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Mendenhall seeks second chance

Associated Press

Friday, October 2, 2009

PITTSBURGH -- The running back was confused about his assignments and didn't appear to know his playbook, so he found himself on the bench. No carries, no yardage, no recognition. Happens all the time in Pop Warner football, and high school ball, too. College football? Not so often. The NFL? C'mon, you've got to be kidding. Rashard Mendenhall is the embarrassed exception. One week after tearing off a 39-yard run against Chicago that demonstrated some of the ability that caused the Pittsburgh ...

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