Former Pittsburgh Steeler Andy Russell gives a lecture about his new book Oct. 15, 2010, at Butler County Community College's Succop Theater. Butler Eagle File Photo

Success is in the details.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Andy Russell learned that from Chuck Noll in his first meeting with the legendary coach in the summer of 1969.

“At the end (Noll) says, ‘I’m going to make you a better linebacker in your 30s than you were in your 20s,’” Russell said. ”’Success is in the details.’”

That was part of the message Russell delivered at Succop Theater on the campus of Butler County Community College on Oct. 15, 2010.

Russell was in town promoting his third book, “Beyond The Goalpost,” detailing his life after his 12-year NFL career concluded in 1976.