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Playoff Time: Steelers vs. Jaguars Open Thread

Mbean_tiny by Blitzburgh on in News Comment 369 comments

Showtime.

I've seen a pretty impressive performance from Seattle for most of this opening game. The crowd's been a big part of that. We're going to need that same sort of effect from the faithful at Heinz Field.

Do your part from around the country as well.

Do or die. Win or go home.

Go Steelers!

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INACTIVES
STEELERS

#15 Willie Reid, WR
#30 Allen Rossum, PR/KR/CB
#65 Jeremy Parquet, OT
#69 Jason Capizzi, OT
#77 Marvel Smith, OT
#88 Jon Dekker, TE
#95 Ryan McBean, DE
3rd) #2 Brian St. Pierre

JAGUARS
#22 LaBrandon Toefield, RB
#31 Aaron Glenn, CB
#34 Lamont Thompson, S
#53 Shantee Orr, LB
#54 Mike Peterson, LB
#77 Uche Nwaneri, OG
#78 Tutan Reyes, OL
#84 Chad Owens, WR/KR

 

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 7:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

So is Ced the punt returner?
Since Coach T ruled out Holmes.
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 7:42 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

not sure
i would assume najeh on kickoffs and ced on punts but thats just my guess based on what we've seen in the past

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 7:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Terrible Towel cocked and ready in DFW
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 7:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

gametime brothas
Been a long, fun season on BTSC. I'm not ready for it to be over.

Let's GO

by Blitzburgh on Jan 5, 2008 7:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

checking in from Cincy
and next week i'll be checking in from pittsburgh!

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 7:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I see Troy! Come on D!!!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 8:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Uk contingent
Here til 4am in the UK, wearing my Number 7 shirt!  LETS GO STEELERS! LETS GO!

by taffysaint on Jan 5, 2008 8:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Not Brilliant :(
WTF, this is DEVASTATING!!!!!

~~Speechless

Enjoy the UK :)

by steelerinRI on Jan 6, 2008 1:26 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Heath!!!!
Coach T is a BTSC reader
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 8:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hines!!!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 8:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yes. At least we get the horse collar
"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 Jan 5, 2008 8:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I love the gameplan so far
No way Jacksonsville could have expected this.
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 8:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

damn the running game works when the throw well
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 8:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

tomlin
looking way intense

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 8:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

He was down
but good lord hold onto that ball!  That would have been a killer.
"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 Jan 5, 2008 8:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Thats BS
They stopped the play, there's no way JAC can challenge. What if it is a fumble? Is it a JAC TD?
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 8:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I think they'd get it at the 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 Jan 5, 2008 8:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

He was never touched though
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 8:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i like spaeth
but he still gets nervous when the ball comes his way

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 8:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i think he was down
Man what a momentum killer that would be though if they overturned that. i thought his knee hit tho.

by Blitzburgh on Jan 5, 2008 8:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Get in the Endzone!!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 8:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

we need 6 not 3
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 8:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Fuck yeah
Let's go!

Couldnt be happier to see Arians and Tomlin having this team ready to play. FANTASTIC play calling and I LOVE the emotion from Tomlin.

D's turn.

by Blitzburgh on Jan 5, 2008 8:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yes
nice play calling.  now stop the run!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 8:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

bwahaha!
Awesome, Davenport FTW1 lol!

by taffysaint on Jan 5, 2008 8:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

time for the D
to show they can adjust as well

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 8:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

thats what I'm talking about
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 8:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

kickoff
ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME!

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 8:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

SON OF A BITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 8:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

GD special teams
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 8:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

absolutely pathetic
ben's gonna have to do this himself tonight

by dcfan85 on Jan 5, 2008 8:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

maybe Ben should play kickoff coverage
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 8:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

BEN
take it to em again!

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 8:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

nice
little headfake by ben to get it to russel

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 8:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I guess they're trying to run b/c Henderson
was out?
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 8:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wow
hell of a punt

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 8:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

great great punt coverage
great punt from robo punter
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 8:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

D
lets see if the body snatchers have returned our D to us shall we?

by taffysaint on Jan 5, 2008 8:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Haggans you dipshit
where's woodley
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 8:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I do love all the guys in the box
I think I counted 13 in there on the last play.

BEAT US GARRARD!!!

Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 8:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

be careful
they're gonna get some shots with play action

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 8:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

There we go D!!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 8:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

keep up the short passing
and then hit Santonio over the top

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 8:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

How about that news
Coach T put the first JAC game on a loop all week.  Gotta love the guy
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 8:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

running game
they seem to be getting a bit more push up front

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 8:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

big 2nd quarter
HUGE momentum shift with that return. It'd be nice to get things back in control with a long drive.

by Blitzburgh on Jan 5, 2008 8:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

WOODLEY
Why in the hell does Haggans step on the field
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 8:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

to be fair
kirschke (sp?) really made that play

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 8:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Field
Starting to be a problem, unbelievable catch by Hines!
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 9:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Madden can't give up
the immaculate reception
"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 Jan 5, 2008 9:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Being lucky is better than being good
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 9:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ouch!
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 9:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

What a stupid ass penalty
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 9:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

The team
Is in disbelief!  Pull it together!
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 9:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

WTF?
"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 Jan 5, 2008 9:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

cmon guys
stay aggressive

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 9:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Critical drive here
Need to believe we can win this
"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 Jan 5, 2008 9:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

WTF Ben
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 9:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

There was a guy 10 yards down the field wide open
Don't always go the big play Ben
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 9:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Game is running away
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 9:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

son of a bitch
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 9:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wow
This is disturbing
"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 Jan 5, 2008 9:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I agree
Rick

by Rick on Jan 5, 2008 9:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

It's called Tackling, fellows...
I'm sure some of you surely practiced it at some time in your career.
Rick

by Rick on Jan 5, 2008 9:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Where's the offense that started the game?
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 9:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

offensive line
this is fucking ridiculous

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 9:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

priorities in the off season
o line, o coordinator, kick/punt returner, d line

by dcfan85 on Jan 5, 2008 9:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

JAC starting to stuff it down our throat
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 9:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

no good
Something to be thankful for at least

by dcfan85 on Jan 5, 2008 9:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

no huddle is needed
hurry it up!
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 9:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

They should open the second half with it as well
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 9:39 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

great catch
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 9:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Why aren't they game planning
During this time out?
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 9:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

No Way!!!
That is a bunch of bull shit!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 9:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

BS
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 9:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Great Dukie effort!
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 9:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

nice rebound after a BS call
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 9:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

3 picks, I am going to puke
"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 Jan 5, 2008 9:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

son of a bitch
can anything go right
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 9:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

goddmamit
that was just really crappy luck

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 9:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Gentlemen It Is Gut Check Time
I don't think we have it in our team this night....

Let's see what they can rally up- in the locker room.

grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 9:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

loving the boos
not like it'll matter anyway

by dcfan85 on Jan 5, 2008 9:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

anyone else excited about american gladiators??
we'll need something to hold us over after tonight

by dcfan85 on Jan 5, 2008 9:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'm starting to more and more
I loved the old show but I was 10 or so at the time
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 9:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

As my old Drill Sgt used to say
Time to reach down and grab a pair, guys,

Or you go home.

Rick

by Rick on Jan 5, 2008 9:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

what is going on?
who let neil o donnell wear number 7???
fan in korea

by steel town76 on Jan 5, 2008 9:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

It's not quite the same feeling
as those picks by O'Donnell in the SB, but they don't feel too good
"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 Jan 5, 2008 9:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

needs???
well i think the steelers need MORE than the line and coordinators.  they need PLAYMAKERS on both sides.   bruce arians isn't to blame this game on offense.  big ben lost this game on his own.  he needs to pull his head out and watch what the F*#@! he is doing!!!!!
fan in korea

by steel town76 on Jan 5, 2008 9:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

clarification
it came out wrong.  linemen on both sides are the top priority but the steelers need to fill other slots as well.
fan in korea

by steel town76 on Jan 5, 2008 9:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

It'll take some serious magic
but this game is not over.
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 9:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Was that Silverback?
"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 Jan 5, 2008 9:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

looked like it
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Well there's a start.
Keep it out of their hands Ben!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Tell the fat lady to sit her ass back down
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That run is NEVER going to work!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

stop running the god damn ball on first down
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

lets freakin go here people
* till next time wave those towels proud

by LiveinDCbutsteelerfanbyheart on Jan 5, 2008 10:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Heath, Heath, Heath
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

HEATH -- got that man the ball
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

im back
sorry guys just got my computer working again during the game so i smell  maybe some good luck coming our way
* till next time wave those towels proud

by LiveinDCbutsteelerfanbyheart on Jan 5, 2008 10:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

1st down run again
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Come on let's get within 7, please!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

short quick passing game -- that's how you move
the ball
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

short passes i like
* till next time wave those towels proud

by LiveinDCbutsteelerfanbyheart on Jan 5, 2008 10:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

1st down run again
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

They need to continue running
the ball, but running sweeps against this D is tough
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Fumble
If they keep running on 1st down
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 10:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

seriously
anybody know what arians is trying to do?

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 10:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

crap!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

f bomb
* till next time wave those towels proud

by LiveinDCbutsteelerfanbyheart on Jan 5, 2008 10:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

1st down no field goal
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 10:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

damn it
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

fuck three points we need 7
* till next time wave those towels proud

by LiveinDCbutsteelerfanbyheart on Jan 5, 2008 10:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 10:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

big deal 3
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 10:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

why cant we score
* till next time wave those towels proud

by LiveinDCbutsteelerfanbyheart on Jan 5, 2008 10:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I think we needed those points.
We really needed 7, but we keep coming up with picks instead of 3 so I'll take it.
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

there isn't 10 quarters in a game
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 10:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I think I am going to watch SB 9
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 10:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yeah
good point but i say from here on out if we get that close we need to go for it at this point i may be jumping the gun but we need momentum bad got a little with that INT lets keep it going
* till next time wave those towels proud

by LiveinDCbutsteelerfanbyheart on Jan 5, 2008 10:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

better
When he keeps his head, he is picking them apart.  so log as he doesn't lose it again we could claw this back - they have to rush him so need to keep that pass timing going.

by taffysaint on Jan 5, 2008 10:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

nice kick off, I guess
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Come on 3 and out!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yeah i was going to say
short passes and run the ball is the way we are going to have to win this game.  who agrees with me say yay if not say nay.  
* till next time wave those towels proud

by LiveinDCbutsteelerfanbyheart on Jan 5, 2008 10:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Keisel has looked mad out there!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wave them towels boys
* till next time wave those towels proud

by LiveinDCbutsteelerfanbyheart on Jan 5, 2008 10:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I want to punch something
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

not the computer
* till next time wave those towels proud

by LiveinDCbutsteelerfanbyheart on Jan 5, 2008 10:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

or hire the dc snipers
* till next time wave those towels proud

by LiveinDCbutsteelerfanbyheart on Jan 5, 2008 10:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Why? Why? Why?
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

shit Taylor
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ike held onto one!
oh wait it was just a facemask

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 10:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

zing
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:16 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

#1 defense MY ASS
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

game is on the line
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 10:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

You have got to be kidding me
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

see ya next year
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 10:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

damn serious magic just turned into a miracle
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Najeh got rocked
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

okay, this is ben's element
let's see what we can come up with

by dcfan85 on Jan 5, 2008 10:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

at least get in a rythm and make this respectable
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

about damn time
to get to the no huddle

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 10:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

give up an the fucking run
just throw the ball every damn down
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Essex's first mistake that's been noticeable right
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

that sack was Ben's totally fault
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

4th and 12 to start the 4th
They need to go for it, right
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yep
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

OK, first step
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

atta boy Holmes
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Now play some D
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

hot damn
santonio is good

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 10:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Long road ahead
We can do this.  C'mon D

by Jack58 on Jan 5, 2008 10:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

defense has to stand up punch these bastards
right in the mouth. Time to bloody the nose!!!
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Damn. Special teams
I hate those kickoffs.  We can't be scared now.  

by Jack58 on Jan 5, 2008 10:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

atta boy silverback
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Woodley's getting some snaps tonight
The future is bright with this kid
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

YES!!! Coverage sack
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Bloody that fucking nose
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Where was that pass going?
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

shit Ben -- pull your head back out
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

OHHH He could have caught that! Damn
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Not easily I admit
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

awww!!!!
that was sooo close! Right through Washington's hands!!!

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 10:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

damn that would have helped
I still like the play call though -- right through his hands
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

HEATH!!!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

keep fighting guys
there's still hope
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Fire it up Mike!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

damn it Dookie
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

MILLER TIME!!!!!!!!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

HEATH
good things happen when you get that man the ball
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This mother fucker ain't over at all
Tell the fat lady to order another beer
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hines Ward is the man
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

what a catch
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

that should have been a fucking facemask
against Ward
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

that a bullshit holding call
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

damn
say what you will but Ben is one hell of a tough competitor

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 10:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Comeob guys keep it rolling
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

uh I meant come on!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

LETS GO DEFENSE
get Ben the ball back with the score the same and they win this fucking game!!!!!
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ben is the man no doubt
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 10:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yes! A tackle on special teams!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Holding! Come on D!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

D-D-D-Defense
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

love it
see them drive guys backwards!

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 10:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Woodley again!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 10:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

when woodley is in
the D is much more fired up
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 10:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ike freakin 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 Jan 5, 2008 10:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

holy shit Ike caught the ball
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Come on Ben, let's put this game away
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

NO --- don't stop the no huddle it's been to
effective
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 10:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i take it all back
sweet jesus give us 7 here

by dcfan85 on Jan 5, 2008 10:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

1st down
four more downs to put seven on the board
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

don't throw a fade
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Crap
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

shit if that wasn't tipped it was 6
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

damn Davis just dropped the go ahead TD
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

hell yea -- first down at the one
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Who's for a couple runs right up the middle now
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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 Jan 5, 2008 11:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

gotta go for 2 again
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

man I really hate the fade
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Unbelievable comeback!!!
AWESOME
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 11:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Believe it or not
The field goal we took may be the game difference-
Tomlin may be the man for that decision!?
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 11:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

good point
I guess that's why we're all sitting here typing on the computer instead of wearing the headset
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

this is awesome
D-D-D-Defense -- we got 'em rattled now -- bring the noise
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

this is where
our experience comes into play!

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 11:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yep yep
they got none
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Having trouble loading the page
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yea it's taking longer now
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Nice Drop!!!!!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

that are rattled as hell
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Come on D! Suck it up!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

D-D-D-DEFENSE
keep sticking em
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Take his ass down!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

crowd sounds awesome too
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yes Woodley!!!!!!!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

HELL FUCKING YEA
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

WOODLEY IS A BEAST
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

don't just go run, run, run punt
They need to stick to the short passes and work this clock
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Uugh!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

We have to get this third down.
All they need is a fg to win.  Come on Ben!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

What was that?
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

that was pathetic
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

start a run from 5 yards back ridiculous
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 11:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

The D's going to have to win it for us
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

shit
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

damn they only need about 25 yards to win the game
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

gave them the game
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 11:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wow

by Jack58 on Jan 5, 2008 11:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

D-D-D-DEFENSE
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

GOOD CALL REF
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

If JAC loses the challenge it's huge b/c they lose
a timeout as well
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

last time out
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 11:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

gotta be incomplete
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

hell yea -- one sack is huge now
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

they just wasted the 2 minute warning
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

They don't need much for fg range
so they want to leave us with no time
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yea true -- good point
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

COME ON DEFENSE
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This is it!!!!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

HELL YEA -- FOURTH DOWN
Great play call Lebeua
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

4th down for the season
Troy almost off side
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 11:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

they should have let him score
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Jesus Christ Mother Hell Shit
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I can't fucking believe it
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

It's over
We have to pray on a missed chip shot FG -- that's the only way we win
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

this game has given me a heart attack
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

45 seconds?
shit
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

If we had gone for the extra points
instead of the two points on those touchdowns this would be a field goal for a tie instead of the game.

by LancasterPA on Jan 5, 2008 11:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

damn, good point
I don't know how you can make that decision at the time but it still makes you feel sick now
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

if ifs and buts were . . .
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Ok seriously we'll only need a FG
and they'll probably start at the 20-25 yard line and they'll have about 30 seconds. Stranger things have happened right?
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Big Ben bring us some magic
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

They weren't scared at all about our run back team
We have been scared all year, they need to fix it!
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 11:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

well, it was fun while it lasted
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

or incredibly painful, whichever
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

game over
nice season but its fucking over now
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Have a good winter!
grewupindaburgh-still love it....

by grewupindaburgh on Jan 5, 2008 11:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ben
was trying to flip it to najeh

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 11:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

we gave them the game
absolutely awful play-calling on our last drive, ben is good only when he absolutely must be, serious changes need to happen in the off-season including a new offensive coordinator

dcfan out

by dcfan85 on Jan 5, 2008 11:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Essex didn't stand out all night long until
we really needed him
Time to take the training wheels off this offense.

by cgolden on Jan 5, 2008 11:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ben lost the game, not the play calling
he almost won the game too, but he didn't.  Those 3 INT's did us in.  
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

well
the defense continually shitting the bed on 3rd and 4th down didn't help at all

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 11:43 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

true
but I think we won or lost on Ben's shoulders and we almost won, but barely lost on his shoulders.  There were plenty of reasons why we lost, but I just think he's the leader and those picks put us in a huge hole that he had to dig us out of and he almost did!  I sure wish he had.  Damn that play call was painful on third down though!
"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 Jan 5, 2008 11:46 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah
but still way more painful that we have to stop them on 4th and 2 after coming all the way back and everyone in the world knows a draw play is coming and just like last time they completely gash us on it

by schnifin on Jan 5, 2008 11:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yes
when it comes down to the wire we have to close the deal and we didn't.  There will be a lot of second guessing on this one, but at least we made a game of it.  We looked completely out of it.
"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 Jan 6, 2008 12:00 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Arrrg
It's easy to say we allowed too many points, but hard to see how anything else could have been the case with 3 INT's.

I really wanted to see us battle indy this year too.

by 40s on Jan 5, 2008 11:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Worst Play Call
The worst play call is when the Steelers tried to run out the clock with over 3-minutes.  It never works.  I knew we were in trouble when they didn't throw for the 1st down.  

by 007michael on Jan 5, 2008 11:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely
That and the icing on Jacksonville's cake was letting Garrard get a first down on 4th and 2. So horrid.

You know what though? They still make _ Millions while we sit here all bummed.

by steelerinRI on Jan 6, 2008 1:29 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh Well
We have a bright, bright future with Ben.  Get him some O' Line help, please.  I had already made my piece with losing before our valiant comeback.  I had to go through it all over again.  It hurts worse losing close games. Time for Penguin season.  Look forward to draft time.  

by Jack58 on Jan 5, 2008 11:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

waiting around
Big Ben is totally a class act! The Steelers had a good run!

by cia on Jan 5, 2008 11:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Great Game Guys!
Wow.  Another fantastic battle between our teams.  

I'm simply stunned.

You'll get another shot at us in Jacksonville next year though.

-Chris

Jags Blogger for SB Nation Big Cat Country!

by River City Rage on Jan 6, 2008 12:14 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Bad loss
Let me start by saying that I reviewed all 356 comments made before this one and the passion here is incredible. I actually laughed out loud more than once as the comments triggered the plays we all watched in my mind. I admittedly can be pessimistic and purposely waited over an hour to start commenting here - I paid bills online for God's sake... I felt that bad.
Here goes my unsolicited critique:

Initial Offense coaching   A (ie: first drive)
                players    B+
Initial Defense coaching   B+
                players    B
Mid game Offense coaching  C
                 players   D (#7)
Mid game defense coaching  B
                 players   C
4th Qtr* Offense coaching  B
                 players   A
4th Qtr* Defense coaching  A
                 players   A
*Last 3:30 Off.  coaching  D-
                  players  C-
*Last 2:30 Def.  coaching  C
                  players  D

Overall Coaching when including Special Teams: D+
Overall Player Effort: A
Overall Player Execution: B

In the end, the play calling in the "4 minute offense" was passive and predictable. This in large part doomed the Steelers at the most critical point in the game. Preparation and aggression really showed on the 3rd and 6 play call. Jax had 2 defenders attacking Ben with Essex trying to seal the edge. Ben tried to cut back under Essex to no avail. Even if Ben gets to the edge he probably is tackled short by the safety. Nobody playing back for the Jags. Contrast this to the 4th and 2 play for the game and the Steelers looked ridiculous. As a long time defensive coach, I just don't get how that QB draw goes for 30 yards in the NFL - it seems absolutely unfathomable. The light in the ass defense got shoved (and held, but what else is new in TV football?)beyond their gaps and the result was fatal. I get them making 2-3 yards and a first down but....aghhh, they gave them the game after an incredible comeback. I would say that one play is a microcosm of their defensive season. They had to know the likelyhood of a run, any run being astronomically high but they couldn't stop it. To top it off, #23 (who looked good in mid season) just had a terrible game and looked like Rudy trying to stop Garrard.

A few more items in no particular order which seem like bad coaching decisions:

Kick off team personnel/execution: why kick it to Jones-Drew, why? In high school, we instruct our kicker where and to whom we want the ball kicked. Very simple, we don't give them opportunities if we can help it. Their coverage has been bad all year, especially in critical times.

KOR: Davenport? Still? No one else on the roster can do this, no one? It's the playoffs!! He's your starting and basically only halfback. If he gets hurt, now what? I don't care if he ran one back, it's a huge risk with a very small chance of a big play.

Punt team - particularly with 2:30 left in the game: why are we kicking the ball down the middle? Why give them a chance at setting up a return?? Why did the right side gunner break sharply inside? I don't think that's an accident, if it wasn't called then the guy is recklessly undisciplined. The return to the 50 yard line went directly into the vacated perimeter.

4th and 2 - ahhh, who was spying the QB? The guy's passer rating was less than 50 last time they put it up. Who are you playing? Who is their coach? I typed out this same rant after the last Jax game... argghh!!!!

Last KOR - ahhh, Davenport is still out there. Maybe since the season is basically over and you need a miracle - put in Holmes and Wilson deep(?) Or whoever your fastest 2 guys are... ahh hello?

I know this sounds really negative, but this is their profession. It's not OK to lose any game. After coming back again vs Jacksonville, after 3 INT's in the first half, after pulling a rabbit out of your ass in the 4th quarter, you can't lose to the same team on a draw play again... I'm sorry that can't happen. You can't crawl into a shell on 1st, 2nd and 3rd down to lose the game. How about this, how about you call timeout after seeing how they line up on your 3rd and 6? Better yet, how about you call timeout after you see how they line up when they have 4th and 2? No gamesmanship, no tactical thinking in crunchtime. It's not OK, it's not great try there Mikey... it's professional football.

I don't believe for a second that they are getting rid of Tomlin. I think Arians may be another story but I wouldn't even bet on that. The problem with the Steelers management is that they are willing to let the Head Coach learn on the job. Cowher got outcoached how many times in big games - a dozen? The players suffer when saddled with poor coaching decisions and strategies. The Steelers have had great players for most of 15 years. The management is at once their greatest stability and strength but also in some ways a weakness. This loss will hopefully not linger but I fear it might. The gut-wrenching losses really take a toll. How much time do many of these players have left?

The worst thing, I mean the absolutely most horrifying thing about the loss today means that starting Monday after the BCS game, I will have nothing to shield me from 6 months of NBA basketball on my television... Can't wait till spring practice...

"Franz" in NoCal

by franz on Jan 6, 2008 2:13 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Disappointed
I'm very disappointed in the L. I'm very disappointed in Ben's play in the first half. A 60 minute stellar performance from #7 was our best hope.
I am proud of him that he waited for Garrard to finish his TV interviews on the field to congratulate him. I am proud that he stood before the media and TV audience at the Press Table and stated "I am ashamed of my performance today and I apologized to my team mates"
I am sure I will comment further tomorrow on the play calling after the initial drive tomorrow.
I must say if you watch the tape of the Garrard scramble on 4th and 2 LeBeau has Foote in the middle of the field as a spy on Garrard. The problem seemed to be (and I hate to sound like a Seahawk fan) that a blitzing Harrison in position to make the tackle is held on the play and Foote is held also creating what Garrard called the "gap" that appeared in the middle of the field.
The major disappointment is that despite the embarrassing play of our QB in the first half, despite the special teams gaffes in K and P coverage, despite Faneca and the O line being over run all night, despite a rookie coach playing not to lose instead of to win (like pre XL Cowher) and despite questionable offensive calls after the first series we still had the chance to win the game but were not given the obvious call at home. I couldn't help but think of the questionable hold call on Mahan (who I can't stand) at the goal line wiping out Wards successful 2 point conversion. The refs didn't cost us the game we cost us the game but still...
When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen

by 5020 on Jan 6, 2008 2:43 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree
there was an obvious hold, but I will not be a Seahawks fan!  We beat ourselves.  We really had no business winning that game.
"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 Jan 6, 2008 11:11 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh the pain
Will last a while.

Crap. This stinks.

by steelerinRI on Jan 6, 2008 1:27 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Gonna have to wait until next year
I'm very disappointed to say the least. Gotta lot to do in the off season.

by Rick on Jan 6, 2008 4:29 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Blitz!!
Where are you?  Are you still alive?  Talk to us!  Give us a sign!
"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 Jan 6, 2008 3:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

small point in tomlin's defense
We only had to make one of those two attempted two point conversions to turn that final field goal into a tie game. Agree that those fade routes never seem to work for us...

by acrollet on Jan 6, 2008 4:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Disappointed
In the refs, yes, but mainly in the QB sneak plays

Are you kidding me?

"If I could start my life all over again, I would be a professional football player, and you damn well better believe I would be a Pittsburgh Steeler." Lambert

by steelhammer on Jan 6, 2008 4:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Holding No-Call
Can anyone get a still photo of what the hold was?  I was at the game and really diodn't see it.  I would greatly appreciate a photo of that, if possible.

Tim

by maryrose on Jan 6, 2008 4:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I was on an emotional rollercoaster
so I didn't really think this through at the time, but why did we go for 2 after the Miller TD?  Especially after the holding 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 Jan 6, 2008 6:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Only one thing I want to say...
Holy crap, 369 comments? That's gotta be some type of site record.

by HinesField on Jan 6, 2008 9:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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