[PRCo] Re: The Stillers

[BobDietrich]

The best rule change was the Blount Rule that only allowed cornerbacks to
whack a receiver within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage.  They thought it
would hurt Mel since it would take away his most effective weapon, mugging
people.  But the NFL didn't realize that besides being the strongest
cornerback he was also the fastest.  I suppose the receivers got less
bruises but Mel got more interceptions. 



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From: pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org
[mailto:pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org] On Behalf Of John
Swindler
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 8:20 AM
To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
Subject: [PRCo] Re: The Stillers

 
 
Blue Ridge Cable includes the FSN cable channel usually featuring Pittsburgh
sports.  Couple days ago they broadcast a Steeler 75th anniversary 'town
meeting'.  The rule changes from late 70s were mentioned.  Some of the
Steeler's from that era commented that it opened up the Steeler passing game
and led to the 3rd and 4th Super Bowl victorys.  
 
The announcer also asked if there was a most memorable Super Bowl victory.
Bradshaw, Dan Rooney and Joe Greene said 'the first one'.  Franco Harris
said, 'well that was memorable, but he always enjoyed beating Dallas, and
they did it twice.'
 
Cheers
John   
> From: trombone at windstream.net> To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org>
Subject: [PRCo] Re: The Stillers> Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 07:50:54 -0500> >
They won't get evicted, the rules will change. That is what happened in the
> early 80's to make it harder for them to win.> > Dennis F. Cramer>
Trombone> > > > 
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