A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys.
Your Depot After Dark for May 24.
Hines Ward ESPN Feature
SportsCenter did a feature on Hines Ward and his touchdown in Super Bowl XL against the Seattle Seahawks. It delves into his family life, his unlikely rise in football, and some fun details surrounding his trick-play touchdown from Antwaan Randle El.
It was an iconic moment in franchise history, and well worth the 3:30 run time from ESPN.
Beat Writer Exits P-G
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announced it was closing its doors in early January, but the Baltimore Banner bailed them out. Many of the old staff were laid off during this change. While the Steelers coverage will remain mostly the same with Ray Fittipaldo and Gerry Dulac, Brian Batko is moving on after 14 years with the company. He teased a new gig to be announced this upcoming week.
Aaron Rodgers Trivia
NFL Network’s Good Morning Football did some Aaron Rodgers trivia in honor of his announcement of retirement after this season. Here are the questions. Choose your answers and then watch the video to see how you did.
Who caught Rodgers’ only overtime TD pass in his career?
A) Randall Cobb
B) Jermichael Finley
C) Donald Driver
D) Davante Adams
Who did he throw the game-tying TD pass to in the 4th quarter of Week 17, 2019?
A) Davante Adams
B) Allen Lazard
C) Jimmy Graham
D) Geronimo Allison
Which of these four options is the largest number?
A) Rodgers’ yards lost on kneeldowns vs. the Bears
B) Rodgers’ wins vs. the Bears
C) Different player to catch a Rodgers TD vs. the Bears
D) Yards gained by Rodgers on his 3 career rush TDs vs. the Bears
Who has the most receiving yards in the playoffs from Rodgers?
A) Jordy Nelson
B) Davante Adams
C) Greg Jennings
D) Randall Cobb