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Pittsburgh Steelers vs San Diego Chargers Open Thread

Big moment in the Steelers season. Time to reestablish some sense of dominance at Heinz Field. Time to again put our defense to the test against a dangerous offense. And most importantly, time to bump our lead in the AFC North back to 2 games with just six to play.

Join the fun during the game here.

GO STEELERS!

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game day!

the defense will come to play. no doubt about it. they may not dominate but they will play well enough. if big ben doesn’t F-Up royally (like he has been doing all season) then the steelers will win. hopefully that won’t be too hard a task to ask ben. DONT SCREW IT UP!!!!!!!!!

by beerman13 on Nov 16, 2008 3:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wow

snow showers in the burgh. looks like light ones, but hmm, lets see if we can run the ball some.

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 4:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Can the Steeler CBs hold up?

 I dunno….but I’m praying that the LBs can get great pressure on Rivers to take some off the stand in CBs.

by Ragnar808 on Nov 16, 2008 4:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

hmm

not sure these conidtions favor us at all

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 4:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

confidence blitz!

what could be bad – helps our d hurts their o

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yes but

they have a better short passing game than we do

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 4:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

here we go!

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

LOL

William Gay does’t look confident does he?

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Damn

love troy – btw picks up a roughing penalty for sure

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i thought for sure it hit the ground

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

GREAT CATCH

INT OF THE YEAR..if not of all time. seriously. RIDICULOUS!

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 4:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i stand corrected. HOLY CRAP!

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

HOW

Did that man make that catch? HOW?!

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 4:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ever

i dont know how u can make a more digustingly amazing play

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 4:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Great INT. FUN run back!!!

by Ragnar808 on Nov 16, 2008 4:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Excuse me

I am going to spend the commercial writing epic poems for Troy

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i’m guessing its not ike taylor

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of Dallas Baker gone...

…does that mean Sweed is getting his plays?

by Ragnar808 on Nov 16, 2008 4:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i’m not confident about this challenge. looked like some of the ball might have hit the ground. i hope i’m wrong, but i’m nervous…

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

If So...

It was after his hand was under it. That’s a pick.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 4:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

YES! SOMETIMES I LOVE BEING WRONG.

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yes sir!

nice throw, regardless of the penalty!

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 4:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Taz

Frizzy hair fanatic
Cracklin like static
makin us ecstatic
layin on the sweet lick
making the impossible pick
HOF first round pick

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

designed roll out

we haven’t seen that much lately

by syrsteelerfan on Nov 16, 2008 4:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

great protection there

Wind got it. Still, lots to feel good about early

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 4:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

way to fight santonio

had his man beat, but fought for the underthwon ball

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

of course no running...

draw was right there had we actually handed it off

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 4:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

punter???

We should go for it! No punt!!!

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 4:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

pheh

Another sack drives us out of filed goalrange….

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Well...

Way not to run the ball against this defense in this weather. Thanks, Bruce.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 4:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

it sucks to waste such a great int by troy. so disappointing not to get some points there.

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Huge momentum killer.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 4:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

dont really love the decision

to kik a 51 yarder in the snow. Havent there been like 1 kicks over 50 yards in the history of Heinz??

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 4:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah but there’s only one Jeff Reed ;) If there’s one guy who can make it, it’s Skippy.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 4:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

except that time

but im not argueing with the call

by shleeve on Nov 16, 2008 4:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

and with these field conditions

think that was a TERRIBLE call…go for it Mike

by TheCincinnatiConqueror on Nov 16, 2008 4:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I can just hear it now. “We will never use horrible field conditions as an excuse not to kick a Hail Mary field goal…”

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 4:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

lol

‘Mother Nature leaves Her imprint on the football game for both squads…’

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 4:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

wood

Does wood look a little gimpy to anyone else?

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

haven’t noticed.

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

heard Troy's INT on the radio

wish I could have seen it… late lunch with the in-laws

by Alba on Nov 16, 2008 4:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

sure you can

catch in ot the highlight shows. one of the most amazing plays ive ever seen

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 4:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

F

thats holding…damnit

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 4:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

crap.

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Please

That’s ridiculous – triple coverage no chance on the play

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

that’s a crap calll!!!

Let's Go!

by jacksteel on Nov 16, 2008 4:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

And they called on 25

Ridiculous call – gift TD – for no reason… bullshit call

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

bullshit call, no offense, shitty field conditions

i’m REALLY excited about the rest of this game…

by syrsteelerfan on Nov 16, 2008 4:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wow. this, to me, is absolutely worst case scenario. how we can be down 7—0 right now is awful. just awful. terrible job by the steelers. you can’t blame just that call. we look weak.

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

no way man

D was fine in tough conditions…..
can’t lay that one on them…. ridiculous call – gives them a td

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

don’t agree at all. you give up an 18 yard pass play on third and short? you give up a 10+ yard run to l.t. on first down? you just let him run it right up the gut for the t.d.? mental mistake by a. smith on the off sides call? terrible job by the steelers d. they look flat and underprepared to me. not a good start at all. i am hoping they can turn it around.

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

third and short is quite an easy place to get burned for a biggish pass play as you are leaning more to defend the run…L.T. is still a premium back who can be expected to bust good runs every once in a while against even the greatest of defenses….everythings going to be alright. breathe, trust in the team.

by TheCincinnatiConqueror on Nov 16, 2008 5:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

OK guys

Don’t panic – this does put us in a bad hole considering the weather and our dinged up secondary… but now is gut check time for this team. They have to start pounding the ball against a pretty weak Chargers D

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Gary’s got some good push.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 4:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

BTW Kudos to russel

Looking good in Kick returns -almost wipes out the horror of Dookie….would love to see him get some carries as people have mentioned…

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

there’s the running we’ve been needing!

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

gosh

our running plays are often times so slow to develop.

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 4:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Oh my goodness! Two straight runs! MIRACLE.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 4:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

2 runs in a row!

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

BTW

Did you guys hear that first sack by San Diego in four weeks… we really make any pass rush look fierce

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

spaeth

Why does he always grimace every single time a pinky gets laid on him.

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 4:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Careful

If he goes down they are going to have to call Randy Grossman out of retirment

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Cincy-Philly...

Tied at 13 with a minute left in OT.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 4:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

and the bengals are about to win it, i think.

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

missing Tuman ths year

Let's Go!

by jacksteel on Nov 16, 2008 4:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

They just said on the radio Spaeth is okay.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 4:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

a third and one run!!!! heck yeah!

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

RRRRUUUUNNNNSSSS!!!!

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wille Willie Wille!!!

We need you! I hope you’re feeling better GO GO GO GO GO!!!!!

by Ragnar808 on Nov 16, 2008 4:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wow!

willie colon handling people!

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 4:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

FWP

so good to see him running through the snow

by Alba on Nov 16, 2008 4:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Nice seal-off by McHugh. That was another good free agent pickup by Tomlin.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 4:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

cmon. that’s a crap call

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i love me some hines ward

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Then again

we get the call on the delay of game – great recognition by Ben – great throw

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

+1

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:50 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

nice

Great throw by Ben!

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 4:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

kissing your sister

is like not being able to beat the bungles – except your sister could probably beat the bungles

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

wait...

doesn’t it go into double overtime?

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

wow. i thought there were 2 overtimes. i guess i smoked too much crack

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Only in college.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 4:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

penalty kicks

each field goal kicker lines up at the 40 and has 5 tries. Part of the new 18 game season, keeps players from getting hurt

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Our o-line

Should start collecting money from Defensive ends around the league for helping to pad their stats.

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

if he had just stretched out the ball

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

God Bless

Our o-line. God bless each one of them.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 4:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

seriously.

Ben is good for a yard 99% of the time

by phxsteeler on Nov 16, 2008 4:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

sneak?

That’s how BB got his shoulder re-injured last time.

by Ragnar808 on Nov 16, 2008 4:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

where are they? i mean, watch the replay. where the heck are our lineman?

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

fuck

our o-line is a joke. play calling is a joke. i almost want to turn the tv off.

by syrsteelerfan on Nov 16, 2008 4:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

WHERE WAS PARKER!!#@$!#$%@$%^

And WHY WHY WHY was he lined up as WR two plays ago?? WTF?

by Ragnar808 on Nov 16, 2008 4:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

can we get the bus out of retirement?

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Not even the Bus could do anything behind our line.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 4:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Dumbass play call of the month

how in the hell do you not fight that up the middle for two inches,

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

How do you pick just one dumbass play call when Bruce Arians is your o-coordinator?

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 4:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

it would be great if the d can keep this to a 3 and out.

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 4:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

sigh...

still, we’re playing well in general – O looks better than it has done…
gotta step it up though!

by acrollet on Nov 16, 2008 4:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

agreed

we need to finish…we put together some nice plays, but for no points yet.

by phxsteeler on Nov 16, 2008 4:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

It would be great

if we weren’t down 7-0 in a game we have dominated
It would be great if
we didn’t give up two sacks in one quarter to a team that had none in the past 16
it would be great if we
could run for three inches

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 4:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

safety!

yeah baby!

by Alba on Nov 16, 2008 4:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

D scores

when O can’t

by Alba on Nov 16, 2008 4:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

And...

I do believe that goes down as a sack.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 4:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Cha-ching

Come on wood you are falling behind… can’t take that….

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 5:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

field position...

that doesn’t help much

by phxsteeler on Nov 16, 2008 5:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Now back to the crazy Steeler O

Why don’t they run the I-Formation??? At the goaline that would be nice.

by Ragnar808 on Nov 16, 2008 5:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wtf

how do we manage to be at our GL after a safety.

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 5:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

finally

run left towards starks

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 5:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

All the more crazy to not run him on the goaline!!!!

by Ragnar808 on Nov 16, 2008 5:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

BTW -

need moore in there.. to keep willie fresh – don’t care how good he is running – we saw what running the wheels off gives you. Can we please, please not do that again. Please? Please, please.

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 5:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

True. Why not run some offset I formation? Or have Moore in there for screen options?

by Ragnar808 on Nov 16, 2008 5:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Hines

Is running VERY hard today.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 5:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Nate

Needs to learn how to run hard with the ball from Hines. We should have had 7 if he hadnt been so weak down there

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 5:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

dear nate washington, learn to fight for yards like hines ward.

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 5:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

:)

great minds think a like i guess…better job there by nate being tough

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 5:06 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

dear speath

good job learning to block from hines

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 5:06 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

sorry blitz, didn’t realize you had just written that

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 5:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

it worked

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 5:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

seriously

i don’t care if it worked. why make it so obvious we won’t run? they don’t even have to worry about the draw

by syrsteelerfan on Nov 16, 2008 5:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Dear Hines

Quit taking holding lessons from Willie Colon

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 5:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

lol

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 5:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Holding?!?

Come on – Holding needs to be a 5 yard penalty. Its a bullshit call – that can be called on every single play

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 5:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

maybe these little dinks and dunks open up something bigger later?

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 5:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Good Lord

This is starting to look like the Philadelphia game. 3 sacks already.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 5:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

not quite as bad

we’re actually moving the ball forward, on occasion

by Alba on Nov 16, 2008 5:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

damnit

Mewelde Moore whiffed. Went to wrong guy. Or starks did. One of the two

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 5:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ben

was still looking downfield as he was getting sacked – that dude is crazy

by acrollet on Nov 16, 2008 5:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Moore ran right past the D-lineman who made the sack

Why would he let him go to go help on the double team further away? I mean….did he think BB would just zip out of the way???

by Ragnar808 on Nov 16, 2008 5:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

+1

i guess he was just confused, thought the guard would get him or something. but that’s terrible. just terrible.

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 5:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Zierlein

Has to be gone. I’d rather see him go than Arians.

by syrsteelerfan on Nov 16, 2008 5:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Our pass protection

Is really a thing to behold – we can make anyone look great.

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 5:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Troy

Simply in fuego.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 5:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

en* whoops.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 5:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

wow

what a play. ok, nothing cheap here.

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 5:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

LOL

he had wood and harrison – scared the shit out of him

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 5:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

WOOD

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 5:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

run vs pass

looks like 11 pass att vs 10 runs so far. Let’s see that run number go up a bit more please. Maybe some PA pass C’MON STEELERS!!!!

by Ragnar808 on Nov 16, 2008 5:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hey Hey

Get McHugh in the game.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 5:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wtf

short armed that. aimed it bigtime

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 5:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wow

We are getting zero calls.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 5:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

?

he grabbed him around the waist

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 5:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

let me get that straight

grabbing the guy around the waist – is a no call
standing and holding your ground when a guy runs into you is a 35 yard penalty?

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 5:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

well, you saw what happened at the goal line

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 5:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Sad

Sad Sad Sad.

by Ragnar808 on Nov 16, 2008 5:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

We've Lost It

We’ve officially lost our identity of a power team.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 5:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yeah

when the announcers were saying that snow favored us, I thought ‘like heck it does’

by acrollet on Nov 16, 2008 5:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yup

we also don’t have the personnel for it.

carey davis is a better blocker than he gets credit for, but a real blocking fullback creates just enough space on that 3rd down.

And our line can’t move anyone anyway.

by syrsteelerfan on Nov 16, 2008 5:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i think sproles faked smith out

he made the fair catch but made it look like he was going to run

by shleeve on Nov 16, 2008 5:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i just went and looked at it again

sure did look like sproles was taking off

by acrollet on Nov 16, 2008 5:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i agree. they should make a rule against that.

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 5:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

No

lay that on Smith – just a bonehead move….

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 5:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

naw

he just flinched because he saw smith gunning for him

by syrsteelerfan on Nov 16, 2008 5:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

awesome

D is playing angry

by acrollet on Nov 16, 2008 5:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

They have to

if we are going to have a chance in this one

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 5:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

wouldn't you be?

with this D… we could be undefeated

by syrsteelerfan on Nov 16, 2008 5:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I love the mud though

I wish all games were in bad weather!!!!

by Ragnar808 on Nov 16, 2008 5:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

LOL

how is that not a hold on deeboo – he dragged two o line men into the backfield my goodness

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 5:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Why not just make it easy

and make any contact with the QB an automatic fine. Take the guess work out of it

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 5:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Keisel

will hear from the league about that

by syrsteelerfan on Nov 16, 2008 5:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

man

that PI call earlier was such BS. such a cheap TD

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 5:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

omg. did anyone see james harrison taking on two defenders and forcing rivers out of the pocket into kiesel’s arms?

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 5:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Good things could happen

Maybe they get 3 or 7 right here and now and then after the half adjustments can be made!!!

by Ragnar808 on Nov 16, 2008 5:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

o.i.= offensive ineptitude.

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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 5:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wow. Pittsburgh fans are booing the Steelers in a snow game. That’s so sad.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 5:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Snapping

has been awful last two weeks. Ben is 6’5" and he had to sky for two straight ball. That means less time to look downfield. Thank god, our O-line is the best in the league, and gives him the extra second to adjust

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 5:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

mostly true

unless it hastens Arians or Zierlein getting fired

by Alba on Nov 16, 2008 5:36 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

second guessing is lame BUT

there have been lots of calls i dont like in this half. Kicking that FG in these conidtions was dumb. Not trying a QB sneak on the 2 foot line or on 3rd and 4th and 1…Just not good, imo.

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 5:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Why

Did we re-sign Ernster? He was inconsistent in the pre-season. Why did we not just work some other guys out.?

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 5:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

because our punter holds for Reed

and he had familiarity doing so. Not a big fan of that.

tho this one is on retkofsky

by syrsteelerfan on Nov 16, 2008 5:37 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

maybe he was the best at catching the high snap

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 5:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

holy bejeezus

We are getting outscored 51-3 at end half of or game at home this season????

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 5:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

killer

That’s on the coaches…..

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 5:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i am distraught

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 5:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

and now i am not

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 5:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

nice

harrison was so low to the ground, bet rivers didnt even see him

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 5:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Put him on offense

RB on short downs…. grrrrr

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 5:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

that field surface sucks

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 5:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

OH MY GOSH WHY IS EVERY SNAP HIGH? WHAT IS SO DIFFICULT HERE?

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 5:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Interesting...

Jacksonville is up 14-3 over Tennessee at the half.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 5:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

poor time management again

Let's Go!

by jacksteel on Nov 16, 2008 5:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

WOW.

THAT WAS CLOSE.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 5:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

whew

way to fight Holmes!

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 5:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

+1

good finish to the half….

by SteelerBuddha on Nov 16, 2008 5:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

7-5

Padres over the Pirates.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 5:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ok

huge swing there. Could have been 14-2

by Michael Bean (Blitz) on Nov 16, 2008 5:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

7-5? crazy. the defense has two interceptions and a safety, and all we can do is 7-5. offensive ineptitude.

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 5:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Blitz

Gonna start a 2nd half thread?

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 5:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Looks like a Pirates-Padres score!

Let's Go!

by jacksteel on Nov 16, 2008 5:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

that's what I like to see

all we ask is just enough offense.

please guys?

by acrollet on Nov 16, 2008 5:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i’ll take 6-yard runs all day

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 6:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wow!

YAC for spaeth

by acrollet on Nov 16, 2008 6:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wow

No luck whatsoever on the flags.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 6:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

too many dang penalties

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 6:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

23 1st half throws too much

see….good I-formation!!!! very good steelers…you’re learning…

by Ragnar808 on Nov 16, 2008 6:06 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

oh no

not another 3rd and short

by acrollet on Nov 16, 2008 6:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

that’s a bad job by willie. he has to just attack for that first down.

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 6:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

a gary russel sighting!

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 16, 2008 6:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Man

Heath must be jealous, wondering where all these throws to the tight end have been when he’s been in there.

by Hines Ward on Nov 16, 2008 6:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I think poor keith gets called on to block more

by Ragnar808 on Nov 16, 2008 6:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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