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NFL Rumors: Best Backup Plans for Pittsburgh Steelers without Rashard Mendenhall

By Peter Emerick

  • PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 24:  Rashard Mendenhall #34 of the Pittsburgh Steelers carries the ball against the St. Louis Rams during the game on December 24, 2011 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  The Steelers won 27-0.  (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) Pittsburgh Steelers: What Will They Do Without RB Rashard Mendenhall in 2012?
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130220010_crop_310x205 NFL Rumors: Best Backup Plans for Pittsburgh Steelers without Rashard Mendenhall By Peter Emerick
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  • MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 20: A.J. Burnett #34 of the New York Yankees reacts to walking Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins to fill the bases in the second inning on August 20, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) Pittsburgh Pirates: Why They Should Not Trade for the Yankees' AJ Burnett
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  • Zacandhurdle_original_crop_150x100 Pittsburgh Pirates: Point Park University Student Still Making a Difference

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 19:  Nasir Robinson #35 of the Pittsburgh Panthers celebrates with teammates Gilbert Brown#5 and Travon Woodall #1 during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Verizon Center on March 19, 2011 in Washington, DC.  (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) Pittsburgh Knocks off No. 10 Georgetown Without Need for Court Storming By Erik Schultz
  • WASHINGTON - MARCH 19:  Members of the Pittsburgh basketball team including Nasir Robinson #35, Ashton Gibbs #12; and Brad Wanamaker#22 walk off the court following their loss against Butler in the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Verizon Center on March 19, 2011 in Washington, DC. Butler won the game 71-70.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images) Panthers Hit Rock Bottom During Big East Play
  • Screenshot2012-01-26at4 Is the 'Zoo' the Best Student Section in College Hoops?

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 01:  Rick Nash #61 of the Columbus Blue Jackets waits for a faceoff during the game against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on February 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) NHL Trade Scenarios: What the Pittsburgh Penguins Should Do To Acquire Rick Nash By Andre Khatchaturian
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  • STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 09:  Penn State University head football coach Joe Paterno watches his team during practice on November 9, 2011 in State College, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) 26,871 reads Joe Paterno Passes Away at Age of 85
  • PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 24:  Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on against the St. Louis Rams during the game on December 24, 2011 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  The Steelers won 27-0.  (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) 23,285 reads Ward Says He Won't Retire
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  • TUSCALOOSA, AL - SEPTEMBER 11:  Head coach Joe Paterno of the Penn State Nittany Lions during warmups before facing the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) 347 comments Paterno's Legacy Is Everlasting, Complex
  • UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - NOVEMBER 08:  Penn State University head football coach Joe Paterno leaves the team's football building on November 8, 2011 in University Park, Pennsylvania. Amid allegations that former assistant Jerry Sandusky was involved with child sex abuse, Paterno's weekly news conference was canceled about an hour before it was scheduled to occur. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) 143 comments Why JoePa's Explanation Doesn't Merit Sympathy
  • PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 24:  Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up prior to the Christmas Eve game against St. Louis Rams on December 24, 2011 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) 136 comments Denver Bar's Cheap Shot at Ben
  • STATE COLLEGE, PA - JANUARY 22: Community members pay their respects at the statue of Joe Paterno, the former Penn State football coach, after hearing of Paterno's death outside of Beaver Stadium on January 22, 2012 in State College, Pennsylvania. Paterno, who was 85 years old, had been battling lung cancer. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) 134 comments How Will Penn State's Board of Regents Sleep After Joe Paterno's Passing?
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Pittsburgh Around the Web

  • Penguins: Selanne's late score lifts Ducks to victory over Penguins

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  • Penguins: Former Caps coach Boudreau still keeping an eye on Penguins

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  • Penguins: All of the sudden, the Flyers are scuffling in the Atlantic Division

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  • Penguins: Selanne lifts Ducks in close victory over Pens

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  • Penguins: Endgame: Ducks 2, Penguins 1

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