Steelers Expose Broncos In 2nd Half, Thump Denver 28-10 - Celebration Open Thread
That, my friends, was a beatdown of epic proportions in the second half. We'll get to the stats and some analysis on the most impressive 28-10 victory soon enough, but for now, a bit of celebrating and discussing the outstanding 2nd half performance. It was a long 15 days waiting for this one. By game's end, it was well worth the wait.
6-2, with a meeting with Cincinnati next Sunday for first place in the AFC North. Going to be fun!
Go Steelers!
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Bring on the Bungles!!!!!
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by Matt Daddy on Nov 9, 2009 11:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Congrats again on the win.
This weekend should be fun.
by jsl413 on Nov 9, 2009 11:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Congrats Steeler fans!!!!
Well deserved victory. You guys owned us today. Good game.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
by kentuckybronco on Nov 9, 2009 11:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks bud
Good luck the rest of the season
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by Johnny_S on Nov 10, 2009 12:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You too.
If Taylor Swift were to try and tackle me, I'd let her.
by kentuckybronco on Nov 10, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
The old dogs took it to you, but with your coach and some young guns and draft picks waiting for you, you should have a lot to be cheering for for quite a few years.
by Phantaskippy on Nov 10, 2009 12:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great second half!

It’s Bungles week! I think I know a certain defense that wants some revenge…
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.
Napoleon Bonaparte
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by LV Steelers Fan on Nov 9, 2009 11:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ziggy Hood looked possessed tonight.
Blitz – Please do an analysis tomorrow.
by yelloboo on Nov 9, 2009 11:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I second that
Ziggy played well. Tyrone Carter stepped up huge, too. How about that O-Line and Rashard Mendenhall (Mendy blocked well, too)? Outstanding performance in every way. Kick coverage was much better, Hines freaking hurdled Bailey (after all of our recievers burnt him), Ben was sharp as always, just a huge, huge effort in a great environment. How about that show of Steeler Nation support in the crowd tonite Go Steelers!! Here we come Bungles!!
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Nov 10, 2009 12:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh boy. This entire week is going to be good.
Revenge is dish that will be served frozen this coming Sunday. I will enjoy this win some more tomorrow.
by StoneColdSteel on Nov 9, 2009 11:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pure and simple, they out-physicaled them in the second half....
As Blitz pointed out, Denver is more a finesse team.
And maybe the Broncos ran out of gas in that rarified air up there in Denver. :)
I would kill everyone in this room for a drop of sweet beer.
- Homer J. Simpson
by Homer J. on Nov 9, 2009 11:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Setting the tone and making a statement.
Yeah, this is the way that Steeler football was meant to be played!
by Billy52 on Nov 9, 2009 11:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice to close a game out for once!
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.
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by LV Steelers Fan on Nov 9, 2009 11:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mendenhall in on ESPN with a post game interview.
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.
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Stampede Blue's Resident Steelers Fan
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by LV Steelers Fan on Nov 9, 2009 11:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Denver's Offense Scored 3 Points
3 points. Total.
And how many rushing yards? Less than 50 I think.
Great defensive performance, and a solid game from the offense, despite the struggles iun the first half.
by PaulMorel on Nov 9, 2009 11:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And a horrendous average, to boot
Moreno had 5 carries for 3 yards!
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.
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by LV Steelers Fan on Nov 10, 2009 12:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And barely that field goal
William Gay had the tip in his hands for an INT on the last third down of the opening drive, but Troy hammered him (actually shoving him in the facemask) and knocking the ball loose. The Broncos O would have been shut out.
by upabob on Nov 10, 2009 9:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
NC Steeler Fan
Not a single rushing 1st down
by NC Steeler Fan on Nov 10, 2009 9:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Clark
So good to see him jumping around and smiling on the sidelines. I’m sure he was riding the emotional roller coaster during the first half. Seems like a guy who does not like to be in sweats on game day.
Shout-out to my man Kiesel.
Nice job with the interview, Mendy.
by Varmint on Nov 9, 2009 11:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
big props to Kiesel.
He’s made us not miss A. Smith that much. That’s something I didn’t think was possible. Keisel’s really stepped up his game this year.
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 Blitzburgh on Nov 10, 2009 12:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He earned those props
Gotta tell you, Blitz, I love to watch the Diesel play. I thought he was always this good but we don’t notice him with Smith on the other end. When Aaron is healthy, this is the best line in football. One of the fans at the Minnesota game had a great sign, “Our Brett is better than your Brett!”
by mantho on Nov 10, 2009 12:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gruden sounded like a huge fan of Kiesel, too.
I love it when our D-Line gets some pub.
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Nov 10, 2009 12:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gruden is a fan of anything or anyone football
Me and my dad were about 6 beers deep a piece and kept going “Now that guy there. Brett Keisel, That guy is a football Player!”
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by SoCalSteelerFan on Nov 10, 2009 12:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
indeed, loved that sign
Definitely noticed it.
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 Blitzburgh on Nov 10, 2009 12:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Clark. . .
At one point they showed him and you could see it was killing him sitting out.
All those catches over the middle, and no one to knock em’ out.
by Phantaskippy on Nov 10, 2009 12:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, there WAS that hit by Deebo in the final minute....
….sorta reminded you to Kayo Clark.
I would kill everyone in this room for a drop of sweet beer.
- Homer J. Simpson
by Homer J. on Nov 10, 2009 12:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I saw that.
And we were up by 11 well late in the fourth and he STILL looked mad about not being out there.
by LeBeau-a-Constrictor on Nov 10, 2009 12:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t take credit for it. Someone on this site made it up as a choice in a poll to give a name last year’s defense, like the Steel Curtain. I swiped it.
by LeBeau-a-Constrictor on Nov 10, 2009 1:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Was a real tribute to the ‘Team first’ mentality of this D and this team. Clark, you could tell he would have given anything but his life to be out there tonight
by mojo88 on Nov 10, 2009 12:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thats why Tomlin made the decision for him
Offense may sell tickets, but defense wins championships
by canadianblackandgold on Nov 10, 2009 12:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Easily the best game we played all year
Rashard Running Hard! I’ll throw out my notes tomorrow!
GO STEELERS!
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by Johnny_S on Nov 10, 2009 12:04 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
God damn that was fun.
Hopefully they will put that on Replay so I can record it. That game was a blast.
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 10, 2009 12:05 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
DVRd the game
rewatching it now. Unreal on D, particularly in the second half. First half was a bit tough. You could tell they were feeling the Doncs out a bit.
Rashard was a beast tonight. Averaged almost 7 a carry against “the #1 Defense in the NFL.”
Glad Orton was finally exposed. Does harken back to the Redskins game last year after all. Only 1 meaningless INT coming into the game, left with 3 more meaningful ones, with one going for 6.
The only managing Ben does is he manages to WIN games
by chewiesteeler on Nov 10, 2009 1:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love the Pittsburgh Steelers
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 Nov 10, 2009 12:05 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Big props to Max Starks – holding the league leader in sacks to one measly assisted 5 second coverage sack. Where did this OL come from?
charity standing orders
by BadMaafala on Nov 10, 2009 12:08 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
jared Allen and Dumerville (sp?) in back to back games giving up .5 sacks. Not to shabby Maxamillion
by 1STstate bucco on Nov 10, 2009 12:22 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Max Starks for Pro Bowl
We need to start a movement to send Max Starks to the Pro Bowl. He has earned it, despite all our criticism (I’ll be first in line to eat crow).
by PaulMorel on Nov 10, 2009 12:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hello Everybody
you guys manhandled us. It sucks to feel this way, but we’ve got to worry about the Redskins. Perhaps we’ll see you guys again, but we’ve got to be tougher. Good job.
Brad James
by the Bradfather on Nov 10, 2009 12:12 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, brother, good luck to you and your team!
by gcn on Nov 10, 2009 12:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You don't have to worry about the Redskins...
The Broncos will crush them. Good luck.
I would kill everyone in this room for a drop of sweet beer.
- Homer J. Simpson
by Homer J. on Nov 10, 2009 12:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If you see the Steelers again
It’ll be in Pittsburgh.
Peace
The only managing Ben does is he manages to WIN games
by chewiesteeler on Nov 10, 2009 1:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How many first downs did Denver have in that second half? I think I ca remember 1
by mojo88 on Nov 10, 2009 12:13 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Denver fans are nice. Almost too nice.
by HoustonPA on Nov 10, 2009 12:15 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I have to say that except for the Bungles, there have been a lot of class acts from the opposition on our site for the past few games. I hope we are reciprocating.
by Weirtonite on Nov 10, 2009 12:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Those guys from the Viking site were great.
I guess we won’t have to hear anything from Raven fans for awhile, lol.
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Nov 10, 2009 12:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Except MaLoR...
but he’s alright. I can’t wait till Sunday when I can troll the Bungholes site with a couple of Who-Dey’s!!!
"My doctor said I'd quit getting nosebleeds if I just kept my finger out of there!"
-Ralph Wiggum
by SteelFever on Nov 10, 2009 1:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You must not
of had the pleasure of reading Denver_ fan_Tom’s ramblings earlier this week. He actually thought the mules would score 31 on us. bah ha ha ha. He was entertaining but i don’t know about nice. lol
by 1STstate bucco on Nov 10, 2009 1:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yea some nice Broncos fans
but man oh man, that’s one delusional bunch.
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by Blitzburgh on Nov 10, 2009 2:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's why they call them fans
But yep. I think I only saw a couple all week who even admitted the possibility they could lose this game. I tried to warn em.
by King Coebra on Nov 10, 2009 2:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
WTF are you guys talking about?
Orton is clearly better than Ben. Hello?
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Nov 10, 2009 3:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Denver fans are cool
I lived in Colorado Springs for four years and root for the Broncos when it doesn’t impact the Steelers. Denver fans are a world apart from the obnoxious Raider jerks.
by upabob on Nov 10, 2009 9:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Had to work
Missed the entire first half – and thankfully so it appears. In another thread I posted I was hoping for a full 60 minutes of football. I’ll happily take a dominating second half. Look forward to keeping the momentum rolling next week against the Bengals. Excellent, excellent second half of football. I’m pumped.
by King Coebra on Nov 10, 2009 12:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Awesome game!!
Loved the Hines Ward hurdle for a TD late in the game! Love the Deebo crushing hit when Denver should have just been kneeling for mercy! Loved seeing RM run!!! I wish FWP could have gotten some runs in though.
Great game! Turnovers stunk…but they didn’t keep the Men of Steel down!
Oh, and I LOVED seeing the Steelers finishing the game strong and getting to see Mo Rivera one more time!!!!
GO STEELERS!
by Ragnar808 on Nov 10, 2009 12:26 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hate the comparisons to the damn yankees
We don’t buy our championships, we BUILD them.
sincerely
suffering Pirates fan
by 1STstate bucco on Nov 10, 2009 12:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yankees Suck
From a long suffering Mets fan, lol. I actually don’t hate the Yankees like I used to, because they at least try to win every year. The system is flawed, not the Yankees. They are always in it. The Mets usually just give up, much like the Buccos. Oh well, when you’re a Mets fan, there’s always next year.
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Nov 10, 2009 12:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+10
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by SoCalSteelerFan on Nov 10, 2009 12:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
so would you
rather them compare the steelers to the pirates?
by tannofsteel84 on Nov 10, 2009 11:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
contrast maybe
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 10, 2009 11:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would more compare them to Carolina Basketball
The Steelers build their foundation thru the draft (Heels thru recruiting) and fill in weak spots(not 4 major positions ala the yankees) thru free agency.
The Heels use most of their freshman(Hansbrough came in as a freshman after they lost their top 7 scorers to the draft) to learn the system and fill in as needed. The Steelers don’t need their rookies to step right in and contribute for the most part(Troy,Rashard, Limas,Lamar ect.) Ben was forced into action earlier than he was suppose to, but that turned out pretty good.
Finally, they are on the same championship wavelength. 2005 SB champs: Steelers 2005 NCAA bball champs: Tarheels 2009 SB champs: Steelers 2009 NCAA bball champs: Tarheels
bet on the tarheels to win it all the next time the steelers win the SB. just sayin.
P.S. on the Pirates. They need to start with my first point on the steelers, which is build thru the draft. Their farm system has been horrible for the last 10 years so instead of letting the young guys learn behind the veterans they are forced to fasttrack them( McCutchen,Alverez) to be the cornerstone of a bad team. By the time the rest of the pieces fall into place from the farm( which is finally being replenished) our cornerstones won’t be under our control contractually and the guys with the money come in and BUY the guy we just built our team around in the prime of his career. seems like a fair system to me, :(
by 1STstate bucco on Nov 11, 2009 9:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You lost me there
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by WolfpackSteelersFan on Nov 12, 2009 1:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I completely understand
You being a NC State fan,and all. lol Just messin around.
I tend to run my thoughts together. sorry bout that.
What part?
by 1STstate bucco on Nov 12, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just hate to see such a wonderful organization as the beloved Steelers besmirched by a comparison to the Tarheels. ;)
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by WolfpackSteelersFan on Nov 19, 2009 6:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great game Steeler Fans!
Really a much closer game than the score indicated. Good luck the rest of the season! Hopefully we’ll have a little rematch in the AFC championship game.
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Ted Nugent
by Idaho Nate on Nov 10, 2009 12:28 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Come again?
The only managing Ben does is he manages to WIN games
by chewiesteeler on Nov 10, 2009 1:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ummm, yeah
That should’ve been a blowout, I mean, more than it was. We left alot of plays on that field in the 1st half. The Broncos are a good team, too. Shows you where the Steelers are.
On a completely different note, every time a Steeler game comes on, I point to the TV and tell my daughter, “That’s what World Champions look like.” She is 4 years old, and already waves the Towels more than I do. It’s a wonderful life.
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Nov 10, 2009 2:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The wait for this game was killing me...
but it was worth it. Sure, there were mistakes, but the defense is hitting its stride, the running game is just scratching the surface of its potential and Ben and these receivers are a special unit.
A couple of quick observations:
-Ryan Clady is as good as they come and Harrison was still overpowering him on a regular basis;
-the run defense was just filthy tonight and they better be again on Sunday against Cincy and Ced Benson.
-although a lot will likely be made of the change to the quick huddle, the other difference I noted for the offense in the second half was taking deeper pass routes instead of crosses, hooks and outs
-Ben was 21 of 29 which is pretty impressive, but what was just unbelievable was how many of those completions came against Champ Bailey.
-Either Jaworski or Gruden made an excellent point about how Rashard has noticeably improved in his patience and how that has helped him read the blocking. Would still like to see him fight for extra yardage along the sidelines.
-Ok one critical point: That is six games in a row where either the offense or special teams have given up a touchdown.
by pghnorthside on Nov 10, 2009 12:29 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
The short routes were driving me crazy.
No good veteran is going to be taken aback by a hook. I was beside myself. Maybe Bruce was setting them up, or Maybe Ben wasn’t feeling it early in the game and wanted some easier throws, or maybe they didn’t know how much time Ben would get, who knows; but those routes were driving me crazy. Opening it up really lets our core shine.
Holmes is a great threat on short and long routes and Wallace is so fast and runs very solid routes already. Then Hines doing what he does, it’s too much. I said it elsewhere, but what QB has 4 receivers better than Hines, Holmes, Wallace and Miller.
by Phantaskippy on Nov 10, 2009 3:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If the offense doesn't commit the turnovers, the Steelers win 40-3 or something.
by Billy52 on Nov 10, 2009 12:34 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
42-3
most likely unless they had to settle for field goals which didnt seem like the case last night, and thats just from the second half, if they didn’t have an inept first half of offense it would have been even worse. Its good to have something to show the team after a big win like that, bring you back down to earth. Focus on correcting the turnover issues and get ready for cincy
by tannofsteel84 on Nov 10, 2009 11:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The 2nd half
Good things happen when you run the ball.
by Marvin, The Paranoid Android on Nov 10, 2009 12:42 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Appear to be.
Colon came up a bit gimpy towards the end but it appeared to be nothing.
The only managing Ben does is he manages to WIN games
by chewiesteeler on Nov 10, 2009 1:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations from a Ratbird fan
“Would still like to see him fight for extra yardage along the sidelines.” I couldn’t agree more that he needs to fight more for extra yardage. Noticed that S.Holmes got in his grill a little after that long run, pretty sure it was about that. It will be interesting to see whether the Broncos can maintain the focus and end up in a good spot at the end of the season.
Anyways I’m here to actually congratulate the Steelers and the way they fought back. No doubt you got a team built to win and should be very happy tonight. I’m rooting for you next week because I feel it’ll be easier for the Ravens to catch up with the Bengals than the Steelers.
"We don’t have any rearview mirrors in our car,"- John Harbaugh
by purpleonblack86 on Nov 10, 2009 12:43 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did you notice?
Apparently the TV crew said more than once that Baltimore and Cincy play again, I kept telling my sister that this week was the second match-up, but the TV crew said they played again. I was losing my mind.
by Phantaskippy on Nov 10, 2009 3:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
For MNF, those announcers were terrible
I think it might have been the same moron who said that Denver and Pittsburgh were the teams with the best 2 records in the NFL, and also mentioned that Pittsburgh and Baltimore were the top 2 teams in the AFC North? I dont know if he was misspeaking, or I was mishearing, or if he just doesnt know anything about football.
by Weirtonite on Nov 10, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hail to the Champs!
Greetings from a bummed-out Bronco fan!
Nice work on a decisive road win. The loss aside, that was in general, one of the better NFL games I’ve ever watched. As a fan of great defense, I have to give you guys some serious props. You fellas commit to taking away the run game, and you did exactly that. I’m convinced Polamalu is a cyborg, and Harrison is just a friggin’ animal. A thing of beauty (unless you’re on the receiving end, of course).
Good work, and I’m glad to see both teams make it out relatively injury -free.
Good luck the rest of the way.
- Jason
I gather speed by you f***ing with me - EV
by jubei on Nov 10, 2009 12:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
It’s good to see the Broncos rising back up to the top. A great fanbase and a class organization. Your new coach and those draft picks should help upgrade some talent, but you got yourself a good team that is playing better than it’s collective talent, and that’s a dang good sign.
Best of luck and put the Chargers down for us. They don’t belong in the playoffs.
by Phantaskippy on Nov 10, 2009 3:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats.
You guys came out of halftime and played like a completely different team. Unfortunately for us, we didn’t and you caught us with our pants down. Great game for you guys and best of luck.
"A player who conjugates a verb in the first person singular cannot be part of the squad, he has to conjugate the verb in the first person plural. We. We want to conquer. We are going to conquer. Using the word 'I' when you're in a group makes things complicated." ~ Wanderley Luxemburgo, 1999
by ejruiz on Nov 10, 2009 12:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
remember that RM run to the left. I don't know when it happen i'm just now sobering up
anyways. Rashard could have gotten at least 10 more yards. he had one man on him and just ran out of bounds. No wait, it was the 4th. They were trying to run the clock. That’s a rookie mistake. But boy can that guy hit the hole and goooo!!!!
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by SoCalSteelerFan on Nov 10, 2009 12:56 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Santonio gave him an earful on the sideline
Spin-den-haul is still learning. Who would of thought 2 years ago Holmes would be teaching the Steeler way to the youngsters.
Hines is so much more than a great player, he rubs off on his teammates just by playing the game the way its suppose to be played.
by 1STstate bucco on Nov 10, 2009 1:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
Hines Rubs everybody someway!
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by SoCalSteelerFan on Nov 10, 2009 1:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If it doesn’t kill you it makes you stronger.
by Phantaskippy on Nov 10, 2009 3:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It was weird seeing him run out and the clock keep moving, I guess that’s a new rule. I must have forgot about it.
He had two guys near him, and I don’t have a huge problem with RB’s avoiding unnecessary collisions. If he does that in a more important spot I’ll be upset at him.
by Phantaskippy on Nov 10, 2009 3:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Polamalu
It is a thing of beauty to see him back to near 100% healthy. When we had Denver backed up inside the ten up only four I was yelling “Polamalu time”. He proceeded to blitz off the edge and blow up the first down running play in the end zone and follow it up with the INT that gave us the ball back at the DEN 25 yard line which helped seal the deal.
by King Coebra on Nov 10, 2009 12:59 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yea, that hit on the RB was a killer.
by betelgeuse on Nov 10, 2009 1:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Here's what I'm writing home about
I’m a Fox believer — 7 tackles and an assist. He was everywhere, breaking blocks to catch the runner. It was so pretty. Not the pass rusher Timmons is, but he made some big tackles. He saved a touchdown with a tackle from behind when the Broncs completed on 4th and short.
More Mendenhall — I was stressing by halftime. Why weren’t we running more? Mendenhall was not stopped short of a 3 yard game until the 3rd quarter.
Wallace is exciting — More and more, he’s making clutch 3rd down receptions. All this and speed too?
Harrison is still the one — Whether by forcing the QB forward into Kiesel or by drawing a holding call to kill a 1st down conversion, Harrison is still worth the expense.
Of Course Carter — Only the most important playmaker of the first half. He made me seriously rethink our needs at FS. A new rookie SS should be in our sights instead.
by betelgeuse on Nov 10, 2009 12:59 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Forgot to give monstrosity props to the way Ben, Santonio and Hines devastated Champ Bailey all night long!
by betelgeuse on Nov 10, 2009 1:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention
the fact that Dawkins was a non-factor as well.
So glad we don’t have to hear anymore bullcrap about how wonderful Orton and the Broncos are.
The only managing Ben does is he manages to WIN games
by chewiesteeler on Nov 10, 2009 1:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope you mean
a backup for 43. Not a replacement.
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by SoCalSteelerFan on Nov 10, 2009 1:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Fox and Timmons would make a great ILB pairing. Sadly for them Farrior is still the best, and doesn’t seem to be slowing down.
What a great find Fox was though, he’s a great replacement for Foote.
by Phantaskippy on Nov 10, 2009 3:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just got back from the game. Steel Nation was well represented. What a great game! McDaniels called an awful game and Orton looked inept. I’d say that crowd was close to 50% Steeler fans! Love it!
by Silverback92 on Nov 10, 2009 1:14 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Interesting comment on McDaniels. Really, I thought McDaniels was playing fairly smart up until the 2:00 mark of the first half. Although, if he was going to give up on the running game, Scheffler should have seen more of the field than Graham. Denver just couldn’t run and when they couldn’t, the play action that had opened up the middle of the field stopped working. At that point, McDaniels just didn’t have any player to consistently put in a favorable matchup.
by pghnorthside on Nov 10, 2009 1:33 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Where you at?
where are all those posters that were calling for Tyrone Carter’s head the last 3 weeks?
The level of expectation does not change. Ryan Clark was the happiest guy in the house for his replacement.
repent , all of you Ty Carter haters. lol
by 1STstate bucco on Nov 10, 2009 1:17 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well
I think it’s safe to say that the drop off from Polamalu to Carter is far greater than the drop off from Clark to Carter. Tyrone is a solid backup safety who clearly plays better when Polamalu is on the field at the same time. Of course there are nine other defensive players on the Steelers who seem to play better when Troy is on the field also.
by King Coebra on Nov 10, 2009 1:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be the first to admit I was a T. Carter basher.
Now I get to eat my words, no salt.
After that pick-6 I told the guy sitting next to me “At least now Carter’s proving why he deserves a roster spot on this team.”
"My doctor said I'd quit getting nosebleeds if I just kept my finger out of there!"
-Ralph Wiggum
by SteelFever on Nov 10, 2009 2:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mike F'ing Wallace
I am in love. This man is the real deal
Keyaron Fox looks like a starting Linebacker for the future, was pretty much brilliant tonight too
Admittedly one of those calling for Ty Carters head at the start of the season, but he steeped in and looked very fresh and energized. You can tell he cares about his buddy Ryan Clark, who couldnt sit still on the sideline
Ryan Mundy I’ll note looked electric too
Woodley was also routinely getting the best of his man, albeit the Denver short passing game got the better of our outside rush, I think that was as good a game you can have without having a sack.
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
by Steeler_ on Nov 10, 2009 1:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
ROY?
Could he win Rookie of the Year honors? I’m sure I am overlooking someone else, but I think his name deserves to be thrown into that conversation.
by Silverback92 on Nov 10, 2009 2:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sanchez will probably get it.
Which would be a joke. He’s decent — and will be very good one day, but to me (tonight obviously not included, don’t know why I was so worried) Knowshon Moreno is the AFC Rookie of the Year so far. Wallace is right there, and looks to be getting more and more oppportunties as the season goes on, so we’ll see.
by SteelerStuckintheSouth on Nov 10, 2009 2:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Probably go to Percy Harvin
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by WolfpackSteelersFan on Nov 12, 2009 2:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wallace continues to impress
What really impressed me was how many tough catches the guy makes. Some of those throws from BB were pretty low and he went down and snatched them. With his speed and hands, he’s gonna be a real force in this league.
by Billy52 on Nov 10, 2009 9:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wallace
Some of those throws from BB were pretty low and he went down and snatched them.
They were low because he totally over ran Ben’s throws. Well, some of them, at least…
"My doctor said I'd quit getting nosebleeds if I just kept my finger out of there!"
-Ralph Wiggum
by SteelFever on Nov 10, 2009 11:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I think Wallace needs to work a bit on how he runs his patterns. Ben seemed to think he’s be in a different spot at times.
by Billy52 on Nov 10, 2009 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Ben underestimates the kids speed
That’s why he underthrows him so much. I haven’t seen a receiver underthrown that consistently since Kerry Collins was making Moss look like a doofus in Oakland…
"My doctor said I'd quit getting nosebleeds if I just kept my finger out of there!"
-Ralph Wiggum
by SteelFever on Nov 10, 2009 3:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Riding home now
What. A. Game. It was amazing being there, probably only 20-25% steelers fans at the beginning, but walking out, it was nothing but chants of “here we go steelers, here we go”. epic. Will post more about the game in the next few days hopefully.
by acrollet on Nov 10, 2009 1:51 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice little donkey stompin'
Loved how the D stepped up this time. They’re getting hot again…
by moosemastr on Nov 10, 2009 2:02 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Stars alligning, Chris Henry out against the Steelers, and YesSir We are getting some volume
out there.
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
by YeOldeMexFan on Nov 10, 2009 3:06 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Very interesting remark from Hines
On Rashard: “I don’t think he realizes how good he can be,” Ward said of the young running back. “He’s a special back.”
from: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09314/1012213-66.stm#ixzz0WT5MDbHq
I agree. There are still some issues with Rashard, but the guy has tremendous talent. He has the potential to take an already very good offense to another level.
by pghnorthside on Nov 10, 2009 9:55 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
He doesn’t have flat out FWP speed but he has an excellent burst that is equal to or better than FWP. If he stays healthy he is going to elevate our offense for years.
by qwikdoc on Nov 10, 2009 10:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d sacrifice some speed (FWP) for better vision and tackle-breaking ability (Mendy) any day of the week. Throw in the fact that Mendy is a better receiver than FWP, and its no wonder the Pittsburgh rushing game is looking loads better.
by gcn on Nov 10, 2009 10:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
joining Steeler nation
Im jumping on the Steelers bandwagon today -—- ill be honest i was a chiefs fan during the Derrick Thomas era -— but that team has to many problems -—- I was a steeler Fan in the 70s -— my first real game i ever watched was when the steelers played the cowboys in 79 -- hope i am welcomed here
by Dodge_City_steeler_fan on Nov 10, 2009 10:43 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
We welcome all comers
The wagon is large, the suspension is fine, and there are refreshments. Enjoy.
Guns don't kill people. Lamar Woodley kills people. (mattyc_77 on twitter)
by BostonWahoo on Nov 10, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Of course
welcome!
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 10, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Denver's O line
was a mess. Polumbus (RT) was lost – they had to have him backed up with either a tight end or another tackle (“tackle eligible”, my Aunt Flossie’s dentures). That in itself speaks to Denver’s lack of a running game, and to the pressures on Orton.
But to me the most impressive part of the game was the no-huddle – it’s like flipping a switch and feeling the turbo kick in. Just incredible.
Eason had a nice game, but Hood was a monster. He and Kiesel took it to another level. They were getting enough out of those two to allow the LBs to drop into short coverage and negate the passing game. Great coaching by Master LeBeau.
My heros have always been Steelers...
by wozzle on Nov 10, 2009 1:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs




















