4Q Defense: Steelers D-Colts D

by swissvale72 on Dec 18, 2009 3:11 PM EST

I'll once again cite John Madden's proclamation prior to the Steelers' SB winning drive last February. "Alot of football is when you do things." Madden's never been one of my favorites, but that phrase rings true. Latest example? Steelers D v. Colts D.

In the Bears, both Cinci, and Raiders losses this year, the Steelers D took the field for nine 4th quarter possessions, and surrendered NINE scores, 6 touchdowns and 3 field goals. Note that prior to 4Q in those [I]cumulative[/I] 4 games, the Steelers had surrendered ONE touchdown through the first three quarters. Note as well that in the Kansas City and Baltimore losses, the Steelers held a mid-to-late 4Q lead, had their opponent backed up to their own 10 yard line, and let them off the mat for game-tying drives, leading to an eventual overtime loss.

In last night's Colts win, the Colts D, with the exception of a Jax possession beginning with 35 seconds left in the first half, surrendered scoring drives on every Jax possession through the first 3 quarters. In the fourth quarter though....four possessions for the Jaguars, FOUR stops for the Colts.

"Alot of football is when you do things."

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Quoting Madden FTL

Where you been swissvale?

Optimism. Positivity. Win.

by John Stephens on Dec 18, 2009 3:20 PM EST reply actions

where?

I’ve been writing a weekly piece for Wexell’s site, and also write pieces for the stillers-forums site.

find it a little tough to post at 3 places, but I’m working on my multi-tasking

by swissvale72 on Dec 18, 2009 3:54 PM EST up reply actions

Steel City Insider?

They allow all that cursing? Or do you tone it down for them? I should probably sign up for that website…

Optimism. Positivity. Win.

by John Stephens on Dec 18, 2009 3:59 PM EST up reply actions

Which defense are you suggesting is superior?

Scores are scores. Sometimes they don’t matter very much in the 4th quarter, but they always matter in the first half.

If we had the Colts defense, we’d consistenly be down 31-9 after three quarters. After shutting them down in the 4th, we’d lose 31-16.

We won the SB last year with a shitty offense, a great defense, and a good bit of luck. This year, we have a shitty offense, a good defense, really shitty special teams, and not a whole lot of luck. Our defense is still better than the Colts’.

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by BadMaafala on Dec 18, 2009 3:47 PM EST reply actions

I’m not suggesting Colts defense is better per se, just that they’ve come through when they had to, not only last night, but throughout the year, and often when their might O wasn’t lighting up the scoreboard.

Just pointing out the inability of the Steelers D to c lose games vs. the ability of another team with a D that’s supposedly not as good. And let’s not forget; they lost Bob Sanders for the year.

by swissvale72 on Dec 18, 2009 3:53 PM EST reply actions

What's Up Swiss? We Missed Ya!

How are things at Big Jim’s dahn the run?

When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen

by 5020 on Dec 18, 2009 8:28 PM EST reply actions

big jim's

hey 5020………not been in tahn since the opener. sure big jim’s is doing alright

by swissvale72 on Dec 19, 2009 1:48 PM EST up reply actions

Big Jim's Dahn the Run.....

Boy, they got some big ass sammiches dahn there. Food’s good, not great, and the service is spotty, but if you leave that place hungry, you got a problem.

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

by Homer J. on Dec 20, 2009 1:02 AM EST reply actions