Bill Cowher
Bill Cowher
William Laird Cowheris a former professional American football coach and player in the National Football League. In Cowher's 15 seasons as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team won eight division titles and made 10 playoff appearances. Cowher led the Steelers to the Super Bowl twice, winning one. He is the second coach in NFL history to reach the playoffs in each of his first six seasons as head coach, a feat previously accomplished by Paul Brown. Cowher resigned...
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth8 May 1957
CityCrafton, PA
along defining eyes journey people
It would be very gratifying. In a lot of people's eyes it is the defining part of a career. To me it's more about the journey than the destination. It's what you do along the way, the people you are able to touch.
cover good looked normal tried
It was the same as a normal week. It was a good practice. We just tried to cover all the bases. I think we looked good.
difference dramatic second year
The second year makes a dramatic difference to any player. He's more comfortable with the offense, and it makes him a better quarterback.
change reason
I see no reason to make a change at this point.
baby home putting taking trophy waiting
I've been waiting a long time. We're taking this baby back home and putting it in the trophy room.
group players small special time waiting
I've been waiting a long time to do this. This is yours, man. This is special group of coaches, a special group of players and I was a small part.
time waiting
I've been waiting a long time to do this. This is yours, man.
almost football happier national time waiting
I've been waiting a long time to do this. It's almost surreal. I can't be happier for him. He's what's right about the National Football League.
almost believe finally mean people small special starts time trying waiting
I've been waiting a long time to do this. It's almost surreal. A lot of people tell you that you can't do it, but that doesn't mean that you can't keep trying and finally get it done. I was just one small part of this, believe me. I've got a special organization around me, and it all starts at the top.
center command game heard seen time wrong
I've been in this game a long time and that's the first time I've seen that. The center heard the wrong command we use. He misunderstood the word.
becoming certainly coaches dream flattering head help problem stand
I've never had a problem with that. It's flattering to be wanted, and certainly I would never stand in the way of any of our coaches if they have a dream of becoming a head coach. If I can help them in any way I would certainly do so and will do so.
certainly choices issues problems responses talked terms
I've never had any issues with Ben. I certainly have talked to him sometimes about choices and consequences, the same thing you do with any other player. But I have never had any problems with him in terms of our communications and what his responses are, and that's all I can ask.
certainly choosing couple decision easier guys job last position recognized team tough unselfish
They are all very unselfish guys and that certainly will make my job easier (in choosing who plays). While it's a tough decision to make, they have recognized it, and, that position has epitomized the unselfishness on this team the last couple of years.
chance classic example inside knows night ran run
The run he made the other night was a classic example of being patient. It was an inside run that he ran inside. But when he has a chance to get outside, he knows what he has.