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Article: Bengals RB Benson impresses Steelers' 'D'

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November 13, 2009
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PITTSBURGH - The Bengals' Cedric Benson will be the latest to attempt what many NFL running backs have repeatedly failed to do: run for 100 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The timeworn expression that the season is a marathon and not a sprint? Attempting to sprint for 100 yards against the latest version of the Steel Curtain defense can be as trying and as frustrating as running a marathon.

During the last five seasons, only three backs have gained 100 yards against Pittsburgh and, counting the playoffs, no one has done it in the last 30 games. Fred Taylor of Jacksonville was the last to accomplish the feat by rushing for 147 yards in 2007, the only 100- yard game by an opposing back ...

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