Travis Kirschke

The only surprise among the Steelers inactives for today's game against the Bengals — and it is a mild one — is cornerback Keiwan Ratliff. Travis Kirschke is out, as expected, for a second consecutive game because of a calf injury.  

PRLog (Press Release) – Nov 14, 2009 – By now you will have heard of a new software which allows users to stream Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers, and all other sports eventing events live on PC. The reality is there are numerous ...Read Full Article  

PITTSBURGH (AP) — They've had running backs named Ickey and Rocky, quarterbacks named Bubby and Boomer. A Brown founded the Bengals and an ex-Brown named Chuck Noll forged the Steelers' transformation from a doormat into a dynasty. The Bengals-Steelers rivalry will be played Sunday for the 80th time in 40 seasons — including one playoff game and one season in which they met only a single time — and what a series it's been. And hasn't been...  

At my daughter's school, they send out mid-semester report cards, to let the parents know how their child is doing. Here is the Pittsburgh Steelers report card for the first half of the 2009 season. Quarter back - A+ Ben Roethlisberger is on pace for ...  

This weekend, the Vikings will square off with the Steelers and it should be one of the best games of the week. The Vikings are actually the underdogs in this one even though they are undefeated on the season. The Steelers come into the game with a record of 4-2. They’ve had a bit of an up and down season so far with losses to the Bengals and Bears. So what should we expect in this game as far as Free NFL Picks go? For the Vikings, they bring...  

DENVER (AP) - Ben Roethlisberger was missing reads and his receivers, and it had the Pittsburgh Steelers reeling in the first half. It was all so very unlike Roethlisberger. The situation only got worse after halftime, when his sack and fumble led to Robert Ayers' long touchdown return.  

by Nancy GayFiled under: Broncos, SteelersDENVER -- Maybe it took two quarters of getting acclimated to the Denver altitude, or perhaps the rust of a bye week left the Pittsburgh Steelers a bit sluggish out of the gate Monday night. But when the Steelers' defense and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hit the field re-energized in the second half of what became a lopsided AFC battle against the Broncos, they hardly let the home team touch the...  

On Monday Night Football, the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) traveled to face the Denver Broncos (6-2). The Steelers dominated the Broncos and went on to beat them by a score of 28-10. This game was supposed to be a favorable matchup for Denver, however, Pittsburgh's "D" made the Broncos' offense look incompetent and "Big" Ben Roethlisberger punished Denver's defense with his three passing touchdowns. Here are five plays that made the difference in...  

The early season slide is over. Troy Polamalu is back from a four-week injury layoff. The edginess and self-assurance appear to be restored to the NFL’s best defense over the last five seasons.Ben Roethlisberger is second in the NFL in yards passing. James Harrison is threatening to break the team record for sacks again. Hines Ward is playing as if he’s 23, not 33. Teams still can’t run the ball effectively against the Pittsburgh Steelers.  

Our thoughts go out to everyone touched by yesterday's tragedy in Texas... NFL Films - Week 9: Steelers vs. Broncos Preview - Video DB - Week 9 - Thu: McDaniels - Broncos TV DB - Week 9 - Thu: Baliey - Broncos TV DB - A Familiar Foe - Zach EisendrathRyan McBean spent the last two season on Pittsburgh's practice squad, so his familiarity with the Steelers is helping his new teammates practice for Monday. However, McBean (knee) and Josh Barrett...  

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada judge has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit accusing Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of raping a woman at a hotel-casino at Lake Tahoe.Washoe District Judge Brent Adams also refused a request by a lawyer for the two-time Super Bowl champ to sanction the woman's attorney for pursuing the case without sufficient evidence.The judge said in a one-page order Thursday that lawyer Cal Dunlap has met...  

The Minnesota Vikings' challenge against Ben Roethlisberger and those passing Pittsburgh Steelers looks even greater now. Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield was listed doubtful for Sunday's game with a sprained right foot. Safety Madieu Williams is listed as questionable with a quadriceps injury, as is backup safety Husain Abdullah with a sore back.  

IX-In honor of veterans day let's look at this ESPN report about Rocky Bleier that previously aired before this weeks Monday Night game. Also make sure to read the story at ESPN.com. Happy Veterans Day! X-Congratulations to Tyrone "Predator" Carter on his two interception performance that won him the AFC defensive player of the week award.  The award is Carter's first in his career and it certainly says something about the depth and...  

At the same time the Colts and Patriots are looking ahead to their pivotal AFC game in Indianapolis on Sunday night, they might be tempted to peek over their shoulders at the Steelers. With a look of worry, too. The Super Bowl champions are gaining on them. Winners of five in a row, the Steelers are looking again like a team no one would willingly play in January.  

IX-With Larry Johnson's release this week it shines a light on the fact that if the Steelers had just listed to the fans and media throughout the years they could have a four headed monster of a back field that includes Larry Johnson, T.J. Duckett, Isaac "Redzone" Redmann, and Lorenzo Neal and get rid of this Mendenhall scrub.  Not to mention LeCharles Bentley is still sitting at home waiting for a call from Kevin Colbert and company...