*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** There have been reports out of Pittsburgh that Art Rooney II has been meddling in the football side of the team. Not only did Art Rooney II say he had nothing to do with the hiring of Todd Haley, but the Steelers president [...]
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Art Rooney: Offensive coordinator choice was Tomlin’s
Posted by admin on February 17th, 2012
Not only did Art Rooney II say he had nothing to do with the hiring of Todd Haley, but the Steelers president also was a bit surprised that coach Mike Tomlin wound up hiring him as his new offensive coordinator. Source: post-gazette.com – Steelers/NFL
Rooney says Tomlin hired Haley
Posted by admin on February 17th, 2012
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** There’s been a lot of protesting coming out of Pittsburgh lately. Some may wonder whether they’re protesting too much. On Thursday, owner Art Rooney II told Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that coach Mike Tomlin made the decision to hire offensive coordinator [...]
Steelers owner Rooney addresses criticism surrounding coaching staff
Posted by admin on February 17th, 2012
Owner Art Rooney II reserves the right to continue his family tradition of running the Steelers with a "hands-on" approach. Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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No Comments »GM Kevin Colbert Denies Rooney II Role Change
Posted by admin on February 17th, 2012
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** Lost in other news that Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert talked about in an interview Monday was his take on the perceived new role of team president Art Rooney II according to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Many have called Rooney meddlesome [...]
Steelers G.M. Colbert says Rooney is not a meddlesome owner
Posted by admin on February 17th, 2012
*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** Amid widespread reports that team president Art Rooney II was behind Pittsburgh’s change at offensive coordinator, Steelers General Manager Kevin Colbert says that Rooney isn’t meddling in the team’s football operations. Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Colbert said Rooney isn’t [...]
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Posted by admin on February 16th, 2012
Art Rooney II, the son and grandson of Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL owners, reserves the right to continue his family tradition of running the Steelers with a "hands-on" approach. That does not mean he handpicked head coach Mike Tomlin’s new offensive coordinator, Todd Haley. Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Need Steelers Tickets? Shop Ticket Liquidator [...]
On the Steelers: Colbert denies Rooney II role change
Posted by admin on February 16th, 2012
Lost in other news that Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert talked about in an interview Monday was his take on Art Rooney II. Source: post-gazette.com – Steelers/NFL Need Steelers Tickets? Shop Ticket Liquidator or try our Steelers eBay Ticket Page.
Poll: Who Hired Haley – Tomlin or Rooney?
Posted by admin on February 13th, 2012
Since the moment that Todd Haley was named OC of the Steelers, there’s been talk about exactly who made the hire – coach Mike Tomlin, or President Art Rooney? Tomlin hasn’t been available for comment since the Haley hire was made, and it will be interesting to see what he has to say when he [...]
Ben wants Rooney to explain where Steelers’ offense is going
Posted by admin on February 5th, 2012
When Bruce Arians was forced out as the Steelers’ offensive coordinator, he said the decision was made by Steelers President Art Rooney II, and that Ben Roethlisberger wasn’t happy about it. Now Roethlisberger wants answers from Rooney. Speaking to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review from the Pro Bowl, Roethlisberger said he wants the owner to explain to… [...]
