The Ravens started practice preparations for the AFC Championship Game on Wednesday minus several key players resting with injuries. DT Justin Bannan (Foot), WR Mark Clayton (Thigh), LB Jarret Johnson (Calf), WR Derrick Mason (Knee), RB Le'Ron McClain (Ankle), CB Samari Rolle (Thigh) and LB Terrell Suggs (Shoulder) all sat out on Wednesday nursing injuries. TE Todd Heap (Back), LB Ray Lewis (Shoulder), RB Lorenzo Neal (Shoulder) and S Ed Reed (Knee) were all limited in participation on Wednesday.
The Steelers started practice preparations for the Sunday AFC Championship Game versus the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. C Justin Hartwig (Knee), S Troy Polamalu (Calf) did not practice because of injuries. RB Willie Parker (Not Injury Related), DE Aaron Smith (Not Injury Related), CB Deshea Townsend (Not Injury Related) and WR Hines Ward (Not Injury Related) also did not participate in practice and were given the day off and should work fully on Thursday.
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Audio from Steeler HC Mike Tomlin Tuesday January 13th Press Conference in preparation of the AFC Championship game versus the Baltimore Ravens.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin held his normal noon Tuesday press conference in preparation for the AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens. Tomlin opened with really calling this game the AFC North Championship game and the team understands the magnitude of this game and the importance of the Lamar Hunt Trophy. Tomlin said the team has a lot of work to do this week and that familiarity does not breed comfort when playing the Ravens. Tomlin and the team are taking nothing for granted this week.
Tomlin went on to praise the Ravens plus minus turnover ratio and noted that they are Read more [...]
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Audio from Ravens HC John Harbaugh Press Conference On Monday January 12th, 2008.
When the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday for the 2008 AFC Championship, it will mark the 14th appearance by the Steelers franchise. The Steelers are 6-7 in the AFC Championship game and 4-5 when playing at home and 0-2 at Heinz Field. Below is the history of the AFC Championship games the Steelers have appeared in.
1972-73 Miami Dolphins 21 Pittsburgh Steelers 17 @ Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh
1974-75 Pittsburgh Steelers 24 Oakland Raiders 13 @ Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland
1975-76 Pittsburgh Steelers 16 Oakland Raiders 10 @ Three Rivers Stadium, Read more [...]
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin faced the media following the 35-24 win versus the San Diego Chargers. Tomlin started with saying that the big people on both sides of the ball played well today and noted the play of the Steelers special teams play. Tomlin said there is a very mentally tough group right now in the locker room. Tomlin went on to say that he went into the game wanting to be very aggressive and wanted to establish a tone in the second half of the game. Tomlin said he has great deal of belief in the defensive unit, thus his aggressiveness.
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With the Baltimore Ravens beating the Tennessee Titans 13-10 today, the Pittsburgh Steelers will host the AFC Championship game should they be able to defeat the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. This would set up a third meeting this season between the Ravens and Steelers in which the Steelers have won both games thus far.
