The FanHouse - NFL (Free subscription) | 03/12/2008
by JJ Cooper The Steelers have had to survive lots of injuries this year, but if you're the type who likes to find the silver lining, it's pretty clear that the injuries have helped the Steelers' planning for 2009. When Kendall Simmons tore his Achilles, second-year guard Darnell Stapleton stepped in and has played better than Simmons. Stapleton will almost assuredly be starting...
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 29/11/2008
... snowman Vince Wilfork, who is using his quickness and power to punish foes. Guards Darnell Stapleton (quick but lacks power) and Chris Kemoeatu (strong as a bull) are solid but not spectacular.
The FanHouse - NFL (Free subscription) | 17/11/2008
by JJ Cooper Filed under: Steelers , AFC North The Steelers have managed to survive multiple injuries this year, but they have reached the end of the line: if one more offensive lineman gets hurt, the already awful unit will likely fall apart. When Darnell Stapleton went down with a knee injury in the second half of the Chargers game, Trai Essex , an okay pass blocker and pretty poor...
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 15/11/2008
First, it was outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley. Then, inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons. After that, guard Darnell Stapleton and tight end Matt Spaeth.
Examiner (Free subscription) | 04/11/2008
(AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is brought down by Washington Redskins defensive tackle Kedric Golston, obscured at center, after breaking past Steelers guards Darnell Stapleton (72) and Chris Kemoeatu (68) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, in Landover, Md.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 04/11/2008
Last updated November 4, 2008 9:59 a.m. PTRoethlisberger has MRI, status uncertainBy ALAN ROBINSONPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is brought down by Washington Redskins defensive tackle Kedric Golston, obscured at center, after breaking past Steelers guards Darnell Stapleton (72) and Chris Kemoeatu (68) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Nov....
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 30/10/2008
... - there were new offensive line starters at four of five positions from a year ago.Right tackle Darnell Stapleton? Wasn't drafted out of Rutgers two years ago. Right tackle Willie Colon? The former Hofstra lineman had game-long problems with Giants pass rusher Justin Tuck and was called for holding to nullify a touchdown pass. Center Justin Hartwig? Was cut after last season by Carolina....
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 30/10/2008
... - there were new offensive line starters at four of five positions from a year ago.Right tackle Darnell Stapleton? Wasn't drafted out of Rutgers two years ago. Right tackle Willie Colon? The former Hofstra lineman had game-long problems with Giants pass rusher Justin Tuck and was called for holding to nullify a touchdown pass.Center Justin Hartwig? Was cut after last season by Carolina....
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 30/10/2008
... - there were new offensive line starters at four of five positions from a year ago.Right tackle Darnell Stapleton? Wasn't drafted out of Rutgers two years ago. Right tackle Willie Colon? The former Hofstra lineman had game-long problems with Giants pass rusher Justin Tuck and was called for holding to nullify a touchdown pass.Center Justin Hartwig? Was cut after last season by Carolina....
SI.com (Free subscription) | 28/10/2008
... a 21-14 victory.Some fans questioned why Tomlin didn't use center Justin Hartwig or right guard Darnell Stapleton, a former Rutgers center, for such an important snap. Tomlin explained that punt snapping is much different from centering the ball to the quarterback, even in a shotgun formation."Two totally different skill sets,'' Tomlin said.Tomlin gave a lengthy explanation for a...
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 28/10/2008
... a 21-14 victory.Some fans questioned why Tomlin didn't use center Justin Hartwig or right guard Darnell Stapleton, a former Rutgers center, for such an important snap. Tomlin explained that punt snapping is much different from centering the ball to the quarterback, even in a shotgun formation."Two totally different skill sets,'' Tomlin said.Tomlin gave a lengthy explanation for a...
San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 27/10/2008
... wasn't certain why Harrison was snapping rather than starting center Justin Hartwig or right guard Darnell Stapleton, a center at Rutgers. John Carney kicked four field goals for New York, hitting from 26, 35, 25 and 24 yards – an indication of how many times the Giants threatened but couldn't get the ball into the end zone against the NFL's top-ranked defense. Pittsburgh's snapping...
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 27/10/2008
... wasn’t certain why Harrison was snapping rather than starting center Justin Hartwig or right guard Darnell Stapleton, a center at Rutgers. John Carney kicked four field goals for New York.
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 27/10/2008
... wasn't certain why Harrison was snapping rather than starting center Justin Hartwig or right guard Darnell Stapleton, a center at Rutgers.John Carney kicked four field goals for New York, hitting from 26, 35, 25 and 24 - an indication of how many times the Giants threatened but couldn't get the ball into the end zone against the NFL's top-ranked defense.Pittsburgh's snapping predicament...
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 27/10/2008
... wasn't certain why Harrison was snapping rather than starting center Justin Hartwig or right guard Darnell Stapleton, a center at Rutgers.John Carney kicked four field goals for New York.
