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Current Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:58:09 -0600
Mendenhall plays first NFL game
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Recent Illinois graduate Rashard Mendenhall played in his first NFL game on Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In a season-opening match against the Houston Texans, the running back had 10 carries for a total of 28 yards.
The first round draft pick got a victory in his opening game as a Steeler, although half of his carries came during the fourth quarter when his team was already ahead.
Mendenhall may not see much more playing time than he saw Sunday, as Steelers' starter Willie Parker ran for 138 yards against the Texans and is expected to take most of the carries for the rest of season.
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