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Mike Pouncey figures he talks by telephone to identical twin brother Maurkice four to five times a day. That hasn't changed this week, even if Mike has been in Orlando training in preparation for the NFL Combine later this month, while Maurkice has been a big story at the Super Bowl in Texas. The good news is the Pounceys will update each other in person Friday.
That's when Mike is scheduled to arrive in Dallas. And, along with the Pittsburgh Steelers and their anxious fans, Mike should learn if Maurkice has any chance to play for the Steelers in Sunday's showdown against the Green Bay Packers.
Maurkice suffered a high left ankle sprain two weeks ago in the Steelers' AFC Championship Game victory and has been sidelined. Pouncey, who earned a Pro Bowl selection at center in his rookie season, has said he won't play in the game if he can't practice by Friday.
"He's feeling good, but it's been up and down and I know he's trying to get back healthy," Mike told FanHouse.
"I am hopeful he can play. It's going to be great to see him."
The Pounceys were inseparable since birth before they made separate --and very different -- decisions last season. Maurkice, who won the Rimington Award as the nation's top center as a junior, announced he was leaving the University of Florida early for the NFL. Mike, however, announced he planned to remain UF for his senior season.
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