“Rip that ball! Rip that ball!”
If you attended any training camp at St. Vincent College, the odds are good you heard this line from one of the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coaches. In fact, I pulled that quote from my Day 8 notes. More than ever, and it makes sense considering how much they failed at it a year ago, the Steelers have placed an emphasis on taking the football away.
It may only be the preseason but so far, the message is paying off. Through two games, the defense has already forced six fumbles.