Mel Blount

Pittsburgh's hard-hitting Hall of Fame corner uses his ample powers of persuasion to set wayward youth on the right path

Sir:I commend Roy Blount Jr. and SI for the fine portrayal of Pittsburgh Cornerback Mel Blount and his "roots" (, July 25). Rarely have I been so moved and so inspired.

This is the meanest, keenest, roughest, toughest division in the league. Anything can happen? Yes, the Cincinnati Bengals—after three years of frustration at the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers—will win the division...