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Steelers vs. Rams Open Thread

Less than one hour to kickoff in St Louis where the Steelers have never faced the Rams. The Steelers last played in St Louis in 1985 when the Cardinals were there. Both teams are in a two game slide and looking to get back on the winning track. The Steelers need to get the ball rolling on some playoff momentum.

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Come on Steelers!
Kick some ass!!!
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 20, 2007 7:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Woodley tabbed a breakout star for 2008
Guys, in the latest issue of the Sporting News, they tabbed LaMarr Woodley as a star in the mag's "The Best of 2008: The Year in Preview" section. Woodley has a 2-page photo spread where he is standling on a slab of concrete at U.S. Steel in Pittsburgh with several hard hat workers of U.S. Steel standing in the background.

The photo is definitely badass. The photo caption for the article is "STEELY GAZE." I think one of the biggest disappointments this year besides the OL and the team's inability to win on the road is the fact that Woodley has spent too much time on the bench behind Haggans. I think he would have about 6 to 8 sacks right now if he would have at least played on 3rd down.

Let's hope Tomlin and LeBeau will begin to give him his playing time tonight. I think K. Colbert sees right now that LeBeau's defense will not be effective unless you have people who can beat blocks one on one and get to the QB. Ryan McBean isn't active tonight either, so it's going to be Nick Eason, Travis Kirschke or bust trying to stop the run from the LDE position.

I'll chime in with thoughts later after the game.

by datruth4life on Dec 20, 2007 7:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

WTF?
Haggans is playing?!?

Ew...

by Romain El 82 on Dec 20, 2007 8:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

well
Rossum HAD been solid
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 20, 2007 8:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

HOLMES!!!!!!!!!!!
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 20, 2007 8:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

great first drive
but again something seems off in the D.

by dcfan85 on Dec 20, 2007 8:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

guys shit
Yo I need the biggest fav I need decent updates because I am making my trip back home from college last min reasons. Anyways I am on my sidekick and in the car with my girlfriend and the radio isn't coming in well so please help a hurting man out
* till next time wave those towels proud

by LiveinDCbutsteelerfanbyheart on Dec 20, 2007 8:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

liveindc
sepulveda nailed a 25-yard pass to najeh on a fake punt from 4th and 7

by dcfan85 on Dec 20, 2007 8:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wtf
What happen update!!!!!
* till next time wave those towels proud

by LiveinDCbutsteelerfanbyheart on Dec 20, 2007 8:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

thanks fuckin yay
I'm a little delayed fyi
* till next time wave those towels proud

by LiveinDCbutsteelerfanbyheart on Dec 20, 2007 8:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

10-7 Steelers
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 20, 2007 8:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

thanksa man
How did they score pass run fucked up play let me know
* till next time wave those towels proud

by LiveinDCbutsteelerfanbyheart on Dec 20, 2007 8:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ben to Holmes Bomb, then Ben to Washington TD
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 20, 2007 8:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Willie Parker on crutches
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 20, 2007 8:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Steven Jackson is killing us
Bruce TD  10-14 Rams
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 20, 2007 8:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

parker out for the night
Not Good but we've done without a productive game from him before

by dcfan85 on Dec 20, 2007 8:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Najeh is running well this drive
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 20, 2007 9:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

TD Washington!!
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 20, 2007 9:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This should not be a shootout
Why can't the defense stop them? The Rams aren't supposed to be this good.

by steelinnj on Dec 20, 2007 9:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That's what we need,,,
A power runner.  I'm not really sold on Najeh, but does anyone think we should spend a 3rd/4th round pick on Mike Hart outta Michigan?

As a sidenote, good to see Washington stepping up and making these amazing catches.  If only he can do that consistently...

by Romain El 82 on Dec 20, 2007 9:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

We actually stopped them!
Rams are punting
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 20, 2007 9:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

power back
Theres no way Mike Hart will be a power back in the NFL. But we need to upgrade on Najeh and at FB. One guy who might be of interest to the steelers in the draft is Matt Forte of Tulane, projected as a third rounder.

by steeler lifer on Dec 20, 2007 9:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Just a Bunch Thoughts
It is 17-14.  There is a marked lack of toughness and physicality.  There is absolutely outstanding quarterback play.  I get the feeling that the coaching is poor for the lines and the special teams purely because no one is ever in the right place.  I am not a football coach - I'm maybe/probably wrong about this.  I do get the feeling that Ben is receiving great instruction as he plays with purpose (when he is not scrambling for his life), but the rest of team is not apparently not able to play with passion given their assignments - they seem to be sleepwalking through these games.  You can't be the most violent team and hit someone in the mouth if you are lost on every play.  I don't see a team - I see individuals.  Pretty bad for December.  I have continued to state that Tomlin and his staff need time to establish themselves in the league and with the team, but it is sometimes tough not to feel otherwise (my mind is not changed, I am just saying watching this team has been painful the last month and a half or so).

by rushthequarterback on Dec 20, 2007 9:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Running Game Getting in Gear in Q2
The are getting a push now and the edge and D-port is in the game.  God, its been awhile.

by rushthequarterback on Dec 20, 2007 9:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Damn
So WP is out for the rest of the year then.  Damnit.  Any run in the playoffs is now pretty much outta the question.

by Romain El 82 on Dec 20, 2007 9:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Who said he broke his leg?
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 20, 2007 9:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Truth:
our running game is better tonight without Parker

by dcfan85 on Dec 20, 2007 9:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Agree
In that last drive, at least.  They seem to know how to block for him.

by rushthequarterback on Dec 20, 2007 9:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Most Anti-Steelers Announcers List
Anyone ever compiled one?

I'll start with...

  1.  Phil Simms
  2.  Deon Sanders

by rushthequarterback on Dec 20, 2007 9:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ben to Najeh TD!
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 20, 2007 9:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Tomlin ripped the D a new one
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 20, 2007 9:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Not a great call on Ike
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 20, 2007 9:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Harrison with a great play
I hate Gumbel
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 20, 2007 9:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I think Jackson had that ball.
Another bad call
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 20, 2007 9:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Refs Are Jobbing Us
Shared possession is still possession, right?

by rushthequarterback on Dec 20, 2007 9:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

agreed
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 20, 2007 9:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

24-17 Steelers
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 20, 2007 9:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

FWP only hurt his ankle aparently
Rams guys were wrong about the injury. Regardless, FWP won't return.  ESPN just said it was his ankle. This SI.com article confirms ESPN's update: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/12/20/steelers.parker.ap/index.html

by steelinnj on Dec 20, 2007 9:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

DAMN!
Fractured Right Fibula for FWP.  He's done.

by Romain El 82 on Dec 20, 2007 10:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah this sucks
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 20, 2007 10:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I like carey davis
we could develop him into a bettis-type back

by dcfan85 on Dec 20, 2007 10:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Carey Rocks..
I was so impressed by him in pre season, he's doing great tonight, along w/ Najeh.

by steelerinRI on Dec 20, 2007 10:36 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Where's the D?
Come on Defense!!!!

We should be able to stop these clowns easier than this....

Rick

by Rick on Dec 20, 2007 10:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ANOTHER SACK??
Are you kidding me?
Rick

by Rick on Dec 20, 2007 10:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

We need a milk carton for our defense
They seem to disappear every half time.

WTF!!!

by steelerinRI on Dec 20, 2007 10:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

crap!
Now Najeh is out. Go Carey!!

by steelerinRI on Dec 20, 2007 10:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Iron Ike Taylor!!!!!!
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 20, 2007 11:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

WE LIKE IKE!!
YES!!! :) :)

by steelerinRI on Dec 20, 2007 11:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

A Win is a Win
All I want for Xmas is my D back.  Merry Xmas to all.

by Jack58 on Dec 20, 2007 11:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I almost knew what a Dolphin fan felt like
Can we keep playing on the D like this and expect to dominate?  Missed tackles all game long.

by grewupindaburgh on Dec 20, 2007 11:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yo
Thanks for all the fanastic updates.   Currently, I'm taking the driver's shift.  Go STEELERS!!!!  
* till next time wave those towels proud

by LiveinDCbutsteelerfanbyheart on Dec 20, 2007 11:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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