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Week 5 Early Games And Steelers Open Thread

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The titans have looked pretty good, but are making stupid offensive mistakes and penalties on the defensive side.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah

flacco just threw a terrible pick

by schnifin on Oct 5, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Just awful. Collins and him are officially in competition.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

or not

this may get overturned

by schnifin on Oct 5, 2008 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think teams in the NFL really need to work on getting new units on the field quickly after questionable calls.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Challenge, looked questionable. Awful throw still though.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

There we go, a real interception. Titans on ravens 20. The ravens are doing their favorite playcall – personal foul.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions  

hard to believe

the titans are an elite team, they have a great defense but the offense….

by schnifin on Oct 5, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply actions  

They’re getting abused, even though their returner/defense are giving them solid SOLID field position. The running game was doing great on the first series but hasn’t looked hot since then.

I’ve never believed they were an elite team though, I can’t believe announcers were saying they were rated as #1 team in AFC. I just hope they are good enough to beat the ravens, they can stay undefeated for now.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

If the ravens pull this one off we need to win tonight for sure.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Skins and eagles are still close. Skins driving at the end of the half.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions  

1st down by about a centimeter. Skins have a long field though.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ravens RT looks like his leg won’t be working for awhile.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Ravens look like they’ll be up by the half.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

nope

wide right….

halftime just in time for the start of the Pens game

by schnifin on Oct 5, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I’m getting justin.tv going – this is going to be difficult. What a whiff by their kicker. Jeff reed owns him.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s not going to start until the 2nd half, ugh.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha

10 minutes of national anthems

by schnifin on Oct 5, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Titans look bad, bad bad.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Houston is taking it to the colts with their backup QB.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions  

The titans pass attack looks horrible. I like our chances against the titans relying on the run so much.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

redskins

taking it to the eagles

by schnifin on Oct 5, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

The skins have looked really, really good lately.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Not looking good. Ravens are running and short passing all over them. Titans look useless.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

2 minutes left. Titans in the red zone, down 10-6.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Starting to play the short passing game, everything else has been taken away. Running game is bad and kerry can’t throw anything long.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

11 yard line, 1st and 10.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Titans pull it off. 12(soon to be 13)-10 less than 2 minutes left.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions  

We just need the ravens to buckle, I know they have it in them.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

F’ing sweet. Interception by titans. Game is over.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow...

How about what’s going on down in Houston? Colts score 21 points in 5 minutes and win.

by Hines Ward on Oct 5, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, the texans really let everyone down.

Ravens game is over, good news for us.

Bengals all set to fail horrible aganst the boys.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

I can’t believe I’m going to be stucking watching CIN @ DAL.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

SF vs. NE

Out here in Los Angeles.

by Hines Ward on Oct 5, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

That will be so much more entertaining. Personally I’d love to see BUF/ARZ

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nevermind...

So much for that national broadcast map. It will indeed be Cincy/Dallas.

by Hines Ward on Oct 5, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

AFC south is looking awfully weak, the titans were not impressive at all. We need to take the jags.

NFC east looks beastly.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions  

CIN @ DAL

1st play, interception. Palmer is just such a great QB.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions  

1st Play for Cincy...

Pick. That’s why they’re the Bungles.

by Hines Ward on Oct 5, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe they’ll switch the games after the 1st quarter.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s pretty funny anytime the announcers say anything good about the bengals D.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions  

But hey, only 3 points starting at the 20.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

2nd cincy play of the game, false start.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Bills Edwards was taken off on a stretcher…

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions  

That’d be the one.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cards up 7-0. This sucks for the bills.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, and Miami over SD. They might prove to be a tougher game (the ravens play them) than the patriots. We’ll see how NE does today.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Going for it on 4th and 4? Wow.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Touchdown. Kudos to the cowboys – balls of steel.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Leave it to the Bungles to leave the edges open on 4th and short with Felix Jones in the backfield.

by Hines Ward on Oct 5, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I really do feel bad for the bengals, assuming we beat them twice of course.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Poor ocho cinco, whine whine whine.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Ocho cinco kisses the ground, but not the star.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

SF up another touchdown.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, good. Isaac Bruce scored it. Makes my fantasy team, who is getting walloped at the moment, look a little better.

by Hines Ward on Oct 5, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m happy we get to play them, but the bengals really are an embarrassment to our division.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Wish we got to place another team off of our bye week though, it’s a waste of our preparation.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Game over. Time to go do something else, see yinz tonight.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow, I come back and the bengals haven’t imploded. Holy crap.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 6:10 PM EDT reply actions  

I take back everything I said about the bengals. After a pathetic 1st quarter they are really making this a game.

Romo looks really awful.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 6:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Romo passing yards in 2nd and 3rd quarter = 38.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha, recovered bengals onside kick with 14:01 left, down 16-17. They are really showing some steel.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 6:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Then they had to fumble it.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great, more reason for T.O. to gloat. 2nd catch of the game, 57 yard TD.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 6:45 PM EDT reply actions  

bengals

man…. they always seem to find a way to mess things up

by schnifin on Oct 5, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply actions  

They’re back in it. They’ll need a TD with 2 point. I’m guessing they’ll go for the 2 points IF they get the TD, there is still plenty of time left though.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m not worried about cincy winning this game, I really could care less. I’m worried about cincy actually becoming a decent team and having to gameplan for them.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions  

I wish I could say this has been a great game, but it’s just the cowboys playing terribly and cincy (gasp), playing well. Since the 1st quarter anyhow.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 6:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Cincy’s running game with their new RB actually looks pretty decent.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Here comes the demoralizing run it down your throat drive…

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 7:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Barber is very, very powerful. He is running against the bengals, but there is other evidence to support that at least.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’s hit by 3 guys and still gets 3 yards. We need one of those…

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Since I’m talking to myself, I might as well complain about these miller lite commercials. Or any lite, jesus people, they all taste the same and are terrible.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy shit, catch of the week. TD cowboys.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

2 score game, there is no way the bengals pull this one out. Still, they looked like a team tonight, they’re definitely going to win a game this season. I suggest the 2nd game vs. the ravens and browns.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

There is palmer blowing the game, terrible clock management. Just knee it dude.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions  

enough talk. let’sget this game going, baby.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey if you can speed up kickoff more power to you.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

that’s the worst part of the sunday night game: you have to wait all freakin’ day for it!

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

time to make a move in the division

but its been a good day for the steelers. bungles lose. ravens lose. it makes this game a really good opportunity to create some space in the division.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, we really want this win going into the bye. 4-1 and then getting as healthy as we can.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Madden can suck it.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

i SO hope we punch jacksonville in the mouth. and madden too, while we’re at it.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

he’s still mad about the immaculate reception

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

If Moore can run a TD and then up to the booth and take a dump on Madden, that’d be awesome. Oops, wrong RB.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

hahaha. i read that story about davenport. what a freak!

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have all the faith in moore.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

WHY

We won the toss, and we are electing to take the ball. I hate that decision.

by Hines Ward on Oct 5, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

you would have deferred? or just kicked?

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wonder if he crapped his pants on that hit.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Sorry, it’s just too good a story not to go with. He sucks at running the ball back.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah baby, moore is the fucking man!

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

give us moore of that, mewelde.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy crap. Is arians okay?

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe...

He’s been coming to this site and taking our suggestions? LoL…

by Hines Ward on Oct 5, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks najeh for forwarding the address!

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

i’d like to see them throw to spaeth more often.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

was santonio taking a freaking nap?

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

dammit, i hate that fuckin guy

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

THIS

IS WHY YOU DON’T TAKE THE FUCKING BALL IF YOU WIN THE TOSS.

by Hines Ward on Oct 5, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

hey guys

Hows everyone doing? Lets have some fun!

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Fun might require more alcohol, I’m working on that.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

too late for fun now blitz

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Because he’s on our best offensive threat?

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

yup - he just fell -

I think they would have been fine if he hadn’t fallen.

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 5, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Gah

At least we saw a 3 step drop.

by BallsofSteel on Oct 5, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

that sucks. after coming out of the gate strong on offense, with some nice quick passes and the momentum. let’s see if they can sustain something now.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

I don’t want najeh to return, he doesn’t do anything but run straight into defenders. That’s why he’s a third and short back.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why’d we go away from the run game and the dink passes?

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

cause it was third and 18

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Because it was 3rd and 18?

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

cant blame ANY of that on Arians

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Don’t worry, we have a drive coming up that he’ll demand to have a say in.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Its just a temporary setback…we will get that shit back!

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

when he fell i think he just lost track and didn’t realize the ball had been thrown to him.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

there goes any momentum we had………….flush

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Dude I hate Mathis!

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Hate when he telegraphs the handoffs like that.

by Hines Ward on Oct 5, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

beerman13: Season is over fire tomlin

Seriously, that was all Big Ben, poor throw.

Signature? SIGNATURE?! Don't talk about SIGNATURE! I just hope I can write a sentence!

by SSreporters on Oct 5, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

haha…where is Mr. Beerman

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah baby. He must have got smacked.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

there’s ben, standing in under pressure and delivering the ball. nice play.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Ben is suicidal, even more than VY.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

That joke was in poor taste......yet so funny, rec'd!

Signature? SIGNATURE?! Don't talk about SIGNATURE! I just hope I can write a sentence!

by SSreporters on Oct 5, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

moore looks good so far…

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

3rd down – run the f ball.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah Najeh!

That was some good shit right there…

by Hines Ward on Oct 5, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I startin to love him Moore and Moore!

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

We should keep him on the roster even when he’s 75 just so he can piss people off.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hines Ward

God bless him this guy is a fucking shit starter supreme.

by BallsofSteel on Oct 5, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Ward is scappin with their whole d…gotta love him

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Miller baby. Money!

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay arians. I know you are one smarter MFer, but run the damn ball.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Fuckin Miller time,,,we gotta give him more stones

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

hopefully pittsburgh stays away from the personal fouls and plays smart football, we can’t afford mistakes.

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

yes

Love getting Heath involved.

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

There we go, one more time. Don’t screw around.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

russell has a nice goal line push

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m pitching in $10 for a hooker for 83.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

alright, here we go…

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Miller…about time we start using this weapon!

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Time for our D to make a play and return the favor…

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

nice

Thought we might get heath the damn ball. What a response after the INT!

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously. @ Jags I was worried about a meltdown.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m a fan of running it, but I’m a bigger fan of whatever works. Really like playcalling that whole drive.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

l

looks like the crowns and colitus foundation won’t get much money from Garrad Tonight….

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Yessir! Im glad we decided to throw!

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

that tells me that they expected us to run, even with all the injuries. everybody knows what pittsburgh steelers football is all about.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

And we are running, that’s great. The pundits said we’d give up on it or it’d suck, and that simply is not the case. Well, we might give up on it soon with big A-hole.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

well, the defense should be chompin’ at the bit here. ready to go.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m afraid to see their three rbs MJD and taylor and garrard. Lets go D!

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

3 and out boys, 3 and out.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

that’s a good start!

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

2nd down – MJD will run it for 2 yards.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Taylor, I was close.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

not a bad guess!

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ugh, that 3rd down completion brings me back.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

is it just me, or has townsend not really come back from his injury?

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

matt jones looks like wooley bully with that mustache

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

nice play, hokie.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Keep it up run D. We need to lock MJD and taylor up.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

he was beat on that play, but was thankfully able to tip it away.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

There was a guy over the top I think.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

where’s the pressure?

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh c’mon, there was no way he makes that catch.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck

Cmon guys. Allright, buckle down. I like the run defense though to start

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah, but taylor didn’t make the contact until the ball was already 2 yards past him and uncatchable by that point.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on Ike…How do you let Matt cocaine Jones beat you deep….that was garbage!

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

it was good d

Just came down on his shoulder, flukey..

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 5, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hate short backs.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

my problem

is with the two long third downs. No pressure. Weak coverage. Where’s the blitz? .

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 5, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

We blitzed on the last one, no?

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

you are absolutely right, buddha. we need more pressure.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

We are sending pressure. It just isn’t getting there.

by Hines Ward on Oct 5, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anyone catch if mjd’s knee touched? Doesn’t matter now.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

They didn't blitz the long thirds

or maybe they did a bit…. but not a ton of pressure. Garrard had all day.

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 5, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Our guys got caught to his left. Almost broke it, but yeah, too much time.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have a question

Why in the world do we put big slow backs to return kicks?

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 5, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

i will never get it

Frustrates me more than probably anything about the team the last two years, OLine included.

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Obviously it’s worrisome injury-wise, but it definitely looks like holmes can break them.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow!

It’s almost impossible to see Dookie out there hes running so damn fast.

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Nate duct-tape hands washington.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Nate really wants to keep his job.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

After 9 years, you think you’d learn…

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

My thoughts exactly.

by Hines Ward on Oct 5, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

one thing i like

when a steeler is being tackled, he lowers his shoulder and hits the guy, regardless who he is.

by syrsteelerfan on Oct 5, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

i totally agree.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

too high, how bout it wasn’t near anyone…

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Not sure what ben was doing on 2nd down.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

My hines ward jersey was worth every penny.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

hines is $

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

offense

Starting to click boys and girls!

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Jesus christ short throws!

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

prediction

1st down) Run for 4 yards
2nd down) Play action for 1st down.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

I ain’t gonna complain.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

O Line looks much better so far

Ben’s accuracy isn’t that great. Chocking it up to the injury.

by BallsofSteel on Oct 5, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

True

But he is still showing the balls of steel. That third down throw on the previous drive took stones.

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 5, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

The important thing is, we’re catering to him. Short throws, not making him run for his life, and not wearing out his arm.

by Hines Ward on Oct 5, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

We’re down by 7, but this game is showing a lot of upside.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

i agree, other than the way jacksonville moved up the field on us, taking advantaage of our secondary on long third downs.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agree - Flukey - game so far

Holmes falls
Ike on the questionable call

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 5, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think the more he can stand back there and get the ball out without getting hit, it will help with the rythm of the offense and give our oline more confidence….Later on, we pound them with the run.

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

the jags are stacking the box and daring us to run right now

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy crap is this such a solid offensive series.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Moore looks like a hog running up inside

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Er, MM. Oh well, confusing name that moore guy.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

that’s a good t.o. i don’t like that stupid bunch formation.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Watch us come back out and run a play from that same formation.

by Hines Ward on Oct 5, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

So we know the post-timeout call will be arians brainchild, any guesses?

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Our D needs to step up but they haven’t had much a chance…

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Beautiful pump, but no one there.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

awful call. awful.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

nice, throw…nice try at the grab…

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

“i’m so surprised we got 3”

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Whats wrong with hitting Hines on the drag?

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Ravens kicker missed an under 40 earlier, pretty sad stuff.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

against the titans?

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

On the hines ward show I saw reed pat a young kid on the head. Disturbing.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

blitz, any chance of a new thread at half? this one is getting a bit slow

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

“… Makes a porno” filmed in pittsburgh. :)

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Man do I wish this game was in PIT.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

i saw the monroeville poster

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Alright D, lets do this.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Our ST is missing Bailey. Is woods in?

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

kickoffs

thats why i hold my breath every time we kick

by neverender on Oct 5, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

There has been a lot of that today.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I love bumping the Oline into the QB, quality shit!

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey garrard, run all you want if you aren’t going to pick up the 1st down.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Careful about telling Garrard to run.

by Hines Ward on Oct 5, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

hit him!

these teams are really so similar. run first, smashmouth teams with a big qb who can move

by syrsteelerfan on Oct 5, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Quality pressure, real quality.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

ok

Great stop. I’m at the bar now, got me a beer and some grub on the way. Let’s take the lead!

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Holmes is really showing something this year. Blocking, YAC, catching, getting open.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

holmes!

exactly how we should be using him

by syrsteelerfan on Oct 5, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

man, i thought we got away with a false start on that pass to santonio, too.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

OMFG!

A QUICK HITTING PLAY! AND IT WORKED. LETS GO.

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

And we love him for it. The playcalling is so much better…and it shows.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Man can kemo runblock.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

marvel

Just got blown up there.

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Nate is having a game.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

great pass by ben right there.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

i heard a report of an ESPN report

that Tomlin talked with Arians about the offensive performance and Arians’ job security, but i haven’t found the ESPN report

by syrsteelerfan on Oct 5, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Just keep reading the blog and he’ll keep his job for 20 years.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

man

gorgeous fucking throw there. Nates been involved, bigtime. NIce protection, too. Our olines really really improving the past two weeks.

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

NATE YOU CAN HAVE #3 ALL YOU WANT BABY!

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

TOUCHDOWN!!!!

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOT

LETS GO.

OFFENSE BE CLICKING TONIGHT FRIENDS!

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Beautiful, just beautiful. The offense, interception aside, has been so fucking impressive.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Gashing their D

Hoohoo. BALLS OF STEEEEEEEEL!!!

by BallsofSteel on Oct 5, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Dont bite on that move….yessir

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

smell that

i think i smell something burning?

oh yeah, thats james.

by neverender on Oct 5, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

HAHA

Anyone notice how after Nate caught it, he gave a little “c’mon” hand gesture to the secondary? Love it.

by Hines Ward on Oct 5, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh no all our RBs are out we are so screwed.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

lol

yeah, dunno about that Nate, but whateva! I’m loving this game. A little adversity to start, then great response after. Let’s get a stop here!

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

There’s the ST coverage we have gotten spoiled with!

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

3 and out and great field position.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Bring it back!

Love out coverage return units. Been stifling all year.

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Im just glad Nate didnt drop that shit…lol

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

We are manhandling their OL.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

They have backups just like us though.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let me hit you in the face for fun!

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

YES! THREE AND OUT!

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Timmons

Unleash him up the middle.

by BallsofSteel on Oct 5, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Jesus D, nice performance.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Holmes waited way too long.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

ugh

Stupid F’n Red Sox game is on like 12 of the 15 TVs here. Yawn.

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

why don’t you stand their like an idiot for a couple minutes before returning Santonio?

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Ouch, that doesn’t help. Still good field position, should have been better though if we had a kick return team.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey Blitzburgh

How is the atmosphere in seattle after that ass whopping they received today?

I hope when Parker comes back we continue to use Moore. Loving the guy right now.

by neverender on Oct 5, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

i really think a returner

should be a 2nd to 5th round draft consideration next year, depending on who is available

by syrsteelerfan on Oct 5, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah me too

Love Mewelde Moore. I think we will continue to use him.

Between the Washington Huskies (0-5) and the Seahawks and the Mariners, this is as bad a sports town as it gets right now. I think today was a chance for the Hawks to prove they were ok and they just got thumped. People realize this team’s not what it was a few years ago and are pretty down and out. OH WELL!

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

I kinda of like Santonio at PR. He will break one eventually

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

he is more likely to break one of his bones than a return

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Usually not bad, but that one sucked. Plenty of time and nothing to show.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

OMG!

A quick hitting play!I’ll take 4 on 1st down.

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Notice how the Fags arent stacking the line anymore?

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

not much there

But Moore does seem to fall forward every time

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

What a nice play too.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Colon sucks my left kidney.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

jesus Willie

Keep your hands to yourself.

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay, washington is looking good, but not that good dude.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

colon tried to enter that guys colon

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

You cant tell me Starks cant do better than Rectum!

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

No Complaints

We deserve compensation for that BS pass interference call.

by Hines Ward on Oct 5, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

But taunting? that’s weak.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

That seemed like bs to me.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

LOL

WHAT A DUMB MOTHERFUCKER. LOVE it.

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

i think he might have spit on him.

...die trying

by agentorange on Oct 5, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay ben, don’t throw it TO Mathis.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

mathis was open, ben just missed him..

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

two weeks in a row

Got a huge break last week against BAL too

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Stapleton can hold all he wants on failed plays.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Was that berger or did we get a cyborg replacement?

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Everyone on the offensive line is going for the cycle, a holdin penatly and a false start each.

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

He is upset about everyone here making fun of his averages. Arians told him.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Line

Sure we have some penalties but theyve done a great, great job tonight

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Stopped!

3 and out again for Jacksonville!

by Alba on Oct 5, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Jack Of The River

Looks concerned! NO WHERE TO GO

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

madden doesn’t have any idea how many linebackers we have

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I cant believe these fools tried to run it 3 times in a row..>LOL

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Alright O, lets do this.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

guys

We need to take this to new thread at half. Getting bogged down here.

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Let me reiterate:

“The steelers are screwed because they have no running game.”

Whatev.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

WOW

Russell looked FAST there. WHERE YOU AT DATRUTH!

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, wow. Not to be a homer, but…

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I don’t need all those guys advertising how much bigger they are than me…

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

These announcers are a bit busy reliving the glory days and giving each other rim jobs.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

A++++

Game from Arians so far. Seriously. We dog the man, we gotta give credit when its due.

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Once the game is over. I reserve judgement but right now he is getting a serious shoutout.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jesus heath. I’m still keeping an eye on stapleton, and he still looks solid.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

He is getting beat physically but is pushing outside.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

good

Please do keep an eye on him and give a report tomorrow. Cant watch em all.

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m one gin cocktail away from being smashed. Hopefully PGH will keep track of him, but I haven’t seen any issues when I’ve been watching, about half the plays.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

RG

stapleton is doing a bang up job

by SteelCityMafiaNewOrleans on Oct 5, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah…i will reserve judgement until after the game! Great game so far

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

allright

We suck insdie the 10. Let’s FINISH this drive to cap a FANTASTIC first half.

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Moore is not an inside back. He seems to get to the edges pretty quick though.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why we trying to run against ten men in the box?

by Steeler Ric on Oct 5, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Time out??

No, no. Run down the clock. WTF? Don’t we have a plan for the goal line?

by Alba on Oct 5, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

dallas baker in the game?

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

or not

Bummer, red zone struggles continue

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah...

love him, but that one is on hines…..
We should be up big….

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 5, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey blitz, I think after this game you should put together a red-zone thread for our pal arians.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

the score does not represent how dominate we have been thus far

by frankrmineo on Oct 5, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Agreed. Ask the ravens how much that means though.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

ugh, have to finish these guys

by vin2k on Oct 5, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

The D just needs to keep it up, and no ST/Offensive interference/fumble screw ups.

by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Arians...

Gets a mark down from me for that goalline playcalling.

by Hines Ward on Oct 5, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

JOIN ME AT NEW THREAD

FUN GAME SO FAR.

THIS ONES CLOSED

by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

marvel

what the heck happened to marvel smith?

by SteelCityMafiaNewOrleans on Oct 5, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

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