Instead of a blow-by-blow recap of last night’s episode of “Dancing with the Stars”, I’m just making this post a Hines Ward appreciation party.

Last night’s episode showcased why I love Hines Ward and why Steeler Nation is lucky to have him in the black and gold. I love that he takes a reality show dance competition as seriously as a football game. He puts so much effort and emotion into everything he does from the football field to the dance floor and it showed last night. I miss football, but Hines Ward on “Dancing with the Stars” has been a fun offseason distraction in a not-so-fun offseason. Mad props to you, Hines.

“Dancing” by the Numbers and videos after the jump.

“Dancing” by the Numbers

Carrie Ann: 10 (Argentine Tango), 10 (Salsa)

Len: 10 (Argentine Tango), 10 (Salsa)

Bruno: 10 (Argentine Tango), 10 (Salsa)

Tom Bergeron Limit: 8:01 p.m.

(Note: This first video shows Kym’s injury at 1:33 and again IN SLOW MOTION at 1:54)