Pregame Blog: Steelers vs. Seahawks

Aug 13, 2022 at 04:28 PM

Teresa Varley

Steelers.com

A special honor: Former Steelers General Manager Kevin Colbert was honored pregame when he was presented with the Daniel M. Rooney Ambassador Award.

Steelers President Art Rooney II and Jim Rooney presented Colbert with the award, which is given to an individual who reflects Rooney's leadership, love of Pittsburgh and contribution to the community.

The award was introduced in 2021 and the first recipient was Hall of Fame Coach Bill Cowher.

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Twirling the Towel: The Terrible Towel Twirl will be led by Steelers Legends who are taking part in what is the team's Homecoming Game. Among those participating in the towel twirl are Will Allen, Charlie Batch, Merrill Hoge and Jon Kolb, who will all have their foundations and community work highlights during the game. They will also take part in a live legends Q&A in the FedEx Great Hall at 5:30 p.m.

Also taking part in the towel twirl and Homecoming Game are Steelers Legends Patrick Bailey, John Banaszak, Roger Duffy, Jason Gildon, Richard Huntley, Matt Kranchick, Derek Moye, Gerry Mullins, Isaac Redman, Jeff Reed, Rick Strom, Russell Stuvaints, Shaun Suisham and J.T. Thomas.

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Hearing from Legends: A live Legends Q & A will take place at the FedEx Great Hall Stage at 5:30 p.m. Arthur Moats will host it, with guests Will Allen, Charlie Batch and Jon Kolb.

Honoring America: The National Anthem will be sung by Tom Octave, Assistant Professor of Music at Saint Vincent College.

Towel unfurled: The large Terrible Towel will be unfurled by season ticket holders prior to the game.

Quicker entry: Acrisure Stadium will deploy next generation security screening at stadium gates this season. This technology will expedite fan entry into the stadium. Guests approaching the gates, will be instructed not to remove any items from clear bags or pockets and walk through the security screening system while following the instructions of Acrisure Stadium Team Members.

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What's New at Acrisure Stadium: This season also marks the introduction of seven new food items:

• Caliente Pizza – section 150 Ford Fan Zone, UPMC Club, West Club
• Auntie Anne's Pretzels – Main Concourse section 138, UPMC Club and West Club
• Buffalo Chicken Nachos – UPMC, West, and North Club
• Cuban Sandwiches – UPMC and West Club
• Pulled Pork Burger – UPMC and West Club
• Spicy Chicken Waffles – UPMC and West Club
• Mojo Pork Nachos – section 129 and 526

WATCH/STREAM

The game broadcast is carried on KDKA-TV (CBS) locally in Pittsburgh & on the Steelers preseason TV affiliate network. Game coverage begins Saturday at 7:00 p.m. ET; The BetMGM Steelers Kickoff pregame show begins at 6:30 p.m. ET; The Neighborhood Ford Store Steelers Xtra Point postgame show starts immediately following the game on Pittsburgh CW. Both programs will be archived on the Steelers YouTube channel.
Click here to see a list of the Steelers preseason TV network affiliates.
Bob Pompeani (play-by-play), Charlie Batch (color analyst), Missi Matthews (sideline reporter) are on the game call; The BetMGM Steelers Kickoff pregame show and The Neighborhood Ford Store Steelers Xtra Point postgame show are hosted by Amanda Renner & Max Starks.
The game will also be broadcast nationally on NFL Network. Live preseason games on NFL Network are subject to blackouts in the local markets of the participating teams. Live streaming of NFL Network is available across multiple devices (smartphone, PC, tablet and connected TVs) through the NFL app or NFL.com/watch for subscribers of participating NFL Network providers.
The NFL also offers fans a number of ways to watch Steelers preseason football on their digital devices:
Fans located in most Steelers preseason affiliate markets can watch Steelers preseason football on Steelers.com (desktop & mobile site). NFL geographical restrictions apply.
Not in any of the Steelers preseason TV affiliate markets? NFL+ Premium gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local & primetime Regular Season and Postseason games on your phone or tablet, full & condensed replays of every game, and MORE! Whether you are at the stadium or on-the-go, you will never miss a moment with NFL+. NOTE: NFL+ is only available to users within the United States. For a full description of features, requirements, limitations, and other information, visit NFL+ Support
Don't forget all Steelers postgame press conferences are streamed live on Steelers.com, the Steelers Official Mobile App, Facebook and Twitter.

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LISTEN

Steelers Radio Network - Game coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. ET; Pregame programming begins at 3:00 p.m.; Postgame coverage starts immediately following the game.
Bill Hillgrove (play-by-play), Craig Wolfley (color analyst) and Max Starks (sideline reporter) are on the call.
Fans in the Pittsburgh area can listen locally on WDVE 102.5 FM & WBGG 970 AM.
The Steelers Radio Network will broadcast the game live through our radio affiliates. Click here for a list of our radio affiliates.
The game broadcast is also carried on Steelers Nation Radio (SNR). SNR is streamed on Steelers.com and the Official Steelers Mobile App. Fans can listen to pregame and postgame programming from anywhere in the world on these platforms. NFL geographical restrictions apply to the game broadcast stream for mobile web and mobile app users. Desktop user may listen to this broadcast from anywhere in the world on Steelers.com.
SiriusXM subscribers can listen to Steelers game live. Please visit SiriusXM's Steelers broadcast page for channel details.

CONNECT

Check out Game Day Central on Steelers.com for up to the minute stats and more.
On the go? Download the Steelers Official Mobile App and follow along with our Game Center that features stats and drive charts.
Play the YinzChat presented by UniBet the Steelers Official Mobile App prior to each week's game to win prizes.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. Don't forget to use #HereWeGo.
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Watch Coach Mike Tomlin's press conference, LIVE immediately following the game, on Steelers.com, the Steelers Official Mobile App, Facebook and Twitter.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)