Sep 21
Troy One of 5 Most Irreplaceable Players In Sports
By Tom Jones (via St Petersburg Times) Usually, the quarterback is a football team’s most valuable player. But ask anyone who follows the Steelers closely and they’ll tell you Polamalu has been Pittsburgh’s most crucial player the past several years. Ben Roethlisberger is an excellent NFL quarterback, but the Steelers have survived just fine without [...]
Sep 06
Authentic Signed Gear
Hey all, Just wanted to let you know about a signing session I’m doing next week. I don’t do these very often, so I want to make sure you guys know where to get the signed items afterward. When you see it for sale by these guys afterwards, you can be certain it’s authentic. Total [...]
Sep 02
Homecoming King: Troy Spends Week in Samoa (Updated w/ video)
(Via ESPN) All photos by Chris Baldwin for ESPN The Magazine
Aug 03
Polamalu, Nike donate football uniforms and golf gear.
By Steve McCasland (via Bandon Western World) Longtime local football fans remember current head coach Silia Polamalu’s cousin, Troy Polamalu, who played for Douglas (Winston) High School when it and Bandon were both in the old Far West League. Troy was an imposing presence then who later played at the University of Southern California, and [...]
Jul 26
Zion boy’s passion for education wins points with Steelers’ Polamalu
By Chris Rosenblum (via Centre Daily) Micah Heckathorne loves sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. Betting on your sports team increases the thrill of watching their games. Bet on your teams now on situs judi slot online. Two things set the 11-year-old apart from other passionate fans. He overcomes cerebral palsy daily. And his favorite Steeler, Troy [...]
Jul 12
Troy and Brother-In-Law help American Samoans
By Stephanie Graves (Via Fox Sports West) American Samoa is a small unincorporated territory of the United States. Apart of the Samoan Island chains, which include Cook Islands and Tonga, it lies in the middle of the South Pacific. It is not well-off. It is not very significant. It’s the kind of place that finds [...]
Jun 29
Troy Arrives in American Samoa
(Via Radio New Zealand International.) NFL star Troy Polamalu has arrived in American Samoa, where his foundation will run a series of football camps for young kids. Governor Togiola Tulafono extended a hearty welcome to the Pittsburgh Steelers safety and his entourage before Polamalu thanked the crowd for his welcome. “I’m just a small part [...]
May 30
Memorial Day Reflections
Last year, at this time, I was full of anticipation and excited about training camp, knowing with confidence that it was just weeks away. It feels really strange to be in limbo because of the lockout. The eve of football season has always been that time of year when my mind and body begin to [...]
May 24
Student of the Year Award Honorees!
Hey everyone, As promised, I’ve made my selections for Student of the Year in the elementary, junior/senior high school, and college education levels. It wasn’t easy. Far from it. I received hundreds of nominations which were then narrowed down based on a few objective criteria. Specifically, I was looking for students who have not only [...]