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Parker pushes for change back to 'Steeler football'

Pittsburgh Steelers
11/18/2008 7:55 AM
The Post-Gazette reports RB Willie Parker wants the Steelers to get back to what he calls "Steeler football." Except for one final, victorious drive against the San Diego Chargers, he said that wasn't it Sunday, not unless you count the cold and snow at Heinz Field. QB Ben Roethlisberger threw 41 passes, most of them of the dink and dunk variety and none of them for a touchdown in an 11-10 victory. The Steelers ran 28 times and averaged 4.4 yards per carry with Parker gaining 115 on 25 chances. "We have to capitalize more on the run so we can take out the passing," Parker said afterward. Read more