Mendenhall ready for Jets

January 19, 2011 at 7:57p.m.

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH

The third time has been a charm for Rashard Mendenhall.

The Pittsburgh Steelers leading rusher watched from afar during his team’s run to the Super Bowl two years ago, sidelined by an injured shoulder his rookie season. Then, he watched the playoffs from home last year, like the rest of his Steelers teammates.

But now, Mendenhall is healthy and one game from reaching the Super Bowl. To do that, of course, the Steelers (13-4) must beat the New York Jets (13-5) and their stout run defense Sunday.

Read the story in Thursday’s Vindicator and vindy.com.