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Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) @ Detroit Lions (1-3): BTSC Week Five Open Thread (1st Half)

Ok Steeler Nation. These are the kinds of games that go a long way towards revealing whether or not the 2009 version of the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to be legitimate contenders in the AFC or whether the stars just may not be aligned for them this year. A loss at Detroit would essentially be as crippling and head-scratching as losing to the Oakland Raiders, which the Steelers of course did in 2006 the year after their Super Bowl win in Detroit.

Don't be surprised to see Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper play fairly well. He might be rusty, but reports out of Lions camp this summer were claiming that Culpepper looked better and healthier than he had in years. It's Detroit's defense that I think will struggle, but when you're playing at home, it just takes a couple big plays on defense to jump start everything for the whole club. Protect the ball Big Ben. Take care of business!

This is our open thread for the first half of Week 5. Have fun and enjoy your Sundays y'all.

Go Steelers!

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You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Oct 11, 2009 3:11 AM EDT reply actions  

Go to sleep and dream about winning against us

This is Pittsburgh Steeler Troy Polamalu getting knocked around by the Pacific Ocean in Hawaii yesterday...
Minutes later, Troy caught the ocean going over the middle and smacked it right in the mouth. The ocean fumbled, Troy recovered and ran it into the endzone. The ocean never messed with Troy again.

by paulamalu on Oct 11, 2009 3:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

luv ya malor

gl tomorrow!

Freel free to email me anytime at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com with questions, suggestions, complaints, etc, or to just say what's up. -Michael Bean (Blitz)

by Michael Bean on Oct 11, 2009 3:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

Thank ya

Damnit, it’s 4:22am and I have to be at the stadium by 11.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Oct 11, 2009 4:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

I think it's time for Mr MaLoR

to come out of the closet.

The guy isn’t just a Steeler fan, he is clearly the most dedicated Steeler fan on this site.

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL!

if you only knew Mr MaLoR’s thoughts about the Steelers and Heinz Field.

"We're only going to score 17 points?!" - Tom Brady

by iLL on Oct 11, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

First post by someone with the world “Steeler” in my name

>.>

Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever

by Michael Hewitt on Oct 11, 2009 3:47 AM EDT reply actions  

First peruvian poast

And also just wanted to say a couple things.

Me pops gonna be at the game, front row, section 101, corner near the EZ. Should be camera visible we’re hoping. I’ll maybe see him on TV from down here in Peru.

And also, I think we have us a decent whoopin to deliver, but who knows. I’d love to see a convincing beatdown but I’ll take a W however it comes.

I wont be poastin in the live thread so consider this my “Hate em and they stanks” for the entire thing.

by Mechem on Oct 11, 2009 3:55 AM EDT reply actions  

First German post

Good morning Steeler fans I hope someone will have an open thread for me this evening ( afternoon for you guys in America) its an early game so I can finally watch it live an the internet. Go STEELERS!!!!

Pain is temporary pride is forever

by Heartofsteel on Oct 11, 2009 4:52 AM EDT reply actions  

First "cold" post

I guarantee you it’s colder where I am than where anyone else is (29 degrees in Lakeville, MN)

by Neal Coolong on Oct 11, 2009 6:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

I was going to write this from inside my freezer, but I wussed out so you win.

by Phantaskippy on Oct 11, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

First post!

Of a guy whose monker is a dead Steeler’s missing piece of dentistry!

by DwightWhite's Missing Tooth on Oct 11, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Very much dependent on this thread

Can’t watch the game this afternoon (not in my area).

I hope we get our first road win for this season.

by Han on Oct 11, 2009 9:13 AM EDT reply actions  

Go to a local sports bar and catch the game

NFL Sunday Ticket is my savior. I have to go up to the bar myself, both the Ravens and Redskins are on at 1 here.

" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.

by John Stephens on Oct 11, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Same here.

 I am also going to the bar due to Skins and Ravens. Although, there is a live feed on the internet im sure

by stillerfn86 on Oct 11, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm sure there is

My local sports bar gives you free wings with he purchase of a pitcher though. Not too shabby.

" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.

by John Stephens on Oct 11, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wow!

No sir. not to shabby at all. The best thing about the bar around here is all the Steeler fans that take over when we are not on tv.

by stillerfn86 on Oct 11, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Damn Eli Manning:

Since he is from New Orleans, CBS shoves the Giants-freakin’-Raiders game down our throats in South LA. If I can’t get the Steelers, I’d rather watch Cincy-Baltimore in hopes that they might hurt one another.

"Never mistake motion for action." - Ernest Hemingway

by SubLime on Oct 11, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

justintv

hey, does anyone know the link/password to that justintv site to watch the steelers game?
i used it last week, and it was pretty good.

by BlackandGold on Oct 11, 2009 10:06 AM EDT reply actions  

First Post from a Place Where You Can't Order Alcohol Before Noon

This actually happened to my friend yesterday – tried to order a glass of wine at 11:54 AM and was refused. Only in Utah! :-)

by B&GinSLC on Oct 11, 2009 10:30 AM EDT reply actions  

Weird...

I think in MD they start serving at 7AM in some places.

" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.

by John Stephens on Oct 11, 2009 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

First post from Pittsburgh?

Anyway, I took Kevin Smith off my fantasy team, but started Calvin Johnson. Prove me a fool, Steelers defense.

by Desroko on Oct 11, 2009 10:42 AM EDT reply actions  

First post from Oregon!

and yeah, Blitz, we lost to the Raiders last year….the outcome wasn’t all that horrible, if I recall… :)

"My doctor said I'd quit getting nosebleeds if I just kept my finger out of there!"
-Ralph Wiggum

by Steel Spike on Oct 11, 2009 11:06 AM EDT reply actions  

first post by someone with the word "count’ in their username

by count'em_six on Oct 11, 2009 11:17 AM EDT reply actions  

first post from someone who took a ride in a cop car already today!

*DISCLAIMER: You probably don’t care about what I’m about to say* My gas gauge doesn’t work, so I always have to guess how much gas I have, and I ran out about a tenth of a mile away from a gas station. so as I was walking to the station to see if they could help, an officer offered his services and gave my car a little push so I could drift to the pump. (The ride was him taking me back to my car).

Anyway, I can never remember where to find the TV coverage maps for the games.. Does anyone have a link?

"Money isn't the world, anyway. Ain't no price tag on winning. Winning and making history is something you can't buy. Me? I'm a guy who loves history. When I'm 60 or 70, I don't want to be remembered for the money I made. I want to be in the history books." -- Lamarr Woodley

by PrimantisStillersNAt on Oct 11, 2009 11:34 AM EDT reply actions  

This should do the trick:

http://the506.com/nflmaps/

"Never mistake motion for action." - Ernest Hemingway

by SubLime on Oct 11, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Nashville says HERE WE GO STEELERS!

…..Well at least from my little corner of Nashville… lol Sunday is the only day of the week I get beyond homesick for The ‘Burgh! Good thing the Terrible Towel travels well and has lots of company no matter where I am! (Sent my “original-from-day-1” Terrible Towel to my son in Afghanistan…. I now own a “Temporary Towel” until both of them return safely!) Countin’ on the Towel to work it’s magic!

by 1BlkGldFan on Oct 11, 2009 12:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Nashville Steeler Fan as well

Would go watch the game at Dave and Busters but my first child is due any time now.

Sirius Radio today!

by Yellowhorse on Oct 11, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another 100-yd game for Delicious?

by vynotty on Oct 11, 2009 12:20 PM EDT reply actions  

120 and 2

Moore carries the ball the bulk of the fourth quarter

by Neal Coolong on Oct 11, 2009 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Afternoon guys and gals….

Hopefully I will be around a bit more this week.

I need a quality game from Mike Wallace for my fantasy league…

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Oct 11, 2009 12:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Using Wallace

I like it, Desroko- I can see the idea behind going with CJ, but come on man

"Now that I'm here, I don't want to just be here, I want to be here for a long time." Hines Ward, 1998 4th round draft pick.

by kick him in the head on Oct 11, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Predictions today

Rashard goes over 200
Ben over 400
Logan Kick return for TD and punt return for TD
Sweed 2 deep TD’s
Ike Taylor taylor 2 pick 6s

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 1:02 PM EDT reply actions  

underpromise overdeliver!

u have to be more modest with predictions

by Bonek on Oct 11, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Im with you...Ike should've had that 3rd pick though...

"Now that I'm here, I don't want to just be here, I want to be here for a long time." Hines Ward, 1998 4th round draft pick.

by kick him in the head on Oct 11, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

yes, exactly….
That was thrown in for those who might miss the irony. If they miss the irony on that one though, I can’t help them.

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

march march march

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:03 PM EDT reply actions  

set up the run with the pass….like it

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Oct 11, 2009 1:04 PM EDT reply actions  

um

flag? looked like that guy was mugging Heath

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:04 PM EDT reply actions  

SWEED

g-d it. hang on to that!

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:05 PM EDT reply actions  

seriously, limas?

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Oct 11, 2009 1:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh Limas

All week long, I defend you. All week long.
and this is how you thank me?

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 1:05 PM EDT reply actions  

DEEEEEEEEEEEBO

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Oct 11, 2009 1:06 PM EDT reply actions  

deebo is a monster

by vynotty on Oct 11, 2009 1:06 PM EDT reply actions  

OH YES

Deebo at it already!

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:06 PM EDT reply actions  

BULLSHIT

When do we get holding calls against Harrison?

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:08 PM EDT reply actions  

ha!

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha….good play by fatpepper

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Oct 11, 2009 1:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Anybody else see

Silverback being held by the back of his jersey there?

by tobiathan on Oct 11, 2009 1:08 PM EDT reply actions  

somebody has a link here?

by vynotty on Oct 11, 2009 1:09 PM EDT reply actions  

What happened

Is james harrison was tossed to the ground but that can’t be holding,

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Holding on James Harrison

I think it was ruled out by the NFL.

by SNW on Oct 11, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

C'mon D!

They have to play well enough to overcome the zerbras too.

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions  

good time for a pick...

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions  

ah well

hate to see them draw first blood

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

No way

that foote makes that play in the flat – the way timmons just did

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't remember Foote getting burnt in the flat

Timmons is good, but Foote played the Steel D for six years; he knew the whole sysytem. Timmons is still learning.

Please don’t argue just to argue- it’s not fun

by tobiathan on Oct 11, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

sure it is!

Fun to argue for the sake of argument ( ;
But I actually do think that Timmons has much better speed and ability to cover TE and running backs in the flat. Not saying he looks better against the run yet, but I think that he is playing at an overall higher level

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

We miss Foote's

familiarity with the defenses so far this year.

 Timmons IS a better athlete, but not quite the natural in this D that Larry was….

by tobiathan on Oct 11, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Timmons worries me these next few weeks

but i think he WILL be an upgrade, once he has an equal grasp of the defense that Larry had.

 I’d’ve loved to keep Larry for this year, but he wanted to go, and had earned the right…

by tobiathan on Oct 11, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

can't believe the Lions declined the penalty

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

wouldn't have given them the first

which means that they would have to risk going fourth and short

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

sure, but why not go for it?

they’re moving the ball well against us

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

good question

but seems reasonable – get the points up…. don’t take them up off the board.

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hood

Why was Ziggy Hood on the field so much?

by tkd001 on Oct 11, 2009 1:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Looks like Tomlin

Is using this game to get the younguns on the field. I don’t think that’s a bad thing

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

*nice* YAC from Holmes

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:18 PM EDT reply actions  

What the heck

do you call that play. I haven’t seen the Steelers run it before.

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 1:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I dunno

but it played out well

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

I just looked it up and apparently it’s called a “Screen” other teams run it all the time. It looks effective.

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes

but a screen up the middle… new for us

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

great block and run by delicious

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Oct 11, 2009 1:19 PM EDT reply actions  

hope Essex isn't hurt too badly

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

NFL Streams online

I absolutely hate having to depend on watching the steelers via web streams!!!!

Please NFL make games available online with some kind of pay per view deal!!!

by Ragnar808 on Oct 11, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions  

i get a boner watching mendenhall run….

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Oct 11, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions  

dude

TMI

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

TD!

GREAT run by Mendenhall

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions  

You didn't see it but

He made a really fast spin move out in the flat to get him past that guy

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't like this

just running past guys without spinning. We can’t come up with a new nickname every week.

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow…..mendenhall is sick

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Oct 11, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions  

BTW Bengals

Refuse to help themselves (and us) out – Ravens blocked a 32 yard field goal

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Good news is

the Steelers lost to the Begals
and can still beat Balt twice.

by SNW on Oct 11, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

True

But let’s be honest – the Bengals are going to collapse
the Ravens are legit

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

c'mon D!

stop this !

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions  

BTW

Ravens return the favor – and throw and interception in the redzone.
Still 0-0

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions  

TWHHT

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions  

where is our secondary?

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions  

hey

the refs called a penalty against the Lions. How unfair!

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

MEGATRON ON THE SIDELINE

by vynotty on Oct 11, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions  

If we can give up FGs for TDs

we’ll be OK. But what is going on with the defense?

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Culpepper is, believe it or not, a good QB

when he’s healthy.

 I think the defense will improve as the game progresses. This is a virtually unknown offense being from a Dettroit team that lost for two straight years….

by tobiathan on Oct 11, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Like to see

Pretty much even distribution between the pass and Mendy.

by SNW on Oct 11, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Hello people

Just joined the game? How is the D so far? I am seeing 6 points although not sure if those are because of driving easily against our D or penalties causing huge yardage.

by Han on Oct 11, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Mostly driving easily against our D

though the usual non-holding calls are costing us.

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Imagine if we were allowed

to keep all the LBs we drafted….
Harrison would still be playing special teams

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am just saying

that we have had to let a ton of good guys go – Foote is not the first and probably not the last, but we do manage to replace them

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes

And the Sun rises every morning in order to dissipate the darkness of night!

by tobiathan on Oct 11, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

And Timmons hasn't been as good as Foote

yet.

 Shown flashes, but i’d’ve rather kept Foote for another season…

 No doubt changes need to be made, and it is the nature of the game. But i’m saying i like a former player, not lamenting his departure as a mistake.

by tobiathan on Oct 11, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

I said it last week "It just doesn't look like its our year"

Right now we are playing a crappy team with many of their best guys hurt and are not rolling them.

I believe that we win and possibly very comfortably win.

However, I just don’t think its our year.

(I still predict at least a 10-6 season but the team doesn’t seem to be in its groove.)

by Yellowhorse on Oct 11, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions  

ha

it is true, though

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

now THAT is roughing the passer

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions  

SWEEE...

oh, Holmes, that time

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions  

MENDENHALL!!!!

Is Willie Parker the new Wally Pipp??

by Yellowhorse on Oct 11, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Here we go-----

Ref’s “keeping it close”

by tobiathan on Oct 11, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions  

HEEATH!

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions  

HEAAAAATH IS A BEAAAAAAST

"Elvis Andrus has just preformed a MIRACLE!"
-Eric Nadel, 5/4/09

by Jason Brynsvold on Oct 11, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Heath = fantasy stud past 2 weeks lol.

Pow Right In The Kisser!

by Cutch is the chosen one! on Oct 11, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Patrick Bailey

Rookie of the Year saves a TD

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions  

they are getting good field position

by vynotty on Oct 11, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Lions always played good the first half

they were 10-0 against the Vikings and I guess trading punches with the Bears at the half.

by Han on Oct 11, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

ha

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

failure to surpass ten yards for a first down

on the first 3 plays of an offensive series is a “three and out”, becuase most teams punt on fourth down

by tobiathan on Oct 11, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wait-

you knew that aleady, didn’t you?

Well now you DOUBLE KNOW IT!!……lol

by tobiathan on Oct 11, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

good stop by d.

Pow Right In The Kisser!

by Cutch is the chosen one! on Oct 11, 2009 1:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice to see the defense getting a stop.

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions  

good thing calvin is out.

Pow Right In The Kisser!

by Cutch is the chosen one! on Oct 11, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions  

what is the line on this game?

"They say in Happy Valley that if God wasn’t a Penn State fan, why is the sky blue and white?" Fortt said. "Who am I to argue with God?"

by amandakt on Oct 11, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions  

no, it's the "Lions"

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wallace looking like Sweed

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Wallace looking like Sweed there

by Jett on Oct 11, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions  

PLUS

the penalty… at least he didn’t fake injury

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

he is still a rook.

Pow Right In The Kisser!

by Cutch is the chosen one! on Oct 11, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions  

is mendenhall hurt?

Pow Right In The Kisser!

by Cutch is the chosen one! on Oct 11, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions  

are you asking because Moore is in?

Maybe they’re giving Mendenhall a breather. Not a bad idea — would hate to see them run the wheels off.

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just lost the stream...

..anyone have a solid stream going?

by Ragnar808 on Oct 11, 2009 2:08 PM EDT reply actions  

F.

pick 6

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions  

No streams right now

Can someone keep us posted – what just happened?

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Detroit cornerback James picked off Ben

Easy stroll in for a touchdown. Score is now 14-13.

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK, Ben

get back in there. We need to pile on the points.

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions  

what is it? do we have Burnet on offense?

3-8-PIT 31(7:01) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass intended for J.Burnett INTERCEPTED by W.James at PIT 38. W.James for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

by Bonek on Oct 11, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions  

It was intended for Wallace

by Jett on Oct 11, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

no

Wallace was intended receiver

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

pick 6 by ben….bad throw…

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Oct 11, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Looked like he threw it at him….blah.

by jslutz on Oct 11, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Logan

great return!

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions  

we need the run the ball we could be pounding it down their throughts!

Pow Right In The Kisser!

by Cutch is the chosen one! on Oct 11, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions  

HEEATH!

Moving the ball well.

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Excellent

Heath fights well for that first down

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Heath again!

Ben getting plenty of time

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:14 PM EDT reply actions  

YES!

God, I love watching Hines

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Hines!!!!!!!!!

Pow Right In The Kisser!

by Cutch is the chosen one! on Oct 11, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions  

this shouldn't even be a game

steelers dominating everywhere (that’s what I said last week too)

by lloyd95 on Oct 11, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hines is having a pro bowl season!

except for the fact that was just his first TD

"Elvis Andrus has just preformed a MIRACLE!"
-Eric Nadel, 5/4/09

by Jason Brynsvold on Oct 11, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Good thing about Ben's INT

D is well rested. No excuses this time.

by Han on Oct 11, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions  

i think heath will go to the pro bowl.

Pow Right In The Kisser!

by Cutch is the chosen one! on Oct 11, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Big question to consider

Is this offense one of their best? Seriously, they have so many weapons.

by lloyd95 on Oct 11, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions  

yes if sweed could catch and willie would get healthy and get bak to form we would be amazing.

Pow Right In The Kisser!

by Cutch is the chosen one! on Oct 11, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

damn

nice screen by the Lions

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions  

hope we get a stop on d and then get at least a fg to go into the half.

Pow Right In The Kisser!

by Cutch is the chosen one! on Oct 11, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions  

we're not getting to the quarterback fast enough

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions  

story of our season

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

jeez

seems like the D can’t stop anyone this year…

by acrollet on Oct 11, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions  

yes

Means that our pass rush is a step off. And our secondary is looking porous.

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

either that, or everyone's studied hard

on how to beat our defense. likely the latter.

we’ve always been vulnerable to a classic west coast offense dink-n-dunk scheme, especially when we’re not getting significant QB pressure. Additionally, Carter is a back-up, and lacks the natural chemistry Troy enjoys with Ryan and Ike and William. And- Gay is a fisrt-time starter. They need time to gel.

 Once Wood and Harrison start getting going, it’ll improve IMHO

by tobiathan on Oct 11, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

a turnover would be big here….o wait troys not in.

Pow Right In The Kisser!

by Cutch is the chosen one! on Oct 11, 2009 2:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Hm

The blitz looked really fast there

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

seems like were not disguising our blitzes

They’re all standing there, obvious where they will come from. Getting in place just a beat early

by syrsteelerfan on Oct 11, 2009 2:24 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

YES!

Silverback FEAST!

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions  

wooooo!

"Elvis Andrus has just preformed a MIRACLE!"
-Eric Nadel, 5/4/09

by Jason Brynsvold on Oct 11, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions  

hes back!!!

Pow Right In The Kisser!

by Cutch is the chosen one! on Oct 11, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Dang

can’t James Harrison, Sr. get a bit more excited by that play?

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's pile on the points

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Call a timeout

Let’s go, guys!

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh well

If Colon is going to get his daily false start, this is as good a time as any.

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions  

dang

nice save by Heath. Would have killed us to give up another pick

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions  

LOL

They will win, but they don’t seem to care about the rate of cardiac failure in Pittsburgh.

by SteelerBuddha on Oct 11, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

UPMC advertises at Heinz Field and during many of these games

maybe they’re getting a kickback?

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe

Harrison and/or Woodley have a breakout day in sacks in the second half.

BTW- i’m convinced that the NFL is trying to kill off Steelers’ fans via heart-attacks by keeping EVERY GAME heart-attack close….lol

by tobiathan on Oct 11, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Ridiculous

I am being forced to watch the NYG Oakland game which is turning out to be a joke.

Switch to the Steelers game or at least show some other good game.

by Han on Oct 11, 2009 2:34 PM EDT reply actions  

CIN vs. BAL a win-win for us

either way we break even with a W of our own

by tobiathan on Oct 11, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions  

wow

that Bills-Browns game looks pathetic

Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman

by Alba on Oct 11, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions  

derek anderson 1/8 16 yards

by vynotty on Oct 11, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions  

thread closed

new one up.

at the local bar this week cuz im in exile from my sunday ticket. long story. long smalltime story.

Go Steelers!

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by Michael Bean on Oct 11, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions  

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