Open Letter to Mike Tomlin from a Broncos Fan
by Broncs Cheer on Nov 9, 2009 11:47 AM EST
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Dear Mike,
I truly think you're one of the top coaches in the league, and so forgive my presumption, but it can't possibly have escaped your notice that losing to the Broncos this evening would be the BEST thing the Steelers could do to boost their playoff fortunes for the second half of the season:
Exhibit A: Those cats in Cincinnati nearly made the costly late error of beating the Broncos on opening day, but realized the error of their ways in the last 30 seconds and did the only prudent thing, tapping the ball to Brandon Stokely to preserve defeat.
They now control their destiny in the AFC North.
Exhibit B: The Cowboys were a team struggling to find their identity in Week 4, when Terence Newman made the play of their season, allowing Brandon Marshall to haul in his game winner and set off on that sublimely choreographed romp through the Boys secondary.
They now sit firmly atop the NFC East.
Exhibit C: The New England Patriots were destined for an AFC East dogfight with the Jets until finding their way in Denver in Week 5.
They're now a shoe-in for the division crown, and have rediscovered their championship swagger.
Exhibit D: The San Diego Chargers were reeling from inconsistent defense and a spotty running game before their special teams stepped up against the Broncos in Week 6.
They haven't lost since and will be a force to be reckoned with down the stretch.
Exhibit E: In a stunning show of contempt for deferred gratification and an utter collapse of discipline in the 4th quarter, The Ravens lost their way last week, and paid the price yesterday against Cincinnati.
They've been reduced to an impotent afterthought in the AFC North.
So Mike, you're a man among men, and a master motivator. I'm confident that you can find a way to fire up your troops and get them to bring their Z game tonight and "just lose baby."*
Sincerely,
A Fan
*After all, you wouldn't want to follow the advice of Al Davis these days, would you?
Seriously, Good luck this evening Steeler fans, and may the best team win....!!
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Very funny.
Referring to Baltimore as an “impotent afterthought” is classic.
This is going to be a great game tonight.
Sorry Kyle Orton
I know thats you. This wont save you.
I’m sorry.
Ryan Clark remarked that Coach Tomlin once asked whether he wanted to be the nail in the defense, or the hammer. "I said, 'I want to be the hammer coach.'"
by svenhoek on Nov 9, 2009 12:16 PM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
+1 hahaha
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by John Stephens on Nov 9, 2009 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
Dear Broncos fan
“We don’t subscribe to that hocus pocus.”
Love,
Mike T
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 9, 2009 12:25 PM EST reply actions 12 recs
OK...whatever
Win at your own risk….
"I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today" -- Wimpy J. Wellington
by Broncs Cheer on Nov 9, 2009 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
I have to say
I don’t expect anyone here to take up your mantra……(of course I’d love it if they did but meh) but you really do have a point BC. lol I mean sure there are teams (as you already said) that are beyond our help but…..every team we’ve beaten has suddenly gotten their act together. I mean Dallas leads their division after last nights win, solid winning since losing to us?
Also, I fully disbelieve the notion that Mike T (unless your last name is thomas) would actually have responded, though I enjoy the sentiment lol.
This should be a wonderful game, and I can’t wait….I don’t even wanna be at work so I can go pre-game HAHA
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison
"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble
I knew it was you!
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by John Stephens on Nov 9, 2009 1:39 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
lol
bring it mike i want u A game
okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule
now......
where exactly in a 6-1 record do you smell fear? these points are valid and researchable HAHA. You are welcome to your thoughts as well as anyone….but this is merely Fact Based humor…..with no fear involved :-P
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison
"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble
were you trying to take a line from Super Troopers?
the actual line was ’Desperation is a stinky cologne" Great movie btw
One of the 5 funniest movies ever, IMO
Super Troopers
Old School
Half Baked
The Big Lebowski
40 year old virgin
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Nov 10, 2009 5:13 AM EST up reply actions
Just my opinion
You got five funnier? I’m a movie collector, actually. Try me.
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Nov 10, 2009 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
Just don't try and say Animal House
One guy I know always says that, we have to tell him he’s cut off. Old School is to Animal House, what Steelers are to Browns.
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Nov 10, 2009 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
Off the top of my head
Major Payne
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
LOL
The top of head is pretty good!
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." Jack Lambert
by LongTimeSteelersFan on Nov 11, 2009 5:52 PM EST up reply actions
meant the top of your head is pretty good, now I regret clicking reply!
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." Jack Lambert
by LongTimeSteelersFan on Nov 11, 2009 5:56 PM EST up reply actions
That's what you get
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 11, 2009 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
Oops
Was trying to give you a compliment. Thought the Major Payne, was your response to “what Steelers are to the Browns.” Then I saw below where you really had it as your top movie. As soon as I started to repair my mistake, I realized what it looked like. Anyway, I thought Major Payne there, was one of your best retorts!
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." Jack Lambert
by LongTimeSteelersFan on Nov 11, 2009 11:33 PM EST up reply actions
I know
I never pass up a chance to say something silly
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 12, 2009 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
You really think that? Cannot agree there.
My top 5 comedy would be:
1. Groundhog Day
2. The Jerk
3. Anchorman
4. Dumb and Dumber
5. Super Troopers
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by John Stephens on Nov 10, 2009 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
Good call on Anchorman
I could see replacing the 40yr old Virgin with Anchorman. Sticking to my guns on the rest tho. I can’t stand Steve Martin, but even I have to say The Jerk is a good one.
I’d love to see a movie with Will Ferrell and Jack Black with the guys from Super Troopers.
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Nov 10, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
I think the Broken Lizard is coming out with two movies in the new future, can’t recall what they are supposed to be about.
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by John Stephens on Nov 10, 2009 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
1. Major Payne
2. Blazing Saddles
3. Anchorman
4. Christmas Vacation
5. Dumb and Dummer
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Blazzing Saddles is a classic. Same with Christmas Vacay. Not sure about Major Paybe though.
Wall of Shame
"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
by John Stephens on Nov 10, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
We watch that and A Christmas Story
Those are the best holiday comedies ever, hands down.
Ryan Clark remarked that Coach Tomlin once asked whether he wanted to be the nail in the defense, or the hammer. "I said, 'I want to be the hammer coach.'"
Don't forget about "The Ref"
Denis Leary at his finest!
"Chris! That's a terrible word! Pussywillows..."
-Lois Griffin
by Steel Spike on Nov 12, 2009 12:50 AM EST up reply actions
Airplane
Caddyshack
Ghostbusters (This is a comedy)
Scary Movie
Super Troopers (This is one of the funniest ever. The first scene had me and my sister almost falling out of chairs and crying in the theater the first time we saw it. It was cool, because everyone else was about the same way.)
Ryan Clark remarked that Coach Tomlin once asked whether he wanted to be the nail in the defense, or the hammer. "I said, 'I want to be the hammer coach.'"
I would like to strike Caddyshack from my list
And replace it with The Holy Grail, in light of my just seeing Steel in FL’s post.
Ryan Clark remarked that Coach Tomlin once asked whether he wanted to be the nail in the defense, or the hammer. "I said, 'I want to be the hammer coach.'"
I posted too soon!
Scary Movie should be replaced by The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.
So my final list is:
Airplane
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (For explaining sparrow flight dynamics when carrying cargo)
Ghostbusters
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Super Troopers.
That is my final answer.
Ryan Clark remarked that Coach Tomlin once asked whether he wanted to be the nail in the defense, or the hammer. "I said, 'I want to be the hammer coach.'"
Also, WTF man, no one said Airplane but me?!
Ryan Clark remarked that Coach Tomlin once asked whether he wanted to be the nail in the defense, or the hammer. "I said, 'I want to be the hammer coach.'"
Airplane is good and so is Major League and Naked Gun
Too many
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 12, 2009 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
I'll give it a try
1. Monty Python and the Holy Grail
2.Duck Soup
3.Spaceballs
4. Who Done It
5. Blazing Saddles
Marx bros - nice
I’m still working on my 5. Def include blazing saddles. Also add the princess bride, and waiting for guffman. Not sure about other 2 just yet.
+1 on Spaceballs
“Man we ain’t found shit”
Wall of Shame
"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
by John Stephens on Nov 10, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
1) step brothers
2) anger management
3) 40 year old virgin
4) 12 days of hanakuah or somethingi think ites called its a cartoon w. adam sandler
5)anchorman
thats the best i can come up with at school
"That’s been our story all year. We’ve got a team that doesn’t blink in the face of adversity. It’s never going to be pretty or perfect, if you will, but they’ve got a great deal of belief in one another. They’ve got a great deal of resolve, and it was put on display. Our defense gets a lot of recognition for what they’re capable of, and rightfully so, but what you saw from our quarterback and our offense at the end of that football game is what they’ve provided for us all year. When we’ve needed it the most, they’ve done it and done it big. That’s a rerun for us."
Mike Tomlin, before superbowl 43
by steelcity7612 on Nov 11, 2009 10:05 AM EST up reply actions
You need to broaden your comedy horizon. Go pick up some of the classics.
Wall of Shame
"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
by John Stephens on Nov 11, 2009 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
not nice
"That’s been our story all year. We’ve got a team that doesn’t blink in the face of adversity. It’s never going to be pretty or perfect, if you will, but they’ve got a great deal of belief in one another. They’ve got a great deal of resolve, and it was put on display. Our defense gets a lot of recognition for what they’re capable of, and rightfully so, but what you saw from our quarterback and our offense at the end of that football game is what they’ve provided for us all year. When we’ve needed it the most, they’ve done it and done it big. That’s a rerun for us."
Mike Tomlin, before superbowl 43
by steelcity7612 on Nov 11, 2009 10:15 AM EST up reply actions
Sorry, wasn’t my attention to sound brash, although I realize it was now. Just saying, there are some very good comedies out there. Better than Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell stuff.
Wall of Shame
"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
by John Stephens on Nov 11, 2009 10:19 AM EST up reply actions
Mine
#1. Kung Fu Hustle
#2. Shaun of the Dead
#3. Hot Fuzz
#4. Kung Pow: Enter the Fist
#5. Grandma’s Boy
#6. Strange Brew
#7. Knocked Up
#8. Kingpin
#9. Cheech and Chong: Things are Tough all Over
#10. Balls of Fury
Sorry, I couldn’t do just 5…
"Chris! That's a terrible word! Pussywillows..."
-Lois Griffin
AHEM
12 days of hanakuah or somethingi think ites called its a cartoon w. adam sandler
8 crazy nights
"Chris! That's a terrible word! Pussywillows..."
-Lois Griffin
by Steel Spike on Nov 12, 2009 12:52 AM EST up reply actions
See!!!!
ITS FUNNY!!!! cuz he said donkey…..then he said ASS-Whippin!!!!! AH HA HA HA HA
SEE?! Its funny because he said “Nice weather” and the weather is not nice at all AH HA HA HA .
ok I’m sorry, I watch way too much family guy. my bad everyone!!!!
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison
"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble
the question is, do you drink natty light and play game cube without pants?
Offense may sell tickets, but defense wins championships
by canadianblackandgold on Nov 9, 2009 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
ROFL BRO!!!!
no, unfortunately I do not, neither do I listen to Dave Mathews or Carry a can of axe in a bag with a Big Black……..you get the idea.
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison
"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble
QUOTE: “Exhibit A: Those cats in Cincinnati nearly made the costly late error of beating the Broncos on opening day, but realized the error of their ways in the last 30 seconds and did the only prudent thing, tapping the ball to Brandon Stokely to preserve defeat.
They now control their destiny in the AFC North.”
LOL!
Okay Broncos fan, you’re funny, thanks for the chuckle. Actually the Steelers control their own destiny. You see, the Bengals visit Pittsburgh next weekend. With a Steelers win we would be in a first place tie with the Bengals. If both teams win out, the first two tie breakers would be tied (head to head and within the division). The third tie breaker would be common games which would also be tied (hypothetically, based on both teams winning out) 11-1. The 4th tie breaker is conference games, and this is where the Steelers would win, they have one less loss in the AFC then Cincinnati. Therefore, the Steelers control their destiny within the AFC North, not the Bengals.
Bu-ut.
If they do the smart thing and lose to us tonight then the Bengals do control their destiny. I think that’s what BC meant :p.
Because Montana has no professional sports, I gotta support the land of my birth.
Socrates was once executed for 'trolling'.
^Needs explaining: don't call someone asking uncomfortable, slightly antagonistic questions trolls. In all odds they probably just want to learn. It's real easy to differentiate a 'Socratic' post from a trolling one (unless you're a resident of WCG).
^Needs further explaining: I have yet to post anything on WCG, don't worry, I'm not trying to rationalize anything I've done. I've just lurked over there and man, they are the model of post-peloponnesian war Athens.
Bu-ut......
Quote: “If they do the smart thing and lose to us tonight then the Bengals do control their destiny. I think that’s what BC meant :p.”
Losing to you would be the smart thing so we could let the Bengals control their own destiny?! The logic behind that is mind boggling!
Concerning the above reply.......
These points are valid and researchable HAHA.
But remember…….
this is merely Fact Based humor!
My understanding of the phrase "control your own destiny"
is that if you run the table, you will win whatever it is you’re trying to win.
By that reading, no matter what happens tonight, the Steelers and Bengals BOTH control their own destiny. Whichever one defeats the other next week will be the one that is actually exercising that control, but neither one controls the other’s destiny. You CAN lose tonight and retain control of your destiny (and my advice to you is to do exactly that…).
"I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today" -- Wimpy J. Wellington
The only team we see on our schedule right now is the Broncos
on Monday that will change.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
If we fail to control our present we put our future in jeapoardy.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
But what if we don't plan for the future?
by StoneColdSteel on Nov 9, 2009 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
Ok then
how about lose the next 3 games so the team will be hot and win out? Catch my drift?
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
i agree i think we should email him a thanks for the laugh you silly denver fan just made our day and gave us a laugh when we needed it most=D
"That’s been our story all year. We’ve got a team that doesn’t blink in the face of adversity. It’s never going to be pretty or perfect, if you will, but they’ve got a great deal of belief in one another. They’ve got a great deal of resolve, and it was put on display. Our defense gets a lot of recognition for what they’re capable of, and rightfully so, but what you saw from our quarterback and our offense at the end of that football game is what they’ve provided for us all year. When we’ve needed it the most, they’ve done it and done it big. That’s a rerun for us."
Mike Tomlin, before superbowl 43
by steelcity7612 on Nov 11, 2009 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
Very cute...
and thanks for the thought, Broncs Cheer. I guess only time will tell if you are right. In the meantime, Go Stillers!
The problem of course...
(First off, funny post, I rec’d it…)
However, there is faulty logic… if the Bengals lost to the Broncos, and therefore control their own destiny, the Steelers’ loss can’t help us.
Or… the Bengals loss can’t help them.
Can’t have it both ways… it is an intrinsic impossibility, since we are both in the same division…
I think if you lose to us worse than the Bengals did...i.e. by at least 6 points
then you’d get the nod.
…but I’ll check with boys upstairs….
"I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today" -- Wimpy J. Wellington
how about 6x3?
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
That should do it....
Sorry Steelers…I tried to warn you.
(Nice game though…)
"I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today" -- Wimpy J. Wellington
by Broncs Cheer on Nov 10, 2009 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
If you are looking for superstition
look in the dictionary between sh*t and syphillis because we don’t subscribe to it.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 10, 2009 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
Thanks for the good game wishes by the way. :)
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 10, 2009 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
im so Frickin happy the Be week is FINALL over !!
R U READ FOR SOME FOOTBALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ron Paul was Right.
OK now picture this...this is funny...
A Donkey in a freakin Clown suit! lmao….Champ Bailey was abused like a rental car. Hell, he may be slower than Law….bwahhhaaaaa
by SteelersFnRule on Nov 10, 2009 10:25 AM EST reply actions
-1
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by John Stephens on Nov 10, 2009 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
first of all this guy is a total goof, he needs help. it sounds like a threat hes making to the coach and the team ansd there standins and there odds!
"That’s been our story all year. We’ve got a team that doesn’t blink in the face of adversity. It’s never going to be pretty or perfect, if you will, but they’ve got a great deal of belief in one another. They’ve got a great deal of resolve, and it was put on display. Our defense gets a lot of recognition for what they’re capable of, and rightfully so, but what you saw from our quarterback and our offense at the end of that football game is what they’ve provided for us all year. When we’ve needed it the most, they’ve done it and done it big. That’s a rerun for us."
Mike Tomlin, before superbowl 43
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