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For Steelers and fans, winning must wait

“A life of frustration is inevitable for any coach whose main enjoyment is winning.” (Chuck Noll)

Chuck Noll will always be a giant among NFL coaches. Winning four Super Bowl championships in a 5-year span during the 1970s is a feat that probably never will be matched. But despite his success, Noll knew only too well that championships are fleeting. And as Noll once quipped, unless you can appreciate football as a work-in-progress and stay focused on the doing rather than strictly winning, football can easily become a life of frustration for coaches and fans alike.