Troy Polamalu

Penguins fans and Pittsburgh fans in general are upset at former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher because “the chin” supported the Carolina Hurricanes in the teams recent NHL semifinal series, which the Pens won 4 games to none to move on to the Stanely Cup Finals. Cowher cranked the Hurricanes’ pre-game siren, which is a team ritual, prior to their loss to the Penguins in Game 4 which was on Tuesday. As quick as you can say “terrible towel,” fans of the Steel City quickly launched into a tirade against the coach that led the team to their 5th Super Bowl win in Super ... Read Full Story

EA Sports reveals The Madden 10 cover stars. For the first time ever, two athletes will be featured on the cover of Madden NFL 10. Two Athletes Grace the Cover for the First Time in Madden NFL Franchise History! Leaders on their respective sides of the field, Fitzgerald and Polamalu epitomize the offensive and defensive battles that take place on every play in the NFL…the Fight for Every Yard. Larry Fitzgerald and Troy Polamalu are exemplary examples of the epic battle between offense and defense in the NFL. Madden NFL 10 showcases the Fight For Every Yard, and nobody fights harder than Troy and ... Read Full Story

Well, how about this. Earlier we reported to you that Jimmy Fallon would be revealing the athletes for the Madden 10 cover, but it turns out EA have already revealed the news just now. Not one, but two players will share this years cover, Larry Fitzgerald and Troy Polamalu. As Kotaku reports, it’s the first time in 21 years that EA have decided on two athletes for the Madden franchise. They also make the interesting point that Grand Slam Tennis and Fight Night Round 4 also feature multiple athletes on their respective covers this year. So there we have it, Larry Fitzgerald from the ... Read Full Story

For the first time in the storied history of Madden NFL Football, two athletes will grace the cover of the upcoming Madden NFL ‘10. Two SuperBowl XLIII stars, Arizona Cardinals wideout Larry Fitzgerald and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu, grace the prestigious cover. The main theme of the game is “Fight For Every Yard,” which is illustrated in the cover and the athletes chosen to grace the cover. For pics of the cover unveiling in Times Square with Fitzgerald, hit the jump. Credit : EASports.com Read Full Story

This year's edition of EA Sports' "Madden NFL" video game will feature two cover athletes: Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald. The shared cover of "Madden NFL 10," which arrives in stores Aug. 14, has something for everyone: Polamalu is a defensive AFC player and Fitzgerald an offensive NFC player. Both played in last season's Super Bowl, which the Steelers won in a 27-23 nail-biter. Both athletes are known for their long, helmet-defying hair. EA's football franchise is feared for its mysterious "Madden curse": Previous cover models like Donovan McNabb, Shaun Alexander and Vince Young have suffered injuries during ... Read Full Story