Tag: Steelers

Calinger: Panthers remind him of old-school Huskers

By J.W. CALINGER ISL Correspondent I suppose that in many ways, Husker football always will be at the root of the way I watch the game. I’m a Steelers fan partially because so many relatives of mine live around Pittsburgh, but also because in the mid-90s, they had the same power-running game and light but […]

Calinger: It was time for Steelers defensive coordinator LeBeau to go

By J.W. CALINGER ISL Correspondent Note: The writer, based in Omaha, Neb., is a lifelong Steelers fan. Late last year, I nearly found myself burned at the stake for heresy after suggesting that it was time for Dick LeBeau to retire as defensive coordinator of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Loyalties are strong in the Steel City, […]

Calinger: Steelers fan apologizes for doubting Colts assistant Arians

Note: The author is a Pittsburgh Steelers fan who once blamed ex-Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Bruce Arians for his favorite team’s offensive struggles. By J.W. CALINGER ISL Correspondent As if it isn’t bad enough that our team missed the playoffs, Pittsburgh Steelers fans feel a little extra sting when we see the man we blamed for […]