Exclusive with Actor and Pittsburgh Native Abhi Sinha

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First, have you been able to breathe since the past season of football?

Ha yeah! I feel like I can finally catch my breath. I think I had four heart attacks during the last game. I’m just really proud of the team. The person I am – my work ethic and how I go about my business and acting – a lot of it is about drive and that blue collar work ethic – not giving up until the end. I learned a lot of that watching the Steelers.

That work ethic is translatable not just in acting and entertainment – it translates across any work or passion. They were written off when they were 1-3 and were able to come back and sneak into the playoffs. That’s that work ethic and drive.

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Exclusive with Maulers Center Nico Falah

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First, what made you decide to sign sup for the USFL draft?

I was with the Raiders last season but I wasn’t re-signed. I thought this would be another avenue for me to play and get some film, rather than just be a bubble player.

I tore my achilles in 2019 and it’s been hard to have any stability on teams after that. I just hopeful this opportunity will help me know. I feel great now.

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Remembering Myron Cope:

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Tunch Ilkin: “I got to work with a living legend in Myron Cope – he was the funniest guy in broadcasting.”

John Buccigross: “Pittsburgh was a great market for a young kid like me dreaming of becoming a broadcaster. The personalities of Bob Prince And Myron Cope; understanding it’s entertainment and fun first. “

Bill Hillgrove: “Myron Cope would not have fun now. They aren’t allowed to be characters. I liked it when the wackos could be wackos. But I do understand. There’s too much money now and it’s had a profound effect on how they can act.

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Exclusive with Former Steelers Wide Receiver Marcus Tucker, 2016-2018

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First, what you are doing with yourself now?

Well, I took a position at a gym here – The House – here in Michigan. I’m managing the sports performance and training there with my former college quarterback Jaranta  Lewis.

After I was cut from the Hamilton Tigercats the opportunity just opened up. I took the job and have been excited about the opportunity.

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Exclusive with Maulers Defensive Lineman Boogie Roberts

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First, can you tell me how you got involved in the USFL draft?

John Peterson – the Director of Football Operations for the USFL reached out. First they sent out forms to about 3,000-to-4,000 players – just getting information on us. Where we played, height, weight, stuff like that.

From those they decided which guys to watch film on to see I guess if they met certain criteria. Then they reached out to me with a contract. I guessed they saw tape of me in the XFL and with the Rams so I didn’t need to work out for them.

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Exclusive with Maulers Defensive Tackle Jeremiah Pharms, Jr.

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First off, congratulations on getting drafted by the Maulers. Can you describe the process that got you included in the USFL draft?

I went to the CGS Scouting Combine in Texas and ran the 40 for them there. Did regular Pro Day type stuff for them too. After that they sent me a contract to enter the draft.

Were you surprised the Maulers drafted you?

I was surprised – definitely. I didn’t communicate at all with them before. They just talked to my agent, but I didn’t know that. I guess he wanted to surprise me!

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Exclusive with Former Steelers Offensive Lineman Tim Simpson, 1994

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First, what have you been up to since your playing days?

For the past 25 years I’ve been working for Casper Caterpillar supervising logistics there. I’m a facility manager – a senior manager of logistics.

I earned more in the two weeks leading up to the playoff loss to San Diego than I did in a year working at Caterpillar – so that was a big adjustment. It was an eye-opener. John Mackovic – my college coach – he always said to have a backup plan. I took my education seriously because of that and was able to find a second career.

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Exclusive with Steelers Cornerback Isaiah Johnson

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First, what does the offseason look like for you?

My plan is to train here in Las Vegas. I still have a house here from my time playing with the Raiders. I’ve formed some great relationships and met some great people so I’m considering staying here and training. If not I’ll go back and train in Houston with my college trainer.

I also have a child on the way – I’ll have a daughter this month. So a lot going on right now!

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Exclusive with Former Steelers Offensive Line Coach Adrian Klemm, 2019-2021

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First, how is it being back on the West Coast at Oregon – miss the snow?

I’m a West Coast guy. I was born and raised in L.A. I was at SMU and worked my way up to the Pac 12. I always wanted to come back especially for an opportunity like this.

I wanted to talk to you about that opportunity – but first, who were some of the mentors that shaped the way you coached?

Dante Scarnecchia in New England – the way he went about coaching the game. The discipline he imposed and the regimen and routine. He was a former military guy – a former Marine – he pushed routine and regimen – he believed that in order to do something right you had to do it over and over to get it right every day.

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Exclusive with Steelers Kicker Sam Sloman

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First, what does the offseason look like for you?

The plan is to take a little time off – maybe six to eight weeks – depending on how my body feels. Then start again. I want to work on getting stronger and on my muscular endurance so I can kick at 100% the whole season. It’s a long season starting with OTA’s and camp so I really want to work on my endurance.

I’m working with a kicking coach in Atlanta – he’s the one who taught me how to kick, just to clean up a few things.

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