News: Coach Mike Tomlin endorsed Russell as a viable short yardage runner during his press conference on Tuesday.
Spin: "He's a one trick pony," Tomlin said of Russell's penchant for running downhill. The Steelers back converted two third-and-short attempts in Week 11 against the Chargers after San Diego stopped Mewelde Moore earlier in the game on the goal-line. Russell has scored three time in his last five games, increasing the chances he gets another opportunity on Sunday.Tue, January 6
News: Coach Mike Tomlin endorsed Russell as a viable short yardage runner during his press conference on Tuesday.
Spin: "He's a one trick pony," Tomlin said of Russell's penchant for running downhill. The Steelers back converted two third-and-short attempts in Week 11 against the Chargers after San Diego stopped Mewelde Moore earlier in the game on the goal-line. Russell ran for three short touchdowns in his last five games, increasing the chances gets the opportunity again on Sunday.Tue, January 6
Russell rushed for 21 yards on four carries Sunday afternoon against the Browns, including a three-yard touchdown run. He didn't see quite as much action as expected, but his third rushing touchdown of the season certainly didn't hurt his fantasy owners.Sun, December 28
News: Pittsburgh RB Gary Russell scored from three yards out in Week 17's 31-0 win over the Browns. Russell rushed for 21 yards on four carries in the game.
Analysis: Russell totaled just 77 yards and three scores this season for the Steelers. He's not exactly the team's goal-line guy though he saw a few carries there. Russell is not expected to do much in the playoffs and should not be drafted heading into 2009
Running back Gary Russell rushed four times for 21 yards and a touchdown in the Week 17 win over the Browns.Russell has three short touchdowns over the last six games and could continue to be an asset in the playoffs. Come late summer of 2009, though, he'll probably be behind Willie Parker, Rashard Mendenhall, and Mewelde Moore.
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