PITTSBURGH - Coach Bill Cowher cited the crowd in Sunday’s home game as a critical factor in the Steelers victory over the Chiefs. Cowher made his remarks during his weekly press conference. "Nothing inspires a professional athlete more than to look in the stands and see an overweight, shirtless man waving a piece of yellow cloth," said Cowher. "When you see a person like that, and you realize that coming to this game might have been the first time he got off the couch, or out of bed in the past week, you feel obligated to win. Not for yourself. But for people like him." Cowher also extended his gratitude to the anonymous fan seated in Section 516, Row Q. "During the past several home games, this fellow has been yelling at me to give the ball to Najah." Cowher was referring to Steelers running back Najah Davenport, who scored the Steelers final offensive touchdown in Sunday’s game. "I realize now I should have been listening to him all along. I only wish I knew his name so I could thank him personally." Cowher encouraged the man, as well as every other fan in attendance, to continue to shout suggestions at the top of their lungs, no matter how far they are from the playing surface at Heinz Field.
"I know that Ben credits a fellow in Section 524, Row L, for helping him find wide receiver Nate Washington on what turned out to be a forty-seven yard touchdown pass," said Cowher. "We always appreciate the input of our fans."
