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		<title>Troy Polamalu Shorts</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Dec 2019 23:57:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a look at some vintage shorts that were filmed for the original Head &#038; Shoulders Campaign in 2012. They weren&#8217;t created to be seen on TV, so these are probably brand new to many fans. Troy Makes Phone Calls Troy Gets Pranked Troy Has Awkward Conversation Troy Calls A Cat Person Troy Gets [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is a look at some vintage shorts that were filmed for the original Head &#038; Shoulders Campaign in 2012.  They weren&#8217;t created to be seen on TV, so these are probably brand new to many fans.</p>
<p>Troy Makes Phone Calls<br />
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<p>Troy Gets Pranked<br />
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<p>Troy Has Awkward Conversation<br />
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<p>Troy Calls A Cat Person<br />
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<p>Troy Gets Denied<br />
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		<title>Nike &#8220;Fate&#8221; Featuring Troy and LT</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Nov 2019 00:11:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Directed by David Fincher, &#8220;Fate&#8221; portrays the life-long journey of pro football players LaDainian Tomlinson and Troy Polamalu as their destinies collide in an NFL football game. Originally Produced in 2008.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Directed by David Fincher, &#8220;Fate&#8221; portrays the life-long journey of pro football players LaDainian Tomlinson and Troy Polamalu as their destinies collide in an NFL football game.  Originally Produced in 2008.</p>
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		<title>Troy Polamalu With Patrick Mahomes In Latest Head &amp; Shoulders Commercial</title>
		<link>https://troy43.com/2019/08/20/troy-polamalu-with-patrick-mahomes-in-latest-head-shoulders-commercial/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2019 22:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Troy returns to the small screen in his ongoing relationship with Head &#038; Shoulders, this time with quaterback Patrick Mahomes Watch below:]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Troy returns to the small screen in his ongoing relationship with Head &#038; Shoulders, this time with quaterback Patrick Mahomes</p>
<p>Watch below:<br />
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		<title>Past SuperBowl Commercials Featuring Troy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2019 23:21:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Troy has been featured in several Super Bowl commercials, always bringing a smile. Coke Zero Remake of Classic Commercial Concept Official truTV Commercial from Super Bowl XLIV. Troy &#8220;Punxsutawney&#8221; Polamalu sees his shadow, six more weeks of football! BEHIND THE SCENES of Troy Polamalu truTV Super Bowl Groundhog Day Commercial]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Troy has been featured in several Super Bowl commercials, always bringing a smile.</p>
<p>Coke Zero Remake of Classic Commercial Concept<br />
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<p>Official truTV Commercial from Super Bowl XLIV. Troy &#8220;Punxsutawney&#8221; Polamalu sees his shadow, six more weeks of football!<br />
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<p>BEHIND THE SCENES of Troy Polamalu truTV Super Bowl Groundhog Day Commercial<br />
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		<title>Giveaway: September Student of the Month</title>
		<link>https://troy43.com/2015/09/25/giveaway-september-student-of-the-month-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2015 20:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hey everyone, I&#8217;ve done this in previous school years and I&#8217;m happy to bring it back. This is just my way of encouraging education and recognizing great students. September is now open for Student of the Month nominations. You may use the form below to submit your information and essay about a student in your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/Empty_Classroom_010294752Small.28490215_std.jpg"><img class="alignright  wp-image-1995" title="Empty_Classroom_010294752Small.28490215_std" src="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/Empty_Classroom_010294752Small.28490215_std.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="319" /></a> Hey everyone, I&#8217;ve done this in previous school years and I&#8217;m happy to bring it back. This is just my way of encouraging education and recognizing great students. September is now open for Student of the Month nominations. You may use the form below to submit your information and essay about a student in your class you believe deserves recognition, before submitting the essay make sure you ask <a href="https://www.proofcommunications.com.au/proofreaders/">proofreading services australia</a> to review your work. Remember that to get the most out of your training you can use a product that helps you with your testosterone. Look at the <a href="https://www.firstpost.com/health/testoprime-reviews-real-testosterone-booster-or-fake-testimonials-11122491.html">testoprime reviews</a> and see the results for yourself. All grade levels are eligible for nominations, including college. The only restrictions are that <strong>you must be a teacher and the student you are nominating must be from a class that you teach</strong>.  Just fill out the form below fully and completely before end of day Thursday, October 1st. After reviewing your submissions and selecting a winner, an announcement will be posted here. As always, looking forward to hearing about more of your students! God bless, Troy <div id='wufoo-z1vz841408vt00f'>
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		<title>Polamalu Nominated for NFL Sportsmanship Award</title>
		<link>https://troy43.com/2014/12/22/polamalu-nominated-for-nfl-sportsmanship-award/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2014 01:58:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(via Steelers.com) Safety Troy Polamalu is one of 32 player nominees for the first annual NFL Sportsmanship Award. The winner will be announced at the NFL Honors before Super Bowl XLIX. &#160; The 32 player nominees for the first annual NFL Sportsmanship Award have been finalized, the NFL announced today. Do you want to learn [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><a href="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/Troy-Polamalu-captain-first-time.jpg"><img class="alignright  wp-image-2124" title="Troy-Polamalu-captain-first-time" src="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/Troy-Polamalu-captain-first-time.jpg" alt="" width="538" height="336" /></a></h3>
<p>(via <a href="http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Polamalu-nominated-for-NFL-Sportsmanship-Award/acdea1e0-d4ac-489a-95ec-8b50469e0299">Steelers.com</a>)</p>
<h3>Safety Troy Polamalu is one of 32 player nominees for the first annual NFL Sportsmanship Award. The winner will be announced at the NFL Honors before Super Bowl XLIX.</h3>
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<p>The 32 player nominees for the first annual NFL Sportsmanship Award have been finalized, the NFL announced today. Do you want to <a href="https://www.makeitmissoula.com/2021/01/a-guide-to-online-casino-bonuses/">learn more</a> about this and sports betting? in this website you&#8217;ll get the information you are looking for. Each NFL team nominated one of its players for the award, which recognizes NFL players who exemplify outstanding sportsmanship on the field, and that&#8217;s why people do bets on the games because of the players, and as betting and gambling is a really popular trend now a days you can also find games as a <a href="https://royal99site.com/slot-online/">slot online</a> which is perfect for this.</p>
<p>The Steelers nominee is safety <a title="Troy Polamalu" href="http://www.steelers.com/team/roster/troy-polamalu/1b1010ec-73b6-414d-88ee-72dbd9b48597/" rel="/cda-web/person-card-module.htm?mode=data&amp;id=1b1010ec-73b6-414d-88ee-72dbd9b48597" rev="player">Troy Polamalu<img src="http://www.steelers.com/assets/nflimg/icon-article-link.gif" alt="" /></a>, who throughout his career has epitomized sportsmanship and has earned the respect of teammates, coaches and opponents for his approach to the game.</p>
<p>The winner of the NFL Sportsmanship Award will be determined by a vote of the NFL players. A panel of former players from the NFL Legends Community will select from the 32 nominees eight finalists (four in the AFC; four in the NFC). The panel is comprised of Warrick Dunn, Curtis Martin, Karl Mecklenburg and Leonard Wheeler.</p>
<p>The eight finalists will be listed on the Pro Bowl ballot under the NFL Sportsmanship Award when the players vote on December 19. From the eight finalists, each team’s players will submit a consensus vote of its choice for the winner. As in Pro Bowl voting, a team cannot vote for its own player.</p>
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<p>The winner selected by the vote of the players will be announced during the nationally televised “4th Annual NFL Honors” show on Saturday, January 31 on NBC, the night before Super Bowl XLIX. He will receive a $25,000 donation from the NFL Foundation to a charity of his choice. He also will be presented with a trophy that will capture the important role that sportsmanship plays in the game and how NFL players that demonstrate integrity and honor on the field serve as role models for other players at all levels.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>2014 NFL SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD NOMINEES</strong></p>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Arizona Cardinals</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">WR Larry Fitzgerald</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Atlanta Falcons</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">RB Steven Jackson</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Baltimore Ravens</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">WR Torrey Smith</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Buffalo Bills</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">WR Chris Hogan</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Cincinnati Bengals</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">CB Terence Newman</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Carolina Panthers</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">LB Thomas Davis</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Chicago Bears</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">RB Matt Forté</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Cleveland Browns</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">CB Joe Haden</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Dallas Cowboys</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">TE Jason Witten</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Denver Broncos</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">DE DeMarcus Ware</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Detroit Lions</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">WR Calvin Johnson</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Green Bay Packers</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">WR Jordy Nelson</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Houston Texans</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">DE J.J. Watt</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Indianapolis Colts</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">WR T.Y. Hilton</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Jacksonville Jaguars</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">DT Roy Miller III</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Kansas City Chiefs</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">QB Alex Smith</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Miami Dolphins</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">DE Cameron Wake</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Minnesota Vikings</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">LB Chad Greenway</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">New England Patriots</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">WR/ST Matthew Slater</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">New Orleans Saints</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">WR Marques Colston</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">New York Giants</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">LB Jameel McClain</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">New York Jets</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">T D&#8217;Brickashaw Ferguson</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Oakland Raiders</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">S Charles Woodson</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Philadelphia Eagles</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">LB Connor Barwin</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194"><strong>Pittsburgh Steelers</strong></td>
<td valign="top" width="206"><strong>S Troy Polamalu</strong></td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">San Diego Chargers</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">TE Antonio Gates</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">San Francisco 49ers</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">LB Patrick Willis</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Seattle Seahawks</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">LB K.J. Wright</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">St. Louis Rams</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">DE Robert Quinn</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">DT Gerald McCoy</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Tennessee Titans</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">S George Wilson</td>
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<td valign="top" width="194">Washington Redskins</td>
<td valign="top" width="206">S Ryan Clark</td>
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		<title>Polamalu nominated for Salute to Service award</title>
		<link>https://troy43.com/2014/11/17/polamalu-nominated-for-salute-to-service-award/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2014 01:44:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(via Steelers.com) Steelers S Troy Polamalu was nominated for his commitment to the troops. Safety Troy Polamalu is the Steelers nominee for the fourth annual Salute to Service Award. Teams nominated players, coaches, personnel and alumni who demonstrate an exemplary commitment to honoring and supporting the military community. Polamalu’s passion for veterans is demonstrated by the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(via <a href="http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Polamalu-nominated-for-Salute-to-Service-award/09d708cf-f6d2-4897-a457-f8fc8744e354">Steelers.com</a>)</p>
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<h3>Steelers S Troy Polamalu was nominated for his commitment to the troops.</h3>
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<p>Safety <a title="Troy Polamalu" href="http://www.steelers.com/team/roster/troy-polamalu/1b1010ec-73b6-414d-88ee-72dbd9b48597/" rel="/cda-web/person-card-module.htm?mode=data&amp;id=1b1010ec-73b6-414d-88ee-72dbd9b48597" rev="player">Troy Polamalu</a> is the Steelers nominee for the fourth annual Salute to Service Award.</p>
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<p>Teams nominated players, coaches, personnel and alumni who demonstrate an exemplary commitment to honoring and supporting the military community.</p>
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<p>Polamalu’s passion for veterans is demonstrated by the foundation he established with his wife, named for her grandfather, Harry Panos, who fought in World War II. The fund supports those who bravely serve our country. Projects include working with the Pittsburgh VA hospitals to enhance their facilities for veterans, and partnering with Operation Once in a Lifetime (OOIAL) which works to make dreams of US soldiers and their families come true. For six years Polamalu has hosted various OOIAL groups of soldiers at a Steelers home game. In the aftermath of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, he invited 15 soldiers from the base, many of whom were severely wounded in combat. In 2010 he hosted 15 soldiers from six military installations around the United States. In 2011, 18 members from 10th Group Special Forces and Seal Team IV were Troy&#8217;s guests. The Special Forces were actually flown in from Stuttgart, Germany and included the family of a soldier who was killed on his 6th deployment and was a huge fan but had never been to a game. In 2012 and 2013 Special Forces troops attended a game and this year he will once again welcome a group of soldiers to watch pregame warm-ups, be honored on the field and spend time with him after the game.</p>
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<p>Polamalu has also granted the wishes of several individual soldiers including an OOIAL terminally ill soldier whose wish was to go to Disney World with his family and another military family that needed a new van for their wheelchair-bound child. In 2010, he and many other Steelers starters took time out of their schedule to visit Bethesda Naval Hospital <a href="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/temp2013_VFWManeEvent_1111__0041-nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-2166" title="temp2013_VFWManeEvent_1111__0041--nfl_mezz_1280_1024" src="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/temp2013_VFWManeEvent_1111__0041-nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg" alt="" width="461" height="306" /></a>the day before the Sunday night game at Baltimore – something very few NFL teams have done. This season Polamalu, some of his teammates and the Rooneys visited Walter Reed Medical Center. He spent time talking with many patients and was moved by the courage of the soldiers who have suffered traumatic injuries in combat. The Steelers annually partner with the VA for &#8220;Heroes at Heinz Field&#8221; to engage recently returning local soldiers from Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. The soldiers and players gather on the Heinz Field turf where they participate in football drills. Even though the soldiers think they are meeting their &#8220;heroes,&#8221; Troy and his teammates recognize that they are the ones meeting true American heroes. Troy and his wife Theodora have personally funded the foundation. In 2012 they held their first public fundraiser to share their passion for the military with Steelers Nation and garner additional support for our troops. A second fundraiser is planned for November. Polamalu has easily impacted the lives of thousands of U.S. service members and their families. He is truly what a soldier refers to a &#8220;Soldiers Soldier.&#8221;</p>
<p>Finalists for the <em>Salute to Service Award</em> presented by USAA will be announced in January, and the winner will be recognized at the “4<sup>th</sup>Annual NFL Honors” awards show in Arizona on NBC on Saturday, Jan. 31, the night before Super Bowl XLIX.</p>
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		<title>Ticket Giveaway Winners for 2014 Season</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Winner for Week 1 against the Browns: Debbi Dees of Ohio &#160; Winner for Week 2 against the Ravens: Bob Bernhardt of Easton, PA Winner for Week 3 against the Panthers: Becky Dickson from Charlotte, NC &#160; Winner for Week 4 against the Buccaneers: Katie Kurtz from Mansfield, OH &#160; Winner for Week 5 against [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Winner for Week 1 against the Browns:</h3>
<p>Debbi Dees of Ohio</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Winner for Week 2 against the Ravens:</h3>
<p>Bob Bernhardt of Easton, PA</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2014-09-16-at-4.50.59-PM.png"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2132" title="Screen Shot 2014-09-16 at 4.50.59 PM" src="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2014-09-16-at-4.50.59-PM.png" alt="" width="534" height="709" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/2.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-2131 aligncenter" title="-2" src="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/2-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="717" height="538" /></a></p>
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<h3>Winner for Week 3 against the Panthers:</h3>
<p>Becky Dickson from Charlotte, NC</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><a href="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-09-22-22.59.05.jpg"><img class="wp-image-2148 alignnone" title="2014-09-22 22.59.05" src="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-09-22-22.59.05-1024x576.jpg" alt="" width="717" height="403" /></a></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/20140921_200820.jpg"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2149" title="20140921_200820" src="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/20140921_200820-1024x576.jpg" alt="" width="717" height="403" /></a></p>
<h3>Winner for Week 4 against the Buccaneers:</h3>
<p>Katie Kurtz from Mansfield, OH</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/19.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2137 aligncenter" title="-1" src="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/19.jpg" alt="" width="367" height="652" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/21.jpg"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2138" title="-2" src="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/21.jpg" alt="" width="695" height="522" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Winner for Week 5 against the Jaguars:</h3>
<p>Carol Tyger of Georgia</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/110.jpg"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2153" title="-1" src="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/110.jpg" alt="" width="724" height="543" /></a></p>
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<h3>Winner for Week 6 against the Browns:</h3>
<p>Virgil Wallace</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/42.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2158" title="-4" src="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/42.jpg" alt="" width="414" height="736" /></a></p>
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<h3>Winner for Week 10 against the Jets:</h3>
<p>Kathleen</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/111.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2161" title="-1" src="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/111.jpg" alt="" width="568" height="758" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/1.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2163" title="-1" src="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/1.png" alt="" width="505" height="758" /></a></p>
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<h3>Winner for Week 14 against the Bengals:</h3>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Kerry Ulery</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/112.jpg"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2176" title="-1" src="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/112.jpg" alt="" width="691" height="389" /></a></p>
<h3>Winner for Week 15 against the Falcons:</h3>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Blake Raab</span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/113.jpg"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2178" title="-1" src="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/113.jpg" alt="" width="809" height="455" /></a></p>
<h3>Winner for Week 16 against the Chiefs:</h3>
<p>Rush family.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/114.jpg"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-2188" title="-1" src="http://troy43.com/wp-content/uploads/114.jpg" alt="" width="760" height="455" /></a></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Winner for Wild Card Playoffs against the Ravens:</h3>
<p>James Yeager</p>
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		<title>Troy Polamalu named Steelers captain for first time in 12-year career</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[By John Breech &#124; CBSSports.com Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is an eight-time Pro Bowler with two Super Bowl rings, however, going into this season, there was one minor accolade missing from his career résumé: He had never been a Steelers team captain. The 16th overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft, Polamalu played 11 seasons [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/page/PIT/pittsburgh-steelers" target="_blank">Steelers</a> safety <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/396174/troy-polamalu" target="_blank">Troy Polamalu</a> is an eight-time Pro Bowler with two <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/superbowl" target="_blank">Super Bowl</a> rings, however, going into this season, there was one minor accolade missing from his career résumé: He had never been a Steelers team captain.</p>
<p>The 16th overall pick in the 2003 <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft" target="_blank">NFL Draft</a>, Polamalu played 11 seasons in Pittsburgh without being named a defensive captain. That drought has finally ended though.</p>
<p>The Steelers announced on Monday that Polamalu would be one for four team captains this season, along with <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/493043/ben-roethlisberger" target="_blank">Ben Roethlisberger</a>, <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1975971/robert-golden" target="_blank">Robert Golden</a> and <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/553825/shaun-suisham" target="_blank">Shaun Suisham</a>. Roethlisberger will serve as the team&#8217;s offensive captain while Suisham and Golden will be special teams captains. Polamalu will serve as the lone defensive captain.</p>
<p>This will mark the sixth time the Roethlisberger has been named captain. Suisham and Golden are both first timers along with Polamalu.</p>
<p>So how did Polamalu go 11 years without being a team captain?</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a list of the defensive captains since Polamalu&#8217;s rookie year in 2003.</p>
<p>2003: LB Jason Gildon, LB Joey Porter</p>
<p>2004: LB James Farrior, Porter</p>
<p>2005: Farrior, Porter</p>
<p>2006: Farrior, Porter</p>
<p>2007: Farrior</p>
<p>2008: Farrior</p>
<p>2009: LB James Harrison, Farrior</p>
<p>2010: Farrior</p>
<p>2011: Farrior</p>
<p>2012: DE <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/302066/brett-keisel" target="_blank">Brett Keisel</a></p>
<p>2013: S <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/303349/ryan-clark" target="_blank">Ryan Clark</a>, Keisel</p>
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		<title>Ticket Giveaway &#8211; Week 1, Steelers vs Cleveland, Sept 7 2014</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the last several years, I&#8217;ve said &#8216;thank you&#8217; to fans by hosting weekly ticket giveaways to all the Steelers games.  That tradition will continue into this season.  As in year&#8217;s past, the week&#8217;s giveaway will be random drawing where your entries are earned by doing simple tasks to let other people know about the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For the last several years, I&#8217;ve said &#8216;thank you&#8217; to fans by hosting weekly ticket giveaways to all the Steelers games.  That tradition will continue into this season.  As in year&#8217;s past, the week&#8217;s giveaway will be random drawing where your entries are earned by doing simple tasks to let other people know about the giveaway. (see below) This year, we will also have help some weeks with getting a few travel expenses taken care of for the winners.  Looks for each week&#8217;s announcements online.</p>
<p>Here is the first one for Week 1 against Cleveland.</p>
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