Steelers vs. Jaguars - 3rd Quarter Open Thread
by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 9:49 PM EDT
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PrintA+ game from Arians and his offense so far. An early pick and one nice Jags drive keep this game close heading into halftime, but we're really in control through two quarters. The Jags won't be rolling over so it's imperative we play to win and go for the kill in the second half, not just hope to hold on.
GO STEELERS!
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Nate: 5 for 82
Holmes: 3 for 54
Ward: 4 for 48
Heath: 4 for 43
Moore: 11 for 46 (and 2 rec for 13)
Russell: 4 for 20
The only problem is the missed passes.
Ben is throwing it an awful lot – 18 for 29. O-line is looking decent, no more false starts.
pressures been good
Garrads been on the run.
by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Garrard is a bowling ball
Seems like tacklers just slide off him while he barrels around.
by BallsofSteel on Oct 5, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
garrard
Has done a nice job making a few would be sackers miss. But theres no denying the fact hes been under heavy pressure for most of that 2nd quarter.
by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
We’re bashing them. Our front 3 are just pushing them back. I’d like to see a Timmons or Troy blitz up the middle, seeing how weak they are there. The sacks are a nice number, but they don’t tell the story of a dominating first half.
by BallsofSteel on Oct 5, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
BTW - Steelers only blitzed once
But it seems to be working. Remember Garrard’s highlights from last week. This is a very disciplined D
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 5, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
no - got it.....
I was off in la la land. Thought we were talking about Ben being sacked
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 5, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Collinsworth said we only blitzed once during the first half. Intersting stat considering the pressure we have been able to get.
Ed bouchette had a good article on this today actually…
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08279/917571-66.stm
We haven’t been blitzing much at all.
LOL - agree
but he is funny. People ask stupid shit. He give stupid answers.
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 5, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Look at 'Em...
Trying to rip off the Terrible Towel.
2nd half
We need to limit mistakes here and let the D carry us to victory if the offense doesnt click like it did in the first half. Itd be easy to think we have it all figured out on offense and force some things. If it’s not there, no mistakes!
Picked Up...
The blitz. Good o-line play by them.
HOLY CRAP STEEL NATION
Steelers passing and not getting sacked? 3 step drops? 300+ yards of offense at halftime? Jags only have 49 yards at half? Have only seen one smug look from JDR all night?
BE STILL MY HEART!
PS-Anyone think the D is just looking “average” tonight? Or am I just imagining that, because the O is on the field so long/doing so well?
serously
They all look like they have the Bug. Horrendous outfits too.
by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
It's Jacksonville
Standards are lower, naturally.
interior is the weakness of Jags o-line
I love the play-calling by Lebeau to bring the best pass rushers on stunts right up the middle. That’s how you take advantage of young interior lineman without much playing experience.
good call syrs
Absolutely correct.Astute. We’re bring all our stunts inside.
by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Wrong again...
Pats first, Brownies second, Jags third, baltimore fourth, and colts fifth
by PsycoSalameh on Oct 5, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
he'll bounce back; we're spoiled
he’s been the model of consistency
by syrsteelerfan on Oct 5, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Everytime Berger Goes Back to Punt...
I have memories of Chris Gardocki.
ewww
I hate 38 yard punts. Dont remind me.
by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I was like
RUN! NO, DON’T! PASS! NOT THERE! ARGH!
by Romain El 82 on Oct 5, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
In all fairness to Hines some of those ball arent on the money and are being squeezed into tight spots
hines
Not at all worried about him. You dnt just suddenly develop a case of bad hands in your 30s. Hes just a bit off and like you said Ric, there have been lots of tough plays. Makeable plays, but very touhg ones.
by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
right
we’re playing well, but this game is one play away from turning against us
by syrsteelerfan on Oct 5, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Although, Foote is the guy in this game
Better tackler
by houksyndrome on Oct 5, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
hey
not every team has Jeff Bling Bling Reed
by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
True! What the hell is their kickers name?
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 5, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
need a drive
At least a couple of first downs. D needs a breather.
by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Time to...
String together a nice punch in the mouth in the form of 6.
Mewelde is more of a faulk, addai runner
than a willie even, or najeh or bettis. we need to spread and run a few draws.
by syrsteelerfan on Oct 5, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
We Took...
Mewelde out of the game, which makes no sense to me.
was just our first drive
Ben will have a talk with him, don’t worry. This is what i was worried about, going away from what was working. Just one series though.
by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
lets hope they
dont stick with that offense, 6 point wont win this game
sorry, thats
an idiotic penalty. clark should know better
They better not lose this game for that bogus call
"This club plays better baseball now. Some of them look fairly alert." ~ Casey Stengel on the 1969 New York Mets
If they lose this game
It will be for a million reasons. All of them flukey.
by SteelerBuddha on Oct 5, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
so how do we respond?
run run pass punt? or actually play like we played in the first half
Throw the ball away!
"This club plays better baseball now. Some of them look fairly alert." ~ Casey Stengel on the 1969 New York Mets
Sometimes...
I wonder if these games are controlled.
seriously
Even as an objective observer, i wouldnt be able to see that call. NOTHING there.
by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd Rather...
Get blown out than see this shit happening.
bullshit call
he’s supposed to stop on a dime?
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How was Harrison supposed to stop?? In one step while he’s barreling down?!
No Fracking Way!!!!
"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 5, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
Honestly guys, I care about holds, but not that much. I care about bullshit roughing the passer calls and crap like that.
The deal with the holds
we’d have a lot more pressure and sacks on Gerrard if those would get called.
im ticked about the Passinterferene in the 2nd half
That was total BS. Whatever about the roughing, though that was BS too.
by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
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 5, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions
OK
But these are the kinds of plays that makes Ben think he can do that all the time, holding on to the ball too long.
Ugh! They are going to call that every time
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland
by steelerinchicago on Oct 5, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
And here we go again....
"This club plays better baseball now. Some of them look fairly alert." ~ Casey Stengel on the 1969 New York Mets
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 5, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions
Come On Tomlin...
Discipline these guys when they do bonehead things.
Crap, we need this first 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 5, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
"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 5, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions
Is Ben OK?
"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 5, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions
Is Ben going to die tonight?
And will it be for naught?
We need this win and a WEEK 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 5, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions
a few more plays ben
run the clock down, get a td, then let’s go D
man am i worked up
Love a good hard fought game. HATE bullshit marginal calls for home teams. And these havent even really been that close. This shits been like the NBA
Take care of the ball
Another first down, no turnovers, and let Reed take care of business (if we don’t get a TD first).
officiating
These officials have been pretty terrible all game.
um
tomlin didnt sleep with the refs last night
by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
You're right about the time
Had brain slippage on that. But I loved seeing how Del Rio was looking right before that play, thinking, can Ben still throw?
Thank you Jeebus!!!
"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 5, 2008 11:14 PM EDT reply actions
BIG PLAY!!!!
"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 5, 2008 11:14 PM EDT reply actions
He's in!!!!!!!!
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland
by steelerinchicago on Oct 5, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions
No contest!!!
"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 5, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions
I would have killed someone if they overturn that!
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland
by steelerinchicago on Oct 5, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions
what problems
Hines delivers when it counts. NEVER worry about him
OMG IM GOING TO JAIL IF THEY JOB US HERE
whew
didnt want to get locked away over a football game, but would have had no choice.
by Michael Bean on Oct 5, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, duh.
You really needed a replay to tell you that?
What???
"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 5, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
BOGUS
"This club plays better baseball now. Some of them look fairly alert." ~ Casey Stengel on the 1969 New York Mets
Crud
"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 5, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
seriously
explain this one to me. He’s supposed to have 25 seconds. Did we futz around for 18 of them? or did we just get royally fucked? Like NFL-head-referee-apology fucked
Okay Defense!!! Let's do this shiz!
"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 5, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions
Don't let him run!!!
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland
by steelerinchicago on Oct 5, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions
YES!! 2nd and TEN
"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 5, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions
YES!!! Woodley!!!
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland
by steelerinchicago on Oct 5, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions
Nice drop!!! Hah!!
"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 5, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions
Stone hands
"This club plays better baseball now. Some of them look fairly alert." ~ Casey Stengel on the 1969 New York Mets
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 5, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions
I don't believe it
"This club plays better baseball now. Some of them look fairly alert." ~ Casey Stengel on the 1969 New York Mets
We tripped Garrard
Better than a long-ass run, right?
Get to him!
"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 5, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions
Yes!!!! Do we have it???
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland
by steelerinchicago on Oct 5, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions
FUMBLE!!
"This club plays better baseball now. Some of them look fairly alert." ~ Casey Stengel on the 1969 New York Mets
pick your poison
pressure up the middle: no pressure but harder for Garrard to scramble
pressure on the edge: we get to Garrard but give him the ability to step up and scramble
4th and 14!!!
"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 5, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions
once again
one more stop, this is your Waterloo Garrard
This is it
"This club plays better baseball now. Some of them look fairly alert." ~ Casey Stengel on the 1969 New York Mets
This is it!
"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland
by steelerinchicago on Oct 5, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions
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 5, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions
Game over!
"This club plays better baseball now. Some of them look fairly alert." ~ Casey Stengel on the 1969 New York Mets
Thank you!!!!
"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 5, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions
Slapped away
YESSSSSSSSSSSS
For this Steeler team, an ugly win is a good win this year.
Now it's time to rest!!!!!
"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 5, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions
i loved Polamalu in the backfield there
playing safety on offense
Ben
He made some amazing plays
"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 5, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Going into Jax and winning is huge
Looking at the schedule this looked like a good chance for a loss. I am happy!!!
"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 5, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions
Ben with the game ball!!!
"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 5, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions
Great Efforts
From Ben and Moore where unstoppable. Moore just became the best move we made this off season.
Yeah, he'll be in on 3rd downs
"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 5, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Addicting as hell aint it?
"This club plays better baseball now. Some of them look fairly alert." ~ Casey Stengel on the 1969 New York Mets
i've only been able to comment
because we’ve had so many primetime games. 1pm or 4pm games i have to go the DC Steelers bar to watch the game.
How cool would it be if you could twitter your comment?
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