Any support?

Favre had a great game. The Steelers are tough against the run so why not do what he did and throw the short ball to AP and Chester. I’d much rather pass against Pitt..

My big problem with the play calling was not making AP the key target to finsh off the game. Chester Taylor wouldn’t have sniffed the ball if I had AP. I see so many coaches go away from their stars in the 2 minute drill. Coverage or no coverage put the ball in their hands.

Like the Ravens vs NE we passed to Clayton in crunch time. Errr…Mason anyone.

Who’s the last team to have 30+ completions vs. you? Curious.

… for the return of that 2008 defense. He didn’t have any INT’s or sacks, but he made the tackle on Rice at the 1 that prevented a TD. (Vikes kicked a FG instead.) Favre rarely threw deep, and had to stand longer in the pocket, resulting in pressures and sacks. I give Polamalu partial credit for that.

I especially liked your comment on the Defense. Blitz sort of dismissed this performance as OK in the end, but weak throughout — and I disagree. This was a really good effort. Brett Favre had 300+ yards — but no touchdown passes. That goal line stand was one for the ages, when you think they actually got 4 cracks at it before they kicked the field goal (can anyone tell me how Big Snack lines up in the neutral zone at the 1 yard line???)

About Max Starks: Yeah… Jared Allen was a non-factor, and you have to give credit where credit is due.

Ziggy Hood (and all): I cannot remember the time I saw two black and gold convoys like that. The defense hustled to make sure the ball made it to the end zone. This is a Mike Tomlin addition to our Defense. Remember the late night before the super bowl when he spent the wee hours of the morning cutting up a practice tape to show the guys how they need to support an interception? This team swarms around the ball carrier and knocks people on their keysters on the way to the end zone. I like this a lot!

Dick Lebeau’s Blitzburgh. I think the difference in the Defense is Troy. LeBeau cannot call the same plays when Troy is not there. We looked good in Week 1. And we’ve looked good in each game that Troy is in there.

For the call on Max Starks. Other than Max and Mike Wallace, I thought the offense was pretty lackluster. Of course, give the Vikings plenty of credit for performing well without Antoine Winfield.

For Starks though, that might have been the best game he’s played in a Steeler uni.

The more I read the posts the more I am respecting the stuff you have to say.

This was a fantastic write up, after all the negativity surrounding the win. I agree with all of those points. I am loving what I have seen from Ziggy so far. Lots of upside to that kid for the future. Also, its always refreshing to see a guy who just got a big contract making big plays. Kudos to you Starks.

U r wrong saying AP had 1 carry on that goal line stand. He carried twice and Brett threw twice as MarkJoel stated we stopped 4 possessions.

As someone who has called out James Farrior for “losing a step” this year it was great to see him step up and play a beast of a game. The guy had his best game of the year with 15 tackles, a sack and numerous tackles of AP when the DBs seemed (rightfully) timid.

As someone who has constantly talked about the talent of one Max Starks it is great to see him get some props on this board. As I have repeatedly stated he is the best O lineman on the team (and has been since 05) and it always irked me that Z&A preferred him on the bench. Idiots! Great game Max!

Still waiting for Ziggy to do something but loved seeing him haul ass down the field after Fox. Speaking of Fox, what a clutch catch and run. Way to have your hands ready Key!

We have much to be enthusiastic about. This was a great win to ride into the bye week.

See how good it feels when you don’t put the game on a kickers foot or block? Steve Houshka for sale?

1. Being there!!

2. Troy played…and looked relatively quick. Still has a little way to go, but I’m fairly comfortable with the notion of him being 100% after the bye. What a relief he didn’t take a step backwards.

3. Our defense outscored their offense. Impressive.

4. We didn’t play nearly as bad without Aaron Smith as we did the last time he was out for an extended period of time. In fact, we looked damn good. Not at all saying we don’t need him…just happy we did well in his stead.

5. I’ll reiterate your #1….I believe Woodley is officially back.

I was shocked to see Hood’s “speed”, he really went full throttle. As far as Woodley goes, I remember a post after the Bengals game that he was “officially a bust”, ok, sure. I think someone also posted that we were the “worst defense in the league”.

Lots of pictures!

Im back up n runnun. Id like to get in next time you guys meet up. flusterd i missed this chance.