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Rashard Mendenhall of Pittsburgh Steelers seeks second chance after benching for not knowing assignments

Oct. 2, 2009
The Steelers' Rashard Mendenhall is hoping for a second chance after being benched for not knowing his assignments.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler