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1st Place Is The Prize - Pittsburgh Steelers vs.Tennesee Titans Open Thread

Mbean_tiny by Blitzburgh on Comment 638 comments

Looks  like the AFC showdown between #1 seed Tenneseee and #2 seed Pittsburgh will remain in its 1 pm EST (10 am PST) slot Sunday. Here's your TV Distribution Map - if you're in the state of Ohio, I'm sorry. You ain't escaping Cleveland - Cincy. And that's a really, really bad thing. There's actually quite a bit of competition around the country in this time slot, so it looks like there will be plenty of us not able to watch this one at home. Sooo, if you're looking for a stream of the game, try here. Post other options in the comments thread as well if the above link isn't the answer.

Ok, to the game.

I've strayed away from my tendancy to make bold predictions this past month. A few weeks ago before we were set to square off against the pretender Dallas Cowboys, I wrote I thought we were the team to beat in the AFC. I admitted it was a bold statement considering our fairly pedestrian outings against San Diego and Cincinnati. Sure, the win at New England was nice, but I don't think too many people really consider New England as legitimate contenders this year in this conference.  Nevertheless, I saw something though in those three games that convinced me that we were going to be able to overcome some of our deficiencies to be extremely competitive.The resiliency shown against Dallas was admirable; and we saw tonight that our victory at Baltimore was pretty damn impressive - they physically dominated the Dallas Cowboys in Texas Stadium.

So, here we are 11-3 and I'm ready to make one more prediction for this particular team: we're going to win this football game in Nashville and we're going to look pretty damn good doing it. I want to use the word 'explosion' when referring to our offense, but I think I know better. Still, I think we're going to see an offense that plays much closer to a complete 60 minutes of football on Sunday than we have in recent contests. We've had a couple of really impressive drives in most of our games this year, but I know all of us are still waiting to have the kind of game we had against the Houston Texans, where we were efficient both on the ground and through the air. The problem, of course, was that game was Week 1 of the 2008 season.

If there ever were a time to have a breakout game of sorts, this would be it. The stakes are enormous - 1st place in the AFC to the victor.

Go Steelers!

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I agree!

I say we get a win in big fashion today! My prediction: 24-13. Our Steel City Stranglers will completely shut down that Tennessee offense and we will exploit that void created thanks to Haynseworth’s absence!

Lets go Steelers!!! #1 Seed Babeh!!!

by steelersfan86 on Dec 21, 2008 11:57 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

An offensive "explosion" ...

that builds a 17+ lead by itself [not as a result of our defensive prowess or a Titans downfall] would be a definite plus for the Steelers and the games to come. The offense must create an environment where the defense can cruise relaxingly into the playoffs.

by tenthmtnman on Dec 21, 2008 12:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

stuck in ohio

off to the bar….

here we go steelers!

by schnifin on Dec 21, 2008 12:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Kerry Collins on his back or at least scared for his life...

Old Man Collins has the worst completion % when teams blitz…Good Luck!

Coupled with the fact that this is a historically GREAT defense, I really can’t see this game being close, but that is all that the Steelers seem to play.

24-10, Steelers smack down the Titans in Nashville.

Good day for Parker, Moore, and Russell.

by ZnJersey on Dec 21, 2008 12:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

game

i know someone always is able to get me a live feed link. In Cleveland and yet again no game on TV… BAHHHH!!

Help!!

by lostinbrownscountry on Dec 21, 2008 12:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

NY area is lame

I’m stuck having to watch cardinals vs pats!!$@%# TERRIBLE!!!

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 12:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

hopefully the stream I have doesn’t blow up!

Let’s go Steelers!!!

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 12:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Come on D!!

Stuff the run. Pick off Collins on 3rd 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 Dec 21, 2008 12:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Kerry goes down

I wonder if VY is ready….

Let's Go!

by jacksteel on Dec 21, 2008 12:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Not gonna fly Collins

we look ready for these garbage short routes.

by SteelerDomination on Dec 21, 2008 1:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

punter

did they hire Ernster or what?

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

windy that direction

Look 4 mitch to be even worse that way.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 1:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

did you see koch for the ravens last night?
guy was booting 60 yard punts. even had a nice faked field goal run for a first down.

by neverender on Dec 21, 2008 1:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Missed much of game due to work

but he didnt look too bad against us, either. Next year we will get robo punter back.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 1:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

is there anything worse than being stuck in Ohio

When the Browns-Bengals game is what you have to watch when the Stillers are playing?

by StinkBomb on Dec 21, 2008 1:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

no

"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 Dec 21, 2008 1:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

trading punts

actually working out for us for a change. lol.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 1:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

hope so

offense has to cash in

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe

Put we sorta squandered a nice opportunity there.

by Varmint on Dec 21, 2008 1:16 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

oh no

Deebo down on the field !

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

not good!

"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 Dec 21, 2008 1:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wish they hadnt cut away. He was just getting up.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 1:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Uh oh.

Harrisons gonna be ok….be ok…be ok……be ok!!!!

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 1:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

If harrison goes out...

…can the put Timmons in there?

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 1:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wish i could seen for myself him walking to bench. oh well.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 1:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

OK Ben

cash it in

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Another opportunity

Good position. Don’t waste it Ben.

by Varmint on Dec 21, 2008 1:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

That’s what I’m talking about.qw

by Varmint on Dec 21, 2008 1:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

im wondering

if we dont move woodley over though

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 1:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

whoa!

Willie makes something out of what looked like nothing. And Chris Hope makes the stop on FWP a second time already this game.

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

lets see that all day willie

by neverender on Dec 21, 2008 1:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

FWP!

Let’s get that TD!

by Tizoc on Dec 21, 2008 1:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Damn

Stapleton is getting blown up every play.

by SteelerDomination on Dec 21, 2008 1:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yuck

that looked really bad

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Son of a!!!!!

"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 Dec 21, 2008 1:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I really

dont like the way this game is starting. I just hope it we pull it out in the end again

by SteelerDomination on Dec 21, 2008 1:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

whew

hope he’s 100%

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Hes in there.

Don’t think they would risk it if he wasn’t close.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 1:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Did I hear

that they took him right out though?

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

timmons in for harrison...

…gonna need that bye week and next week off for him too i would hope

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 1:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yes

watching him now going to the locker room

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Timmons

hit Collins again and again

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

SH*t

Harrison done for day. Not good.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 1:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

live to fight another day

next week, or at most three weeks from now

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Still hating on Phil.

he is an unabashed Steeler Hater.

by StinkBomb on Dec 21, 2008 1:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

like I said….steelers gonna have time to rest next week, the week after that too.

So, as long as any injuries are minor, this wont hurt in the long term.

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 1:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

whew

don’t play me like that, Ben!

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 1:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

nope, ben is in

by neverender on Dec 21, 2008 1:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

hope we don't pay

for failing to cash in on those first two drives, when we had great field position

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

field (and soon the wind)

are turned the other way now

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:36 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Timmons

hit Kerry Collins again and again

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Me Too!!

What a horrid add campaign. Here, try our fatty, hormone injected food and forget about your locally grown, well prepared, nutritous food.

"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 Dec 21, 2008 1:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

in Chicago?

I’ll be there 25th-30th. Good place to watch the Browns game? (Used to live in Chicago 1995-1999.)

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Joes is a Great place to watch the game

"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 Dec 21, 2008 1:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

http://www.joesbar.com/pages.php?page=steelers

"It's time to plant some seeds. What that means is, hit them in the mouth. Ya know, plant some seeds. Show 'em what time it is." --Levon Kirkland

by steelerinchicago on Dec 21, 2008 1:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Timmons

He’s the #1 back up for all LB positions. Not bad.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 1:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ug

I lost my stream.

anyone have a good one still working?

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 1:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

no no no

Ben Ben Ben — take care of the ball

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

BB ugh.

Hold onto the ball please.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 1:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Sit BB. This game doesn’t matter.

by StinkBomb on Dec 21, 2008 1:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

?

For home field advantage through the playoffs.

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Ben looks rediculous just standing there

And our line looks equally as bad. I see no holes opening at all.

by SteelerDomination on Dec 21, 2008 1:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

WTF

Titans looking good

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Son of a BITCH!

"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 Dec 21, 2008 1:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Great

Do you want to give them anymore points Ben?

by SteelerDomination on Dec 21, 2008 1:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ben says

sure, but just wait until the fourth quarter

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I cant handle

Another 4th qtr nail-biter, so we had better start pouring it on and soon!

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 1:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

they were getting pressure with timmons. get his ass in there!

and more PA pass and more drop offs to MM

PLEASE

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 1:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Parkers been in there

Hopefully MM will rotate in soon.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 1:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

they have both in at same time.

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 1:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

first TD in a long time.

Teams to score TDs in this game.

It’s ok….just no more.

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 1:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Deshea Townsend

was out there all by himself on that TD. Why is he in there when we have Bmac and Gay playing so well?

by SteelerDomination on Dec 21, 2008 1:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

well

We are sticking with the run this week. not working, but we are sticking to it.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 1:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Heath!

But Ben, you almost gave me a heart attack back there.

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Here we go.

See, dont get so down so early! :)

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 1:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

shhhh

Ben at work

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 1:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

When he’s healthy and it looks like he is.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 2:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes. BB

Way not to get your head knocked off, too!

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 2:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wow

good scramble by Ben that time. But almost another heart attack.

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 2:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

WHOOP!

There it is.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 2:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Gorgeous!!!

"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 Dec 21, 2008 2:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

this next stand by the D

will be defining. I figure LeBeau and Co. have solved the problems we noted.

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 2:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Beat nick harper on the TD

Nce. Thts who BB tackled in the Indy playoff game after the Bus fumbled.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 2:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Johnson = fast

and he’s getting good blocking

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 2:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

they need to run lendale more

so johnson gets less touches

by vherub on Dec 21, 2008 2:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

big 3rd down here

Keep them out of field goal range. Please, D, clamp down even though it’s towards the end of the half.

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 2:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

thought that running play was doomed. Nice run.

by StinkBomb on Dec 21, 2008 2:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Heath!

good job getting that extra yard

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 2:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Heath

The one bright spot.

by Varmint on Dec 21, 2008 2:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Is it just me

or does our offense look better when out of a hurry up shotgun.

by SteelerDomination on Dec 21, 2008 2:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

MM

and out of bounds!!!!!

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 2:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

MOOOOOORRREEEE!!!!

"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 Dec 21, 2008 2:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

OH!

Moore! Awesome! Away from two tacklers, gets the first, gets out of bounds!

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 2:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

NO!

Jeff Reed misses!

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 2:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

holmes recovering a fumble?

thats a little bit of a role reversal

by shleeve on Dec 21, 2008 2:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Skippy

you had your two misses for the year quota already filled!

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 2:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

well, looking on the bright side

at least our O put together a good drive

by shleeve on Dec 21, 2008 2:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

It's like alot of first halves this year...

We are either lucky to be only down by 3 are the other tem is lucky to be down by 3. We’ll get it done in 2nd half. We own the 2nd half!

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 2:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

The flags on the goal posts weren't moving that much and it was a 33 yarder.

Let’s also not forget that a lot of his makes have been too close for comfort, like the one he bounced in off the right upright against Dallas.

And none of his 3 misses have been from over 50. IIRC, both were from under 45 – normally automatic for him.

by houksyndrome on Dec 21, 2008 2:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

We keep beating ourselves

Not a sign of a well prepared offence.

by jglo on Dec 21, 2008 2:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but...

At least BB isn’t forcing the ball into traffic. Fumbles can be worse, but those aren’t typical issues for Ben. If he was throwing INTs, I’d be afraid of us going back to our early season woes.

by Varmint on Dec 21, 2008 2:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

considering we have 2 turnover and them none

We are right in this game. We just a need one or two TOs in 2nd half and protect the ball on offense.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 2:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Spike

Two games in a row. Bad, bad play. Wasted down. The time they take to get up to the line get settled and then the waste is bad football. They should have a “spike play” already in the plan where they make a sideline pass whenever they feel the urge to waste a play. They should have a spike play already in mind. When Ben does thay motion with his arm, that should mean a quick designed pass and not a waste. You never know. You do know what a spike doesn’t do.

Thoughtful discussion with a sense of history

by maryrose on Dec 21, 2008 2:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he spiked the ball

To prevent a review on the holmes fumble. It appeared that maybe it wasnt a catch.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 2:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Same difference

I’m fine with the hurry-up snap. Instead of drilling it into the ground, they should all know that it will be a quick fly, or post or out pattern. Give yourself a chance. It might have meant three points there.

Thoughtful discussion with a sense of history

by maryrose on Dec 21, 2008 2:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

See windy.

Kick out of bounds

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 2:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

hey~~

not a bad punt! :-)

by BoiseSteeler on Dec 21, 2008 2:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Been wasting field position all day.

It would appear that Big Ben only wants to score if he can drive the ball the length of the field.

by Varmint on Dec 21, 2008 2:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

True

But only if we can establish several of those drives. (I hope we do.) One here and there is going to give them too much time in between.

by Varmint on Dec 21, 2008 2:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

delayed handoff

effective play call against us

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 2:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

cant blame him

sometimes u have to go -4 to take it to the house. worth the gambe.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 2:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

See

what he can do in the open field?

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 2:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Holmes running

makes up for the bad kick return

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 2:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

TOUCHDOWN!

Ben → Hines

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 2:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

TD!!! piece of cake.

We just pretend its the 4th qtr 2:00 left every drive!

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 2:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I mean really

How good does our O look in no huddle???

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 2:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

thats what im saying or at least half the time.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 2:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't like us being a passing team...

… but I’ll take the TDs. Aside from the fumbles, Ben and the receivers are doing okay.

by Varmint on Dec 21, 2008 2:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

14 unanswered

(should be 17, if not for Spiky’s lapse)

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 2:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Big Ben is clutch

I would take big ben over ROMO anyday

by buckfan6 on Dec 21, 2008 2:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

any doubt

Hines ranks as one of our best WRs ever???

by steelerark on Dec 21, 2008 2:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Romo?

Tony Blomo professional choke artist. Yeah i would take ben too

by SteelerDomination on Dec 21, 2008 2:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Cowboys are choke artists

i was goign for the cowboys last night though, i cant stand ravens

by buckfan6 on Dec 21, 2008 2:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, and id rather not play them in the playoffs

by tha1andonly57@aim.com on Dec 21, 2008 2:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

seeing starks getting beat on that TD pass just made me think

how glad are we that Colon is protecting Ben’s blind side

by shleeve on Dec 21, 2008 2:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Deebo sighting!

Even after being held

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 3:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

did u see troy almost strip that

as he was high stepping it in?

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 3:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

do you see BA calling that play?

by StinkBomb on Dec 21, 2008 3:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

no.

way to risky. A pitch 6 yards deep when u need inches? not BA.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 3:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

I just see Colon falling down and failing to make his blocks.

by Varmint on Dec 21, 2008 3:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

must be

but I’m more concerned about the biggest stat of all. To borrow Tomlin’s words, I don’t see five #1 Defense trophies when I come in to work. I see five Lombardis.

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 3:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Johnson

is a speed demon.

"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 Dec 21, 2008 3:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Dang

Our defense isn’t playing good boys

by 2005steelers4life on Dec 21, 2008 3:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

the D always steps up

BB and the O need to put more points on the board and keep the titans off the field.

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 3:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

-3 in turnovers

not going to win many of those

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 3:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

On the good/bad scale...

…this would be “bad”.

by Varmint on Dec 21, 2008 3:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

um, Ben?

you can still get your “4th quarter comeback” without giving the Titans any more points right now

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 3:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

4th and 3

VERY big stop

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 3:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

not the worst game of the year at all...

..have we forgotten the eagles?

better to get a loss out of the way now…

they can still win though…

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 3:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

how is there a flag on that play?

2 of us covering the receiver

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 3:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Oh shit he is challenging that it wasn;t tip[ped

by 2005steelers4life on Dec 21, 2008 3:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

stay tight

ball on 15, 3rd and 9

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 3:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

WTF??

"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 Dec 21, 2008 3:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

what in the hell was that?

please, someone explain that to me

by shleeve on Dec 21, 2008 3:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

there goes our wind

in more ways than one

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 3:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Zebra’s just making sh*t up.

by StinkBomb on Dec 21, 2008 3:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Guys seriously, why the fuck are they moving the ball on us so well??

Wow man, we are getting killed on the check downs, we gotta chang our defensive thinking right now, play some tight coverage, and keep men in ther box

by 2005steelers4life on Dec 21, 2008 3:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

horrible call.. someone explain.. or is that makeup for the interference call?? which i didnt see that being legit either

by lostinbrownscountry on Dec 21, 2008 3:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

You're Right

10 points in the 4th quarter is impossible.

by BallsofSteel on Dec 21, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Whoops

Meant for the post above.

by BallsofSteel on Dec 21, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

What does that mean?

"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 Dec 21, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

He yelled out a count?

"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 Dec 21, 2008 3:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

please

I’ve heard that too many times this season. Still time to win. The Offense is moving the ball well (just too many stupid turnovers).

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Bens 3 turnovers is all coaching

"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 Dec 21, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

c’mon. We’re not turning the ball over on our own goal line. They are making 4th down conversions. We turned the ball over on their goal line then they marched down the field to give us a punt on our GL. They are moving the ball easily. That’s coaching.

by StinkBomb on Dec 21, 2008 3:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

outcoached?

i dont think so.

if there’s no penalty, then it’s a 6 point game.

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Stinky is right

We’re getting out-coached.

Yes, the turnovers are making it harder for the Defense, but these guys have put up 300 yards in 3 quarters. The D is making good stops 3 out of 4 times, but that 4th one keeps going for big yardage.

by Varmint on Dec 21, 2008 3:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

True

playing the team with the best record at home we should win easily.

"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 Dec 21, 2008 3:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

We will most likely have to play them again

We will beat them when it counts in the playoffs

by buckfan6 on Dec 21, 2008 3:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

C'mon!!!

how can you feel so bad about this team? 14 min to go only down by 10!!!! JEEz!!!!

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 3:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Tittans record without Haynesworth is 3-13

how are we losing to them??? They have no receivers…

by TrueSteelerForLife on Dec 21, 2008 3:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Were still in this

Cowboys game looked much bleaker

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 3:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Willie didn't have a chance

hate that play whenever it’s called

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 3:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Parker is hurting the steelers.

..this draw play suck.

screen to MM is better!

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 3:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

come on

they are dominating us in the second half

by tha1andonly57@aim.com on Dec 21, 2008 3:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

thats ok

our O-line coulnt play much worse against them anyway

by shleeve on Dec 21, 2008 3:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

no matter what this game will help the steelers

down the road if they play the titans they’ll have the data on them to do better next time.

Still some time left in the game.

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 3:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

We aren't playing our best football

I’m still not worried about the Titans in the playoffs.

by BallsofSteel on Dec 21, 2008 3:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

God this is frustrating as hell.... wtf

Even our defence….that’s been a constant all year is doing horrible

by TrueSteelerForLife on Dec 21, 2008 3:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

it's the secondary

they’re giving up huge plays….every chance they get.

by SteelerInVirginia on Dec 21, 2008 3:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

we know they're going to run

to run down the clock. Must stuff them.

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 3:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

When been spoiled all year by this defense

So sooner or later they were goign to have a off game

by buckfan6 on Dec 21, 2008 3:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Its our offense who has been good today

usually our offense is struggling and the defense keeps us in there, so its fliped around today

by buckfan6 on Dec 21, 2008 3:37 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Just hope if we lose

We don’t rest all the starters next week. Momentum matters and this isnt the good kind we got going here.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 3:37 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Assuming they punt...

… Ben should have that long field he’s been waiting for.

by Varmint on Dec 21, 2008 3:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

we almost have to now

we may only have the ball 2 or 3 more times

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 3:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

hmmm

who knows….maybe the titans go out in the divisional round and the steelers get home field anyway

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 3:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

thats what im thinking is going to happen anyways.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 3:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

I’m forced to watch that game, while the Steelers are on game center.

by Varmint on Dec 21, 2008 3:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

keep going to TE

by StinkBomb on Dec 21, 2008 3:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

delayed handoff

even Moore can’t get more than a handful of yards

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 3:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I know

that play works on Madden Arians but not in the real world.

by SteelerDomination on Dec 21, 2008 3:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

sheesh

Ben can’t hold onto the ball today

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 3:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

didn’t he hit his hand on a helmet early on?

maybe it’s hurting his grip……who knows.

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 3:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

tough to watch today

but the bigger picture this season has been sweet

by vherub on Dec 21, 2008 3:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

If we lose

And we probably do we go back to flying under the radar. I look forward to that.

by BallsofSteel on Dec 21, 2008 3:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

who cares about 300 yards....

…this team should only care about the post season….300 yards who cares

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 3:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Cuz

It gives the opposition confidence.

by Varmint on Dec 21, 2008 3:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

in the short term.....

clark hurt concerns me more….

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 3:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

it;s indicative of how poorly our D has played today compared to every other game this year.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 3:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

it’s just one game….and the wasn’t as bad as BB fumbling all over the place…

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 3:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

and one int.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 3:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

no no no

Clark going off the field injured

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 3:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

dunno what's wrong with clark yet....

…but at least he can rest for a few weeks.

hopefully nothing broken….or torn

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 3:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Reed's missed FG

is making all the difference here

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 3:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Sweed

showing himself to be a rookie

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 3:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

pick-6

by the wrong side. We look bad.

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 4:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Look at the jerk stomping on the terrible towel.

Last time a jerk did that they got whomped in the playoffs.

We’ll see….we’ll see….

Tell ya what i HOPE they play them again.

Enjoy the win titans…..

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 4:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

maybe they’re buddies with chad johnson.

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 4:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

remember the last team to shoe a terrible towell?

tj houseamadouche.

we killed them later in the playoffs

by shleeve on Dec 21, 2008 4:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

put that on on the reel Tomlin!!! choke on that Towel!!!!!

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 4:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

that didn't look like a Terrible Towel

guy couldn’t even get the authentic version

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 4:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Why?

The last team to disrespcect the terrible towel paid a large price. This latest episode will produce the same result. Beware.

by jglo on Dec 21, 2008 4:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i’m glad I have a good reason to HATE this team….the titans of course.

by Ragnar808 on Dec 21, 2008 4:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Lendale White

He’s just pissed becuz we passed on his fat ass in the draft!!

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 4:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Why are they shaking that douche's hand?

"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 Dec 21, 2008 4:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

this is what happens

when the steelers get publicity, they fuck up

by tha1andonly57@aim.com on Dec 21, 2008 4:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

agreed

better to stay under the radar.

by Alba on Dec 21, 2008 4:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

better now

than in the playoffs. right?

by Tizoc on Dec 21, 2008 4:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

We were going to pick this guy but.....

White’s draft stock tumbled before and during the draft, mostly because he had not had a full workout before NFL scouts. During USC’s workout day, he cited hamstring worries as a reason for not running or performing any workouts aside from the bench press, where he managed only 15 repetitions at 225 pounds.

However, there were concerns that White had not done everything he could to prepare himself for the NFL Combine. Reportedly, there were audible groans when he bared his chest at a weigh-in.

As one NFL general manager said after seeing White at the combine: "The guy needed a bra, it was ridiculous. You come to the combine looking like that and you want to be a first-round pick? Come on. The guy had obviously been doing nothing." 1

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 4:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Big plays

Both good and bad.

Ben actually put up 331 yard so far. Moore and Parker aren’t worth talking about. But if BB hadn’t turned the ball over so much, he’d have played a pretty good.

Our D played a game that would be considered average by any other team’s standard, but it was our worst, thus far.

I was really hoping Blitzburgh was right about our O finally getting it together. It’s not happening. We are half a team. Either we have no offense, or we have an offense that makes a lot of mistakes. I’m not calling the season over with based on one game. But it looks like the criticisms of the team are valid. And half a team is not good enough to win through the playoffs.

by Varmint on Dec 21, 2008 4:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i think four lost fumbles and 2 INTs negates 331 yards.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 4:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

Which is why we are only half a team. Lots of potential: not going to be realized.

by Varmint on Dec 21, 2008 4:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

from Wikipedia

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 4:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

glad they stomped the Terrible Towell

they just gave us an image to remember

by shleeve on Dec 21, 2008 4:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That was dumb. Lile I said, white is a selfish player. Look how he cried after Jets game. We were projected to draft him in ’06 until he showed up at combine fat and out of shape.

by Jonny B. on Dec 21, 2008 4:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

they won cause

they had better halftime adjustments, and cause we turned it over like that was our job

by tha1andonly57@aim.com on Dec 21, 2008 4:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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