Today's BestNovember 19, 2008

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The Steelers and Chargers made history on Sunday with first ever 11-10 final in the NFL. This week's 1250 ESPN running diary decides to "pepper in some football and pepper in some fun" because we took the Chargers and the points.
It seems like everybody needs more of #87! Here's the Sid Report from 1250 ESPN!
The Penguins have already won 6 games when they trailed going into the third period. That's exactly how many they won all of last season and a lot of teams don't win that many all year. It's truely been amazing.
Join 1250 ESPN and Jerome Bettis at the Bettis Grille 36 on the North Shore on November 21st and 28th. Sponsored by the Sewickley Car Store.
Join Stan Savran and Guy Junker as they broadcast their show from outside of the Bettis Grille 36 on the North Shore on Friday, November 28th from 9a to 1p for the Backyard Brawl.

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What can improve the most in the last 7 weeks, Bruce Arians said:
"The running game, obviously. From the running game you lose your playaction game. That puts more pressure on the offensive line in true passing situations."

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When Ben Howland left for UCLA, many pundits were left scratching their heads at the Jamie Dixon appointment. Five seasons and 132 wins later, it's safe to say he's silenced the doubters.
Congratulations to Paul Fedak and John Acquaondata who each won $1,250 on Thursday!
This week, the prize just got BIGGER!! Register here to win the cash and a XBOX 360 with the games Rock Band 2 and NBA 09.
1250 ESPN and the U.S. Army are giving you a chance to vote for the Army Athlete of the Week. The winner each week will be announced on Thursday at 2:50p during the Tirico and VanPelt show on 1250 ESPN.
1250 ESPN's Chris Mack will be broadcasting "Inside Pittsburgh Hockey" live from The Pittsburgh Marriott City Center (across the street from Mellon Arena).
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Congratulations to Paul Fedak and John Acquaondata who each won $1,250 on Thursday!
This week, the prize just got BIGGER!! Register here to win the cash and a XBOX 360 with the games Rock Band 2 and NBA 09.
Revenge factor or not, Hines Ward expects it will be the Bengals -- as usual -- that end up getting the worst of the AFC North matchup physically. 1250 ESPN Radio has your webpage for everything you need to know about the Steelers. Click here for podcasts, news, stories, and giveaways related to the black and gold.