Topic: Troy Polamalu

Top 7 dumb times to use a smartphone

Smartphones are great. Who would have ever thought that you could carry a telephone, address book, computer, camera, and all of your e-mail in just your pocket? However, as with any technology, it's liable to be misused. This isn’t just limited to talking on the phone at the wrong time; typing on the keyboard or sneaking a glance at the latest text messages can get us into a lot of trouble, too. Here are my Top 7 dumbest moments to use a smartphone:

Troy Polamalu has amazing hair, top-selling NFL jersey

Troy Polamalu, he of the insured hair, had the best-selling jersey over a 12-month period. Troy Polamalu and the Steelers are still smarting from their Super Bowl loss to the Packers this past February.

Troy Polamalu and Steelers fall to Packers in Super Bowl XLV

Troy Polamalu was named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year for 2010. Sunday evening, the Green Bay Packers found ways to score, even with Troy Polamalu on the field in Super Bowl XLV.

Super Bowl 2011 forecast: 60 minutes of chaos

Super Bowl 2011 features two defenses unrivaled at creating havoc and two quarterbacks uniquely equipped to handle it.

Troy Polamalu: AP's Defensive Player of the Year, CSM Hair MVP

Troy Polamalu was named the league's best defensive player by the AP this week. With his flowing locks, Troy Polamalu will be a key component of the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive game plan in Super Bowl XLV.

Troy Polamalu: Add big hair to celebrity insurance

Troy Polamalu now has hair worth $1 million. The insurance policy is sure to draw attention to the Pittsburgh Steeler star and his sponsor Head & Shoulders. It also pushes Mr. Polamalu into the ranks of our Top 5 insurance plans for celebrity heads. (Click on the right arrow to see the next item):

Troy Polamalu sees his hair insured for $1 million

Troy Polamalu of the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers endorses Head and Shoulders shampoo. The shampoo maker has taken out a $1 million insurance policy on Polamalu's head of hair.

Cola wars return: Pepsi MAX vs. Coke Zero

Cola wars have returned between soft drink behemoths Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, but this time with fewer calories.

Madden 2011 cover honors Drew Brees -- but will the Madden curse return?

Drew Brees, the QB of the champion New Orleans Saints, will grace the cover of Madden 2011. Can Brees avoid falling victim to the fabled Madden curse?

Top 5 Super Bowl ad winners as chosen by the people

A protective pre-teen, a pummeled Betty White, and a Google love story are viewers favorite Super Bowl ads.

Madden says Saints win Super Bowl

The football game franchise simulated Sunday's Super Bowl, and had New Orleans beating Indianapolis by four points. Fans can vote until March 15 for who will grace the cover of Madden '11.

Vinny Cerrato out, Bruce Allen in. What financial havoc did Cerrato wreck?

During his nearly decade-long tenure, Vinny Cerrato presided over some good draft picks and signings – but his legacy is a stream of overpayed and underperforming duds.

Unemployed? This week's Top 8 job offers.

A look at this week's Top 8 intriguing job offers.

Polamalu out. Madden Curse strikes again?

Crying 5-year-olds booted from White House (Biden not involved)

For island players, this is the 'Poly Bowl'

Six players in Super Bowl XLIII have Polynesian heritage – a record number for the big game.

'Steel Curtain II' vs. a big offense: a contest of styles

Super Bowl XLIII will put on display how football is being redefined in front of fans' eyes.