton Atlanta

Guards:
Nate Newton Dallas
Randall McDaniel Minnesota
Kevin Gogan Dallas
Andy Heck Carolina


Centers:
Kevin Glover Detroit
Raleigh McKenzie Washington

DEs:
Hugh Douglas Carolina
Charles Haley Dallas
Chris Doleman Minnesota
Reggie White Philadelphia

DTs:
John Randle Minnesota
Sean Gilbert LA Rams

LBs:
Greg Biekert Chicago
Tracy Scroggins Detroit
Ken Harvey Arizona
Pat Swilling New Orleans
Lawrence Taylor NY Giants
Kevin Green LA Rams
Bryce Paup Green Bay
Micheal Barrow Tampa Bay

CBs:
Terrell Buckley Green Bay
Steve Israel LA Rams
Deion Sanders Atlanta
Don Griffin SF

Safetys:
Mark Carrier Chicago
Gene Atkins New Orleans
Dave Duerson Arizona
Todd Bowles Washington

K:
Alexander Arnette Atlanta

P:
Rick Tuten New Orleans

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The 1995 Off Season

Team Needs:
Quarterback (Starting)
Runningback (Depth)
Linebacker (Depth)
Safety (Depth)

Coaching:
Mike Mularkey is hired as Offensive Coordinator. Previously Steelers Tight Ends coach.

Free Agents Retained:
Dermontti Dawson C 5 year extension
John Jackson T 3 year extension
Eddie Fuller FB 2 year extension
Willie Drewery WR 2 year extension
Leon Searcy G 6 year extension
Joel Steed DT 6 year extension
Greg Lloyd LB 4 year extension
Jason Elam K 4 year extension

Free Agents Released:
Joe Montana QB(Retired)
John Stephens RB
Dino Philyaw RB
Earnest Byner RB
Donald Evans DE
Rick Graf LB

Free Agents Signed:
Robert Delpino RB (LA Rams) 3 year contract

Players Released:
Eric Zomalt S
Curtis Duncan WR


1996 Draft Class:
Round 1:Shane Matthews QB Florida
Round 2:Marvin Harrison WR Syracuse
Round 3:Regan Upshaw DE California
Round 4:Greg Myers S Colorado State
Round 5:Scott Galyon LB Tennessee
Round 6:Jermaine Lewis WR Maryland
Round 6(From Houston):Jon Witman FB Penn State
Round 7:Moe Williams RB Kentucky

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1996 Preseason News

-Cleveland has officially become the Baltimore Ravens.
-Houston to relocate to Tennessee next year. To be called the Tennessee Oilers.
-The NFL salary cap has been set to $39,000,000.
-The NFL has plans, from the settlement of the Cleveland relocation, to have an expansion team in Cleveland. They down voted relocating an existing team. The new team will start in 1999.

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The 1996 Pittsburgh Steelers Depth Chart:

QB:Shane Matthews, Glenn Foley, Bobby Hebert
RB:Barry Foster, Robert Delpino, Derrick Witherspoon
FB:Merril Hoge, Eddie Fuller
TE:Eric Green, Kyle Brady, Andrew Jordan
WR:O.J. McDuffie, Jeff Graham, Michael Westbrook
WR:Yancey Thigpen, Marvin Harrison, Willie Drewrey
T:John Jackson, Justin Strzelczyk
G:Kevin Mawae, Carlton Haselrig
C: Dermontti Dawson, Tom McHale
G:Leon Searcy, Mike Devlin
T: Duval Love, Anthony Brown

DE:Joe Johnson, Junior Bryant
NT:Joel Steed, Garry Howe, Andy Saxon
DE:Al Fontenot, Regan Upshaw
LB:Greg Lloyd, Dennis Gibson
LB:Hardy Nickerson, Marcus Buckley
LB:Levon Kirkland, Leon White
LB: Derrick Brooks, Scott Galyon
CB:Rod Woodson, Kwamie Lassiter, Randy Fuller
CB:Blaine Bishop, Alan Haller
S: Darren Perry, Melvin Johnson
S:Carnell Lake, Greg Myers

K:Jason Elam
P:Sean Landeta

KR: Derrick Witherspoon (RB)
PR: Willie Drewrey (WR)

Practice Squad:
Jon Witman FB, Moe Williams RB, Jermaine Lewis WR, Chris Martin CB (UDFA), Shawn Wooden S (UDFA)

(Rookies in Red)

Position Changes:
None.

Coaches Corner:
Head Coach: Cowher
OC: Mike Mularkey
DC: Dick LeBeau
ST: Bobby April

Notes:
-Extremely excited about Rookie wideout Marvin Harrison.
-Rookie quarterback Shane Matthews named opening day starter.
-Barry Foster made a guarantee that he will not miss a single game and he takes all blame for last years blunder.

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1996 Season Schedule: 11-5 Super Bowl Champions

Week 1: @ DolphinsWIN 9-3
Week 2: JaguarsWIN 38-14
Week 3: BroncosWIN 33-10
Week 4: Bye Week
Week 5: @ EaglesWIN 10-9
Week 6: PatriotsWIN 27-3
Week 7: BengalsLOSS 23-14
Week 8: @ RavensLOSS 20-16
Week 9: @ JaguarsLOSS 14-13
Week 10: CowboysWIN 41-13
Week 11: @ OilersLOSS 16-7
Week 12: RavensWIN 31-27
Week 13: OilersLOSS 17-14
Week 14: @ RaidersWIN 16-9
Week 15: @ RedskinsWIN 13-10
Week 16: GiantsWIN 31-13
Week 17: @ BengalsWIN 30-28

Playoffs:
Wild Card: Patriots WIN 24-17
Divisional: @ Cincinnati WIN 35-3
Conference: @ Oakland WIN 23-17
Super Bowl: Tampa Bay WIN 16-14

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Week 1: Pittsburgh 0-0 @ Miami 0-0

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

On the right foot.

Pittsburgh opened up the 1996 season with a 9-3 win over the Miami Dolphins. Playing sound defense the Steelers held Miami to 271 yards of total offense and created 2 turnovers, one fumble and one INT. Pittsburgh had a few miscues despite the solid win. 4 penalties on defense, 2 on offense and 2 turnovers. Also having a fumble and INT. These things held back a Steeler offense that was moving the ball well on Miami. Rookie WR Marvin Harrison continued to impress coaches. He ended the game with 3 receptions for 50 yards.

Shane Matthews cmp:14 att:20 yrds:163 td:0 int:1
Barry Foster att:29 yrds:98 td:0
Darren Perry tkl:6 int:1

Scott Mitchell cmp:19 att:32 yrds:205 td:0 int:1
Jarvis Williams tkl:3 int:1
Bryan Cox tkl:9 sack:1

Pittsburgh Post Gazette Sports Update:
Blaine Bishop is out with a high ankle sprain. Will miss 2-4 weeks.

Week 2: Jacksonville 1-0 @ Pittsburgh 1-0

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Back to Dominace.

In the home opener at Three Rivers, the Steelers pounded the Jaguars 38-14. The Steelers even got a punt returned for a touchdown by Willie Drewrey of 62 yards. That put Pittsburgh up 21-7 in the second quarter. Rookie QB Shane Matthews was accurate all night. Completing 11 of his 16 passes, also finding McDuffy in the end zone for a 9 yards td.

Pittsburgh's running game exploded with a combined 284 yards and 3 tds. Cowher told the media after the game "Well, he's back". Robert Delpino added 85 yards on 12 carries.

Barry Foster att:22 yrds:184 td:3
Rod Woodson tkl:4 int:1
Darren Parry tkl:4 int:1

Steve McNair cmp:23 att:37 yrds:212 td:1 int:3
Al Toon rec:8 yrds:101 td:0
Lamar Lathon tkl:11 sack:0

Pittsburgh Post Gazette Injury Report:
Blaine Bishop 2 Weeks High Ankle Sprain
Leon Searcy 4 Weeks Torn Hamstring

Week 3: Denver 2-0 @ Pittsburgh 2-0

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

He is Back.

Foster continued his dominance coming back from his torn acl/mcl from last year. He lead the way for the Steeler ground attack while Delpino came in and added 12 yards and Hoge added 24. Matthews continued to have the offense set up for him to succeed only throwing 4 incomplete passes in 15 attempts. He threw a 15 yard td pass to McDuffy as well. Elway was unable to do anything against the Steelers defense and the Denver running game was stuffed. Gaining only 85 yards on the ground. The Steelers easily beat Denver 33-10 and improve to 3-0 on the year.

Barry Foster att:33 yrds:148 td:2
O.J McDuffy rec:4 yrds:45 td:1
Kwamie Lassiter tkl:3 int:1

John Elway cmp:10 att:22 yrds:139 td:1 int:2
Eddie George att:21 yrds:78 td:0
Simon Fletcher tkl:9 sack:0

Week 4: Bye Week
Blaine Bishop will return to the starting roster against the Eagles.

Week 5: Pittsburgh 3-0 @ Philadelphia 2-1

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Rough Outting.

Philadelphia almost beat the undefeated Steelers, but fell short 10-9. There is speculation though because the Steelers were unable to dominate a game played by the Eagles 3rd string QB, Craig Cary. He was able to drive 3 times inside of the Steeler red zone and come away with field goals. But, Keith Byars was quoted as saying "you've gotta come up with touchdowns there... expecialy against this years Steelers". Down 9-7 in the fourth and being 0 for 3, Jason Elam was able to hit his last kick of 35 yards.Previously missing a 42, 39 and 51 yard attempts. The kick was set up by a 22 yard catch and run by sensational rookie wide reciever Marvin Harrison.

Shane Matthews cmp:17 att:25 yrds:228 td:1 int:0
Barry Foster att:30 yrds:95 td:0
Levon Kirkland tkl:5 sack:1

Craig Cary cmp:15 att:26 yrds:145 td:0 int:0
James Stewart att:20 yrds:125 td:0
Reggie White tkl:9 sack:0

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1996 Quarterly Report

NFL NEWS:
None.

Standings

AFC East
Indianapolis 4-1
Buffalo 3-2
New York 2-3
New England 2-3
Miami 1-4

AFC Central
Pittsburgh 4-0
Cincinnati 3-1
Houston 2-2
Jacksonville 2-3
Baltimore 0-4

AFC West
Denver 3-1
Oakland 3-1
Kansas City 2-2
Seattle 1-3
San Diego 1-3


NFC East
Arizona 3-1
New York 3-1
Dallas 2-2
Philadelphia 2-2
Washington 2-2

NFC Central
Minnesota 4-1
Chicago 3-2
Green Bay 2-3
Tampa Bay 2-3
Detroit 1-4

NFC West
New Orleans 4-1
San Francisco 2-3
Atlanta 2-3
Los Angeles 2-3
Carolina 1-4

Super Bowl Prediction: New Orleans vs. Pittsburgh

Passing Leader:Brad Johnson Indianapolis comp%:67.8 yrds:1481 td:10 int:3
Rushing Leader: Barry Foster Pittsburgh att:115 yrds:532 td:5
Receiving Leader: Al Toon Jacksonville rec:33 yrds:417 td:1
Sack Leader: Anthony Smith Oakland sack:7.0
Interceptions Leader: Bennie Blades Detroit/Jarvis Williams Miami int:4

Top College Recruits:
QB- Trent Green Indiana
RB- Tiki Barber Virginia
TE- Tony Gonzalez California
WR- James Thrash Missouri Southern State
OL- Chris Naeole Colorado
DL- Trevor Pryce Clemson
LB- Bert Berry Notre Dame
CB- Dexter McCleon Clemson
S- Mike Minter Nebraska
ST- Richie Cunningham Louisiana-Lafayette

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1996 Quarterly Report


Record:
4-0; 1st in AFC Central

Injuries:
Leon Searcy 1 Week Torn Hamstring

Team Leaders:
Shane Matthews comp%:69.7 yrds:659 td:3 int:1
Barry Foster att:115 yrds:532 td:5
O.J McDuffy rec:14 yrds:148 td:1
Joe Johnson tkl:16 sack:1.5
Rod Woodson/Darren Perry int:2

-Marvin Harrison is playing like a #1 wideout.

-The Steelers defense is #1 in the NFL.

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Week 6: New England 2-3 @ Pittsburgh 4-0

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Five and OH!

Jason Elam's struggles continue as he goes 2 for 4, missing a 31 and a 41 yard field goal. Willie Drewrey returned his second punt for a touchdown and Witherspoon returned two kicks into New England territory. Mularkey's offense continues to give Shane Matthews confidence and success. Pittsburgh wins 27-3 and improves to 5-0.

Shane Matthews cmp:14 att:18 yrds:168 td:0 int:0
Merril Hoge att:14 yrds:83 td:1
Joe Johnson tkl:5 sack:1 int:1

Troy Aikman cmp:14 att:22 yrds:180 td:0 int:1
Ben Coates rec:4 yrds:72 td:0
Todd Collins tkl:9 sack:1

Week 7: Cincinnati 3-2 @ Pittsburgh 5-0

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Cracks in the Armor.

In a back and forth game, the Steeler defense could not put the breaks on Cincinnati when it mattered most. The game ended as a 23-14 win for the Bengals. Foster was contained most of the game, coming up with 53 yards on 15 attempts. Also, punching in a 4 yard score. The big thorn for Pittsburgh was the 3rd down conversions by Cincinnati, prolonging drives.

Shane Matthews cmp:17 att:26 yrds:207 td:1 int:1
O.J McDuffy rec:6 yrds:76 td:0
Greg Lloyd tkl:10 sack:1

Boomer Esiason cmp:23 att:33 yrds:254 td:2 int:1
Charlie Garner att:21 yrds:99 td:0
Ray Lewis tkl:5 sack:1

Pittsburgh Post Gazette Sports Update:
Kevin Mawae is placed on the IR after suffering a torn Achilles Heel. Carlton Haselrig will start. No current plans on finding depth a OL. Defensive end Joe Johnson strained his knee in practice. 1995 3rd round pic Junior Bryant will start. Johnson is expected to miss up to 3 weeks. Levon Kirkland will miss one game from his dislocated shoulder.

Week 8: Pittsburgh 5-1 @ Baltimore 1-5

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Steelers Drop Two.

In a slug fest, the Steelers fall to the Ravens 20-16 in Baltimore. Barry Foster aggravates last years injury, MRI to come later in the week. Ravens QB Dan Marino looks to be out for the season as Greg Lloyd fell awkwardly on Marino's knee. Bernie Kosar comes in to start for Baltimore.

Shane Matthews cmp:14 att:22 yrds:135 td:1 int:2
Robert Delpino att:24 yrds:88 td:1
Junior Bryant tkl:3 sack:1 (saftey)

Dan Marino cmp:10 att:16 yrds:129 td:1 int:1
Garrison Hearst att:17 yrds:83 td:1
Rob Burnett tkl:5 sack:0 int:2

Pittsburgh Post Gazette Sports Update:
Barry Foster placed on the IR with a retorn acl. Delpino will start. Steelers call up rookie rb Moe Williams from the practice squad. The Steelers also sign free agent guard Adam Schriber for depth. He was a back up on Minnesota last year.

Week 9: Pittsburgh 5-2 @ Jacksonville 3-4

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Jayeburgh: "YOU MISSED A 29 YARD FIELD GOAL WITH 1:31 TO GO!?! UP 13-7 AND THEN THEY DRIVE DOWN FIELD AFTER BEING THUMPED ALL GAME?!?!?!?!" *tosses wireless mouse*
I just got "gamed". They scored with :02 left on the clock on a 4th and goal from the 7. Trololololol. This game is not worthy of my crappy recap.

Shane Matthews cmp:15 att:25 yrds:206 td:0 int:2
Robert Delpino att:23 yrds:133 td:0
Levon Kirkland tkl:6 sack:1

Steve McNair cmp:28 att:40 yrds:215 td:2 int:0
Al Toon rec:8 yrds:81 td:1
Patrick Hunter tkl:3 int:1

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1996 Quarterly Report

NFL NEWS:
None.

Standings

AFC East
New York 5-3
Buffalo 4-4
Miami 4-4
Indianapolis 4-4
New England 4-4

AFC Central
Cincinnati 5-3
Pittsburgh 5-3
Jacksonville 4-4
Houston 4-4
Baltimore 2-6

AFC West
Denver 6-2
Oakland 5-3
Kansas City 3-5
Seattle 2-6
San Diego 2-6


NFC East
Arizona 7-1
New York 6-2
Dallas 4-4
Washington 4-4
Philadelphia 3-5

NFC Central
Tampa Bay 5-3
Minnesota 5-3
Chicago 5-3
Green Bay 3-5
Detroit 1-7

NFC West
New Orleans 6-2
Los Angeles 4-4
San Francisco 3-5
Atlanta 3-5
Carolina 2-6

Super Bowl Prediction: Arizona vs. Denver

Passing Leader:Brett Favre Green Bay comp%:69.3 yrds:2339 td:14 int:9
Rushing Leader: Charlie Garner Cincinnati att:184 yrds:802 td:7
Receiving Leader: Jimmy Smith Dal/Sterling Sharpe GB/Haywood Jeffiries Hou rec:51 yrds:623/772/626 td:3/3/2
Sack Leader: Tony Bennett Green Bay sack:11.0
Interceptions Leader: Todd Lyght Los Angeles int:7

Top College Recruits:
QB- Trent Green Indiana
RB- Tiki Barber Virginia
TE- Tony Gonzalez California
WR- James Thrash Missouri Southern State
OL- Chris Naeole Colorado
DL- Trevor Pryce Clemson
LB- Bert Berry Notre Dame
CB- Dexter McCleon Clemson
S- Mike Minter Nebraska
ST- Richie Cunningham Louisiana-Lafayette

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1996 Quarterly Report


Record:
5-3; 2nd in AFC Central

Injuries:
Barry Foster IR Torn ALC
Kevin Mawae IR Torn Achilles Heel
Joe Johnson 1 Week Strained Knee

Team Leaders:
Shane Matthews comp%:67.7 yrds:1375 td:5 int:6
Barry Foster att:145 yrds:660 td:6
O.J McDuffy rec:34 yrds:393 td:2
Greg Lloyd tkl:48 sack:4.0
Darren Perry int:3

-Marvin Harrison moves to second wideout on the depth chart. Moving Thigpen to slot and Graham to 4th.

-The Steelers are on a 3 game slide and have said last year will not be repeated.

-Bill Cowher has said that kicker Jason Elam is not in danger of being replaced and he is very confident with his abilities.

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Week 10: Dallas 4-4 @ Pittsburgh 5-3

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Back in the saddle.

In an absolute trouncing, the Pittsburgh Steelers rebounded from their 3 game slide with a 41-13 win. Last years MVP Mark Brunell just had no answers for the swarming Steeler defense. Eventually being replaced by former Steeler QB Don Majkowski in the 4th. Dallas RB Jamal Anderson ran into a steel wall, amassing only 23 yards on 15 attempts.

For the Steelers, it was a much needed win. The only real negatives were 3 fumbles and some penalties. Also, defensive end Al Fontenot broke his leg and will miss at the least 8 weeks with the injury. With Joe Johnson returning the defensive line will not be a decimated as it looks at the surface.

Shane Matthews cmp:18 att:25 yrds:166 td:2 int:0
Robert Delpino att:22 yrds:181 td:2
Greg Lloyd tkl:6 sack:2 int:1

Mark Brunell cmp:23 att:38 yrds:291 td:0 int:3
Jimmy Smith rec:6 yrds:93 td:0
Robert Jones tkl:9 sack:0

Week 11: Pittsburgh 6-3 @ Houston 5-4

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

A Flop in Houston.

After a near perfect game last week the Steelers drop a close one 16-7. Pittsburgh was unable to get the running game going as Delpino had 52 yards on 24 attempts. The Steelers offensive line played poorly and allowed 5 sacks. Houston just made the most of their opportunities and made fewer mental errors to win this game.

Shane Matthews cmp:15 att:26 yrds:179 td:1 int:1
Levon Kirkland tkl:7 sack:2
Joel Steed tkl:2 sack:1

Cody Carlson cmp:13 att:20 yrds:145 td:1 int:0
Haywood Jeffires rec:5 yrds:55 td:1
Sean Jones tkl:5 sack:3

Pittsburgh Post Gazette Sports Update:
Joel Steed will be placed on the IR with ruptured knee ligaments. Garry Howe will replace Steed.

Week 12: Baltimore 3-7 @ Pittsburgh 6-4

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Brutal Win.

In a classic slugfest, the Steelers came out on top 31-27. Matthews threw a career high 4 td passes. One to Delpino, Harrison, Green and McDuffy. Delpino never got the ball moving too well but made some runs that counted. The difference in this close game was the 2 int's in the second half. Kosar, Baltimore's QB, just tried to force the ball too much in the second half. Resulting in the Raven offense unable to get a flow going and it also killed some promising drives. The Steelers escaped the game with no major injuries. As of late the Steelers roster seem to lose a player a week.

Shane Matthews cmp:20 att:25 yrds:272 td:4 int:1
Marvin Harrison rec:4 yrds:101 td:1
Rod Woodson tkl:4 int:1

Bernie Kosar cmp:25 att:35 yrds:287 td:2 int:2
Michael Jackson rec:8 yrds:96 td:1
Anthony Pleasant tkl:5 sack:2

Week 13: Houston 7-4 @ Pittsburgh 7-4

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Fumbles and Bumbles.

Robert Delpino will be on Cowher's short list this week after having 5 fumbles lost against Houston. Shane Matthews also had 2 turnovers, a fumble and an int. This game could have been easily won but the Steelers shot themselves in the foot and take a 17-14 loss.

Shane Matthews cmp:15 att:22 yrds:236 td:1 int:1
Robert Delpino att:22 yrds:96 td:1 (5 fumbles)
O.J McDuffie rec:6 yrds:128 td:0

Cody Carlson cmp:18 att:29 yrds:190 td:2 int:0
Lorenzo White att:26 yrds:108 td:0
Haywood Jeffires rec:5 yrds:41 td:2

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1996 Quarterly Report

NFL NEWS:
None.

Standings:

AFC East
New York 8-4
New England 7-5
Buffalo 6-6
Miami 5-7
Indianapolis 5-7

AFC Central
Houston 8-4
Cincinnati 8-4
Pittsburgh 7-5
Jacksonville 4-8
Baltimore 4-8

AFC West
Denver 8-4
Oakland 7-5
Kansas City 4-8
San Diego 4-8
Seattle 3-9


NFC East
Arizona 9-3
Dallas 7-5
New York 6-6
Washington 6-6
Philadelphia 5-7

NFC Central
Tampa Bay 9-3
Minnesota 8-4
Chicago 8-4
Green Bay 4-8
Detroit 3-9

NFC West
New Orleans 8-4
Atlanta 6-6
Los Angeles 6-6
San Francisco 4-8
Carolina 3-9

Super Bowl Prediction: Tampa Bay vs. Houston

Passing Leader:Elvis Grbac Tampa Bay comp%:68.9 yrds:3290 td:24 int:11
Rushing Leader: Charlie Garner Cincinnati att:294 yrds:1189 td:12
Receiving Leader: Sterling Sharpe Green Bay rec:76 yrds:1003 td:5
Sack Leader: Anthony Smith Oakland sack:13.0
Interceptions Leader: Anthony Parker Miami int:8

Top College Recruits:
QB- Trent Green Indiana
RB- Tiki Barber Virginia
TE- Tony Gonzalez California
WR- James Thrash Missouri Southern State
OL- Chris Naeole Colorado
DL- Trevor Pryce Clemson
LB- Bert Berry Notre Dame
CB- Dexter McCleon Clemson
S- Mike Minter Nebraska
ST- Richie Cunningham Louisiana-Lafayette