1st Place Is The Prize - Pittsburgh Steelers vs.Tennesee Titans Open Thread
by Michael Bean on Dec 21, 2008 11:40 AM EST
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PrintLooks 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!!!
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.
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.
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
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/my-tv-from-fraser
Does that work for you?
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
Not gonna fly Collins
we look ready for these garbage short routes.
by SteelerDomination on Dec 21, 2008 1:07 PM EST reply actions
windy that direction
Look 4 mitch to be even worse that way.
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.
Missed much of game due to work
but he didnt look too bad against us, either. Next year we will get robo punter back.
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?
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
trading punts
actually working out for us for a change. lol.
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
This could turn the
whole season around
by SteelerDomination on Dec 21, 2008 1:17 PM EST reply actions
im wondering
if we dont move woodley over though
whoa!
Willie makes something out of what looked like nothing. And Chris Hope makes the stop on FWP a second time already this game.
Damn
Stapleton is getting blown up every play.
by SteelerDomination on Dec 21, 2008 1:22 PM EST reply actions
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
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
Hes in there.
Don’t think they would risk it if he wasn’t close.
well i guess is run is over
his run for DPOY is over, ware won
by tha1andonly57@aim.com on Dec 21, 2008 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
ok, Best defensive player and franchise QB out.
We can still win this game!
hope we don't pay
for failing to cash in on those first two drives, when we had great field position
How about Harrison trying to get back in there?
What a gamer.
Looks like Timmons is doing just fine
by SteelerDomination on Dec 21, 2008 1:37 PM EST reply actions
What an animal!
Hope the pain shot worked well!
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
in Chicago?
I’ll be there 25th-30th. Good place to watch the Browns game? (Used to live in Chicago 1995-1999.)
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
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
Timmons
He’s the #1 back up for all LB positions. Not bad.
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
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
Great
Do you want to give them anymore points Ben?
by SteelerDomination on Dec 21, 2008 1:51 PM EST reply actions
I cant handle
Another 4th qtr nail-biter, so we had better start pouring it on and soon!
what game has this year?
except browns and bengals?
they were getting pressure with timmons. get his ass in there!
and more PA pass and more drop offs to MM
PLEASE
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
well
We are sticking with the run this week. not working, but we are sticking to it.
Yes. BB
Way not to get your head knocked off, too!
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
this next stand by the D
will be defining. I figure LeBeau and Co. have solved the problems we noted.
Beat nick harper on the TD
Nce. Thts who BB tackled in the Indy playoff game after the Bus fumbled.
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.
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
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
Skippy
you had your two misses for the year quota already filled!
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!
ummm 51 yarder and 2 in windy conditions.
I think he is fine.
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
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.
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.
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
Maybe he spiked the ball
To prevent a review on the holmes fumble. It appeared that maybe it wasnt a catch.
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
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.
but we are wearing the defense down
should have payoffs soon…
by BoiseSteeler on Dec 21, 2008 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
yeah Mitch booted up another wounded duck
that hit the retrurn man in the helmet after he lost track of it. Good strategy mitch.
delayed handoff
effective play call against us
cant blame him
sometimes u have to go -4 to take it to the house. worth the gambe.
TD!!! piece of cake.
We just pretend its the 4th qtr 2:00 left every drive!
thats all the defense needs
time for a Collins turnover
by SteelerDomination on Dec 21, 2008 2:51 PM EST reply actions
I mean really
How good does our O look in no huddle???
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.
any doubt
Hines ranks as one of our best WRs ever???
Romo?
Tony Blomo professional choke artist. Yeah i would take ben too
by SteelerDomination on Dec 21, 2008 2:53 PM EST reply actions
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
Yall did something no one thought yall would do last night
beat the cowboys last night at texas stadium
impressive win last night over the cowgirls
by houksyndrome on Dec 21, 2008 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
seeing starks getting beat on that TD pass just made me think
how glad are we that Colon is protecting Ben’s blind side
Get Larry Foote out of there
Too damn slow
by SteelerDomination on Dec 21, 2008 2:56 PM EST reply actions
Are we ever going to blitz in this game?
by SteelerDomination on Dec 21, 2008 2:57 PM EST reply actions
Man i hate that woodley and harrison keep droping into coverage
by TrueSteelerForLife on Dec 21, 2008 2:58 PM EST reply actions
did u see troy almost strip that
as he was high stepping it in?
We dont need fisher
we need the Titans O line
by SteelerDomination on Dec 21, 2008 3:06 PM EST reply actions
I'm pretty sure the titans are closing in on 300 yards???
by TrueSteelerForLife on Dec 21, 2008 3:06 PM EST reply actions
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
ok, last drive with the wind
Let’s get er done!
Ike should have ran up to him
I’m not a big fan of sitting there and waiting for the guy to come to you
Dang
Our defense isn’t playing good boys
by 2005steelers4life on Dec 21, 2008 3:09 PM EST reply actions
Fuck boys ben is playing great, we need our d to step up
by 2005steelers4life on Dec 21, 2008 3:10 PM EST reply actions
the D always steps up
BB and the O need to put more points on the board and keep the titans off the field.
Man moore is running so much better than parker
by TrueSteelerForLife on Dec 21, 2008 3:10 PM EST reply actions
-3 in turnovers
not going to win many of those
um, Ben?
you can still get your “4th quarter comeback” without giving the Titans any more points right now
It feels like everytime Collins checkdown is open
by 2005steelers4life on Dec 21, 2008 3:16 PM EST reply actions
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…
Oh shit he is challenging that it wasn;t tip[ped
by 2005steelers4life on Dec 21, 2008 3:17 PM EST reply actions
We are getting killed
on all this underneath crap
by SteelerDomination on Dec 21, 2008 3:19 PM EST reply actions
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
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
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
You're Right
10 points in the 4th quarter is impossible.
by BallsofSteel on Dec 21, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
Announcer said he similating snap count or something.
On Aaron smith i think
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
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
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
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.
yeah
You have like less than a 10 perscent chance statistically.
That's the reason right there....
…and it doesn’t have to do with coaching.
Personally I think they are not dropping off enough to MM.
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
Die in a fucking fire
Go cry somewhere else you little girl.
by BallsofSteel on Dec 21, 2008 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
srry boys, im just pissed surprisesd the way our d is playing
by 2005steelers4life on Dec 21, 2008 3:28 PM EST reply actions
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
Were still in this
Cowboys game looked much bleaker
come on
they are dominating us in the second half
by tha1andonly57@aim.com on Dec 21, 2008 3:31 PM EST reply actions
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.
We aren't playing our best football
I’m still not worried about the Titans in the playoffs.
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
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
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
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.
The commentators said it and i agree... we are just not playing with urgency
by TrueSteelerForLife on Dec 21, 2008 3:37 PM EST reply actions
yep, that awesome speed and violence is just not there right now
by houksyndrome on Dec 21, 2008 3:37 PM EST up reply actions
we almost have to now
we may only have the ball 2 or 3 more times
Yeah we've tried that twice for minus 12 yards
But doont put it pass BA
hmmm
who knows….maybe the titans go out in the divisional round and the steelers get home field anyway
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
This game is complete crap, how is it that we are so badly prepared
by TrueSteelerForLife on Dec 21, 2008 3:47 PM EST reply actions
If we lose
And we probably do we go back to flying under the radar. I look forward to that.
who cares about 300 yards....
…this team should only care about the post season….300 yards who cares
dunno what's wrong with clark yet....
…but at least he can rest for a few weeks.
hopefully nothing broken….or torn
Colon had to get his weekly false start before the end of the game
by TrueSteelerForLife on Dec 21, 2008 4:00 PM EST reply actions
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…..
remember the last team to shoe a terrible towell?
tj houseamadouche.
we killed them later in the playoffs
Why?
The last team to disrespcect the terrible towel paid a large price. This latest episode will produce the same result. Beware.
Lendale White
He’s just pissed becuz we passed on his fat ass in the draft!!
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
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
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
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.
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
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