On the Steelers: A big Bengals-Steelers game? Mark the date ... and maybe take a picture Nov 15, 2009
The Steelers had a late chance to tie but four Mark Malone passes fell incomplete from the Cincinnati 33 -- one to Hall of Famer Lynn Swann and two to Hall of Famer John Stallworth, who dropped one of them. The Bengals went on to a 12-4 record as division champs and lost in the Super Bowl to San Francisco, 26-21. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Johnsons start proves it can be done at Georgia Tech Oct 22, 2009
One week later, #92 deflects a pass at the line of scrimmage then makes a Lynn Swann dive for the interception. Beat Virginia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Pete Carroll-Mike Riley Press Conference Quotes Oct 21, 2009
That's reminiscent of Lynn Swann going over top guys in Super Bowls. Those are fantastic athletic demonstrations. (Usctrojans.com)
PeterKingMMQB Tuesday Edition Five difficult HOF decisions and my AFC title game prediction. Oct 21, 2009
Branch was more explosive than the noted deep threat Hall of Famer of the seventies, Lynn Swann (Branch: 17. 3 yards per catch, Swann: 16. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
NFL owners put off creating free agency window Oct 15, 2009
StahlstownPA wrote on Oct 14, 2009 7:55 AM:" Well, no politics in NFL ownership? How is it that the Pittsburgh Steelers majority owner, Rooney, supported Obama throughout the presidential election and THEN was named ambassador to Ireland??? Rooney was conspicuously absent in PA's recent Governor's election when Republican Steeler great receiver, Hall Of Famer Lynn Swann was a candidate. C'mon, Alvord, put yer $0.02 in on this one. While yer at it, get TDN's advanced search function to use and... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Attitude is a key word in Carroll's success Sep 30, 2009
When it was once suggested the Trojans possessed a winning arrogance, Lynn Swann disagreed. I dont think it was arrogance, he said. (WeAreSC.com)
Was Super TD catch Holmes' springboard to superstardom? Sep 10, 2009
A look at how Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes compares after his first three NFL seasons with the franchise's two Hall of Fame receivers, Lynn Swann and John Stallworth, plus four-time Steelers Pro Bowl receiver Hines Ward ... Ward, 33, nudged by Holmes for the No. 1 pass-catching role, is on his way to joining Lynn Swann and John Stallworth as the franchise's Hall of Fame wide receivers. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ageless Hines keeps on ticking (Yesterday) Sep 8, 2009
Although winning a third championship and maybe getting a fourth to match legendary Steelers receivers Lynn Swann and John Stallworth is what drives Ward most, he still has personal goals. The big one is 1,000 catches. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Woodson inducted into Hall of Fame Aug 9, 2009
He joins nine other players who were drafted by Noll in the Hall of Fame -- Bradshaw (1989), Joe Greene (1987), Jack Ham (1988), Mel Blount (1989), Franco Harris (1990), Jack Lambert (1990), Mike Webster (1997), Lynn Swann (2001) and John Stallworth (2002). Noll was inducted in '93, a year after he retired. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Defensive greats overlooked by Hall of Fame Aug 9, 2009
Consider the case of two rivals from the old AFC Central who battled twice a year throughout the 1970s: Steelers wide receiver Lynn Swann and Bengals cornerback Ken Riley. Swann caught just 51 TD passes in his short, nine-year career. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Falcons have some training camp issues Aug 1, 2009
Unca Boob, I first jumped on the Steelers bandwagon in 1980 when as a younster I watched my first Super Bowl on TV. i remeber John Stalworth cathcing the ball over his shoulder and Lynn Swann making those great catches and my little league team was called the Steelers, so you are right I am a bandwagon Steeler fan, just been on it longer than you think. How many of you will jump off the Falcons bandwagon by midseason. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Smith Listed Among Two Best College Basketball Coaches In History Jul 31, 2009
Among the guest contributors: Hall of Famers Bart Starr (on Lombardi), Dwight Stephenson (on Bryant), Paul Warfield (on Shula), Luc Robitaille (on Bowman), Ara Parseghian (on Rockne), Mike McCormack (on Brown), Gale Sayers (on Halas), Lynn Swann (on Noll), Isiah Thomas (on Knight) and Roger Staubach (on Landry). The new Sporting News Magazine, also featuring a special conversation between star running backs Jim Brown and Adrian Peterson, hits newsstands later this week and can be purchased at... (Tarheelblue.com)
City Beat (2) Jul 26, 2009
Scheduled appearances by more than 50 sports stars, including Joe Montana, Troy Aikman, Lynn Swann, Tom Seaver, Bob Feller, John Barry Sanders, Gale Sayers and Thurman Thomas. Hours: today (Wed. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Steelers training camp 2009 forecast: Hot sticky summer Jul 26, 2009
After that season, Raiders defensive back George Atkinson filed a $2 million lawsuit against Chuck Noll after the Steelers coach labeled him part of the NFL's "criminal element" for a hit on receiver Lynn Swann. The trial took place in the summer of 1977 and spilled into training camp. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Wide Receivers on TV Jul 18, 2009
butlike Lynn Swann, a fellow Republicancollapsed in the final round of So You Think You Can Run for Governor. It is the greatest wide receiver of all time who bears responsibility for legitimizing reality TV as an acceptable off-the-field occupation. (Slate)
Phil TaylorTHE HOT BUTTON May 20, 2009
Others were merely bland, like Fran Tarkenton, Joe Namath and Lynn Swann -- all of whom were far more interesting with a football in their hands than a microphone -- and O.J. Simpson. (Remember when being a mediocre broadcaster was the worst knock one could throw at O.J.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Colts owner: Christensen will take over as OC May 16, 2009
He coached receivers Lynn Swann and John Stallworth during the Steelers' dynasty in the late 1970s, and receiver in Minnesota. In 1994, Moore left the Vikings for Detroit and helped produce a 1,000-yard rusher in Barry Sanders and the first set of teammates to ever catch 100 passes in a season -- and Brett Perriman. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Weight Loss Wednesday: Workout chisels body into a dancer's frame May 14, 2009
Even Lynn Swann, a member of the NFL Hall of Fame, did ballet. And there is another benefit to working your muscles. (WWLTV.com, LA)
The Big Ben curve: Give '04 draft an A+ (Yesterday) May 1, 2009
The Big Ben curve: Give '04 draft an A. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
On the Steelers: Faith in Sweed reveals itself this offseason Apr 12, 2009
Frank Lewis 3 and Lynn Swann 11. There are exceptions, of course, such as Louis Lipps (45), Troy Edwards (61) and Santonio Holmes (49). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
MMQB MAIL: Al Davis wants these Raiders in the Hall, more Apr 1, 2009
But I could easily make the argument that Branch, with three Super Bowl victories, was every bit the impact player (and maybe more so) as Lynn Swann, who was on four Steeler Super Bowl winners. Now I never voted for Swann, but he's in, and he has some eloquent and strong backers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
AT&T Notes: Most players OK with course changes at Pebble Feb 12, 2009
Jim Furyk, a Pennsylvania native fresh off watching his childhood team win the Super Bowl, will make his season debut playing alongside former Steelers wide receiver Lynn Swann ... Jim Furyk/Lynn Swann. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
CHIEF CONCERN: Coach Haley has background to succeed Feb 7, 2009
In 1974, the Steelers chose Hall of Famers Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth and Mike Webster in the first five rounds. Dick Haley took his job home with him, and Todd loved when he could sit in on his father's film-watching sessions in their Pittsburgh home. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
