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Steelers vs. Chargers - Divisional Round Open Thread

Tomlin_we_trust_tiny by acrollet on in Events Comment 783 comments

Hey folks,

I'm filling in for our fearless leader Blitzburgh, who's out of pocket today to watch the game, hopefully in a sea of Black and Gold. (Not too likely in Seattle!)


All the questions get answered today - will the O line put it together? Is Big Ben's head clear? Is Sproles all that? I think we're all hoping that the current trend of top seeded teams getting knocked off comes to an end right now.

 

HERE WE GO STEELERS!

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Happiness

Time to forget the questions, the theories, the worry… Time to enjoy playoff football.

by Varmint on Jan 11, 2009 4:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

HERE WE GO

O boy….. HERE WE GO

by Danto85 on Jan 11, 2009 4:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

We are talking about

Steeler Fans. I have no doubt he found a safe haven full of Black and Gold. We are everywhere!

by SteelBuckeye on Jan 11, 2009 4:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

20 more minutes till game time

I am so freaking nervous. It reminds me of election night.

I’m just praying for zero interceptions. If we don’t turn it over, then we will win.

If we lose to San Diego, then I will be crying myself to sleep.

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 4:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I’m so nervous that I’m already drinking.

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 4:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Scientist predict the big one is going hit San Deigo today…. Magnatude #92

by Danto85 on Jan 11, 2009 4:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

lol

...die trying
http://www.agentorangerecords.blogspot.com

by agentorange on Jan 11, 2009 4:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

can't wait

got my farrior jersey on
steelers cap on
steelers football here
terrible towel hanging from the mantel

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 4:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ward jersey on
steelers cap on
steelers football (which i hold while they are on offense)
and terrible towel (which i hold while on D).
and bad call brick, which i throw at the tv numerous times during the game.

...die trying
http://www.agentorangerecords.blogspot.com

by agentorange on Jan 11, 2009 4:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

hehe

bad call brick, i love it

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 4:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Prep complete

Got my jersey on
Forced a jersey on my wife
Got a Terror Towel over the plasma
Got another towel next to me
Sitting in my home game seat

It’s all good…

by Varmint on Jan 11, 2009 4:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Philip Rivers

makes me want to throw up

by ZnJersey on Jan 11, 2009 4:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

How did San Deigo get such a hick?

by Danto85 on Jan 11, 2009 4:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

He's good for a fantasy team, but he's inexplicably infuriating as a real person.

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 4:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Watch out for that freaking punter of theirs.

Best of luck to you guys. All the Indy fans are counting on you to end the chargers run. :)

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 4:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Shouldn’t we be forgiving them? The end of that game killed off quite a few Steelers fans! ;)

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 4:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, let bygones be bygones.

We still feel pretty good about the 2006 season :D

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 4:30 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Besides, the chargers are more of a thorn in our backsides lately

(they eliminated us last year, too) and they’re infinitely more annoying. Rivers. what a prick.

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 4:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Everyone!

Let’s do this thing.

by Hines Ward on Jan 11, 2009 4:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

LET'S GO BABY!!!

Ride or die! Let’s get it done Pittsburgh!!!!!

When I say who dey, you say we dey.

by sn0wballz on Jan 11, 2009 4:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Salute the Duck

I haven’t been around long enough to get a read on all the posters here, but I think we owe a visitor a rec or two for his participation over the past week.

Everybody raise a glass for MarineCorpsDuck.

Frankly, it’s a shame he follows the Chargers. Over the past week, the duck has provided worthwhile insight, humor, and a reality check for us enthusiastic Steeler fans. He’s tolerated ribbing from us and left good-natured and civil posts in reply to many recent threads. Dangit, he’s almost cuddly.

Let’s raise a glass to a friendly fan in the moments before our Steelers raze his playoff hopes. :-)

by Varmint on Jan 11, 2009 4:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

good call

best opposing fan this year – he could teach all of those cowboys fans a lesson :)

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 4:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

That’s where you’re wrong. NOBODY can teach a cowboy fan ANYTHING, lol!

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Ravens fans were pretty nice too

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 4:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

kwoog

I’ll throw him a shout-out – we miss you man

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 4:36 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

jupree

ure the only colts fan ive met yet that i like. so cheers to u too

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 4:36 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Aww, thanks.

OK, somebody said “Cheers”. I guess that makes it COCKTAIL TIME! brb…

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 4:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Before going into full game mode

Maybe we should have a poll or post for most knowledgeable and classy opposing fan.

by SteelBuckeye on Jan 11, 2009 4:43 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Weird

Cowher backing Big Ben

by ZnJersey on Jan 11, 2009 4:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i get more freaking nervous with every passing minute. let’s play already!

...die trying
http://www.agentorangerecords.blogspot.com

by agentorange on Jan 11, 2009 4:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

IM SHAKING…..

by Danto85 on Jan 11, 2009 4:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

LETS DO THIS!!!!

One home team has to win this weekend, right??

by Jett on Jan 11, 2009 4:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yeah

what are the chances of ALL of them losing?

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 4:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

has to be very low

maybe has never happened

by ZnJersey on Jan 11, 2009 4:42 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Benn looked cool like a cat coming out of the locker room… hope he stays that way

by Danto85 on Jan 11, 2009 4:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

me too

heath looked like he was favoring an ankle coming down those stairs :-\

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 4:39 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Styx...

Played the opening of Renegade live. Man, if that doesn’t fire you up…

by Hines Ward on Jan 11, 2009 4:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

that is so freaking awesome! what a great job by the steelers to do that!

...die trying
http://www.agentorangerecords.blogspot.com

by agentorange on Jan 11, 2009 4:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

shit

Phil Simms on the call. Thats trouble.

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 4:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i am so tired of phil simms. shut up.

...die trying
http://www.agentorangerecords.blogspot.com

by agentorange on Jan 11, 2009 4:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Phil Simms or Troy Aikman = Me wishing that I still lived in Pittsburgh, so I could pick up the live radio signal (online is too delayed).

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 4:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Gaming the Turf

Anyone else think that the Steelers organization deliberately keeps the field “bad”, to throw other teams off their game?

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 4:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

My beloved spouse is huddled with a tiny hi-def portable TV

..in the back room of his store, trying desperately to tune in CBS. Poor guy. He loves the steelers and doesn’t have the day off.

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 4:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

HERE WE GO!!!!

...die trying
http://www.agentorangerecords.blogspot.com

by agentorange on Jan 11, 2009 4:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

don't shoot low

I want a #43 pick :)

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 4:46 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

so much for that … 21 yard completion

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 4:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

hee hee, San Diegans don't see much snow.

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 4:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

classy

Deebo helps sproles up (only after pulling him down :)

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 4:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

sigh.

this is not good. I was worried about the Steelers getting 1 TD all day

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 4:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

wowzers

how about that for a start for SD

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 4:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

sheesh

I htought he was supposed to be hung over ;)

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 4:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

WOW

Well.

At least lots of time! :)

by Ragnar808 on Jan 11, 2009 4:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

we are biting so hard on the play action. big time.

...die trying
http://www.agentorangerecords.blogspot.com

by agentorange on Jan 11, 2009 4:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yep

I think our D is so amped and just running all over. They just want to hit somebody. Great play-calling

by Jett on Jan 11, 2009 4:50 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

D is nervous

they’ll settle down

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 4:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

It's All Good

We just need to calm down.

by Hines Ward on Jan 11, 2009 4:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

may the spirit of Delhomme inflict you, Rivers

by Tizoc on Jan 11, 2009 4:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

haha

best curse ever

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 4:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

or is that afflict?

by Tizoc on Jan 11, 2009 4:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

You guys mind a Broncos fan joining you to cheer on the Steelers?

Tough start but Chargers defense is their achilles…they’ll give up some points.

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Jan 11, 2009 4:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

more the merrier

helluva start for them.

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 4:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

we welcome all

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 4:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

little early to say that

Absolutely pristine execution there for them to start.

cant say were rusty just yet

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 4:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yea

Took only 4 plays? Our D will be fine

by Jett on Jan 11, 2009 4:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

FWP

go man go

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hines and Jammer? i think

Already getting chippy, gotta love it

by Jett on Jan 11, 2009 4:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yes, we’re going to run the ball. SD should never ask questions like that.

by Varmint on Jan 11, 2009 4:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

FWP

go man go!

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 4:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ALL RIGHT!

Using the fullback. Love it.

by Hines Ward on Jan 11, 2009 4:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i love this playcalling. love it

...die trying
http://www.agentorangerecords.blogspot.com

by agentorange on Jan 11, 2009 4:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

FWP gets his wish

And he’s delivering

by Tizoc on Jan 11, 2009 4:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

It Was Holding

Wack To Mack With The General and The Back. (J-Mac and D-Mac)

by Rayder K on Jan 11, 2009 4:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yah

Good call. Too bad.

by Varmint on Jan 11, 2009 4:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

What crew is calling the game?

are these the penalty calling refs?

by Ragnar808 on Jan 11, 2009 4:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

No

They are one of the fewest penalty calling crews actually

by Jett on Jan 11, 2009 4:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Only if your QB picks up the opposing team's bench phone.

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 4:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Jammer is beatable...they should keep going at him.

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Jan 11, 2009 4:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hey Steeler Fans

Just watched my Birds polish off the Gnats… Here’s hoping the Steelers do the same to San Diego.

by JJinPA on Jan 11, 2009 4:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

all day to throw

4down territory. lets get at least half of it

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 4:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ha ha

Shades of Kordell vs. Buffalo.

by Hines Ward on Jan 11, 2009 4:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

huh

not bad, Ben

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 4:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Quick Kick!

Not bad, Kordell Stewart would have approved

by Tizoc on Jan 11, 2009 4:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Love it

Haven’t seen that in a few seasons.

by Varmint on Jan 11, 2009 4:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ill take it

now come on D

by Jett on Jan 11, 2009 4:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Love the call!

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 4:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ok good series

good sign from the running game – need to make sure we keep the field turned on them..no more than 1 1st down. hopefully 3 and out

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 4:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

we'll tighten up

this is the pittsburgh D

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 4:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

like that pooch actually

reminds me of wishenhunt and mularky days

by shleeve on Jan 11, 2009 4:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i liked them

i thought he was a bit of a trickster

by shleeve on Jan 11, 2009 5:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

the pooch punt...i love it.

Reminds me of Elway.

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Jan 11, 2009 4:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That was cool

Wack To Mack With The General and The Back. (J-Mac and D-Mac)

by Rayder K on Jan 11, 2009 5:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Sproles is so difficult to spot behind thos O linemen.

He just pops out of nowhere.

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Jan 11, 2009 5:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I cant even see him. I need a bigger tv

by Ragnar808 on Jan 11, 2009 5:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Sproles looks like a little kid… no way he’s even 5’6"

by JJinPA on Jan 11, 2009 5:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

woodley

good job in coverage

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 5:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

nice floaty pass

now Phillip, float it towards Troy’s direction!

by Tizoc on Jan 11, 2009 5:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yes sir

Deebo was being held too. its going to take perfect execution – which they got on that first drive – to beat us consistently on d

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

HOLMES!

takes it home!

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

YEAH BABY! woo-hoo Holmes!!

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

no flags? no flags! Goodie!

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 5:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Nice Punt!

MOre like that Please!

by Tizoc on Jan 11, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wow...what a return!

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Jan 11, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Santonio!!!!!

I wasn’t even brave enough to call for it!!!

Not even in my wildest dreams…. but I guess he was due!

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wow oh wow oh wow oh wow!!

by Ragnar808 on Jan 11, 2009 5:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

man!

ive been saying all year hes SO close to breaking one!

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

+1

He has SO been due.

by Hines Ward on Jan 11, 2009 5:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

That was Pretty!

Wack To Mack With The General and The Back. (J-Mac and D-Mac)

by Rayder K on Jan 11, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I could almost hear him saying..

“scuse me, pardon me, watch your step there…”

All themway down the field.

by Varmint on Jan 11, 2009 5:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

lol. yeah.

even more so in slow mo

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 5:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Reminds Me...

Of Randle El in that Cleveland Wild Card game. Redemption that puts us right back in it.

by Hines Ward on Jan 11, 2009 5:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

we’re back at 0-0. now lets own this thing

...die trying
http://www.agentorangerecords.blogspot.com

by agentorange on Jan 11, 2009 5:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

big series here

Lets get out offense back on the field and get back to the ground game. Have to just tip your hat to SD on that first drive but lots of positives nonetheless even at 7-7.

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Weird

I can’t believe an 8 – 8 team is even on the same field with Pittsburgh in the playoffs.

by JJinPA on Jan 11, 2009 5:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

nice

penatly goes our way!

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 5:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

man

the refs are so sick at their jobs in all actuality…how do u see that happening so fast??

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Screaming Female Steeler fan

That screaming fan, from Denver in 2005 is back near the TV announcers.

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 5:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

GET LOUD

When I say who dey, you say we dey.

by sn0wballz on Jan 11, 2009 5:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yep

too bad it was right into Rivers so it didnt look as bad

by Jett on Jan 11, 2009 5:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yup

OT has his arm up around his neck every time. BS

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I Hear

this alot.

Wack To Mack With The General and The Back. (J-Mac and D-Mac)

by Rayder K on Jan 11, 2009 5:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I kinda wish they showed the seconds on the comment timestamps

Then we could recapture the simultaneous comment effect on later re-reading. :)

BTW, “Stupid Sideline Reporters” is a sweet name.

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 5:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

"outyardaged"?

What the hell kind of a verb is “outyardaged”?

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 5:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

a football announcer word :)

they speak their own language

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

There’s no dictionaries in Football!

by Tizoc on Jan 11, 2009 5:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 5:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Pwned by Woodley

That blocker was just embarrassed

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 5:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Phillip, meet Mr. Woodley

You’ll bee seeing more of him today.

by Tizoc on Jan 11, 2009 5:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

YES SIR!

Ok! Lets f’n finishing them off this drive. Cmon now.

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

move 'em back

move ’em on back!

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 5:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

c'mon...INT time.

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Jan 11, 2009 5:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

BRING THA WOOD

When I say who dey, you say we dey.

by sn0wballz on Jan 11, 2009 5:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

PUNT IT

When I say who dey, you say we dey.

by sn0wballz on Jan 11, 2009 5:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

WOW

The D is ready to gooooooooooo!!!

by Jett on Jan 11, 2009 5:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

aight aight

back in business.

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

WOW

Did you see Timmons?!

by Hines Ward on Jan 11, 2009 5:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

a thing of beauty.

i wish he had actually taken the handoff.

...die trying
http://www.agentorangerecords.blogspot.com

by agentorange on Jan 11, 2009 5:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i reall hate this truck ad'

‘thats pretty freakin cool’

‘shovels and hammers and stuff’

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

+1

like someone else said though, I love that Peyton Manning ad

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 5:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Manning is a funny guy!!!

by Ragnar808 on Jan 11, 2009 5:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i hate it too...

but it’s not as bad as the “if you don’t buy an F-150 then you’re a pussy” commercials.

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Jan 11, 2009 5:16 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Cause we all know what a hard-workin' blue collar laborer Denis Leary is.

(although I do like his work, don’t get me wrong. I just wouldn’t take his truck buyin’ advice.)

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 5:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

They have good pizza

also Bellagios is good too

by Matt Daddy on Jan 11, 2009 5:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Pizza in the Seattle Area is weak for the most part.

A place called Pizza Man is pretty good. Any size, unlimited toppings for $10.49. And they have a $3.99 deal for pizza on Monday. Pretty good stuff.

PLAYOFFS?!

by SSreporters on Jan 11, 2009 5:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Check your local grocer or Sam's club for a frozen pizza called Home Run Inn.

Holy crap, is that stuff good! The crust and sauce are to die for. I always have one or two in the freezer.

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 5:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

good to see FWP running a bunch

we’re gonna set up some play action

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 5:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

man

There was space at the second level, couldnt get thru though. Rats. FWP is going to break a 35+ yard run in this one though if the blocking keeps up

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Put the "I" in Team

I want to see I formation.

by Varmint on Jan 11, 2009 5:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

howdy crew

been a long time glad to be back for a moment at BTSC. Can you believe I was in the can for the punt return?

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

They only replayed four or five times. Guess it left an impact.

by Varmint on Jan 11, 2009 5:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

good to have you back!

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 5:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

good to be back....

from one war zone(Israel) – to a much better one…… ( ;

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

BTW

Ben has quite an arm. Shame that we still can’t pass protect….

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

damnit

mewelde sucks in pass protection. he really does.

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

moore totally blew that pickup

by neverender on Jan 11, 2009 5:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Vary it up

I’d like to see some tosses to MM and PA pass to mix up FWP….plus you’re assorted throws to all the other guys.

Steelers have lots of weapons….USE THEM!

by Ragnar808 on Jan 11, 2009 5:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I think i am over the Steelers have lots of weapons argument

What we have is a messy offense that sometimes wheezes to life when the players make exceptional plays. BA must go

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

"I'm an IBMer"

Is that just a total rip off of the “I’m a PC” commercial?

I guess that saves money on hiring your own advertising team.

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Jan 11, 2009 5:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'm happy

as long as we don’t turn it over
harrison + polamalu is a ticking time bomb for SD

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 5:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ok games settled down

whew..that was close to a big one.

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

sproles is scaring me

...die trying
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by agentorange on Jan 11, 2009 5:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yea a bit

we’re flying around, but hes been able to make really quick and hard cuts on a dime

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

me too

his really does slip through small holes well.

by phxsteeler on Jan 11, 2009 5:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Sproles is a killer

I wonder if he wears down toward the end of this game…. we can only hope…

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

he didn't last week in overtime

we need to wear him down, he won’t tire on his own

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 5:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

98

hampton nearly knocked sproles over with the center

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 5:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I Like The Music From The Geico commercial

Wack To Mack With The General and The Back. (J-Mac and D-Mac)

by Rayder K on Jan 11, 2009 5:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Look at the remaining playoff teams

B-More
Philly
Arizona

never would have guessed that 4 weeks ago!

by Matt Daddy on Jan 11, 2009 5:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

polamalu

has had zero impact on this game. norv has called an amazing game so far. we need to make some adjustments.

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Turner HAS called a good game. but that’s his strengt

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 5:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

norv and amazing don't belong in the same sentence together.

don’t worry…the chargers will get norv’d sooner or later.

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Jan 11, 2009 5:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Sproles gets only a yard that time

better, he gets knocked around a little

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 5:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

+1

Big snack needs to sit on him

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Sproles is denied!

we plugged the hole that time!

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 5:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

that's right Norv

you WANT to punt the ball

by Tizoc on Jan 11, 2009 5:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Honorary Steeler fan Roll-Call!

As long as we’re on commercial break, let’s take a survey.

If you’re a fan of a non-steelers team here to cheer on the steelers, please identify yourself by primary allegiance.

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 5:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Colts!!

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 5:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

lol!

I know we have a Titan and a Bronco in here today somewhere…

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 5:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

norv sucks at life.

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Jan 11, 2009 5:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes!!!

Timeout – 1.

Decision making = Norv’s weakness

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 5:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yeah

challenge that and burn at least your flag if not the timeout as well!!!

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 5:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

how is that a good challenge?

are these announcers on crack?

before the commercial they stated that they weren’t going to get it…so what makes that a good challenege? they burn the time out, they still punt…not a good challenge

by amandakt on Jan 11, 2009 5:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

not a terrible challenge

2nd quarter..all 3 TOs. nothing to lose

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

wow

FWP is running angry – don’t thing its bad to mix MM in though…..

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

+1

keep ’em both fresh

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 5:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

way to run hard

not doing that stutter step bullshit that takes too long to materialize

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

+1

he’s turning me into a believer

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 5:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

cue the Shrek soundtrack.

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Jan 11, 2009 5:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

FWP is doing great!

Here comes the PA long bomb!!!

by Ragnar808 on Jan 11, 2009 5:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

this is the best fwp i’ve seen in a long time. so sweet.

...die trying
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by agentorange on Jan 11, 2009 5:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

BTW

can’t believe I am typing this, but Kudos to the O-line so far….

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

you’re not the only one…

by Tizoc on Jan 11, 2009 5:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

good call… but lets wait until Colon gets his penalty to give them too much credit

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 5:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

There you go

MM – nice hole to run through…..

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

4.5 on 1st down

All hail Bruce Arians so far.

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

BA

has been replaced by an angry mob of steelers fans and sports writers

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

ok, huge play here

these are the kinds of plays we havent made a lot of the year. to keep good looking drives going

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yup

all year….
all year

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Wait!

You’re not Willie Colon!

by Tizoc on Jan 11, 2009 5:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

2 timeouts burned

1 on Norv
1 on D Coordinator

by Matt Daddy on Jan 11, 2009 5:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I Love...

This deception on fourth-and-short.

by Hines Ward on Jan 11, 2009 5:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

SD burns its second time-out

that alone makes setting up at 4th & 2 worthwhile

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 5:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

commitment to the run game

is keeping SD from pulling that moving around crap they were using to confuse indy.

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 5:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i doubt it

dunno. im fine with either decision.

still laugh at mora comersh every time

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

no...

you punt… and put your d in…. 10 yards further in you go

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

go for it.

When I say who dey, you say we dey.

by sn0wballz on Jan 11, 2009 5:39 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

WTF is that referee doing??

When I say who dey, you say we dey.

by sn0wballz on Jan 11, 2009 5:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Do the distort the Audio of Jim Mora's playoff parrot quote,

or did he really sound like that?

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 5:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I wonder what he did in his "gap year" prior to returning to the NFL...

It’ll be weird to see him in seattle

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 5:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

he did. but no one was home.

...die trying
http://www.agentorangerecords.blogspot.com

by agentorange on Jan 11, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

dang

sooo close to pinning them deep

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 5:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

close

When I say who dey, you say we dey.

by sn0wballz on Jan 11, 2009 5:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

too many commercials

at least the SD players have to stand around in the cold

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 5:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Absent for roll call

Eagles fan, first and foremost, Steeler fan secondary.

by JJinPA on Jan 11, 2009 5:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Nice Punt

A little more hang time, and we’ve got them pinned at their own 1.

by Hines Ward on Jan 11, 2009 5:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Watchmen commercial

been waiting over twenty years for this movie

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 5:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

+1

they needed to calm down and adjust to Sproles – now they can ramp up a bit….

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

'im eli manning

and i announciate too much when i talk’

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

what does it take

for holding to be called on Harrison? sheesh!

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 5:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

wow. no holding on that play?

...die trying
http://www.agentorangerecords.blogspot.com

by agentorange on Jan 11, 2009 5:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

rivers got so scared of 92 he just dumped it

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 5:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Harrison made Rivers just lose it right there

can you imagine seeing Deebo barrelling down unheld?

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 5:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

CHALLENGE!

the ball bounced!

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 5:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Agree hard

Regardless of what the call is, that was amazing

by Jett on Jan 11, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

ooh, a close one.

Challenge time!

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 5:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

whew

my goodness.

yeah omar was loud and clear about making sure they got a good gander :)

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

the shot from behind him says no catch

all the others make it look like a catch but it wasnt

by shleeve on Jan 11, 2009 5:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

seems that our corners

are gambling a bit more, and getting a bit less safety help then they are used too, he was wide open

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hey Norv

That’s how you challenge, take notes, Tomlin, Arians, and LeBeau are going to be giving you coaching lessons all day

by Matt Daddy on Jan 11, 2009 5:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

As long as

Norv give BA some lessons too – its a good trade

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

if they fire norv, I’ll take him as OC any day of the we

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

alright

let’s have a nice long drive here

by phxsteeler on Jan 11, 2009 5:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ugh

don’t show o’donnel

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 5:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

hey

a reverse that went for + yardage

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 5:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Now, THAT is funny

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 5:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Big Ben's fake handoffs aren't exactly subtle, are they?

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 5:48 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Davis

dude, you’ve got to get that yard

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 5:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

errrrgh

come on davis!!

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 5:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

oh davis

my goodness, so lame

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Here we go again

Offense cant do anything, does this seem familiar??

by Jett on Jan 11, 2009 5:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

YUCK

bad call

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 5:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

bad call

our D is playing great, keep field position

by Matt Daddy on Jan 11, 2009 5:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

like the call

if they don’t go for the block… they get it…. no worries….. smart try

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Big Ben left-footed?

Am I mistaken or did he punt that lefty?

Just sneak that S

by HoustonPA on Jan 11, 2009 5:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i like the fake punt call. we just didn’t get lucky.

...die trying
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by agentorange on Jan 11, 2009 5:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Same here.

by Tizoc on Jan 11, 2009 5:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

enough with the short plays

Steelers need to MIX IT UP!

Great…they run more now….so what…..mix it up!! MILLER AND WARD!!

by Ragnar808 on Jan 11, 2009 5:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

OK

Caught em when they were trying for a punt block

Secodnly, pin em deep tomlin!!! Our D can handle this!

by Jett on Jan 11, 2009 5:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

hmm

i dont mind the call but why not just line up normally? its 4th and 1

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Like the play calling so far

smart, let our D win this game

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

ooops

spoke too soon…. where is the coverage? Why not put polamulu on him?

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

sigh, well that makes the fake look pretty dumb

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 5:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

fuck

Sproles is so much better than Moore in pass protection.

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

handoff to Sproles for a loss

good. nice. make them one-dimensional

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 5:53 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Fake Punt = 3 Points

Not good to give up 3 points that easy

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 5:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

agreed

putting too much on the D’s shoulders towards the end of the half (the time when they’re most likely to ease up)

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 5:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Great stop BUt

They’re in field goal range now… JESUS

When I say who dey, you say we dey.

by sn0wballz on Jan 11, 2009 5:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

FG...

Better than a TD. Nice job, D.

by Hines Ward on Jan 11, 2009 5:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

+1

FG is no sure thing in this stadium

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 5:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Second half

I’m interested to see what the steelers do in the second half.

I suspect that they have spent the 1st half making everyone think RUN. I think the 2nd half will result in more passing….

by Ragnar808 on Jan 11, 2009 5:56 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

hmm. thats interesting. you can almost see it in Ben’s eyes he wants to pass

by neverender on Jan 11, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

If the steelers can get points here.....

then they get the ball again….will be interesting……

by Ragnar808 on Jan 11, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

when FWP has 9 runs for 49 yards, why would we start passin

by PaulMorel on Jan 11, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

to mix it up.

BB can pass!!!! we know this!!! we have guys who can catch and run tooo!

by Ragnar808 on Jan 11, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

arians can only resist going deep for so long

and since they have a bad pass D I wouldnt mind trying it some

by shleeve on Jan 11, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Two minute offense means

Ben should be calling the plays. That’s good.

When I say who dey, you say we dey.

by sn0wballz on Jan 11, 2009 5:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

+1

lets let him loose, and take some smart shots down the field – I think we get at least three here

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

It seems

that the game plan so far is to let the D win it, and no to put too much on Ben’s hands in the first half. I have to say, i am liking it so far. Would love to see us mix in a couple more play action passes.

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 5:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

now if only Ben could fool himself

into thinking this is the fourth quarter, not the second

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 5:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

we need to stick to the run

we’re averaging 5 yards a pop with FWP. We’re fine.

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Kaeding is a turd

Did you see him run off the field like he won the superbowl with that kick…42 yarders should be no sweat

by HoustonPA on Jan 11, 2009 5:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

haha

guys a total dork.

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 5:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Looking forward to a key choke by kaeding later in the game

He’s the one exception to my SBNation signature line wish…

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Jan 11, 2009 6:01 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

bummer

GR pulled a najeh there – run into the pack and fall down

by acrollet on Jan 11, 2009 5:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

great catch

Finally a good block by Moore

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 6:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

am I drunk

or did MM actually pick up a blitzer there?

by SteelerBuddha on Jan 11, 2009 6:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

nice protection there on first down

...die trying
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by agentorange on Jan 11, 2009 6:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

we're absolutely fine here regardless of what happens this drive

We’ve been clamoring for the run…we’ve gotten it. Defense is been pretty good though I’m not sure how Polamalu has been used at all. We also get ball to second half.

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 6:02 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

True.....but

a balancing act is a good thing

by Ragnar808 on Jan 11, 2009 6:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

omg

he had plenty of time

by Blitzburgh on Jan 11, 2009 6:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

it's like he's Popeye saying

“don’t know me own strength” … hasn’t got rest all season, and maybe his shoulder’s feeling great

by Alba on Jan 11, 2009 6:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Trick to SD

IMO, looks like you can beat SD by catching