Tom Petty Not Retiring - Steelers Nation Awaits Bill Cowher Decision

Veteran rocker Tom Petty says he's not retiring, despite a Rolling Stone article in July that suggested otherwise. Petty said 2006 was one of the most rewarding years in his career, and he expects the ride to continue in 2007.

Their 30th anniversary tour was a sellout and included a triumphant homecoming to Gainesville, Fla., where the band formed in the 1970s. Petty was offered the key to the city.

Petty is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His many hits include "I Won't Back Down, "Even the Losers," "Breakdown," "American Girl," "Free Fallin'" and "The Waiting."

Meanwhile, 2006 was also one of the most rewarding years of Bill Cowher's career, with the Super Bowl XL victory being the high point of his 15-year career as head coach of the Steelers. Pittsburgh had a great Super Bowl victory parade, but Cowher was not given the key to the City of Pittsburgh. It is unknown whether this will affect Cowher's decision.

And now the Steelers their fans are doing "The Waiting."

The waiting is the hardest part
Every day you see one more card
You take it on faith, you take it to the heart
The waiting is the hardest part