Steelers vs. Lions 13-Sep-2003, 2:45pm [ 14 ] [ 6 ]
Steelers' season advances to 3-0! (More pictures & video clips to follow...)
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#87 (Joe Ippolito) could - go - all - the - way... and he does! Touchdown #1!!
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#76 (Jeff Leets) points out his opponent -- the whole line holds on the 2 point conversion pass from Tim Bado (#27) to David Iacoponi (#39).
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#55 (Ryan Hilt) running and running and running...consistently getting tough yards.
#55 (Ryan Hilt) 4th Quarter Mini-Series (5 brief clips) 1) Smothers Lions' on-side kick attempt 2) Runs right 3) Runs right again 4) Runs up the middle 5) Runs up the middle again
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#87 (Joe Ippolito) surrounded by teammates and great blocking, runs the length of the field. Teammate #39 (David Iacoponi) runs with him to the end.
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#52 (Joe "Conductor" Rafinski) conducting and orchestrating the relentless defensive attacks.
Snapshot photo story...

#52 (Joe Rafinski) tackles and tackles and tackles...


#74 (Alex Herrera) with a tackle behind the line, for a Lions loss.

#26 (Eric Schulte) quick thinking, pounces on a fumble - Steelers retain possession.
#27 (Tim Bado) taking control on the 1st offensive drive.
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Coach Joe (red cap) firing up the "D" on 4th and long for the Lions. They hold 'em! Steelers get the ball.

#27 (Tim Bado) getting ready to air one out to #10 (Jacob Dosselman)... almost a reception.

#73 (Gabe Bundy) trying to strip the ball...almost.

True Steeler Defense: "Dog pile!"
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#55 (Ryan Hilt) smothers the 4th Quarter Lions on-side kick attempt. Steelers ball!
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