The_Philster
07-09-2003, 06:29 PM
Some seem to think the wheels on The Bus are falling off, but not Bill Cowher. Jerome Bettis rushed for just 666 yards last season after gaining 1,000-plus in each of his previous six seasons with the Steelers. But Cowher insists Bettis' weight is as low as ever. Apparently Bettis is the same weight now as he was in 1997, his most productive year as a pro (1,665 rushing yards). And Cowher says he's in better shape now than he was at this time in '97. My recollections of Introduction to Logic are a bit hazy, but is this a legit use of the transitive property? Not sure I follow. But Pittsburgh does have good depth should Bettis slow down even more.
The question du jour: Can Amos Zereoue be the go-to guy Bettis has been? There have been encouraging signs. Zereoue played in all 16 games last season, but he only started five of them. And he got only 20 or more carries in three games (in which he proceeded to rush for 111 vs. Cleveland, 123 vs. Atlanta and 104 vs. Baltimore). Despite restricted playing time, Zereoue managed to lead the Steelers with 762 rushing yards, adding 341 receiving on 42 catches. He may be one of the shortest backs in the league, but this guy is tough. When given the chance to be the featured back, he's the real deal. He may only be 4 1/2 years younger, but he doesn't need a new timing belt and transmission like The Bus does. Pass the torch already...
more (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2003/preview/steelers/)
The question du jour: Can Amos Zereoue be the go-to guy Bettis has been? There have been encouraging signs. Zereoue played in all 16 games last season, but he only started five of them. And he got only 20 or more carries in three games (in which he proceeded to rush for 111 vs. Cleveland, 123 vs. Atlanta and 104 vs. Baltimore). Despite restricted playing time, Zereoue managed to lead the Steelers with 762 rushing yards, adding 341 receiving on 42 catches. He may be one of the shortest backs in the league, but this guy is tough. When given the chance to be the featured back, he's the real deal. He may only be 4 1/2 years younger, but he doesn't need a new timing belt and transmission like The Bus does. Pass the torch already...
more (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2003/preview/steelers/)