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PITTSBURGH -- Ben Roethlisberger might not just be at the controls of the NFLs most dynamic offense, but perhaps its most democratic.When the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is in the pocket -- and sometimes when hes not -- he doesnt do a quick rundown of each options resume.He searches for the best matchup and he fires. Thats pretty much it.Ive been in the league long enough to know every single receiver is open on every single play, Roethlisberger said with a laugh.Even when theyre not, though that hasnt been the case often during Pittsburghs 2-0 start, a testament to Roethlisbergers rising confidence in what may be the leagues best set of weapons even with Martavis Bryant sitting out the entire season because of a violation of the NFLs substance abuse policy.The proof is in the box score. Roethlisberger spread his 19 completions in last Sundays 24-16 victory over Cincinnati to nine players.When the Bengals made it clear their focus was slowing down the seemingly unstoppable Antonio Brown, Roethlisberger stretched the field by going deep to Sammie Coates and having 6-foot-7 Jesse James and 6-4 Xavier Grimble basically posting up in the red zone .Even backup running back Fitzgerald Toussaint and blocking tight end David Johnson got at least one ball their way.Are they going to get their yards? Yeah theyre going to get their yards, said Philadelphia coach Doug Pederson, whose team hosts Pittsburgh on Sunday.Theyre too good not to get them and Bens too good to not get the ball to them. Hes utilizing a lot of those guys and hes getting the ball out of his hands fast.And to think Markus Wheaton -- the No. 2 receiver -- hasnt played a snap yet while nursing a sprained shoulder and LeVeon Bell -- is out one more week while serving a drug suspension.Everybodys got a different aspect they bring to the game, Coates said. Thats whats so good about our group.One in which Coates is doing a pretty good job filling the void as the deep threat while Bryant tries to get his career back on track.A fourth-round pick in the 2015 draft, Coates spent the majority of his rookie season watching from the sideline in sweatpants after failing to make the active roster on game days. It was a humbling experience being healthy, but deemed not essential.When you first get in the league, youve got a lot to learn, Coates said. Youve got to compete.And earn Roethlisbergers trust too. Their budding chemistry was on full display against Cincinnati, when Roethlisberger escaped pressure and rolled to his left before dropping a rainbow that Coates hauled in over his shoulder for a 44-yard gain .A year ago, Coates probably doesnt turn upfield almost instinctively at the site of his quarterback in trouble.Not anymore.There was no hesitation, Roethlisberger said. I kind of pointed for him to go deep and he took off right away and made a great play. Thats some really good positive stuff you see from a young guy who hasnt had a lot of experience and playing time with me.It helps that the Steelers do their best to simulate those situations in practice.There are times when the play breaks down and instead of blowing the whistle, the coaches let Roethlisberger and the receivers ad lib.He also makes it a point to find role players even when theyre not the first (or second or third for that matter) read so they remain engaged.Grimble hadnt caught a pass in a game that counted since his junior year at USC in 2013 and yet Roethlisberger didnt hesitate when he saw Grimble lined up one-on-one late in the first quarter, a play that ended with Grimble stretching across the goal line for a 20-yard score .Im throwing to every one of them every day, multiple times. For me, when theyre out there I should know whos out there. It should just be a constant flow of whose going. 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Dykhouse Stadium and end the career of retiring Villanova coach Andy Talley.South Dakota State (9-3) advanced to a quarterfinal at No. 1 seed North Dakota State (11-1) next Saturday. The two teams shared the Missouri Valley Football Conference title, but the Jackrabbits beat NDSU 19-17 inside the Fargodome on Oct. 15.The first-ever meeting between SDSU and Villanova was played in snow showers. The Wildcats (9-4) from CAA Football controlled the clock and its No. 3 defense in the FCS limited SDSUs high-powered offense to 197 yards -- 284 below its season average.But the Wildcats bid to extend Talleys career fell short. He ended with a 230-137-1 (.626) record in 32 seasons at Villanova and 258-155-2 (.624) in 37 overall. Included were 12 playoff appearances and the 2009 FCS national title.Vinatieris field goal capped aa 37-yard drive.dddddddddddd He is the nephew of NFL kicking great Adam Vinatieri.South Dakota State took a 7-0 lead on Taryn Christions 4-yard touchdown pass to tight end Dallas Goedert with 2:40 left in the first quarter. It was Christions 30th TD pass this season, tying Ryan Berry (2008) for the schools single-season record.Villanova tied the game 7-7 on Alex Padovanis 6-yard touchdown reception from Zach Bednarczyk with two seconds remaining in the second quarter.Christion completed 20 of 33 passes for 190 yards, accounting for most of the offense as the Jackrabbits had only seven rushing yards. Bednarczyk was 20 of 36 for 220 yards, and running back Matt Gudzak had 109 yards from scrimmage.SDSU linebackers Christian Rozeboom and Jesse Bobbit, the teams leading tacklers, had 13 and 10 stops, respectively.Villanova assistant head coach Mark Ferrante has already been named as Talleys replacement. ' ' '