SteelerWatch

Okay, it's been a hard week on the personal front for SteelerWatch, but I'm back at the keys.  So, here's what you need to know going into Sunday's Hall of Fame game.

 - Fast Willie Parker will not play due to swelling in his knee.  He hasn't practiced for four days, but coach Tomlin says the injury is minor and the extended break is just a precautionary measure.

- James Harrison will not play.  Clark Haggans will start in his place on the right side but will be pulled along with the majority of the other starters early in the game.  Second-round pick (and new defensive uberstud) LaMarr Woodley will start on the left side.

- First-round draft pick Lawrence Timmons is still working the bench and will not dress.  His injury has sidelined him for all but one day and a few snaps of another day so far in training camp. 

 - Surprisingly, strong safety Anthony Smith has not yet caused any injuries to the first-team wide receivers.

There you have it.  The offensive and defensive lines are both healthy and apparently playing extremely well.  All receivers are still intact, and the inside linebackers are none the worse for wear.  And coach Tomlin has not yet suffered heat stroke from dressing entirely in black, including long sleeve shirts.

Ladies and gentlemen, football is upon us.