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Pitt's Damar Hamlin Praises Steelers HC Mike Tomlin

Former Pitt Panthers safety Damar Hamlin has endless respect for Steelers coach Mike Tomlin.

Stephen Thompson

Pitt's Damar Hamlin Praises Steelers HC Mike Tomlin
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PITTSBURGH -- Former Pitt Panthers safety Damar Hamlin has endless respect for Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and he made sure the world knew that. He was asked what Tomlin would have to do to ever win an NFL Coach of the Year award and Hamlin brushed off the lack of recognition for Tomlin because he is already a legend in Pittsburgh. 

"He's been a real instrument in building Pittsburgh's culture. He's Coach of the Year every year, you know what I mean?" Hamlin, a Pittsburgh native who played four seasons at Pitt, said. "Just as far as what he does for the community. So we appreciate him, all the athletes, the young athletes, that grew up in the city of Pittsburgh, we got a different love for Coach T." 

At the end of the day, Hamlin isn't concerned with whether or not Tomlin ever ends up earning that kind of credit from the NFL. He has a special relationship with Tomlin and believes his legacy and reputation within the city of Pittsburgh speaks for itself. 

"He's Coach of the Year in my city every year," Hamlin said.

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STEPHEN THOMPSON

Stephen Thompson graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications and political science from Pitt in April 2022 after spending four years as a sports writer and editor at The Pitt News, the University of Pittsburgh's independent, student-run newspaper.  He primarily worked the Pitt men's basketball beat, and filled in on coverage of football, volleyball, softball, gymnastics and lacrosse, in addition to other sports as needed. His work at The Pitt News has won awards from the Pennsylvania News Media Association and Associated College Press.  During the spring and summer of 2021, Stephen interned for Pittsburgh Sports Now, covering baseball in western Pennsylvania. Hailing from Washington D.C., family ties have cultivated a love of Boston's professional teams and Pitt athletics, and a fascination with sports in general.  You can reach Stephen by email at stephenethompson00@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter. Read his latest work:

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