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Steelers Win Season Opener Against Giants

JuJu Smith-Schuster catches a touchdown pass against the New York Giants on September 14, 2020 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Brian Cook / Golden Sky Media)

East Rutherford, NJ (GSM) — Although there were no fans in the stands, “Steeler Nation’s” presence was felt at MetLife Stadium.

The Steelers were victors on the road over the home team New York Giants, 26-16, thanks to the return of Ben Roethlisberger – JuJu connection that was missing last season. Roethlisberger was placed on injured reserve in 2019 to recover from a year-long elbow injury. On Monday night, Roethlisberger completed 21 of 32 passes and 3 touchdowns.

Receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was on the receiving end of two touchdowns, one for 10-yards another 8 yards, respectively.

James Washington reaches over the goalline to score a touchdown against the New York Giants on September 14, 2020 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Brian Cook / Golden Sky Media)

James Washington caught one for 13-yards and scored on a valiant second effort to reach over the goalline for a touchdown.

Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward (#97) extends for an interception against the New York Giants on September 14, 2020 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Brian Cook / Golden Sky Media)

Steelers’ defensive end Cam Heyward racked up an interception after a pass from Giants quarterback Daniel Jones was deflected.

The Steelers are now 1-0 on the season and have their home opener against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

BRIAN COOK IS AN EMMY-NOMINATED INTERNATIONAL JOURNALIST WHO HAS BEEN COVERING THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE SINCE 2005. HE CAN BE REACHED AT BCOOK@GOLDENSKYMEDIA.COM.
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Actor Chadwick Boseman Dies 1-Year After Filming ‘Ma Rainey’ in Pittsburgh

Actor Chadwick Boseman and Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (#7) share a funny moment at Steelers’ Family Day practice at Heinz Field on August 4, 2019. (Brian Cook / Golden Sky Media)

PITTSBURGH (GSM) — Actor Chadwick Boseman, most known for roles in “42” and “Black Panther,” has died at age 43. He reportedly lost his battle with colon cancer.

Boseman spent a considerable amount of time in Pittsburgh in 2019 filming “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” originally a stage play by legendary playwright August Wilson.  The film is produced by Denzel Washington and co-stars Viola Davis.
 
While in Pittsburgh, Boseman spent time with the Steelers during the team’s annual Family Day practice at Heinz Field on August 4.
 
Boseman died on August 28, 2020 after a 4-year battle with colon cancer.  He was 43.

 

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Diontae Johnson Still Sidelined With Hip Injury

Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson during Training Camp on August 21, 2020 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. (Brian Cook / Golden Sky Media)

PITTSBURGH (GSM) — The rising star on the Steelers’ offense will be sidelined a bit due to a minor injury, Head Coach Mike Tomlin said Friday.

In Friday’s practice, wide receiver Diontae Johnson interacted with teammates and walked the field but didn’t practice. Coach Tomlin didn’t specify the severity of the hip injury he endured or the time he will be out. However, Tomlin mentioned that both Johnson and Terrell Edmunds will miss time. “There are couple of guys that missed today’s work, new guys with minor ailments that can be described as day-to-day.” Tomlin said. “That’s Diontae Johnson and T [Terrell] Edmunds. Hopefully, those guys get back to us really soon. Again, it could be described as day-to-day.”

Johnson is expected to see significant playing time this year. He impressed in his rookie (2019) season racking up 59 receptions, 680 yards and 5 touchdowns.

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Steelers to Have First Full Practice During 2020 Training Camp

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PITTSBURGH (GSM) — The NFL season is fast approaching with players, coaches and personnel going through the motions of Training Camp in efforts of conditioning to have a robust (and safe) debut.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) trains at Heinz Field during the Steelers 2020 Training Camp, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Steelers’ wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster spoke to the media Monday about his chance to play with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger again. Smith-Schuster says he doesn’t anticipate any challenges with chemistry. However, the chance for rookies to get acclimated to Roethlisberger’s playing style is key for team success moving forward.  “I think one thing we did before camp, we always threw with him, which was a good part,” Smith-Schuster said. “Having these young guys—that is the biggest part for us—the young guys trying to get used to him.”

Smith-Schuster also took to Twitter over the weekend to show chemistry between he and quarterback Roethlisberger. A connection the world hasn’t seen since “Big Ben” was sidelined with an elbow injury on his throwing arm in September 2019.

Monday marks the first time the team will practice in pads prior to the 2020 season. Head Coach Mike Tomlin addressed the media last week and says he realizes how protocol has been altered due to coronavirus concerns. 

Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin at Heinz Field during the Steelers 2020 Training Camp, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

“We are willing to adjust based on what transpires between now and then.” And that is really our mentality about this next month or so. We realize there are certain boxes that need to be checked between now and when we step into a stadium, but we also realize that we might have to alter the pace of some of those intended plans based on the readiness.” — Mike Tomlin, head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers

 

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Emmy Award-Winning Rapper Frzy Visits OGCooking Show

PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh native and Emmy Winner Frzy shows his taste buds are as sharp as his lyrics in this episode of OGCooking.
 

CREDITS:

Host/Producer: Olga George
Instagram: @OGCooking
Twitter: @OGCooking

Photographer/Editor/Sound Tech: Brian Cook
Instagram: @Goldenskymedia
Twitter: @BCook1906

Production company: Golden Sky Media Website: www.goldenskymedia.com Facebook: @GoldenSkyMediaCompany

Frzy

Guest: Harvey Daniels AKA “Frzy” Twitter:  @Frzy

Instagram: @Frzy

Facebook: @OfficialFrzy

Website: www.thefrzy.com 

 

 

 

 

Special Thanks: Frzy, The Commoner, Chris Moore, Hair By Mel, YaJagoff! Media, Scott Hilty, and Alex Dando.

BRIAN COOK IS AN EMMY-NOMINATED INTERNATIONAL JOURNALIST WHO HAS BEEN COVERING THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE SINCE 2005. HE CAN BE REACHED AT BCOOK@GOLDENSKYMEDIA.COM.
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