Standing in the room where he held his weekly televised news conference and facing more than 70 members of the media, Bill Cowher said today he is resigning after 15 seasons as head coach of the Steelers because of his desire to spend more time with his family.

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Cowher, 49, made the announcement today at a news conference at the team's UPMC South Side facility, joined by his wife, Kaye, and flanked by team chairman Dan Rooney and president Art Rooney II.

"I've given this a lot of thought and it's in the best interest of my family and myself at this time," Cowher said. "I'll be honest, I'm looking forward to it."

This video is of the entire half-hour press conference, from Cowher's introduction by the Rooney family to his farewell to reporters.

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