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Mike McCarthy Reveals Steelers' 'Tush Push' Nickname Honors Penn State

Mike McCarthy Reveals Steelers' 'Tush Push' Nickname Honors Penn State
World Sports · 20:12:53 - Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has revealed that the Pittsburgh Steelers' "Tush Push" play nickname is a tribute to Penn State University. The short-yardage play, which has become a signature of the Steelers' offense, draws its moniker from the Nittany Lions' football tradition, according to McCarthy.

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