Pittsburgh @ Cleveland - A Rivalry Renewed
by Michael Bean on Sep 14, 2008 4:16 PM EDT
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GAME 2
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (1-0) AT Cleveland Browns (0-1)
CLEVELAND BROWNS STADIUM * CLEVELAND, OH
KICKOFF: 8:15 P.M. ET TV: NBC
We're just about four hours from gametime. The early games just wrapped up, with Indy, Washington, the Giants, and Buffalo all posting impressive wins. Late game action is under way. Use this thread as our open thread for the Sunday Night game between Pittsburgh and Cleveland, as well as before during the late afternoon game action.
Go Steelers!
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Neil O'Donnell
For some reason I just started thinking about how he had to have gotten paid off. He had too..
by smashmouthsteel on Sep 14, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions
Both the Jets and Pats
have looked inept so far. I’m liking the Bills for that division more and more.
totally
Yeah neither team looked like they knew what they were doing.
by Chicago Steeler on Sep 14, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
anyone know whos inactive tonight
by 86_STRONGER_THAN_STEEL on Sep 14, 2008 6:14 PM EDT reply actions
not sure yet
Will check and post here though.
by Michael Bean on Sep 14, 2008 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions
bills
Very impressive win. AFC South looks overrated to me now. TN is still solid, and Colts will be there. But from top to bottom, not as good as people thought, and not as good ast NFC east it seems.
wow!
Ironically, talking to Skin Patrol on the phone and he was incessant that teams didn’t go for 2 more often. This was well before the end of this game.
Kudos to Shanahan. Ballsy!.
by Michael Bean on Sep 14, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
I turned to my roommate before the Bronco’s scored and said, “I wonder if they should just go for two? Your defense isn’t holding up and you’ve got a decent chance of getting a 2 yard gain.”
Lo and behold Mike Shanahan has me miked. Or maybe he makes his own decisions… Hard to call.
by Chicago Steeler on Sep 14, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
my thoughts exactly
You get the two you win basically. that’s worth it to me.
by Chicago Steeler on Sep 14, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Gutsy call
but by rights SD won that game. They were screwed over twice, resulting in 15 pts the other way. These weren’t questionable calls – they were wrong calls.
True...
I wondered if they should just over turn that out of bounds call on Chambers at the end. Give the Chargers a chance at a long field goal.
by Chicago Steeler on Sep 14, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
bills fan here......
just stopping by to follow the action….good luck to your fellas.
http://bills.sportsbloggingnetwork.com/
by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 14, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions
thanks much.......it was a battle today.......
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by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 14, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah im in the camp who has clev has severly overrated
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by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 14, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh
The OL shows its true colors.
And do the Brownies have field turf or grass? It looks too perfect to be grass on my low-def, smallish tv.
Exactly
I didn’t know they could grow grass there
by Romain El 82 on Sep 14, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
7 blitzed?
ben’s gotta get that out fast
by Chicago Steeler on Sep 14, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
aargh
wind or not, passing game looks off sync. and with the browns questionable secondary i bet we game-planned to throw, throw, throw to start things off. Arians, can you adjust? Tomlin, can you settle these guys down?
Yeah
D does look good. A few holding calls on the Brownies NOT being called though. One on Troy P on the first play and there on Woodley
by Romain El 82 on Sep 14, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry haha
Just got the butterflies for some reason. Haven’t had those in a long while…
by Romain El 82 on Sep 14, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
hehe
This is going to be one of those games though. Not going to be a blowout.
by Michael Bean on Sep 14, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Blitz
When I become a head coach (somewhere, not sure where) can I count you in on the coaching staff? haha
absolutely!
I’ll go as low as the middle school level :)
by Michael Bean on Sep 14, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone See...
Michael Phelps drinking Corona out of a can? You won 8 gold medals Dude… can’t you at least afford a bottle? And how are you supposed to fit your lime in a can?
sittting in fox and hound in Philly. Great crowd! Following btsc on my new iPhone. Love technology. Nice catch Hines!
nice
Thats where I used to watch games in Philly. Lived down the corner at 16th and Walnut.
by Michael Bean on Sep 14, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
hmm
Hard to say based on his walk. GOod to see him get up though. Fingers crossed. He’s had great luck staying healthy his career.
Hey I have a question about ordering Pizza (lol)
Can you have it delivered/pay for it with a debit card? Cause I’m hungrier than Big Snack and I don’t have any cash…
no way!
All this time Kwoog? I’m in southern lincoln park.
by Chicago Steeler on Sep 14, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, broadway and diversey, basically. i’m skipping my usual sunday night at the galway arms for traditional live irish music and guiness.
Nice
I’m a big fan of The Hidden Shamrock on Halsted. We should grab a beer sometime.
by Chicago Steeler on Sep 14, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
sounds good
I used to work the Shamrock so I’ve got a few connections there. It makes for a cheap beer. :)
by Chicago Steeler on Sep 14, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
course
U just have to give ure number to the guy ure ordering from and hope he doesnt run with it :)
But I do it.
by Michael Bean on Sep 14, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Through 1 Qtr...
O-Line actually doesn’t look too bad thus far. Maybe I’ll eat my words, but I like what I see in general. Some nice holes for Willie, and Ben has had time to sling it. Now if we can just hold onto the ball…
run run run
I hope we run a little bit more frequently this quarter. Too sporadic with our rushing attack.
nah
field position’s too important in this weather.
by Chicago Steeler on Sep 14, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Why do that...
If you aren’t going to give it the proper time to play out? Bone. Head.
Welp...
I guess that’s why Mike’s the coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and I’m not.
keisel
last thing i want to see with our d-line depth…
BOOBIRDS ARE OUT!
Cleveland Browns FOotball Ladies and Gentlemen!
Love it!
Kinda thought Troy might take it the distance.
clev......shouldnt be over-rated anymore
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by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 14, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice Logo...
Angels Fever is alive and well down here in West LA.
its a good time to be a Halos fan
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by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 14, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
you should stop by over at Halos Heaven sometime....good blog on the SB network
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by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 14, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
thats the truth......
ha
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by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 14, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
pretty much
Anderson just makes such bad decisions when there’s lots going on around him. Great with time.
by Michael Bean on Sep 14, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Simmons
Simmons’ has got to stay in front of Rogers!
by Chicago Steeler on Sep 14, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
grr
Hartwig’s overmatched, but that’s on Big Ben. He’s got to get rid of that and he stepped up into that one as well.
say what u want about the guy
But I love Madden. Absolutely right. My moneys on P to outwork Winslow.
i think that was just a poorly run route. get to the marker, dammit. that had nothing to do w/ polamalu, other than he didn’t miss the tackle.
pfft
Whatever. He stood him straight up.
by Michael Bean on Sep 14, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Injury to Clark
Looks like a neck injury, caution
by SteelCityMafiaNewOrleans on Sep 14, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions
Brett Keisel
Whats the word on Diesel?
by SteelCityMafiaNewOrleans on Sep 14, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
calf injury
Not going to return tonight, but not a knee or anything too serious I don’t think. Maybe a couple weeks?
by Michael Bean on Sep 14, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
what is it with
us and playing games affected by hurricanes?
Hey
How about a little roughing on Shaun Rogers?
Totally random question
Does anyone have any players on Goalline Blitz? I just got a team and am trying to get some good players together
does anyone
else feel the Mo swinging in the wrong direction?
lol
Definitely made a comment baout that earlier :)
by Michael Bean on Sep 14, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
is weather a big factor tonight
(not watching the game, just following online)
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by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 14, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions
lol contrasting reports......
thanks
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by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 14, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
doesnt seem
to be for the browns this drive.
offense hasn't been on the field long enough
defense looks gassed.
theyre hanging in there
Making the Browns earn it. I’m fine with that strategy. They need another tough 3rd down conversion here.
odds are
They don’t get anywhere near that close to scoring TD again. IF they even get the ball back that is. I don’t get it.
by Michael Bean on Sep 14, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Because if they can stop our offense, they can get a game-winning TD. And honestly, right now I’m not liking the mojo.
yea
i don’t trust that we can run 3 minutes off the clock
by syrsteelerfan on Sep 14, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
All the negativity from last year creeping in!
We’re going to pick up a couple of first downs and ice this. They may get it back, but under 1 minute or there around. We’ll see!
by Michael Bean on Sep 14, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
new year new year
Would be so huge to see us close it out with the ground game.
by Michael Bean on Sep 14, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Late to Party...
But I want to see us run the clock out. Pound it and pound it and pound it some more.
And NO 3rd down QB rollouts!!!!!
Ha Ha
Was just about to post something similar ;)
i think they learned from the JAX playoff game last year
if you have a great QB let him do his thing
hahahahaha
Man of f’n man. That is TERRIBLE clock management by Crennel. Browns fans should be livid. Thats PATHETIC
crennel's
clock management is shockingly lousy.
new year boys and girls
We’ve answered some of the big questions about our team. Quiet night for FWP, but he’s at 100 yards.
Not Quite Over Yet...
I think it’s too early to kneel on it. I say a couple more doses of FWP.
I have a question
Since the clock stops anyway, why not try a pass there? Why not lob it into the endzone?
In the Words of Apu...
Thank you, come again!
poooooooooooor brownies
Problems all happening just like Ive been saying!! Now, throw in the Crennle blunders and youve got the perfect storm!
eh, this is nothing like what you’ve been saying. crennel sucks at game management, no news flash there. this D is wildly improved. put this one on the offense.
or i’m just sideways drunk…
haha
Well, lets see. Earlier you said the difference was the play of the QBs. So, if fans are happy with Anderson, I guess things are not as I speculated might happen. And, you’re now to the road for four of the next five. Let’s see what happens in one or two more weeks time.
I also think that we’ll be hearing from Winslow after this game. Sounded like he was me-firsting int he locker room. The implosion is just beginning.
by Michael Bean on Sep 14, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry Browns
Man, I feel bad for the browns fans. What a fool for a coach. Kicking a field goal with 3 minutes left and then blowing all those TOs. I guess there loss is our gain, but talk about not even trying to win.
it is sad
Because you can’t overcome that kind of coaching. Browns arent good enough to have any more disadvantages.
by Michael Bean on Sep 14, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
How About Andrea Kremer?
Let the shoulder go. And don’t get smart. Talk about Jim Gray syndrome. Cripe.
She asked Ben once about the shoulder. He avoided it. She asked him AGAIN about it. He avoided it again. Then she said something to the effect of, “Gee Ben, that’s twice I’ve asked you about your shoulder and you haven’t answered. Makes me think something is up with it.”
It’s like, shut the hell up about it already.
nice win Pittsburg.....a win is win......especially on the road
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by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 14, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions
indeed
HUGE W for Bills as well. Look like the real deal.
by Michael Bean on Sep 14, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry I missed out I was too busy catching up on Tivo.
Big win for us…. Sloppy win but a win is a win.
To the tune of the classic children's song "This Old Man" (the part with nick nack patty whack)
Big Snack, Silverback, take the Dawg Pound's Bone, the Black and Gold sent the Brownies crying home.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Sep 14, 2008 11:37 PM EDT reply actions
How sweet it is
Looking forward to re-watching and keeping more of an eye on Troy for my adopt-a-steeler report – he was quieter against Houston but came up big quite a few times today!
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