Hines Ward

Bad NFL tackling? It's because they don't practice

By JOSEPH WHITE| AP| Sports

… just missing him or giving him a little bump. Make full contact, and coaches and teammates get upset. Pittsburgh's Hines Ward threw a fit last year when he felt safety Anthony Smith hit receiver Willie Reid during a drill. The Steelers have a …

Story|11/03/2009

Injured CB Antoine Winfield's subs impress Vikings

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI| AP| Sports

… once did. The three-man committee rotated into Winfield's spot opposite Cedric Griffin in Pittsburgh, limiting Hines Ward to one catch for 3 yards in a 27-17 loss. The Steelers scored two touchdowns on defense. Ben Roethlisberger threw …

Story|10/28/2009

Brady tosses 6 TDs to lead host of QBs who shine

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… of 35 for 417 yards in his second career 400-yard game. He threw for 433 during a 31-20 loss to Denver in 2006. Hines Ward made eight catches for 159 yards and a touchdown and Santonio Holmes had five for 104. The game turned out a lot closer …

Story|10/19/2009

Big Ben tops pass rankings

By ALAN ROBINSON| AP| Sports

… 314.5) and No. 4 in passer rating (104.5). "We're putting the ball in his hands," said wide receiver Hines Ward _ though, in reality it's the other way around. "When you talk about the elite, he's right up there. He's …

Story|10/19/2009

Big Ben throws for 417, Steelers beat Browns 27-14

By ALAN ROBINSON| AP| Sports

… threw for 433 during a 31-20 loss to Denver in 2006. Hines Ward made eight catches for 159 yards and a touchdown and ..... Roethlisberger appeared to throw a 13-yard TD pass to Hines Ward two plays later, but the call was overturned upon review …

Story|10/18/2009

NFL Today

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… 31 loss to the Vikings. For Minnesota, Sidney Rice had six catches for a career-high 176 yards. _Pittsburgh's Hines Ward made eight catches for 159 yards and a touchdown, while Santonio Holmes had five for 104 in a 27-14 victory over Cleveland …

Story|10/18/2009

Long-term dangers of physical play worry Steelers

By ALAN ROBINSON| AP| Sports

… term dangers of physical play worry Steelers Tuesday, October 13, 2009 By ALAN ROBINSON, AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH Hines Ward 's game is partly defined by his willingness to deliver a nasty hit. Yet the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver cringes …

Story|10/13/2009

Steelers beat Lions 28-20 for 2nd straight win

By LARRY LAGE| AP| Sports

… available at the venue where the franchise won the Super Bowl in 2006. "It brought back a lot of memories," said Hines Ward , who caught a TD pass. "We had just as many fans as we did that time." For the first time this season, the Steelers …

Story|10/11/2009

T.O., Romo miss each other _ statistically, anyhow

By JOHN McFARLAND| AP| Sports

… KNOW? Big Hits: I expected good things from Brett Favre (3 TDs), Carson Palmer (2 TDs), Kyle Orton (2 TDs) and Hines Ward (113 yards). I also expected flops for Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch (46 combined yards), and Dallas receivers …

Story|10/07/2009

Steelers hold off Chargers rally, win 38-28

By ALAN ROBINSON| AP| Sports

… three plays showed how the AFC playoff rematch from a year ago would play out. Roethlisberger hit Santonio Holmes and Hines Ward for 15 yards each and rookie Mike Wallace for 35, and Mendenhall _ subbing for the injured Willie Parker _ needed three …

Story|10/05/2009