I mentioned elsewhere that I have a relative who is now retired after a 40 year career in the Pittsburgh news media.
He believes that both things you mentioned are untrue. He can't say for certain that Cowher didn't have an affair with a Steelers secretary
but he was in a position to know if it was true and he does not believe it. If it was true, he would probably know about it.
He says the rumor about Corky is absolutely 110% false.
I texted him the news link regarding Shades last night since he has retired to Florida and he already replied asking for more verification. He did text back a