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Newcomers Baron Batch, John Clay jockeying for position in Pittsburgh backfield

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back John Clay is looking to prove the doubters wrong.The former Wisconsin star is in camp with the defending AFC champions after going undrafted, leading some to second-guess his decision to leave the Badgers after his junior season.Clay says he's using the criticism as motivation, and he's hoping to find a spot as a goal-line and short-yardage specialist for the Steelers.He has plenty of competition. Fellow rookie Baron Batch has turned heads with his physical play during camp. Batch is looking to make an impact on special teams and land a spot on the roster.Both are expected to see plenty of action when the Steelers open the preseason at Washington on Wednesday....

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  1. John Clay , James White give No. 18 Wisconsin options at RB against No. 1 Ohio State

    Wisconsin freshman James White is disappointed Ohio State never bothered to contact him last year as a prep star in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. John Clay is fueled by ever...

  2. Wisconsin RB John Clay will leave school early to enter NFL draft

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  3. No. 12 Wisconsin, Clay want to run through UNLV, not wild on the Vegas Strip

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  4. No. 11 Wisconsin wants to take its time, slow down Arizona State's frantic speed

    John Clay says he's still trying to find his timing and rhythm heading into No. 11 Wisconsin's matchup on Saturday with Arizona State. The Sun Devils plan to march t...

  5. Freshman White getting more carries for No. 20 Wisconsin as Clay's numbers dip

    John Clay said he never wanted the attention of a Heisman Trophy pursuit or a streak of 100-yard performances. He's certainly getting more quiet time these days.Fres...

  6. Clay runs for 2 TDs, Gilreath taken off in ambulance in No. 11 Wisconsin's 27-14 win

    John Clay gave Wisconsin's offense everything it needed. It wasn't nearly enough to satisfy the 11th-ranked Badgers.Clay ran for 137 yards and two touchdowns, but Wi...

  7. Clay scores 3 TDs, White adds 2 more as No. 20 Wisconsin beats Minnesota 41-23 to keep Axe

    John Clay ran for three touchdowns and freshman James White added two more to lead No. 20 Wisconsin to a 41-23 win over Minnesota on Saturday to keep Paul Bunyan's A...

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