Steelers vs. Redskins - 2nd Half Open Thread
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 10:10 PM EST
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PrintWell, another half, another confirmation that we're not going to win any style points on offense this year. But once again, our defense has come to play! 4 sacks in the first half. And despite some so-so punting from Mitch Berger, our special teams gave our team the boost it needed with a huge Andre Frazier blocked punt.
10-6 heading into half.
Just win, baby.
Go Steelers!
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Saved by Zero is my favorite song
"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 Nov 3, 2008 10:13 PM EST reply actions
I, too, feel homicidal...
when I hear that song.
by Neal Coolong on Nov 3, 2008 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
oh, anyone know the status of their running back?
—portis gimped off the field, and i don’t recall him doing anything since…
He came back 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 Nov 3, 2008 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
All you PA'ers getting robocalled to death?
"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 Nov 3, 2008 10:17 PM EST reply actions
i was just thinking that...
—really, we have been butterfingers tonight… hopefully the balls will be a little less slippery in the second half
by BoiseSteeler on Nov 3, 2008 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
Ben........PLEASE!!!!
THROW THE DAMN BALLL THROW IT AWAY THROW IT BACK (OUT OF BOIUNDS OF COURSE) THROW IT UP, JUST STOP GETTING HIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
60 minute men
Ya know Ike couldnt even pick up the fumble on the blocked kick
Whats wrong with his hands?
lol noticed that
but was expecting more of a bumbling from him
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
You see him sizing it up...OH shit I got pick this thing up?!!
by Silverback92 on Nov 3, 2008 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
hell, he has competition though
a pick 6 by carlos rogers there and this games a different story
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
Santonio.....
You should have caught that touchdown pass
60 minute men
I'm not against Tomlin...
But this is why I miss Coach Cowher. Guaranteed, the Steelers run 13 straight times in the opening drive of the second half. He chews the ass of every offensive lineman in the locker room and they just destroy the front four…set the tone! Get mean!
OOOOOOHHHHHHH!!!!!!
I like that thinking……………ten says BA never even sneezes at the idea
60 minute men
by I.W.H.F.M.D.95 on Nov 3, 2008 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
because it's relevant tonight...
did you guys hear the revelation this week (I think it was this week), that Cowher was offered the HC for Redskins before Zorn?
yea saw that
not sure what hes holding out for. john fox in carolina seems to have secured his job with this season. not sure what other jobs might be opening up that seem intriguing but it may be a couple more years till we see him again
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
Why do the Steelers have Ben telegraph the snap by doing that horse stomp as a silent count?
Oh thats right our O-line cant do it without it. Sure does give Defense a tip-off on the snap count
That Shaq commercial is funny
"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 Nov 3, 2008 10:21 PM EST reply actions
lots to be grumpy about
BUT, we’re 30 minutes from 6-2. No injuries (yet) tonight and our defense yet again has been lights out!
SIL-VER-BACK! SIL-VER-BACK!
He loves him some Monday Night!
by Neal Coolong on Nov 3, 2008 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
Ur right
Just hope we can keep up the intensity!!!
60 minute men
by I.W.H.F.M.D.95 on Nov 3, 2008 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
glad to see FWP again
—he looked a little gimpy after one of the low hits (did you notice everyone is tackling him at the knees?), but glad he is back
by BoiseSteeler on Nov 3, 2008 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
running
maybe we will run 13 straight plays now
They should let our 'D' play some 'O' ;p
60 minute men
miller too?
god, injuries have hit us so hard this year
Lefty to Nate!!!!!
"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 Nov 3, 2008 10:27 PM EST reply actions
IF WE SCORE........
I’M GONNA WET MYSELF!!!!!!!
60 minute men
of course this will happen
the offense will be more efficient with leftwich in, showing us that Ben is not 100% and has been hurting the team for the past few weeks
AHHHHELLYEAH!!!!!
RUN THE GD BALL!
You watchin’, Kornheiser?!? You aren’t fawning over the ’Skins anymore, are you?!?
by Neal Coolong on Nov 3, 2008 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
could be
never know what kind of pain hes dealing with. hed never say
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
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 Nov 3, 2008 10:30 PM EST reply actions
POUND IT, POUND IT, POUND IT
60 minute men
FWP!!!!! is back!
"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 Nov 3, 2008 10:31 PM EST reply actions
lol
we still got big MO. but that was dumpy
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
SIL-VER-BACK! SIL-VER-BACK!
I’m likin’ the 46 kind of look with Harrison and Woodley lining up on their weak side. Get Timmons in there, have him drop into zone and bring Farrior into the B gap…F with them a little bit.
by Neal Coolong on Nov 3, 2008 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
hehe
yeah get the cheap ones out of his system
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
I think Kornheiser is dumb for saying Pittsburg was almost out of it early when they were only down 6, no?
(Dumb for the substance of the statement, not Korneiser dumb in general?)
typical hyperbolic stuff from him
jaws wants to talk substance, kornhole wants to try to create storylines early and often
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
He's the classic over-trained journalist
Doesn’t watch the game, looks for an angle and just rides that out. You’ll notice he changes his lede about 75 times per half.
by Neal Coolong on Nov 3, 2008 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
yeah shoulder
cant even lift it up to cheer
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe its Ben
Maybe its not Bruce… maybe Ben and his ailing shoulder are the problem.
Leftwich stands in, avoids the rush with his eyes down field, and unloads the ball on time down the field. Ben would not have done that the past few weeks
The pass to Mewelde is a throw that Ben DOES NOT throw, and he would have taken a sack…
I'm not saying Ben sucks, he's just not himself
by FireAriansNow on Nov 3, 2008 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
I think that bottom line he has been playing hurt
by SteelerBuddha on Nov 3, 2008 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
the reason Ben's not himself
is because the play calls have left him open to being sacked all season. some of the sacks are on Ben for holding on too long, but I’m not ready to forgive Arians
theres some truth to that
We cant get ahead of ourselves yet about what Leftwich will be able to do but its very conceivable that Ben has been the main culprit for the past month
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
new QB confuses the defense
They’ve been gameplanning Ben. If you bring in another competent veteran, it sometimes throws the defense off.
You damn right...
Anthony Smith gets out of Steelers fans’ doghouse with a pick on this drive.
by Neal Coolong on Nov 3, 2008 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
LETS SEE
THE NEXT DRIVE BEFORE WE SAY ITS BEN OR BA
60 minute men
We are unbelievably deep
How is it we can sustain ALL these injuries and still win?! AMAZING! I would not have thought we had the level of talent as some of these key positions. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Leftwich play like that..AWESOME!
Woodley is a Beast!!
"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 Nov 3, 2008 10:38 PM EST reply actions
WWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDD!!!!!
60 minute men
man
this defense is so fun to watch..wish they were on the field for more than 3 plays at a time though :)
RUN RUN RUN!
Then, when they’re tired of seeing the run, run some more.
by Neal Coolong on Nov 3, 2008 10:41 PM EST up reply actions
Could we give some love to the secondary tonight?
Let’s keep in mind, we’re down McFadden AND Clark! Doin’ a HELLUVA job!
POUND IT, POUND IT, POUND IT!!!!!!
60 minute men
im fine with whatever play calls
i want to see what kind of rhythm we can get, pass or run. i hope we dont go into ‘protect’ mode just yet
WE CAN'T
WOULD BE THE WRONG THING TO DO
60 minute men
by I.W.H.F.M.D.95 on Nov 3, 2008 10:41 PM EST up reply actions
ATTACK,ATTACK, ATTACK!!!!!
60 minute men
seriously
never work. only with reggie bush, and even then its just for like 6 yards
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
Ya know what, though?
That’s fine, get the D back on the field. They’re fired up now. They can smell Campbell’s fear…time to lay the sod over his head.
I take back what I said about it maybe not being Bruce
What the fuck kind of a series is that?
lol
funny we thought wed keep it up..thats ok, we’ll get another shot here. lets see what happens next time
IT......MIGHT......BE......BA!!!!!!!!!!
60 minute men
theyre expeecting us to go into protect mode
Time to attack! Got a QB with a hot hand. Think ahead Bruce!
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 10:45 PM EST up reply actions
lol
its like apple and iPods. Hey lets market a simple mp3 player and make everyone think theyre special and charge 150 dollars too much!
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
Why...
Do we keep that reverse to Nate in the playbook? We run it every week and it never yields any results.
let's go D
let’s get that TO we’ve been so close to
i went back on that woodely sack near the goaline
and it was clearly a fumble. should have been a TD.
Ya know what's great about Potsie?
We got Farrior from the Jets, and he’s been to a few Pro Bowls and has been the part of some great defenses. The Jets got Faneca from us, and…uh…they’re pretty much the same offense.
woah
a) portis ran under James Harrison and b) lawrence timmons is fast
I think he had possesion then fumbled
by MidwestSteeler on Nov 3, 2008 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
LOL
“Let’s take a look!” (commercial break)
This smacks of Polamalu vs. Indianapolis in the Divisional game…Here comes the always enjoyable “football move” discussion…
LOL
they took out that ‘football move’ rule this year. BUt would bet my life we hear that term
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
thats our best hope really
so close that itd be tough to overturn
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
You guys are insane!
Does he need to get the ball notarized for him to prove possession?!? That’s a GD catch and a fumble! The receiver swatted it free!
Jaws is an Eagle
"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 Nov 3, 2008 10:54 PM EST reply actions
both masterpieces!
"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 Nov 3, 2008 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
what if i told u
i saw somebody wearing an autographed jared subway jersey today
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
I would say, Awesome!
"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 Nov 3, 2008 10:55 PM EST up 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 Nov 3, 2008 10:55 PM EST reply actions
nice blitz scheme there
starks got the guy outside but nobody for the second wave
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
It's an equal opportunity team...
All QBs can get sacked on the Steelers…
by Neal Coolong on Nov 3, 2008 10:57 PM EST up reply actions
Yes! B-Which
"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 Nov 3, 2008 10:57 PM EST reply actions
LOL
I was just writing that…thanks for the effort, ’Tone!
by Neal Coolong on Nov 3, 2008 10:59 PM EST up reply actions
Don't worry
Our line doesn’t know who he is, either
by Neal Coolong on Nov 3, 2008 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
MOOOOREEE!
"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 Nov 3, 2008 11:00 PM EST reply actions
Last I checked, Tony...
Pitchers aren’t being chased by large men paid to kill them. Because of that, I think the length of a QB’s delivery is at least kind of important.
Yeah NO SHIT!!!! I WAS GONNA WRITE ABOUT THAT
WHAT AN ABSOLUTE IMBECILE!
by houksyndrome on Nov 3, 2008 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
he's got an ugly delivery, throws too hard, questionable decision-making, and isn't always accurate
but at least he throws it quicker after the snap
by syrsteelerfan on Nov 3, 2008 11:02 PM EST up reply actions
See, he got rid of that quickly!
And obviously, he found the open guy!
I’m renewing this group’s theory that it has been Ben all along…
by Neal Coolong on Nov 3, 2008 11:03 PM EST up reply actions
Another good Holmes block
"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 Nov 3, 2008 11:00 PM EST reply actions
I'll say it again, MOOOOOORE!
"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 Nov 3, 2008 11:03 PM EST reply actions
was that a designed play to draw the defense long to open up the short pass?
Arians might be alright
I could kiss Tomilin now
Moore is one of the best free agent pick up ever
Yeah, gross. No Steeler would ever do 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 Nov 3, 2008 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
I was joking
"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 Nov 3, 2008 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
Remember how excited we were for Holmes this season?
I figured he was going to turn into a player, not just an “outside-the-numbers” pass over the shoulder receiver.
He’s not. He hasn’t improved at all from last year to this year. We can find a Nate Washington from Tiffin College to do what Holmes does. We need receivers (ahemSpaeth) to actually create separation and hold on to the ball. There’s a reason no one will ever wear No. 86, and our last two big wide receiver acquisition are in the numbers of the two most notorious quarterbacks in the franchise.
holmes will be fine
hasnt had a chance to prove himself at all this year
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
Man he is throwing bullets
"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 Nov 3, 2008 11:07 PM EST reply actions
Seriously?
Hey, obviously I’m happy, but they played off him by five yards…that doesn’t take a superstar. It was a piss-poor defensive read
by Neal Coolong on Nov 3, 2008 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
Beaten pretty badly by the Giants? Kornheiser are you kidding me?
We lost because our long snapper got hurt
Keep Jaws though
He knows his stuff. Although he was full of shit on the challenge
by houksyndrome on Nov 3, 2008 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
Ben throws 4 ints, the bad snap, terrible play calls and out D still kept us with a chance to tie
by MidwestSteeler on Nov 3, 2008 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
We were close with Philly too
Our D just couldn’t come up with that interception return for TD
by houksyndrome on Nov 3, 2008 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
something tells me Ben
wont sit against Peyton and the colts at home. We’ll see though
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
i hope ben would make best choice for team
but its such a big stage that i can see him forcing it
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
Can we start creating the LeftCat offense now?
Get Ben and Leftwich together with Davenport…the heaviest backfield in the history of the NFL.
by Neal Coolong on Nov 3, 2008 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
agreed
NOBODYS looked good but Mewelde Moore. Period.
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
He creates ZERO separation. He cannot get open on anything other than straight-line speed
He’s a one-dimensional player, I’m not giving up on him, I’m just saying he’s not a No. 1 WR
by Neal Coolong on Nov 3, 2008 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
yea
like him on pti too. but thats where quick hitting sound bites are good. not during telecasts where we want analysis
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
Cuz Arians didn't call it
Leftwich saw it, and called it at the line
by Neal Coolong on Nov 3, 2008 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve been too busy yelling and waving a towel to be commenting, but WOW! This is awesome!
Brandona
by PrimantisStillersNAt on Nov 3, 2008 11:15 PM EST reply actions
:)
Give Aaron Smith a sack! Pad those stats!
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
guys
thank god for this 2nd half. i was so concerned we were heading into gloom and doom mode for the next month.
HORSE SHIT!
Lemme guess, is that a $25,000 fine too?
He hit him with his fucking face mask! How is he supposed to avoid that??
Pansy Game. Period.
Horse shit call
Ok, someone disagree with me. Invariably, the face mask is going to make contact with the opponent’s face mask when they collide.
Well, unless he’s hitting him below the shoulder, which is also illegal.
He didn't get 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 Nov 3, 2008 11:23 PM EST reply actions
that call is missed so often
the refs always look at the ball, never at the guy’s knee before he reaches it out
Nowhere in professional sports...
Are there members of a league worse at their jobs than NFL officials…well, except for NHL Commissioners.
anybody else really sick of Goodell?
Something about him just makes me feel icky. And thats before considering any of his tenure.
they should kick the field goal
they need 17 points not getting it would be all but game over
yeah
"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 Nov 3, 2008 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
The longer they look...
The more the ref is just looking to spot the ball. It’s getting reversed.
They’re gonna go for it, all their money on Portis.
funny, Harrison is asking crowd to be loud...on road! LOVE IT
by Michael Bean on Nov 3, 2008 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
shhhhhhhh
"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 Nov 3, 2008 11:29 PM EST up 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 Nov 3, 2008 11:29 PM EST reply actions
offensive line
done better not getting false starts and other penalties this game. gotta tip our cap to them
LeBeau for HOF
Gotta think that at the least it will happen after he retires, right?
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