Steelers vs Bengals 2nd Half Open Thread

after a lackluster 2nd and 3rd. The Steelers let the Bengals hang around too long but in the end they ran it down their throats. Hope 43 and 20 are ok. Holmes, Ward and Moore played exceptional. Ben solid as usual. D was stellar early then layed back and let Fitz pick them. Took control in the 4th, Next week will be tougher test. I’m happy for the week!

When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen

by 5020 on Oct 19, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions

Pittsburgh recovers the fumble!

Let’s rest the starters. It’s a long season ahead of us.

by Alba on Oct 19, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

OK

Leftwich in.

by Alba on Oct 19, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

i was just typing something about sweed

by shleeve on Oct 19, 2008 3:52 PM EDT reply actions

what were you typing?

nice catch by Sweed

by Alba on Oct 19, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions

i was typing, "I wanna see one catch by sweed"

but as I was typing it caught a pass

by shleeve on Oct 19, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

and there he goes and makes a catch

by shleeve on Oct 19, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions

My Coloniel just walked in,

I missed the last 20 minutes, what is the sack total for whom, I know we have 7 now, but who gets the credit?

"Damnit mom! You almost ran over Greg Lloyd!"

at an autograph signing back in 95. He walked out in front of our minivan, and my mom almost hit him. He apologized.

by PA ARMY OFFICER on Oct 19, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions

i think harrison has 2, timmons has 2, woodley has one and a fumble, and smith has one?

by shleeve on Oct 19, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions

colonel, I meant

"Damnit mom! You almost ran over Greg Lloyd!"

at an autograph signing back in 95. He walked out in front of our minivan, and my mom almost hit him. He apologized.

by PA ARMY OFFICER on Oct 19, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions

well, farrior instead of smith, but all the rest are right

by shleeve on Oct 19, 2008 3:56 PM EDT reply actions

Nice TD pass with less than a minute left in the game.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Oct 19, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions

Hey, at least we took some of the starters out.

by Craig Sager's Wardrobe on Oct 19, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

byron leftwich styles!

by bradyquinnsclipboard on Oct 19, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Hines Ward

beautiful persistence. And love seeing those empty stands in Cincinnati — only Steelers fans left.

by Alba on Oct 19, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions

Gary Russell is SOOOOO GONE...

We hardly knew ye, Gary.

Maybe you can go back and finish up your degree now that you’ll have a lot of time on your hands.

by robert ethan on Oct 19, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions

can u believe that this game was 17-10 at halftime and we were scared?

by shleeve on Oct 19, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions

Yes

because we played two great quarters, with two very mediocre quarters sandwiched in between.

by Alba on Oct 19, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen

by 5020 on Oct 19, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions

like an oreo

by shleeve on Oct 19, 2008 4:05 PM EDT reply actions

Letting the opponent make a game out of it early and then trouncing them seems to be a theme this weekend in PA. Penn State yesterday, Steelers today.

by Craig Sager's Wardrobe on Oct 19, 2008 4:06 PM EDT reply actions

Caught the last quarter. The final score makes it seems like it was a much bigger blowout than it actually was. I got in when it was 17-10 and cincy was driving. That was before both units decided to be absolute monsters and just finish the game.

by steelguy99 on Oct 19, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions

whoa whoa whoa

No Sacks?

NO SACKS?

I know ben still got hit, and I doubt the line deserves much credit. But still, I’ll take it.

by steelguy99 on Oct 19, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions

I’m not sure the browns could have played a worse first series.

by steelguy99 on Oct 19, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions

Could we be witnessing the best core of steelers linebackers evAr?

Congrats to Timmons for being a presence in the open field as well as in the bengals’ backfield.

Everyone is starting to expect 2 sack games for both Woodley and Harrison.

Just hoping that Polamalu and McFadden are okay.

by bradyquinnsclipboard on Oct 19, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions

my thoughts exactly

by shleeve on Oct 19, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Moore has proven to be much more than a 3rd down back

When Parker returns, Moore has to be inserted into game plans on downs besides 3rd.

by bradyquinnsclipboard on Oct 19, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions

Steelers 25 sacks after 6 games

NFL.com says the Steelers had 8 sacks today, which means they lead the NFL with 25 Holy s$#$%t

by vin2k on Oct 19, 2008 5:08 PM EDT reply actions

Phil Savage is my hero.

by bradyquinnsclipboard on Oct 19, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions

steelguy already mentioned this but we need to say something about the O-line

NO SACKS and Moore had a great game. Not only did we not allow sacks but Ben barely had to move the whole game. They gave him ample time on nearly every play, I was impressed. Since Stapleton replaced Simmons there has significantly better play from the line overall.

by shleeve on Oct 19, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions

o yea, almost forgot, Starks was on the line too. I realize the Bengals D is nothing special but our line gave Ben great protection………….are we better off with Starks and Stapleton rather than Smith and Simmons?

I think yes, but thats just me. I’ve always liked Starks.

by shleeve on Oct 19, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions