• Insider Picks & Trends
• Quality Stats
• CHFF TV
• CHFF Blog
• CHFF Library
  • Archives
  • NFL Scores & Stats
  • Forums
  • Power Rankings
  • Charts and Lists
  • Fantasy Football
  • Gridiron Glossary
  • Pigskin Detention
  • Gridiron Lifestyle
  • Passer Rating Calculator
• About Us
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Become An Affiliate

Articles tagged "Hines Ward"

Ronde Barber Retires: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Great Deserves Hall Of Fame Honors

Cold, Hard Football Facts for May 10, 2013

Ronde Barber deserves a spot in the Hall of Fame, says Scott Kacsmar, who examines the exclusive club of Canton cornerbacks, the value of sacks and the unwritten law of interceptions.

The Legend of Limas Sweed: The NFL Receiver Who Couldn't Catch

Cold, Hard Football Facts for April 12, 2013

Draft-niks gushed over Texas Longhorns wide receiver Lima Sweed back in 2008. They overlooked one little problem: Sweed couldn't catch syphilis in a Thai whorehouse. Scott Kacsmar pens a cautionary tale.

NFL Blacksmithing: How Super Bowl Winners Craft Their Receiving Weapons

Cold, Hard Football Facts for March 29, 2013

What kind of receiving corps wins a Super Bowl? Is it better to have veterans or a mix of young players? Homegrown talent or free agents? Scott Kacsmar examines all 47 Super Bowl champs and, among other things, finds that dominant WRs are often a deterrent to team success.

Baltimore Ravens No. 1 Road Team All Time In Postseason

Cold, Hard Football Facts for January 21, 2013

BALTIMORE (9-5, .643), which advanced to the Super Bowl for the second time in franchise history (Super Bowl XXXV), improved its NFL-best postseason road winning percentage (minimum 10 games) with a victory at New England.

AFC Title Game Stats, Facts And Notes

Cold, Hard Football Facts for January 18, 2013

The look at the statistical highlights and trends from the 2012 AFC championship game.

NFL Divisional Round Trends, Teams and History

Cold, Hard Football Facts for January 12, 2013

A look at key historic trends about the divisional playoffs and each of the eight teams competing this weekend.

Hines Ward: take Pittsburgh's hint, hang 'em up

Cold, Hard Football Facts for March 1, 2012

Scott Kacsmar reviews Hines Ward's 2011 season and finds that releasing him was a no-brainer decision for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In fact, the receiving great should take the hint and call it a career.

Out with a Whimper: Pittsburgh Wildcard Report

Cold, Hard Football Facts for January 9, 2012

Pittsburgh bows out of the playoffs after another near Roethlisberger fourth quarter comeback is trumped by Tebow magic.

Pittsburgh heads to Denver: Wild Card Preview

Cold, Hard Football Facts for January 5, 2012

A highlight of some of the most important Quality Stat battles in the Pittsburgh-Denver matchup. Plus, a look at Hines Ward's postseason career, and some interesting tidbits about Pittsburgh's playoff record with Ben Roethlsiberger at the helm.

Steelers team report: Heading to Mile High

Cold, Hard Football Facts for January 2, 2012

Pittsburgh beat Cleveland, but will play Denver next week as Cincinnati failed to help their AFC North rivals out with an upset of Baltimore. Can the banged-up Steelers get it done?