Harrison repeats as Steelers' MVP
PITTSBURGH — James Harrison is a repeat selection as the Pittsburgh Steelers' most valuable player.
Harrison was chosen again Wednesday by his teammates for the highest honor awarded by the team, the first player to repeat since wide receiver Hines Ward in 2002-03. Ward shared the award in 2002 with linebacker Joey Porter.
Before Harrison, the last player to be chosen by himself in successive seasons was linebacker Levon Kirkland in 1998-99.
Harrison was cut three times by the Steelers and once by the Ravens. He didn't become a starter until Porter was released last year and subsequently signed with Miami. Since moving into the lineup, Harrison has been chosen as an AFC Pro Bowl starter twice in two seasons.
Harrison set a Steelers single-season record with 16 sacks this season, with one game remaining Sunday against Cleveland.
The only other players to win the Steelers MVP award in successive seasons were running back Jerome Bettis in 1996-97 and quarterback Terry Bradshaw in 1977-78.
