Just like to start off by saying thanks to all that participated this season, and a special thanks to Doc for making the experience a real one. Face, didn't know you much brother, but from what Chris Mortensen says, you are high on everyone's draft board, hope to see you soon brother.

Now as for the game, I don't know much about the Bucs but will be taking the next few days to study game video and tendencies. My preparation will have to be at it's best as the Bucs are highly touted, and come in with a great deal of confidence, as they should.

I will say this, the Steelers are not just satisfied to win the conference championship, Nickel Bowl III and a victory is what we had our sights on since the onset of the season. We will have to be extremely efficient on offense and extremely patient on defense. I'll be meeting with coach Whisenhunt and coach LeBeau to get their feeling on the direction they want to go with the game plans and start our preparations.

STEEL TOUGH