Steelers vs. Giants 2nd Half Open Thread
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:23 PM EDT
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We're mid way through the 3rd with a 14-9 lead and the ball. Let's keep it going Steelers!
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Let's Go 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 Oct 26, 2008 6:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
keep it clean guys
let’s play ball, don’t want to see any stupid penalties here
by Alba on Oct 26, 2008 6:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chugga chugga Moooree Mooooore!!!!
"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 Oct 26, 2008 6:26 PM EDT 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 Oct 26, 2008 6:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fuck
uncharacteristic mistake by hines
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Greetings from Brasil
How are we gonna keep Nate? Well, I think we should give him a 3-year contract, he is the one who spreads the defense.
And dont you think for today would be good a 2-TE set and give Miller some freedom, all passes to him he did well!
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 6:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
niiiiiiiiiice
so glad hes concerned about wrapping up the ball.
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How Sweed it is!
or not! Crap another penalty?
"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 Oct 26, 2008 6:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
grrr
ok 1st down…
hahaha, go chris, go chris, its your birthday…you dumbass! grr. Ok lets play smart, we can really get a hold of this game!
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Son of a bitch holding
"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 Oct 26, 2008 6:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a gorgeous pass
"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 Oct 26, 2008 6:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
let's hope
there’s more where that came from
by Alba on Oct 26, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bullshit
he tried to hold but whiffed.
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
penalties and dumb turnovers are killing us
by syrsteelerfan on Oct 26, 2008 6:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i dunno if theyre killing us
but theyre tainting whats been an otherwise DOMINANT performance by our line
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chris K
Should really work on his feet and vision, he always seems lost on pass protection, but is a beast, working on him he ould become a baby Larry Allen!
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 6:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
he does seem to do a bit better when he just looks forwrad and runs downhill
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Nate Washington
Capable of being 20 yards open on every play? I am just saying…..
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright all I have to say so far is wow
Damn good game so far.
Also, did anyone else hear Ben take control of Hines after the penalty? Beautiful!
by Romain El 82 on Oct 26, 2008 6:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nate is a burner
But the best CBs can shut him down easily on long routes, but the short routes I cant trust him!
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So what do we do now?
I can’t bare to see Berger punt again….
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
even though this drive stalled
it was still pretty impressive and it was also very helpful for field postion and TOP. 3 and out for D and we should get it back in good postion. Huge series coming up
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
great field position
especially after the penalty on the Giants
by Alba on Oct 26, 2008 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Much better rhythmn
I like what I saw out of our guys, but there is no question that they cheated themselves out of a score on that drive. We were inside the 40 and ended up going way back. That’s not smart football.
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On second thought
Is he punting better now?
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
radio announcers
saying backup long snapper is James Harrison
by Alba on Oct 26, 2008 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Texans 35x Bungles 6
Hehe, Imagine if they played the Pats with Brady hehe would be like 70×0
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Almost Seems...
Berger punts better when injured.
by Hines Ward on Oct 26, 2008 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Backup Long Snapper...
Is James Harrison.
by Hines Ward on Oct 26, 2008 6:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
move 'em back!
safety would be poetic justice
by Alba on Oct 26, 2008 6:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
man
aaron smith battling, despite a heavy heart. cheers to him.
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sometimes hard work
can be just what the heart needs
by Alba on Oct 26, 2008 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont know why
Jax plays so well against us! Specially Rashean Mathis, Mathis X Ben is kinda the same as Ty Lawx Manning
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK OK
WAVE THOSE TOWELS. 3rd and long!
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
D looks well rested doesn't it....
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There we go!!!!!
"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 Oct 26, 2008 6:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
beautiful
stopped ’em deep in their own territory
by Alba on Oct 26, 2008 6:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we're just too good on defense
look at james just blow up their pocket
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I could watch that
over and over and over
what a beast
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dick Lebeau
Please stay until 100th Birthday!
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 6:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like Moore on Punt Returns
"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 Oct 26, 2008 6:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
me too
good hands.
would prefer Tone though. Saw S Moss broke one today.
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok ok
just like we asked for. ball back at the 50. no penalties. Lets do this!
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We need at least a FG out of 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 Oct 26, 2008 6:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
aim high!
we’re goiung in for 7 here. we have a running game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this is so much fun.
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
despite the fouls
The OL is doing really well, specially Stapleton and Stars
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 6:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Too Bad...
Mike Schneck isn’t available.
by Hines Ward on Oct 26, 2008 6:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is it just me
or does Moore seem like the kinda guy that just has a real durable and flexible body. never even see him get up limping
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW no offense to Greg Warren
But how the hell is long snapper a position on a football team?
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 6:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
well, think about it. those balls get snapped like35 mph and often times, punts dont get blocked by just a fraction of a second. anything but a perfect snap and….
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
careful now
next thing, you’ll be asking whether punters and kickers are real football players too
by Alba on Oct 26, 2008 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think others here have asked the same question
which led to a great thread about the ins and outs of long snapping. turns out it takes a helluva lot of skill and its worth keeping a guy to do that full time.
by syrsteelerfan on Oct 26, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh-oh
I guess lets go for the touchdown then ( :
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how many consectutive runs to that side
by graysteel on Oct 26, 2008 6:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LS is not a easy thing to do!
I play in OL and well, cant long snap at all ehhe
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 6:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I Bet...
Jared Retkofsky gets re-signed this week.
by Hines Ward on Oct 26, 2008 6:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No
Retkofsky was the guy we had in camp to challenge Greg.
by Hines Ward on Oct 26, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LT
Used to play on defense before, but got bigger ehhe
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha
elis teammates look REAAAAAAL motivated by him.
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fast willie Colon
marching us in the wrong direction
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lets go for it
take a time out…figure out a good play
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
big 4th 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 Oct 26, 2008 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picked off
"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 Oct 26, 2008 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
STAPLE THE COLON!
..to the frigging bench. :(
by robert ethan on Oct 26, 2008 6:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
would have liked a TO there to think it over
stead of rushing…grr
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't some one say that Ben was our punter?
worked out ok
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 6:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Without "Dookie" and "Santurdio" we don't need a Colon...
Lose the defective.
by robert ethan on Oct 26, 2008 6:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha
man it would suck to have casey hampton on top of you
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blitz
As good as the team has looked, it has not looked fluent on offense, even when playing well. Mental mistakes are killing us. We twice put ourselves out of field goal range. This game could be done
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well no doubt now
this second half has been mired by penalties. wasnt the case in first half. doesnt really matter though. we’re doing enough and the D’s too good. my theme for the past couple of weeks is to just do enough on O, which it has.
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Colon
must sleep with Tomlins daughter, or maybe Tomlinson
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
to all the Clark haters
guy can still close and hit
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
someone explain to me how silverback was not held there
by Jett on Oct 26, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Clark
My goodness, game saver…..I am so proud
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
can we sic Harrison
on the guy who came up with the “saved by zero” toyota commercial
by syrsteelerfan on Oct 26, 2008 6:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ya
Does anybody think Anthony Smith should be our 2nd string FS? Why dont get another FS and move him to SS and let Carter go
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 6:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta make that tackle
"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 Oct 26, 2008 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow weak
kevin freakin boss juking us
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He was thinking
Kevin “freakin” boss are you kidding me?
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how in gods name
can we continue to survive all this.
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
Maybe I’ll be getting a call to play DB?
by Romain El 82 on Oct 26, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ricardo Couclogh anyone?
Just kidding heh
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So...
Is the training team to blame for all these injuries? Honestly, NO team should EVER have as many injuries in a SEASON, let alone what we’ve had in this GAME.
by Hines Ward on Oct 26, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just luck
Titans havent had any. We’ve had lots. No explanation at all for it
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's not true, it's just bad luck
last year the Bills were decimated by injuries. Patriots only went 16-0 bc they were lucky on the injury front.
by syrsteelerfan on Oct 26, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This year was not as
hard as last year!
2007 Mike showed what he wanted, hard-work!
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 6:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes!!!!
"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 Oct 26, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just another thing
Time possession, Giants are around 32min and we are around 20 min! Injuries on defense….
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
man this has been a violent game
just as advertised.
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 6:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW
Cleveland wins on the road against Jax, the browns live (barely)
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 7:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok
not out of the woods yet. COME ON D
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Toomer 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 Oct 26, 2008 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ELISHA
Good boy MVP!
Well, even with this horrible rating I would take Benjamin over Eli even with a separated shoulder!
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jacked up by the Deisel!!!
"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 Oct 26, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TOOMER
You’re my Michigan man but why dude, why?
by Romain El 82 on Oct 26, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Diesel
and Ryan Clark are playing great
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gay!!!
"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 Oct 26, 2008 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gay!
Pick six would have been redemption
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW if Gay goes down
Dick Leabau drops the clipboard and lines up in the Dime.
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Return
please, thats all we need!
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
+1, LeBeau prolly could…he was a stud DB back in the day
by Romain El 82 on Oct 26, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who do you guys prefer?
Willie Colon or Kwame Harris?
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone thinking
maybe, just maybe, a 15-14 Giants win?
I’m just throwing it out there…
by Romain El 82 on Oct 26, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
need some points on the board here
that’s for sure
by syrsteelerfan on Oct 26, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG
DOOKIE LOOKS LIKE AN OL AFTER A RECOVERED FUMBLE
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Careful 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 Oct 26, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ben
is playing like a fucking idiot, throw the ball
by Jett on Oct 26, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
man
looks like our D is going to have slam the door on this one
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well...
Max just whiffed. Way to earn your money.
by Hines Ward on Oct 26, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ugh!
"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 Oct 26, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and now we're having issues
out of rhythm now for sure after playing ok for 3 quarters
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, 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 Oct 26, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who was the gut that questioned the LS position?
Thats why we need one LONG SNAPPER!
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
ok, lets perservere! somehow. not sure how at this point but lets try boys!
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's game
we have no offense and D won’t be able to hold up long enough
by syrsteelerfan on Oct 26, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not so fast my friend
they still only had 20 yards of offense before that last series
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Silverback is going to have to get a pick 6 here
"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 Oct 26, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK
all questions re long snapper, answered.
Ben is looking stupid in the pocket – its on the D
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pressure
What is happening with Deebo? and Timmons should get there!
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
please
just dont throw toward tyrone carter
by Jett on Oct 26, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WHY
Do we give it to our most excitable ball of rage? no way he can control himself there. hope stapleton gets it next time
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They look tired.....
eli had about three hours… no pressure
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember...
When our o-line was that good?
by Hines Ward on Oct 26, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They are very well coached
but a guard playing tackle and Mckenzie wasnt suppose to handle Woodley and Harrison
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
grr
might as well have let them score
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Piss
"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 Oct 26, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ya
But well, I dont think this offense can score 7pts!
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no long snapper
should try to score TD + 2-pt conversion
by Alba on Oct 26, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Oct 26, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Silverback...
Has no reason to be ashamed. He’s performed for us all year.
by Hines Ward on Oct 26, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
24 4th quarter comebacks for Ben
Come on now
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is harrison hurt?
entire training staff around him
by Jett on Oct 26, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Najeh made it past the 30
Anything can happen
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just so bad dookie
each and every return beffudles me just how bad it is.
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
terrible pass
i think something is wrong with Ben
by Jett on Oct 26, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you think ben is hurt?
He just looks out of sync
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmm
well i was hopiong not to have to play this card, but Tone really hurt his team this week
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looking pretty sad
"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 Oct 26, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here we go
"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 Oct 26, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck
"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 Oct 26, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fuck
what the hell kinda call was that
by syrsteelerfan on Oct 26, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On a 4th and 4
That play was 4 yards short of the line.
WTF?
by Romain El 82 on Oct 26, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wanted
a guy with knowledge of NFL offense and defense, working at PA, job offered OC Steelers. Salary- 200k-year
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
only 5 seconds till 2 min warning
could use it when it could save more than 5 seconds at omse other point???
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No
because you call the TO now, then they run again, 2 min warning, they run again, call another…steelers have one T.O. left and get the ball back
by Romain El 82 on Oct 26, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the snap was early but still a bad call
we only left ben with one option
by shleeve on Oct 26, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Colon gets benched after his holding and other faults...
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that would be nice
If smith were back – I think starks has looked great
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Implosion
Two possessions in their territory with a 5 point lead, killed by bonehead penalties (thanks, Chris K) and poor playcalling (three straight runs to the right. Thanks, Bruce.). Don’t get too discouraged by this. This game was ours, and mental errors lost it for us.
by Hines Ward on Oct 26, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
john Elway moment coming
the comparisons will start after this game for Ben!!!!
by graysteel on Oct 26, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
come on crappy punt!!!
"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 Oct 26, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
safety
totally turned the momentum in this game and i really think they could have pulled this game out if that never happened
by Jett on Oct 26, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Lets do it – one last chance!!!!!!
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait
What’s the deal with Aaron Smith? What happened to him/his family?
by Romain El 82 on Oct 26, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone posted his son has leukemia.
by Hines Ward on Oct 26, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plenty of time
Call a couple smart plays
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
do all we have is slants?
Lets try a screen!
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmmmmm
Ben looks rattled, not in sync – i really wonder what he hurt this week – his passes look sloppy
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is happening???
"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 Oct 26, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If we score
We should go for two!! Our defense is banged!
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
big if
"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 Oct 26, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
man
i can not believe we lost this one. or at least lost it like this. total derailment after so many solid things earlier
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Colon rumbling and stumbling
"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 Oct 26, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
throw. the. fucking. ball.
it’s not that hard.
by syrsteelerfan on Oct 26, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
unreal
how long ben is holding the ball, hes been doing it all game too
by Jett on Oct 26, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
heeath
Where has he been the past two + quarters?
by Blitzburgh on Oct 26, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One of Ben's worst games in recent memory
This one is partially on him
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hypocrisy
We yell when Ben throws quick (to Hines on that horrid 4th down play) and we yell when Ben waits for downfield throws.
Nonetheless, HORRIBLE playcalling by B.A. this 4th quarter. HORRIBLE.
by Romain El 82 on Oct 26, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Also
Not having Santonio really, really hurts. I’m sorry, but Limas doesn’t know the ins and outs yet, and Dallas Baker can only take you so far.
by Romain El 82 on Oct 26, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's all she wrote
"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 Oct 26, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a fitting start to the toughest part of our schedule
this was the high water mark of the year
by syrsteelerfan on Oct 26, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1st pick
outplayed the 11th pick of the 2004 draft
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FOR FUCKS SAKE TEAM GET HEALTHY
we would have won if we were healthy
by shleeve on Oct 26, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anybody think?
Santonio made a huge mistake and maybe cost our loss today?
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ben the Diva
Just got finished watching a good game by the defense but it looked to me like Ariens, Rothlisberger and Tomlin have to shoulder much of the blame for this loss.
Ben, don’t take the sack, throw it away – but not to the other team.
Bruce, who was calling the 4Q plays?
Mike, your team penalized itself out of a win!
We’ll get ’em on Monday Night, as always! Go Steelers!
by SteelerFanInBeantown on Oct 26, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah Well
If we rematch later in the year (meaning the Super Bowl), I think we’ve got them. We beat ourselve with mental mistakes.
by Hines Ward on Oct 26, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
better team won today
no offense. too many penalties, too many injuries. let’s get healthy and maybe we’ll see the Giants again in January
by Alba on Oct 26, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mental mistakes
at home?
Imagine at Jersey! This OL is not a super bowl OL! I think we kinda underrated Jeff Hartings, since his retirement the OL was not the same!
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Some of those sacks are credited to Ben, no matter what shows up in the stats. He was very off today. He is prone to these kinds of games.
by Hines Ward on Oct 26, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this loss is attributed to our retarted QB thinking he has 10 fucking seconds to pass it and horrible coaching, you dont go for it on the 34. 51 yards isnt that long of field goal, you dont throw it 50 yards on 4th and 14, and you dont all out blitz every 3rd down when the other team is passing in the middle of the field every fucking play
by Save us on Oct 26, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey guys
great game today. I know losing like that sucks, but you guys are a great team, and I for one will not be at all surprised to see the Steelers playing in Tampa come Feb 1. Good luck the rest of the season, hopefully we can meet again!
by cjmulrain on Oct 26, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ditto Sir
That was a fine game I would gladly watch again. :)
by Romain El 82 on Oct 26, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Man
Way to persevere by your guys.
by Hines Ward on Oct 26, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think its been tacky picking on arians but once again the play calling was horrible
ben played horrible. O-line played ok. D played great. RBs played well.
by shleeve on Oct 26, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Big Ben
looks like Allen Iverson!
When we win , is because Ben was a warrior, and played great despite the sacks, but with a loss, he holds the ball too long,…
Well, I prefer him than all qbs not named Peyton, Tom or Drew
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think theres something we can all agree on
Harrison, great linebacker……………shitty snapper
by shleeve on Oct 26, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed shleeve
but not today!
Was awful on screen pass,but well he is not good at this, but also on pressure!
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont think we should pay top dollar on him!
by SteelerBrazil on Oct 26, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have a hard time blaming the line. So many things went crazy this week. Injuries to key players, as well as mental errors that caused penalties. Ben held onto the ball too long at times, and the coverage was good enough to create sacks.
by Hines Ward on Oct 26, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can we get Cowher back
Cause freaking arians wouldn’t last a week with play calls like that.
Head coaches set the team’s identity and WE HAVE NO IDENTITY.
by vin2k on Oct 26, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so who do we hire instead of BA?
Do good OCs just grow on trees? I’m no big fan of Bruce, but he gets plenty of love as long as we’re winning games – time for the typical over-reaction. Really, a close loss against the reigning champs is not that big a deal. Erase a couple of dumb penalties, and we probably win this game.
by acrollet on Oct 26, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His play calling sucks even when we win. We benefited from playing BAD teams. Arians is a douche bag, ex-cleveland loser. Time to boot his sorry arse.
by vin2k on Oct 26, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here is the deal. Tomlin needs to sit down with Arians and say, “this is our identity, get the personell on the field, get the calls called, get, set the tone”.
Remember, Tim Lewis WAS our D Coordinator when our D Sucked. Cowher met with him at the end of the year, and basically, based on his passiveness, he booted him. This is what Tomlin needs to do with BA.
by vin2k on Oct 26, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck identity, just play some hard nose football
by spicy on Oct 26, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One more thing
They mentioned during the game that BA is there because of his 3rd down play calling efficiency. Now, go back last year and look at the percentage of the 3rd down conversions that are based on BROKEN plays where BB inprovises vs. CALLED plays.
BA is a d-bag and needs to go back to cleveland where all the losers go.
by vin2k on Oct 26, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how can you say that. most sack against in the league.
by spicy on Oct 26, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
O-line is by no means great. But, they take more slack than they should. Poor playcalling and Ben’s trying to hard to make plays when there are none are equally to blame.
by Hines Ward on Oct 26, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Singletary rocks
Checkout what he did to vernon davis and his press conference.
by vin2k on Oct 26, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Defense rocks
I have to say, with all the issues on offense, our defense rocks. We’ll be in it at the end of the year based on the defense. Once the defense clicks (get Tone and Willie back) we’ll be just fine. Just my 2 cents.
by vin2k on Oct 26, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We’ll see if BA is smart enough to know how to utilize a dual-threat running back threat when Willie gets back.
by Hines Ward on Oct 26, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone just really needs to slap BA
he has his moments which is enough to keep him around but he has got to learn not to totally blow plays as often as he does
by shleeve on Oct 26, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
moore = bright spot
that man is a baller – 94 all-purpose yards + a TD today
by acrollet on Oct 26, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tough Loss - Some thoughts
Props to:
the D. Very hard fought game, some absolute brilliant stands. We could have use a turnover or two, but the truth is that you can’t hope for a better defensive performance than these guys turned in. At the end though they could not overcome the injuries, punishment and time of possession.
Mich Berger – I don’t think I’ve ever said a punter played a gutsy game before. But he did. he made a key tackle on special teams that led to an injury.
Greg Warren – never again will I question why he is on the team. May he recover quickly and never have his name mentioned again during a game.
Mewelde Moore – how tough is this guy. He played lights out and made some huge plays.
The O-Line – minus Fast Wiffie Colon – I think these guys stepped it up. It was not a great pass protection game – not because of the 5 sacks – but because of the fact that Ben was knocked down on most of his drop backs. Not that impressive – but still an improvement. But they looked good at times, building a pocket and rush blocking the way an O-line should.
Heath – remind me why we didn’t throw to him 15 times this game?
Thumbs down to:
Ben – what can I say, I love the guy, but he played bad. 5 sacks with the protection that he got was unforgivable. He has to recognize better and make better decisions. I also wonder if he was hurt, we are not used to seeing him make bad throws, which he made plenty off, especially in the second half.
Bruce Arians – I thought we were done calling his name for a little while, but his play calling (or was it bens) in the fourth quarter was atrocious. Either he gave the ball to ben and let him do whatever he wanted to (in which case he should be fired for failing to coach his Pro-Bowl QB) or he called those plays, in which case…. well, lets just say that while there has been a lot of improvement, I think he has failed to get his offense to play good football, despite having very good football players.
Willie Colon – poor protection, big penalties at key times. At least we got to see him pick up a fumble and run it. If Dookie goes down it looks like we have an heir apparent for the Return job.
Dookie – I am with Blitz, watching him return kicks is like watching grass grow. Except grass has a better chance of breaking one past the thirty.
Tomlin – Two times we were able to march backwards out of scoring position late in the game. Not sure how you cure that, but I do think that it comes back to the coach. He has to make sure that his guys are focused and ready to play. It seemed like his offense never had its head in the game.
What can I say though. Bottom line – call this one a hard fought tough loss, with some rough breaks, bizarre twists and tough injuries to a team that has suffered too many. We should have won this game.
We continue to have very serious problems on offense. No rhythmn, no identity, costly penalties, bad decision making by our franchise QB and by our OC.
But having said all of that we are 5-2 team that just lost to a really good team. I think its time for Tomlin to step in and fix some problems on offense, in the hopes that we do not waste one of the greatest defenses of all time on an offense that can’t get its collective head out of you know where.
Better luck next week Steelers!
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 26, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
its amazing how many problems would be solved if we ran it more and ben threw it away more
two small changes would solve a lot
by shleeve on Oct 26, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i didn’t watch it all, but wouldn’t you guys have won this game if your long snapper doesn’t get hurt?
by kwoog on Oct 26, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
momentum is a bad word sometimes...
but definitely maybe ;)
by acrollet on Oct 26, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steelers had some good D today. Nice Goal Line stands.
But very little pressure on Eli and the Giants ended up racking up some pretty good total yardage. You gotta hit the QB in the mouth at least a couple of times if you consider your pass rush to be elite.
by bleedsblue on Oct 26, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
actually
I thought we did get to the QB. He spent a lot of time throwing 5 yard routes and such so its nearly impossible to apply pressure to such a quick play. However, it seemed like on the plays where he looked for more than 5 yards he had a Steeler in his face. We had no sacks but I thought the pressure was there.
I dont think the D can be criticized at all in this game. They played short fields pretty much all game and held the opposition to mostly field goals.
by shleeve on Oct 26, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good D..........., the O sucks!
What the shit is with the O? 4 effing turnovers and 6 sacks will lose every damn week in this league! Fat Fuck Arians needs to go!
If the O doesn’t get straightened out quick…………, 5 & 2 will be 5 & 5 in a heartbeat!
Every day brings future to past, every breath leaves me one less to my last. DT
by usmcsdi69 on Oct 26, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Read Buddha
Tough loss.. I have to kick the dog a few more times..
D played very well.. But was on the field too much..
MM has been a great fill in for Fast Willie.. How many more injuries are we going to experience? O was out of sync with important plays.. 3rd down conversion rate is poor and this is critical to win, especially big games..
Ben’s decision making was suspect.. Do they ever tell him he needs to throw within a second or two after the snap.. Eli gave the lesson on that. The O-line is on the leaky side, but that should drive quicker throws.. If not away.. Don’t want to lose the 100M QB due to a sack.. Arians fault? Let’s see what Tomlin does if they can’t handle the nest few games like this..
Anyone questioning that 400k that unknown GW gets?
NYG played well and deserve the win..
by Crucible Steel on Oct 26, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great Game
Hey guys – I’m a Giant fan and I’m not on here to gloat. First of all great game. Very physical. I usally root for the Steelers in the AFC and against any NFC team obviously. The Steelers D is a bunch of MEN! Very tough. The Giants took advantage of the Steelers banged up O-line. Tuck played over the gurads in passsing situations and that helped the rush up the middle, thats how the Giants beat the Pats in the SB last year. If you guys had a little better O-line you would flat out be the best team in the league but good D’s can take advantage. I still think Ben is a little better than Eli but Manning has closed the gapped. He’s composed in tough games and in tough environments. He does not get rattled and he showed that today against a tough opponent. Good luck the rest of the way, beat the HELL out of th cowgirsl and deadskins and I hope to see you guys in Tampa for a rematch. What a game.
by Giants on Oct 26, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good game by the Giants but here is a few observations from me
The Steelers O-line is banged up and questionable when healthy but I don’t think they had a bad performance at all today. They gave up 5 sacks but 3 of those were Ben’s fault. He had at least 4 or 5 seconds on 3 of them (keep in mind that the average amount of time a QB has to throw the ball is 3 seconds). He needs to either throw the ball away or run for it.
This is not a Ben bashing thread mind you, but he really needs to learn how to throw it away, check down receivers, or know when to tuck and run. That is all that separates him from being an elite QB. I think Arians, Anderson, or even Tomlin need to sit down and have a serious discussion about getting rid of the ball. I know that sometimes he makes plays by holding it but it is getting to the point where I wonder if we’d do better if he just got rid of it (thus giving up those big plays but also giving up a few sacks a game and fumbles). Somebody needs to tell him if you have one player getting to you it is ok to try and make something happen, but if you’ve got 2 or 3 then throw it away. Obviously, sometimes he can’t tell how many are about to grab him but its those times when he sees it coming that gets me. Its such a double edged sword.
I just hope we get healthy fast, we will be a great team. So long as Arians doesnt screw it up.
by shleeve on Oct 26, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great, Great Line by SteelerBuddha
“Dookie – I am with Blitz, watching him return kicks is like watching grass grow. Except grass has a better chance of breaking one past the thirty.”
Man, now THAT was FUNNY!!!!
Quick thoughts:
— Bottom line, protect Ben, win a lot of games. Don’t protect Ben, beat poor teams but not the good ones. And the Giants are a good team.
— Remember when the Steelers had an OL like the Giants have now? Until this area improves, this team will not accomplish any of its goals.
— This D when healthy is Super Bowl caliber. They have nothing to hang their heads about. Ben’s turnovers put this D in horrible situations, time and time again. And they still made big plays.
— Harrison + Timmons+ Woodley = 0 sacks. Not good. Not good at all.
— Wonder how Santonio felt watching the game? I think his punishment for hitting those blunts should be Tomlin making him return kickoffs to put Najeh out of his misery. Was it just me, or did Najeh have a couple of openings to bring some big returns tonight if he actually had any speed to break it.
— The Steelers will sign the extra long-snapper that they brought to camp (Refotsky, or something like) this summer. However, punter could be a problem. An injured hamstring on a 35-year old punter isn’t something that will heal in a week. And the way this team is beat up, you really can’t afford to waste another roster spot by carrying 2 punters. Anyway, expect P Paul Edinger to be brought to the South Side this week.
— Ryan Clark played a hell of a game before going down. He, Farrior and M. Moore are probably K. Colbert’s best free-agent signings since he’s been here. You win championships with those type of players.
— Blitz, can this OL be fixed this year? Can it be fixed next year?
— Has anyone’s opinion of Max Starks changed after this week? I saw one sack where he looked inside instead of picking up Kiwanuka outside, but this OL hasn’t been able to pick up overloads all year. Regardless, he may be a better option than Marvel Smith is at this time. And because of that bad back, M. Smith won’t be back next year. Starks could be.
— Time for Tomlin to crack the whip on Larry Z & Bruce Arians and have a sit down with Ben to get him to throw the ball away some more.
— I don’t feel as bad about this loss as I do about the Eagles game. This game could have been over a lot earlier if Willie Colon wouldn’t have held on Ben’s TD to Nate that was called back. Then again, if Colon wouldn’t have held Justin Tuck on that throw, Ben would still be picking grass from his face mask after that hit.
— Don’t be surprised to see Ben’s left thumb in a soft cast this week. Looked like to me it was popped out of place and had to be put back in & then taped up. Either that or it could be dislocated. Look for some more news on this.
Thoughts?
by datruth4life on Oct 27, 2008 12:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Truth
Totally agree on the holes for Dookie. They were there. I have so many Dookie jokes left in the tank, but you know, its just not going to make me feel better right now. At least not much better.
Also agree on Starks. He has looked more mobile and physical than Smith has all year. Both of our back-ups on O-line have been upgrades, although I will say that the ideal situation is a healthy Smith and Starks on the right side, with Willie Colon on the practice squad learning how to long-snap and/or punt.
Also happy that my Adopted Steeler Ryan Clark is getting some love finally. He played a hell of a game. tons of big tackles and a hell of break-up on the long pass play. Anyone know what his status is? I am really not in a Tryone Carter/ Anthony Smith mood this year.
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 27, 2008 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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