Michael Oher movie
by Concomitandt on Nov 2, 2009 1:45 AM EST
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Is anyone else a little miffed that this movie is timed to premier a week ahead of our road game to Baltimore? It just seems odd. Will the Ratbirds gain an unfair advantage? Has anything like this happened before? Should the City of Pittsburgh boycott the movie? Or is it totally irrelevant? We have a guy like that on our team, don't we? William Gay, or someone. Anyway, that should be enough questions. So how about some answers...
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I saw this movie advertised but didn’t know which player it was about. What’s the scoop on Michael Oher?
by WhoDeyDerek on Nov 2, 2009 2:07 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
See the movie…that’s how you get the scoop.
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by Johnny_S on Nov 2, 2009 9:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
they did a thing on him his senior year in college - ole miss i think
he was orphaned over and over, some white family took him in and put a roof over his head got him into playing football and he is a stud. the ravens got themselves a bookend tackle for 10-12 years barring injury.
by WARDANE33 on Nov 2, 2009 12:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I saw that trailer and I'll go~
I think it’s a “from adversity you can draw strength” message (not about the Ravens). It’s opening the 20th. I think a lot of people could use the message contained in the movie. With Christmas coming quickly and so many people really coming up on seriously hard times, IMHO it’s past time for a movie like this. Too many people are losing hope.
When the tailgate drops, the BS stops. Shut up and play!
by 1BlkGldFan on Nov 2, 2009 7:34 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
people are losing hope
we shouldnt get inspired by another cheesey movie. We should end the FED and repeal nafta
Ron Paul was Right.
by Steelchamps !! on Nov 2, 2009 4:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
-1
I know it’s only one, but it’s one too many.
'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 Nov 2, 2009 4:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
uhh pardon?
Ron Paul was Right.
by Steelchamps !! on Nov 3, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Irrelevant
I doubt a movie is going to have any effect on a football game.
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by Johnny_S on Nov 2, 2009 9:22 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I dunno Johnny...
The weekend “The Express” was released (10/10/08) Syracuse only lost to West Virginia by 11. Every other loss that season was by more than 20 points. So there you go.
'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 Nov 2, 2009 9:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This movie is going to be in the theater?
It looks like an after school special. Or some other sort of made for tv movie.
When I say who dey, you say we dey.
Follow me @Sn0w13allz
by sn0wballz on Nov 2, 2009 9:25 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Except it has Sandra Bullock in it...
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by Johnny_S on Nov 2, 2009 9:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Say it isn't so!
Hollywood too? They hate the Steelers? But they have nice waves on the Cali beaches.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 2, 2009 10:56 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
+1
breathe in deep feel your heart beat, just to know that life's worth livin'. feel your feet on the earth, better love it while it's still here spinnin'.
by NoCal-SteelCity on Nov 2, 2009 11:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Bring a towel to the game. Black or gold or yellow. If you don't have one buy one, If you can't buy one, dye one!!!
by SoCalSteelerFan on Nov 2, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe you guys missed the cue
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 3, 2009 10:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe if it was in a different hue
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Nov 3, 2009 1:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A wave post yall almost blew
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 3, 2009 1:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the Browns play like poo
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Nov 3, 2009 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And they look like it too
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 3, 2009 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
female Browns fans usually moo
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Nov 3, 2009 2:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
eating cudd for their chew?
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 3, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and no one likes the view
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Nov 3, 2009 2:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that was random...let's make it two
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 4, 2009 7:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It will win all awards
Greatest movie about Baltimore since The Replacements. Well, it was about Washington, but filmed in M&T Bank Stadium!
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Nov 2, 2009 12:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see your back MaLoR
and yes the Replacements is a great movie
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Mechem on the roots of Troy Polamalu
by WVPiratesfan on Nov 2, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What about Enemy of the State featuring Willenium?
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by Johnny_S on Nov 2, 2009 1:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Even though I can't stand
Will “Please belive I’m from the ghetto” Smith, Enemy of the State was a great movie.
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Nov 2, 2009 5:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Big Ben vs State of Ohio
They should remake “Enemy of the State”
"We'll continue to search for the ceiling"
by jacksteel on Nov 3, 2009 10:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Aw man, don’t hate on my boy Will Smith. I’ve been a fan since I was little and he had the greatest show on TV, Fresh Prince of Bel Air.
Besides WWW (horrible) I don’t think he has made a movie I don’t like. I am probably pretty bias though.
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by Johnny_S on Nov 3, 2009 12:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love his movies -- ususally
just can’t stand the act….BTW, what is WWW??
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Nov 3, 2009 1:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wild Wild West
That movie is really bad. Dig the song though.
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by Johnny_S on Nov 3, 2009 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah (duh)
that movie was terrible, but it did have the great Salma Hayek (my favorite, um…other than my wife, of course)
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Nov 3, 2009 1:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Man don't start that stuff or DYMS will but out that silly video again
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 3, 2009 1:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
eh?
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by Johnny_S on Nov 3, 2009 2:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is Arn...
In his free time. It’s not the clip DYMS uses, but you get the point.
'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 Nov 3, 2009 2:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gee thanks NYS
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 3, 2009 2:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey...
At least it’s just a link. DYMS would have found a way to get the full video right on the page.
'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 Nov 3, 2009 2:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that's the ticket.
'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 Nov 4, 2009 9:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha
Classic Carlton.
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by Johnny_S on Nov 3, 2009 2:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You mean Arn...
“It’s not unusual” to make that mistake.
'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 Nov 3, 2009 2:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah
Chewie and Andy are the only ones on here to meet me. Ask them. Carlton and I don’t favor each other. :)
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 3, 2009 2:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If you hadn’t showed up so dang late I would have been able to support this claim.
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by Johnny_S on Nov 3, 2009 3:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Next time around
I may even geta trip close to the weekend.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 3, 2009 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe someday you'll make it to Central New York...
And I’ll buy you a beer or lunch or something, until then I will picture you as either Carlton Banks or as a talking version of your Mike Tomlin avatar. It’s convenient for me.
'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 Nov 3, 2009 4:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lol
I have relatives somewhere in Mass. that’s close to Albany. I also have relative in Rochester.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 4, 2009 7:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
didnt Baltimore get blown up in Sum of all Fears?
just curious
by shleeve on Nov 3, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I found Rocky Balboa
to be a very nspiring movie. underated. lottsa undertones throughout..
Ron Paul was Right.
by Steelchamps !! on Nov 2, 2009 4:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
what happened to william gay
by tha1andonly57@aim.com on Nov 2, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
he just improved to 5-2
and getting stronger bye (pun intended) the week.
just add him to a growing list of NFL players that have been run over by AP.
what happened to AP? 2 100 yard games, stuffed at the goal line twice by the Black and Gold??? that’s the better ??
by WARDANE33 on Nov 3, 2009 11:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Read the original post...
The last sentence references William Gay having a similar story. I believe this is what he was referring to whe he asked about Gay.
'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 Nov 3, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wanted the Steelers to draft Oher. I am pissed that the Ravens got him first, but I would have been stoked if the movie were coming out the week ahead of the Ravens game if we took him from them. (They took him from us and they know it, it isnt a coincidence, but that is the way it is). If the Steelers get psyched out by a movie like this, they dont deserve to win the game. If they want to even it out, watch 2 hours of all the commercials made about Steelers players, or movies/tv shows set in Pittsburgh. Baltimore never gets anything because it is such a terrible and shitty city, so I’ll let them have this one happy story.
Im happy for Michael Oher. But he now has to face James Harrison. Sorry Michael.
by gimpsta7 on Nov 2, 2009 5:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
agreed, they stole him cuz we wanted him
Just like the Brownies did with Mack.
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Nov 2, 2009 5:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Before the draft...
DYM pointed out an article in his daily six about Oher. I think it was the N.Y. Times. Good article. Good story. If you can find it, read it. You will want to see the movie.
Sure Hollywood is not a Steelers fan, but Sprint is. Notice Sprint always has something Steelers in their commercial these days?
by WyoFan on Nov 2, 2009 5:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yall need to read more :)
Michael Lewis wrote a book about Michael Oher’s life called The Blind Side. It’s one of the best non fiction sports books ever written by the Michael Jordan of non fiction storytelling.
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by Blitzburgh on Nov 2, 2009 7:08 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I’m allergic to non-required literature.
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by Johnny_S on Nov 3, 2009 12:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Blitz...
“Freel free” typo in your sig… Just thought you’d like to know.
'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 Nov 3, 2009 2:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's a message to Ryan Freel
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 3, 2009 2:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I knew someone would smart ass in on that...
And you were near the top of the list. Well done, I must say.
'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 Nov 3, 2009 2:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Your observation skills are very acute
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 3, 2009 2:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oye
He played a couple games for the O’s. He is bad.
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by Johnny_S on Nov 3, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I liked it when he was with the Reds
because he made the worse
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 3, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Someone explain to me why we are making a big deal about a movie?
by StoneColdSteel on Nov 2, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It's not a big deal
it’s a good story. Kinda like “Invincible” (Eagles Vince Papale story) Just one of those feel-good movies. Just a human interest thing.
Thanks, Blitz I didn’t know there was a book.
When the tailgate drops, the BS stops. Shut up and play!
by 1BlkGldFan on Nov 2, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I live about 50 miles from the University of Mississippi campus (unfortunately)
and have been hearing about this for years now, it really is a great story….the people who took him in are great people, involved in the community, good Christians, very quick to help others
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Nov 3, 2009 1:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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