BTSC Video Feature: Steelers Rookie Mike Wallace

by Michael Bean on Oct 29, 2009 3:30 AM EDT

I've been wanting to incorporate some more multimedia elements to Behind The Steel Curtain. I've always had some interest in doing a podcast, but have stayed away for now. Instead, you can expect more videos in the future thanks to my oh-so-awesome lady friend. and her willingness to help me with her Final Cut Pro editrix abilities.

She's a new NFL fan - being from Kansas, she was raised on college hoops - and it pains me to say that her strongest allegiance is to Michael Oher of the Baltimore Ravens. I've explained to her the utter horror of her being a Ravens fan - and she laughs and dutifully spends most Sundays with me cooking up good grub and watching Steelers football. Nevertheless, she also occasionally 'slips up' and steers her attention to how the Ravens are doing. Sigh. Can't have my cake and eat it too, I suppose.

Thankfully we have a rookie of our own from Ole Miss that was teammates and friends with Michael Oher. Mike Wallace. He's easy to take a liking to - scrappy, tough, fast, excitable but not cocky. So he's become her favorite Steelers player and watching him keenly has managed to keep her mind off Oher and the Ratbirds :)

So, with that introduction out of the way, take a look at our first creation - a look at the first seven weeks of Mike Wallace's productive young career. As we compile more footage and get a bit more experienced putting these together, we hope we can make some good looking videos to supplement the litany of writing provided by me, mary rose, drinkyourmilkshake and every last one of you all. Cheers. - Michael B.-

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I'm not ...

sure what I’m looking for but I was able to see some nice pictures. A Kansas girl? You can’t do much better than that — an Iowa girl, sure — but from Kansas, next best thing.

by tenthmtnman on Oct 29, 2009 7:06 AM EDT reply actions

Nice video ...

firewall thing kept me from seeing it first time through; thanks for sharing.

by tenthmtnman on Oct 30, 2009 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Nice video!

You did a nice job putting together Wallace’s significant plays. Thank you! He is a great young player already.

Erik

by ekl on Oct 29, 2009 7:39 AM EDT reply actions

impressive

impressed by the video creation but more by 17 himself !!! (thnx blitz)

by Sch Lotan on Oct 29, 2009 8:12 AM EDT reply actions

Not bad Blitz...

Hopefully these Mike Wallace highlight videos become a multi-part series due to the shear amount of big plays. Much thanks to you and the lady friend… But Jayhawks… c’mon now. ’Cuse Hoops all the way!

'I’ve learned to become a flat-liner. There’s a lot out there that’ll make your heart jump if you allow it."
-Coach Tomlin

by NYSteelersFan4 on Oct 29, 2009 9:06 AM EDT reply actions

nice job blitz (and lady friend)

rec’d

great video with the stats and graphics. the best part of Kansas b’ball came east when coach Roy came back to Carolina. lol Side note: 2005 SB champs : STEELERS 2005 ncaa champs: UNC 2009 SB CHAMPS : STEELERS 2009 NCAA Champs: UNC. Bet the morgage on the heels the next time(this year?) the Steelers win the Superbowl.

by 1STstate bucco on Oct 29, 2009 10:16 AM EDT reply actions

Would be willing to ...

accept NC championship if it means a 7th Lombardi … :o) … but probably not to be.

by tenthmtnman on Oct 29, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions

meant to add this ...

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/33532889/ns/sports-college_basketball/

by tenthmtnman on Oct 29, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions

rock chalk

by kittoftheonvariety on Oct 30, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Great Video...

Looks great. One thing that might help out is trying to avoid the cheesy dissolve/cutting type effects; it will make your videos much better looking. It is nice though to see all those great catches. I have a feeling we will see him on one of those reverse plays for big yards this season.

by StainlessSteelers on Oct 29, 2009 11:43 AM EDT reply actions

thanks for the feedback

We’re definitely new and amateur at this so all feedback appreciated.

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 29, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

actually extremely helpful

I always always question the transitions on videos. Good to know.

by kittoftheonvariety on Oct 30, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions

Love the video

Keep em coming!

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by sn0wballz on Oct 29, 2009 11:50 AM EDT reply actions

poor limas

by Bleed-Black&Gold on Oct 29, 2009 12:48 PM EDT reply actions

Limas sucks

Changed my SBN user name from WoodrowWilson.
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by Jon Woods on Oct 29, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions

So did Rashard...

4 weeks ago. How’d that turn out?

'I’ve learned to become a flat-liner. There’s a lot out there that’ll make your heart jump if you allow it."
-Coach Tomlin

by NYSteelersFan4 on Oct 30, 2009 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions

Wondered about this...

Since the SD game. The nice catch Wallace had in the 1st QT. (1:38 mark in the video) Did he actually get both feet in?? I remembered when I saw it happen and told the GF that they will review it and take it away. But no one, including the announcers, said anything about it. I tried slowing it down in the video and still can’t tell…

by Deuce Blue on Oct 29, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions

I'm pretty darn sure

that was not a catch. I told my crew that it would be reversed too. We went back and watched it a bunch of times. One foot. I kept on repeating “Snap the ball. Snap the ball.” Until they did. Lucky.

Drew Scott

by Damnscot on Oct 29, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I wondered also

I can’t tell for sure in the videos but it does not look like the second foot comes down inbounds.

by Chicago Steeler on Oct 30, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions

Can't wait

for the chemistry with BB to develop more, expecting to see more and more catches in full stride as BB gets used to Wallace’s explosive acceleration on the routes and Wallace gets more accustomed to seeing where the seams develop. Nothing I like more than seeing plays executed at full speed.

by thedonger on Oct 29, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions

This kid has star potential

Wait until he gets a couple of offseasons of work in the weight room. He’s already 6,0, 200 lbs. I bet he’s going to end up being about 210 pounds and get faster working with elite speed and conditioning coaches.

BTW, who was the person that first mentioned the kid’s name to this board and was the first to include him in a mock draft on this board? Oh, that’s right. Me!!!!!

by datruth4life on Oct 29, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions

As always, you speak datruth!

by Mechem on Oct 29, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions

When you are still gloating about it 10 years from now it will at least mean that Mike Wallace is still on the team.

You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"

by steelguy99 on Oct 30, 2009 8:03 AM EDT up reply actions

Just speaking Datruth on Mike Wallace

Hey, if you hit on it, you hit on it. Thought the guy would be a great fit for this team and he has been.

In looking at the 2010 draft for the Steelers, a name to keep an eye on CB Jerome Murphy from University of South Florida. He’s 6’1’’, 192 lbs and loves to hit and cover. This past year, he served as the team’s return man averaging 24 yards per return on kickoffs as well as leading his team in blocked kicks and special teams tackles.

However, the thing that really stands out on this kid is his ability to hit. I haven’t seen him personally (I think USF plays tonight on ESPN), but he sounds like a Steelers-type corner to me. Check out this scouting report from Corey Chavous’ new site, Draftnasty.com, on Lewis:

http://draftnasty.com/index.php/scouting/big_east1/jerome-murphy/

Another name to keep an eye on is Alabama CB/RS Javier Arenas, 5’9’’, 198 lbs. He’s an All-SEC returner and CB. LeBeau and Tomlin loves playmakers and this guy seems like someone who fits those paremeters.

by datruth4life on Oct 30, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Keeping preaching, brother

We love the Truth

You ain't hurt.

by Peter Bean on Oct 31, 2009 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions

Good stuff

I’m really excited about him, as always the FO can find those good draft picks.

Hes really just playing smart football.

I also think, barring an injury, he’s a pretty sure shot for OROY because the only RB in competition is Knowshon Moreno, and as far as WR’s, you got Hakeem Nicks and possibly Miles Austin or Percy Harvin.

He’s got the most yards from scrimmage than all rookies so far though. And has played consistently so far and has potential to keep it up.

by Mechem on Oct 29, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions

Does Miles Austin qualify?

Thought he had a few years under his belt.

'I’ve learned to become a flat-liner. There’s a lot out there that’ll make your heart jump if you allow it."
-Coach Tomlin

by NYSteelersFan4 on Oct 29, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Great Vid

It captures the speed, toughness and his ability to get open, and of course the somersault was a great finishing touch. Can’t wait for part 2!

by jdlbc on Oct 29, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions

FREEEDOM!!!!!

At the Cleveland game, we started yelling, “FREEEDOM!” every time Wallace touched the ball, taking off on the William Wallace line from ‘Braveheart.’ What can I say? The air was thin, way up there in the end zone. What do you think? Will it stick as a nickname? It sure is fun, watching him break into free space, so we thought the name fit.

by mantho on Oct 29, 2009 6:22 PM EDT reply actions

i like wall-e as a nickname

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 29, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Not Bad...

But I still like the nickname I came up with during the draft (and posted on here)..,

“60 Minutes.”

by Hines Ward on Oct 30, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

i'm liking the montage

where did you grab the video footage?

When faith in God and love for the Steelers collide...

http://michelsauret.blogspot.com

by Pola-Gona-Maul-U on Oct 29, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions

downloaded torrents of all the games

sssh. dont tell

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 29, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Speaking of, you might want to post it around to a few video sites besides youtube (like vimeo) for when the NFL does its yearly “take all nfl videos off of youtube”.

You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"

by steelguy99 on Oct 30, 2009 8:05 AM EDT up reply actions

where does one find torrents of the games?

Offense may sell tickets, but defense wins championships

by canadianblackandgold on Oct 30, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Clarity is outstanding

I wish I knew how to do whatever you did…Lot of work, but fun I imagine…I love technology, but it hates me…All you’ve done with this Blitz is make us want more, but I won’t ask, for fear of giving you an ex-girlfriend.

Thoughtful discussion with a sense of history

by maryrose on Oct 29, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions

hehe

thanks ’rose. was fun indeed. fun for both of us.

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 29, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Anyone know who the 2 DE's were the Steelers worked out on Thursday?

Just curious. Anyone else been looking at mock drafts for next year besides me? I’m sorry. I just can’t help myself. Now I know how R. Kelly feels.

by datruth4life on Oct 30, 2009 12:03 AM EDT reply actions

Steeerfury has two names...

Kareem Brown and Eugene Bright (link). I know they brought in Orpheus Roye like two weeks ago as well. If I had more info, I’d share it, but sadly I do not.

'I’ve learned to become a flat-liner. There’s a lot out there that’ll make your heart jump if you allow it."
-Coach Tomlin

by NYSteelersFan4 on Oct 30, 2009 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Steelerfury

Give credit where credit is due… typo’s.

'I’ve learned to become a flat-liner. There’s a lot out there that’ll make your heart jump if you allow it."
-Coach Tomlin

by NYSteelersFan4 on Oct 30, 2009 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions

Revenge of the steeers!

You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"

by steelguy99 on Oct 30, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Marry that girl, Michael.....

If she cooks up great food and serves the beer cold on Sundays, and can actually edit highlight packages, what more could a man want for the rest of his life?

Let me know if you want to set up something centered around a pre-game tailgate at Heinz Field. Tying the knot on the field at halftime of a Steelers’ game would be optimal, but a bit rushed. So I suggest the tailgate. Something tasteful.

I would kill everyone in this room for a drop of sweet beer.
- Homer J. Simpson

by Homer J. on Oct 30, 2009 12:50 PM EDT reply actions

hehe, thank you

You da man Homer. Call you soon.

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 30, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Looks good!

Finally got a chance to watch this… real nice job. I’ve done some video editing… this stuff eats up way more time than you’d think!

Nice job!

by MarkJoel66 on Oct 30, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions

thanks, does take awhile, most certainly right

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 30, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions