Pittsburgh’s Forgotten Classics: Dolphins vs. Steelers, 1994

May 13, 2012   ·   Joshua Hayes   ·   Jump to comments

The Pittsburgh Steelers were filled with anxious adrenaline as they prepared to host the Miami Dolphins on November 20, 1994. After all, the two squads were mutually regarded among the list of favorites to represent the AFC in Super Bowl XXIX.
Beyond the hype and high expectations headed into the battle, who ever really could get a lick of sleep the night before dueling with legendary quarterback and Pittsburgh's own native son Dan Marino? This was no mere mortal quarterback, particularly prior to January.
For both 7-3 squads, the game had huge implications. Either could catch the San Diego Chargers in the race for the American Conference's best record, while the Steelers trailed the 8-2 Cleveland Browns in the AFC Central. Pittsburgh would have to catch their arch-rival in the standings despite an early season win over Bill Belichick and crew, 17-10 at Municipal Stadium.
If optimism was high in the Steel City, a conservative and often defunct offense certainly tempered ...

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