Sing praises of school choruses Oct 13, 2009
Yet, when you look at the biography of successful athletes, singers and other professionals including Beyonce, Brad Pitt, football great Terry Bradshaw and even our current president, you ll find that they all sang in a school or community choir. A new study commissioned by my organization, Chorus America, confirms what many have long suspected: children who sing in a chorus are more likely to do well academically and develop critical social skills. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Pittsburgh chalks up another sports win Oct 8, 2009
The magazine's cover pairs Sidney Crosby and Ben Roethlisberger, and the 29-year-old mayor noted its resemblance to an iconic Sports Illustrated cover with Willie Stargell and Terry Bradshaw from 1979. Times are a little bit better now, and the Sporting News designation gave Mr. Ravenstahl a chance to crow again about good publicity for the city. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Catchphrase? A combination tough to beat Oct 5, 2009
Things are infractions today that were just part of the game in the days of Sammy Baugh, Y.A. Tittle, Johnny Unitas, Terry Bradshaw, Dan Marino, Joe Montana, John Elway, and even the early days of both Peyton Manning and, yup, Tom Brady. Lewis was practically apoplectic on the subject of roughing-the-passer calls on Haloti Ngata (touching Brady s head) and Terrell Suggs (a shot at the knees), plays that kept alive scoring drives. (Boston Globe)
Is Brady's Best Behind Him?Tom Brady's storybook career has been derailed since a pre-Super Bowl promise in 2007. Sep 25, 2009
Aikman needed only one more to tie Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw. Aikman only won one more postseason game in his career. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
CORKY: A QB controversy is a sportswriter’s dream Sep 23, 2009
In the 1970s, reporters feasted on the competition at Pittsburgh between Terry Bradshaw and Joe Gilliam as to starting QB for the Steelers. In the late 1980s at San Francisco, there was Joe Montana versus Steve Young. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
CBS gets Week 3 boon with hot Jets Sep 21, 2009
Although Buck has said he was "proud" of that show, Tuesday's effort will be less geared towards comedy and will include veterans of mainstream TV sports such as Terry Bradshaw, , Joe Namath and who aren't likely to go out of bounds. Oh well. (USA Today -- Sports)
THE HUDDLE: Bradshaw says Delhomme's demise could bring Cowher to Panthers Sep 21, 2009
Terry Bradshaw: Jake Delhomme's demise greasing Bill Cowher's path to Carolina - The Huddle: Football News from the NFL - USATODAY.com ... Terry Bradshaw: Jake Delhomme's demise greasing Bill Cowher's path to Carolina ... Fox broadcaster Terry Bradshaw said today that if Carolina QB Jake Delhomme doesn't improve, both he and head coach John Fox will be out of jobs and former Steelers coach Bill Cowher could be at the helm of the Panthers. (USA Today -- Sports)
Fox's made-for-online TV push Sep 18, 2009
Meaning, maybe, that Terry Bradshaw doesn't need to change out of his pajamas today before webcam closeups. Analyze this: Tim puttin' on the hits. (USA Today -- Sports)
Welcome to the NFL, Matthew Sep 15, 2009
Terry Bradshaw completed only four passes and threw an interception in his first game, while throwing 24 picks in his rookie campaign. The first time John Elway experienced game action, he completed one of eight passes and threw an interception, he would eventually throw 14 picks that season with only seven touchdown passes. (LionsFans.com)
Singletaryredefinesan image Sep 14, 2009
I love Terry Bradshaw and the eccentric quality he brings to FOX Sports NFL broadcasts. But what's up with not being able to properly pronounce Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb's name (it rhymes with Ty Cobb) nor knowing how many years he's been in the league (this is his third season, not his second). (NJ.com -- Times)
A view from the couch Sep 14, 2009
Jimmy Johnson, on Fox, said of Favre: "We are all tired of the built-in excuses," causing Terry Bradshaw to add, "I'm tired of it . . . my family is tired of it.". If pregame shows must continue to exist, then Kenny Mayne and Frank Caliendo (ESPN and Fox, respectively) definitely have a place. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Polamalu leaves game with injury Sep 11, 2009
Roethlisberger also became the only franchise quarterback besides Terry Bradshaw to eclipse 15,000 yards passing. On his first carry of the second half, Willie Parker surpassed 5,000 yards with the Steelers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
They’re getting along famously Sep 10, 2009
Terry Bradshaw threw 24 interceptions in eight starts for the Steelers. John Elway had a 54. (Boston Globe)
TALE OF THE TAPE: Sizing up college Football vs. the NFL Sep 4, 2009
NCAA Football vs. NFL Football: Tale of the Tape - Extra Mustard - SI.com. Pop Culture Meets Sports Culture on Extra Mustard. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Chiefs coach Haley has football in his bloodlines Sep 2, 2009
Todd finished kicking and catching, moving on to his next drill: dropping back like Terry Bradshaw and mimicking the quarterback's throwing motion and footwork, then running through the house, down the sideline and diving into the end zone -- his bed. "Just crazy," Todd says now. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bouchette on the Steelers: Don't misread the (non-)sign Aug 23, 2009
In the ongoing, endless debate ignited by Post-Gazette columnist Gene Collier when he wondered which of the two Steelers quarterbacks was better, Terry Bradshaw or Ben Roethlisberger, a few facts either have been left out or forgotten. Indeed, Roethlisberger's statistics are much more impressive, so much so that it does not seem even fair to compare. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
MICHAEL WEBER: Football teams on the move Aug 17, 2009
Forty years that have included Johnny Unitas, Fran Tarkenton, Terry Bradshaw, Roger Staubach, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady; Walter Payton, Franco Harris, Barry Sanders, Eric Dickerson, Emmitt Smith and LaDainian Tomlinson; Jerry Rice, Lynn Swan, Steve Largent, Charlie Joiner and Randy Moss; Dick Butkus, Mike Singletary, Ronnie Lott, Ray Lewis, and Mean Joe Greene; Tom Landry, Bud Grant, Don Schula, Chuck Noll, and the Big Tuna; the Steel Curtain, the Purple People Eaters, the Orange... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Defense highlights new Hall of Fame class Aug 9, 2009
l Terry Bradshaw, quarterback. l Bob Brown, offensive tackle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Woodson inducted into Hall of Fame Aug 9, 2009
Woodson's induction, unlike that of the other Steelers', took place on a giant makeshift stage inside Fawcett Stadium, just a Terry Bradshaw pass from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And, though raucous crowds gathered, stood and chanted in black-and-gold jerseys for the induction of their past Super Bowl heroes, Woodson's enshrinement had less of a Pittsburgh flavor. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Steelers bring the crowds to Saint Vincent College Aug 6, 2009
Mr. Mrkich, who grew up in West Mifflin, said he remembers the days of Mean Joe Greene and Terry Bradshaw, when it was possible to watch practice while actually sitting on the practice field and not from a camp chair on the hillside. "You could kick field goals with Roy Gerela back in those days; it was a lot more fun for the kids," he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Boise targets WAC title Aug 3, 2009
" 3. LOUISIANA TECH 2008: 8-5, 5-3 WAC. Coach: Derek Dooley. Change: This is the last year that everybody's favorite guest will play "money" games. Dooley, who doubles as the school's athletic director, said it is too difficult to build a competitive program when most of the non-conference games are on the road against top-ranked teams. A Bulldog story: In deciding to attend Tech, quarterback Ross Jenkins gave a higher priority to the history books than the recent playbook. He knew the alumni... (Honolulu Advertiser)
After Mora, Petrino, Falcons found a coach they can follow Jul 30, 2009
Even Terry Bradshaw says they re butt ugly. With their smash-mouth offensive style and go get em defense, the Glanville era unis are a perfect fit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Resume builders Jul 24, 2009
Terry Bradshaw, Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame. QB, threw the javelin 245 feet in high school, using the old-weighted spear. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Former Bills QB Losman signs deal with UFL Jul 22, 2009
"I can name a lot of Hall of Fame quarterbacks that at the end of four years, you'd be shocked at their numbers and where they were. You take Steve Young, who was at Tampa. You look at his numbers after four years. You look at Terry Bradshaw's numbers after four years, you look at John Elway's numbers after four years, and you look at 's numbers after four years. And if I didn't have a name on those, you might've cut them."Now that's after four years ... And Terry Bradshaw was just playing on a... (ESPN -- Football News)
On the Pirates: All the money in the middle Jul 19, 2009
Search post-gazette NOW. Peter Diana / Post-Gazette Jack Wilson and Freddy Sanchez have been together with the Pirates since 2003, but their friendship goes back more than a decade before that. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Rooney a hit on Capitol Hill Jun 25, 2009
Rooney a hit at confirmation hearing. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Computer loves Harvin, Vikings in simulation Jun 21, 2009
Plus, there is the precedent set by top picks like Terry Bradshaw, Troy Aikman and who were thrown to the wolves right away and struggled mightily through at least a full before becoming Hall of Fame caliber, Super Bowl winning players. Sanchez projects to be the better pro quarterback than Stafford and is in a much better position to succeed in his first season. (VikingUpdate.com)
TALE OF THE TAPE: Matching up Megan Fox vs. Fox Sports Jun 19, 2009
CD which includes Keep on Dancin' featuring Terry Bradshaw, Joe Buck, John Madden, Tim McCarver and more. Perfect For. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Great year in Pittsburgh sports (Yesterday) Jun 17, 2009
Wouldn't it be something if he matched the four that Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw produced in the '70s. Or topped them. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
The Starting Point May 30, 2009
Terrell defensive players (from left) Brennan Gibson (51), Dwight Kennedy (55), Shakil Brown (28) and Terry Bradshaw (90) celebrate a big hit. Defense dominates spring game, 44-23. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
BYRNE:A hypothetical look at Tom Brady's lost season in 2008 May 29, 2009
He would have joined Montana and Terry Bradshaw as the only quarterbacks to win four Super Bowls. He would have joined Montana as the only three-time Super Bowl MVP.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Obama puts Steelers to work May 22, 2009
Mr. Obama told of how, when he first started watching football while growing up in Hawaii, "it was guys like Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris and the Steel Curtain and Mean Joe Greene, who is here. Where's Mean Joe? There he is, right there.". Mr. Greene, the Hall of Fame defensive tackle who earned his fifth and sixth Super Bowl rings as a Steelers scout, said later that he told the new president he became emotional on election night when Mr. Obama was declared the victor. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
The Mirage: Offensive Juggernaut Edition May 22, 2009
With Anderson, the team's power game plays perfectly for him to throw it down field like Terry Bradshaw and Troy Aikman. Either way, I cheer for touchdowns. (BerniesInsiders.com)
Jerry Micco's sports chat transcript (Yesterday) May 21, 2009
Jerry Micco: And Terry Bradshaw hasn't always been a Steelers apologist. Yes, Hodge certainly is. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Too Small, Too Slow, Blah, Blah, Blah May 6, 2009
" But don't listen to him, he doesn't know anything. Ditka was merely a five-time Pro Bowl selection, a member of the NFL 75th Anniversary Team, two-time NFL Coach of the Year, member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and winner of three Super Bowl rings, one as a player and two as a coach. The only real time Forsey was given a chance was when he started a game vs. the Cardinals due to injury. All Forsey did was rush for 134 yards and a touchdown and account for 161 yards of all-purpose offense... (BroncoCountry.com)
Time for a foolish endeavor Apr 28, 2009
But, really, I think its the easiest prediction since Terry Bradshaw. The need matches the value and no one else seems too interested in the guy. (SteelCitySports.com)
No telling what you'll get with draft, especially at QB Apr 15, 2009
(They were Terry Bradshaw, Jim Plunkett, Steve Bartkowski, Vinny Testaverde, John Elway and Troy Aikman. . (San Francisco Chronicle)
Mike Tomlin: He considers himself a Western Pa. guy (Yesterday) Mar 30, 2009
The pantheon includes, clockwise from the upper left corner: Billy Conn, Ralph Kiner, Terry Bradshaw, Mario Lemieux, Suzie McConnell-Serio, Willie Stargell, Joe Greene, Arnold Palmer, Roberto Clemente, Tony Dorsett, Sidney Crosby, John Michelosen, Dave Parker, Agnus Berenato, Stan Musial, Bill Cowher, Johnny Majors, Lauryn Williams, Ben Howland, ElRoy Face, Dan Marino, Swin Cash, Dick Groat, Joe Paterno, Danny Murtaugh and Chuck Noll. Conn was the first Dapper Dan sportsman of the year recipient... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ex-Brave Mazzone wants to get back into coaching Mar 21, 2009
Barney, that s like saying Chuck Noll deserves no credit for the Super Bowls he won because he had Franco Harris and Terry Bradshaw and Don Shula had Dan Marino at Miami. Is it too late to send Barney to the space station. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
No time to waste, just point Big Ben to Hall (Yesterday) Mar 2, 2009
There are three Hall of Fame quarterbacks with more Super Bowl victories than Roethlisberger: Montana, Terry Bradshaw and Troy Aikman. There are 16 with fewer. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
On the Steelers: Recession? Not in the land of Snyder (Today) Mar 1, 2009
The center who snapped the ball to Terry Bradshaw on the most famous play in NFL history was Jim Clack, and you can see that in the next clip as Bradshaw drops back and Clack protects for him. Again, was there not enough drama taking place at the moment of the Immaculate Reception that NFL Films had to be dishonest about it and use a film clip that was not true to the event. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers' legacy grows with historic win Feb 7, 2009
I dont know where he stands in history, but I know hes definitely No. 2 in Steelers history because Terry Bradshaw has four (Super Bowl wins). When you look at it and compare where they were at the age Bens at, hes well on his way to exceeding all the things that were imagined for him. (MSNBC -- Sports)
