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Quick Hits: Steelers Game Day Edition

The Steelers travel to Toronto this evening for their second preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. This is the first time the Steelers have traveled to Toronto for the first time since 1960 but the game might be hard to find on TV if you don't live in or around the Pittsburgh or Buffalo area. If you're like me you may have to wait until midnight (eastern) when the NFL Network replays the game. With another game staring us right in the face, here's the Steelers-related news from around the net.

Competition Battles: NFL.com takes at look at the center position and gives their take on the battle. Justin Hartwig will start this week after Mahan started last week so hopefully we'll take some steps towards narrowing down a decision after tonight. I'd imagine that they'd like to have the starting five set going into the final preseason game which makes tonights game and next weeks' game very important.

First Team Playing Time: Coach Tomlin has said that the starting units will play more tonight than last week although he hasn't said exactly how long they'll stay out on the field. I'd imagine that most of the offenses playing time will depend on the results and that two successful drives would send Big Ben and most of the offense to the sidelines. Casey Hampton will start at the nose so keep an eye on how he does with the first unit.

Bubble Guys: The Trib takes a look at several guys who are on the bubble heading into tonights game. Mike Prisuta even theorizes that the 5th receiver could come from another team's cut list because neither Reid or Baker have done much to secure the job (although it's hard for 3rd or 4th string receivers to make an impact when they throw 16 passes a game). He also hints that Tony Hills has looked bad enough that he should be worried about his job.

McFadden's Chance: If Bryant McFadden ever wanted an edge in the battle for Townsend's starting job, he'll get it tonight. Townsend has already been ruled out meaning that McFadden will step into the starting spot opposite of Ike Taylor. If he wants big money this offseason he has to become a starter and the door is cracked, now he's got to kick it open.

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I was able to watch steelers’ games online using sopcast (sopcast.com)
Haven’t tried it yet this preseason, but will be checking it out tonight.
Quality and availability depends on others, so it can be a gamble.

by vherub on Aug 14, 2008 10:50 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how does that work

I see that you have to register but is it pretty easy after that?

by cgolden on Aug 14, 2008 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

you download the sopcast program and it is fairly easy to setup and run
only thing is the “channels” aren’t always clearly labeled and there can be a delay in the feed.
If I get it going tonight, I will post my experience.

by vherub on Aug 14, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i used that to watch some hockey games

its definitely better than nothing

by schnifin on Aug 14, 2008 11:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hartwig

Thanks for the preview golden, are you ready for some football!?!

We should get a good first look at Hartwig tonight. I’m also excited to see more Mendehall, Moore, Sweed, Kemoeatu, Drummond, Hampton, Timmons, Woodley, Fox. Looking forward to returns on special teams, as well as coverage.

Get pumped steeler nation.

by herewegosteelers on Aug 14, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wanted to complain

about not having the game on a national outet tonight, but frankly, this will be one of the few times this year the Steelers won’t be on national television. Did you say midnight on the NFL Network? (sigh) I won’t be worth a damn in the morning. :-)

by RickVa on Aug 14, 2008 1:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Midnight kickoff

digital recorders are the way to go…

sometimes during the season, when I can’t watch the game live, I’ll TiVo it…then I make sure I don’t turn the TV on or listen to the radio or talk to my neighbors (they know I’m a big Steeler fan)…I don’t want to know the score until I watch it!!

my 2 kids are usually asleep by 8:30…I’ll run to the basement and start the game…FF thru comercials, half time, and replays…takes me little more than 1 1/2 hours to watch the whole game.

I’ll admit it does test my patience when it’s 2,3,4 o’clock or 6 o’clock,,and I’m wondering how the game turned out!! But it makes it all the more fun when I do actually watch it…

by SteelerMike on Aug 14, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yea I love watching games like that

It sucks not to see it live but being able to fast forward through the beat down of commercials and halftime is awesome. I watched the Ravens (Monday Night Massacre) games last year like that and it was awesome.

by cgolden on Aug 14, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

forgot to add that if you record a game make sure that you set to record an extra 30 min to an hour

That comes into play with baseball more than football but it’s a serious let down miss the last 5 minutes a game b/c they went over the three hours.

by cgolden on Aug 14, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought the NFL was making a big deal

about games played outside the U.S….oh well, maybe they don’t want prime time of Argo protesters ( I think I saw that on the net somewhere).

On the Tivo thing…I’ve had to tape at least the 2nd half of a lot of their night games over here in the UK. I’d stay up till around 2ish, and would record the rest.

Once thought this was a horrible backfire….last game we played in Jacksonville I think, and when I turned the TV on again at 6 or so in the morning…the game was still on, so there goes the suspense. – it was a stinker too – lost 0-9. I’ve always kept damn sure the game was over after that.

by SCSteeler on Aug 14, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

audio

http://www.channelsurfing.net says it will carry audio for the game, that site sometimes has video as well. No need to install anything special either

by schnifin on Aug 14, 2008 5:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Direct TV

I’m on the west coast and have to go to a sports bar to watch the games. I know Direct TV has the “NFL Package” but I’m not a fan of satellite TV so I can’t get games unless they’re nationally televised. Does anyone know when Direct TV’s contract with “NFL Package” expires? I’m hoping Time Warner puts in a bid. I’d be willing to pay a few bucks to watch the black and gold on my 55" sony!

by Steev1705 on Aug 14, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cable Companies

need to get with the program. Subscribers would gladly pay to watch their favorite NFL team whatever the cost. Give the customers the option! Instead they make an “ethical stand” against the NFL Network that you know is as disingenuous as the Senator from the Carolina’s.
I left Time Warner when their service was found lacking and they picked a fight with the NFLN. My TV has NEVER been out in over 2 years. I love Direct TV and highly recommend. If you can’t find a Steelers bar in Southern California or anywhere in the US check the Black & Gold Brigade website at;

www.blackandgoldbrigade.com

When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen

by 5020 on Aug 14, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Online Stream

Found one that is running a feed from Canadian TV. Looks great. Blitz or someone let me know if it’s ok to post it.

by BallsofSteel on Aug 14, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Schnifin's Above Works!

Watching now. O line cost Steelers 7 early. After driving to Bill 25 OL holds twice (Hartwig & then Colon) and Ben is intercepted. Bills drive right up the field and complete a 7 yard pass for a 3rd down TD. Bills 7 Steelers 0.

When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen

by 5020 on Aug 14, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That opening series was ugly.

by BallsofSteel on Aug 14, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also Hartwig’s hold on 3rd and short isn’t a good way to get into that starter spot.

by BallsofSteel on Aug 14, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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