"Summer - or at least the fun part of it - officially ended for Hines Ward on Monday. From now until July 30, the Steelers' wide receiver will eat nothing but fish, broccoli and fruit. He will work out two times a day to acclimate his body to the grind of training camp. And Ward will log a considerable amount of time in his hyperbaric chamber, which promotes the flow of oxygen throughout the body. "That's just been the formula I've had success with over the years," said Ward, who plans to report to camp at least five pounds lighter than his listed weight of 205 pounds. "Every year, the older I get, I want to lose more weight, I want to look better. There's never been a problem with me coming into camp out of shape." Such drive is a reason why Ward owns most of the Steelers' major receiving records - and why the 34-year-old has yet to make any concessions to age. Ward's motivation is at least one thing coach Mike Tomlin doesn't have to worry about during the rest of what has been a Murphy's Law offseason for the Steelers. It is a good thing, too, considering how heavily the Steelers may lean on Ward this season. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will miss at least the first four games because of a suspension. Wide receiver Santonio Holmes, who joined Ward in eclipsing the 1,000-yard receiving mark last season, is in New York following a trade with the Jets." http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_689262.html
