The Steeler Fury Player of the Week for Week # 12 is Hines Ward   

Hines Ward is the Steeler Fury Player of the Week for Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins.  This selection was heavily debated against several defensive members such as Farrior, Foote, Keisel and some others for their shutout efforts, but Hines came out on top of the balloting.    

Hines was brilliant on a not so brilliant night.  The conditions were bad for anyone let alone a player who is required to run down field and catch a wet ball.  Hines was up to the task and was money for Ben Roesthlisberger.  Hines was also up to the task of blocking which is why he is known as the best blocking wide receiver in the NFL.    

Stats for Hines Ward were:   

• Nine receptions for 88 yards.
• 9.8 yards on average per reception.
• Longest reception was 21 yards.

While Hines did not score and at first glance once would say his stats were not that impressive, one must throw in the conditions of the field.  Many of Hine’s receptions were instrumental to winning the field position game.  "Those conditions, whew, they were horrendous," Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward said after daylong rain and new sod created awful playing conditions. "The footing was bad; all of a sudden you'd hit a water puddle and sink down. Some of defensive backs were scared about falling down and giving up a big play."  

Congrats to Hines Ward, SteelerFury Player of the Week (Week #12).   

Previous 2007-08 Player(s) of the Week:     

Week 11:  Jeff Reed, Kicker  

Week 10:  Ben Roethlisberger, Quarterback    

Week 9:  James Harrison, Linebacker      

Week 8:  Hines Ward, Wide Receiver    

Week 7:  Heath Miller, Tight End    

Week 6:  Bye    

Week 5:  Ben Roesthlisberger and the Defense    

Week 4:  Santonio Holmes, Wide Receiver    

Week 3:  Allen Rossum, Return Specialist    

Week 2:  James Harrison, Linebacker     

Week 1:  Daniel Sepulveda, Punter