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Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:32 am EDT

Steelers' Polamalu doesn't need surgery

By Mark Miller

“TroyThe Pittsburgh Steelers are bumming. It's looking like one of the team's top defensive players, strong safety Troy Polamalu(notes), could miss the first half of the season but the good news is that he doesn't appear to need surgery on his hurt left knee, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune Review.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said after the team's 13-10 overtime win over the Tennessee Titans last Thursday that Polamalu could be gone for as little as three weeks with the injury.
Polamalu apparently wanted to go back into the game after he got hurt in the second quarter. And why not? He already had an interception and six tackles. But the medical staff would not let him.

Wonder how many docs it took to wrestle Polamalu down

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune ReviewNew Window

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  1. Christine
    1. Posted by Christine Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:43 am EDT

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    well thats a good thing....and look, another ''witty'' last line from Mark Miller.
  2. current inhabitant
    2. Posted by current inhabitant Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:22 am EDT

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    I hope Troy realizes the important part of the season doesn't start until December. Don't come back until you're really ready...and fully healed. Being highly motivated is great, but temper that enthusiasm with a little bit of prudence. The schedule appears to support the time taken for healing. GET WELL!
  3. Crux
    3. Posted by Crux Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:35 am EDT

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    Good to hear. A great player to watch, no matter who you root for.
    Yay for wit!
  4. Crux
    4. Posted by Crux Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:36 am EDT

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    Good to hear. A great player to watch, no matter who you root for.
    Yay for wit!
  5. Crux
    5. Posted by Crux Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:37 am EDT

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    Dammit! I friggin' wish Yahoo would have surgery.
  6. Patrick D. Vision
    6. Posted by Patrick D. Vision Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:29 am EDT

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    Hines Ward claimed for him football was a game for Palamalu it was like a religion. I think Troy will focus on healing and will be ready in 4 weeks or so.
  7. Rob F
    7. Posted by Rob F Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:01 am EDT

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    That would be a sprained PCM Crux. (Post Control Mechanism). I hear it is a 6 month rehab process for Yahoo if they go through with it. lol.
  8. Rob F
    8. Posted by Rob F Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:15 am EDT

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    Really though, this is good news for the Steelers D. He is a BIG part of their success.
  9. mac
    9. Posted by mac Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:24 am EDT

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    polamalu is a class act but one man does not make a defense. his loss will be felt but it is not over for that defense by any stretch.
  10. CharlesS
    10. Posted by CharlesS Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:26 am EDT

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    as much fun it is to watch him play, guy is the best defensive player in the league, I was really hoping he would miss the Browns game!
  11. LittleBlue
    11. Posted by LittleBlue Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:56 am EDT

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    Good to hear....great player.
  12. Dallas4Lyfe
    12. Posted by Dallas4Lyfe Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:31 pm EDT

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    Awww glad he doesnt need surgery but I would love to be his nurse!
    Come play for Dallas baby...I got something for you.
    I am saying...I cant help myself. He is sexy...
    But I still think the Steelers suck.
  13. Steely Mcbeam
    13. Posted by Steely Mcbeam Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:12 pm EDT

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    Troy is one of my favorite players, but his reckless style often concerns me. It's almost like a crazy talent show where a participant blows himself to pieces with dynamite as an act. Great trick, but he can only do it once. Same for Troy. He can only play at that body-sacrificing intensity for so long until he gets hurt and then he's either out, or he plays hurt as he's done many times at a much lower performance level. I don't think that he needs to play every play as if the season depends on it. Granted, he was trying to recover a blocked field goal, but I think that he needs to save some for down the stretch.
  14. MarkN
    14. Posted by MarkN Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:40 pm EDT

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    dumbass they should have let him back in the game. By the way cut your hair fairy.
  15. cryfetter
    15. Posted by cryfetter Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:43 pm EDT

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    Everyone down talking Troy is just jealous their team doesn't have him. I'm a huge Steeler fan winning or losing and he will make a full recovery and everyone's going to feel it. Its just a shame that some of the down talkers wouldn't be if he was on their team....be a football fan and notice a great player with heart when you see one, theirs a reason the Steelers don't have cheerleaders you know...BECAUSE IT'S ALL ABOUT THE GAME. Otherwise quit watching the game and go watch soccer or something.
  16. CND HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS!!!
    16. Posted by CND HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS!!! Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:47 pm EDT

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    The madden curse is alive and well final destination type shyt...Fitz lock yourself in a padded room playa
  17. CND HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS!!!
    17. Posted by CND HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS!!! Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:51 pm EDT

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    Its not over for that defense but they are average now, Polamalu didnt make mistakes in coverage or run support...just fumble recovery...you neva try to pick up a fumble in a crowd pimp
  18. Dallas4Lyfe
    18. Posted by Dallas4Lyfe Tue Sep 15, 2009 3:41 pm EDT

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    LMAO @ CND...I say it is about time for a Dallas rumor.
    Damned Yahoo.
  19. jgmart57
    19. Posted by jgmart57 Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:43 pm EDT

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    Hey post #6...What a "douchebag" you are...As we like to say in the 'Burg...yinz is such a JAGOFF !!! If you don't anything intelligent to say...stay away...PLEASE...
  20. joseph r
    20. Posted by joseph r Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:32 pm EDT

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    Post #6 (little piggy?), you don't mention what team you follow. Are you shamed into silence?? Night Night little piggy.
  21. joseph r
    21. Posted by joseph r Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:29 pm EDT

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    Hey Mark(Nobody) #16, Looks like your photo was taken at a correctional institution. You also don't mention YOUR team. Perhaps you should speak to your anger management sup. After all dude, it's only a game.
  22. joseph r
    22. Posted by joseph r Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:29 pm EDT

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    Hey Mark(Nobody) #16, Looks like your photo was taken at a correctional institution. You also don't mention YOUR team. Perhaps you should speak to your anger management sup. After all dude, it's only a game.
  23. larkinj37
    23. Posted by larkinj37 Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:55 pm EDT

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    The run game will be better we will be all right the line will be right we will be 6-1 when troy comes back i see seven
  24. linebackerheaven
    24. Posted by linebackerheaven Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:44 pm EDT

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    TROY IS BAD DUDE, Crux, Christine what up? cant stay away from the steelers page can ya,

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