The NFL expanded the Rooney Rule to give more minority candidates opportunities to become a head coach and reward teams that develop them. But more interviews didn’t equal more hirings this offseason.. Sports News Summaries. | Newser
Steelers President Art Rooney II says he would like to see Ben come back for another year, but there is a lot of work that needs to be done to make it happen.
A big week ahead for Faneca, Nunn Jan 17, 2021 at 08:46 AM Copied!
For years, the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee has met the day before the Super Bowl, holed up in a hotel meeting room discussing the accomplishments of the finalists before taking a vote on who will achieve football immortality.
This year, just like with so many other things in the past year, things will be a little different.
When it comes to voting for Steelers guard Alan Faneca as a Modern-Era finalist, and legendary scout Bill Nunn as a Contributor finalist, it will all be virtual.
The selection committee will conduct their annual meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 19, meeting virtually this year to select the Hall of Fame Class of 2021, casting their votes remotely and electronically.
Teaming up to tackle issues Jan 13, 2021 at 03:00 PM Copied!
For the third year, Steelers players are leading the Steelers Social Justice Grant program. Players are making donations to local organizations that are having an impact on the community, and the Steelers are matching the donations. The Steelers kicked off the 2020 Steelers Social Justice Grant program in December, and it continues today with multiple players teaming up and making a difference in the community.
The Steelers and the United Way, a relationship that was formed more than 40 years ago, is still going strong today, handed down from generations of the Rooney family, as well as generations of players.