BTSC Steelers Daily Six Pack- America's Game Edition

by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Sep 9, 2009 3:16 PM EDT

IX- The most important news of the day is that tonight is the premier of the "America's Game" special on the 2008 Super Bowl XLIII champion Pittsburgh Steelers. The other five episodes of the "America's Game" series have all been must watch T.V. for me whenever they are on the NFL Network, and I would expect the same quality from NFL Films for this episode. It premiers at 9pm eastern time and features Mike Tomlin, Ben Roethlisberger, Troy Polamalu, and is narrated by Jon Hamm of AMC's Mad Men.

X-Lamar Woodley: Defensive Player of the Year. It has a nice ring to it and I have heard crazier things and Brad Gagnon over at "The Score.com" thinks it's a possibility in his 2009 NFL preview. I wonder when the last time two players from the same team won back to back defensive player of the year honors. I could probably easily track it down but I am much too lazy. In addition to his NFL preview he has a team by team preview including a solid one about the Pittsburgh Steelers.

XIII- An open letter to Bruce Arians from the folks over at Steelers Depot.

XLIV-Ramon Foster overcame tall odds to make the 53 man roster of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and has received high praise from coaches, the front office, and even some of the players he was battling in the trenches with like Darnell Stapleton. The most interesting tidbit of knowledge in the article is that Ramon has three brothers that are professional athletes including one that was just cut by the St. Louis Rams on the same day that Ramon found out he had made the Steelers roster.

XL-In preparation for the extravaganza that is the Steelers vs Titans tomorrow, Steelers Today has explained why they feel the terrible towel is so important to Steelers fans and why other fans should at least respect the cloth.

XLIII-The guys from One for the Other Thumb and Pittsburgh Sports and Mini Ponnies have been doing a unamed pre-game show for a while and they threw one together for the upcoming week one match-up which you can view below:

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DPOY

Pretty sure Ray Lewis and Ed Reed won it back to back a few years ago.

by JHolmes on Sep 9, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions

Back to Back Teammates winning DPOY Awards

‘03-’04 (Ray Lewis; Ed Reed)
‘95-’96 (Bryce Paup; Bruce Smith)
‘74-’76 (Greene; Blount; Lambert)

Only the Steelers have done it back-to-back-to-back

by VA Libertarian on Sep 9, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions

Also

Lawrence Taylor (’81, ’82) is the only player to have won it back to back individually.

by VA Libertarian on Sep 9, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

JHolmes beat me to that by mere seconds – lol

by VA Libertarian on Sep 9, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions

see it was much more fun for me to let you guys do the leg work.

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Sep 9, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I usually just put in “wiki _” in my google search bar.

by VA Libertarian on Sep 9, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions

The only way I could disagree with arians more is if he followed steelers depot’s advice.

Willie Colon - top 2 RT in the NFL

by steelguy99 on Sep 9, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions

haha

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Sep 9, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions

+ 1

“Our running game sucks, so let’s run even more.”

by Desroko on Sep 9, 2009 3:59 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Ridiculously Minor Correction

It’s Jon Hamm. No h in Jon.

Can’t wait to see this show.

by Steelers in XLIV on Sep 9, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions

thanks…I meant to double check that

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Sep 9, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Would love to see Woodley as DPOY

But I think the writer lost some credibility when he misspelled defense, “defence”…
Open letter is good but Steelers Depot can’t expect a top 5 running game no matter how much we run the ball, because, really, I don’t think the offensive line is that good. I’d be thrilled if we finished with a top 10 rushing attack, and with a healthy FWP, that’s not out of the question, but I’d put a prediction closer to the 10-15 range.

"That Troy Polamaga guy looks like Predator"-A keen observation during Superbowl 43. Thanks to Walterfootball.

by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Sep 9, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions

He is from Canada…..that is how they spell it up there

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Sep 9, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions

And its just as wrong there as it is here.

Put yer damn R’s at the end and turn your C’s into S’s please.

A good journalist would recognize his country’s state of literary ignorance and proceed to elevate himself above the typographical cesspool below.

by Mechem on Sep 9, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions

haha….touche, touche

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Sep 9, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions

lol at "just as wrong there as it is here"

by steeler.lifer on Sep 9, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions

and what have you to say about the bloody english?

My colourful aeroplane is made of aluminium, flies like arse, while you scallywags can’t get enough of your mums.

by SteelersVT on Sep 9, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions

ah yes

I forgot about that. If he is from outside of the States then I don’t blame him for it. Completely forgot about that.

"That Troy Polamaga guy looks like Predator"-A keen observation during Superbowl 43. Thanks to Walterfootball.

by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Sep 10, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions

Steeler Depot letter

I have my issues with Arians, but I have to say that open letter was pathetic. Here’s the basic logic of the letter:

1. we won the super bowl with you as the oc
2. we had the 9th most rushing attempts in the league but were totalling ineffective when we ran (23rd)
3. We passed 20th in the league and had slightly better yardage than attempts (17th)
4. You suck because you dont run to set up the pass…

WTF? Didn’t you just say that he called the 9th most runs in the league and only the 20th most in passes? That we SUCKED in the run game last year. How does someone conclude from that we should have run more last year???

Now how we ran, the play calls etc.. But to complain that he didn’t run to set up the pass is demonstrably silly.

by manhattansteel on Sep 9, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions

appx. 26 hours until game time

and i am about to crap my pants with excitment. i am so ready for some football. thanks, milkshake, for the reminder about America’s Game tonight. i totally forgot about that! that will certainly help get me even more amped up for tomorrow’s game, which is just what i need (sarcasm).

...die trying
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by agentorange on Sep 9, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions

no prob. Glad I could help.

I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!

by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Sep 9, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank you for the America's Game Special info

and with it, making it possible for me to see it!

"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 Sep 9, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions

open letter to mr arians

you are so right about the running game i was in yahoo sports and the the steeler site
and mr. arians made the comment that he does not have a fulback on this team, and
he on to name or the players them he said there will never be a fullback in his offense,
i read the article 2 times, then i said my offense, now i understand why we can run the ball this is not the steelers offense of the last 40 yrs. this is mr. arians offense, and you
are right, coach tomlin has done some good things. i know this much if we dont fire
the o.c. are qb is going to get kill, i dont think i want to see charlie and mr. dixon is not ready, and he would get him killed to. does mr. rooney reads thi blog??

by steelpony on Sep 9, 2009 6:38 PM EDT reply actions

I’m almost positive that every decision the Steelers front office makes is based around what they read on this blog.

by worldtrip on Sep 9, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions

What do you mean “almost”?

by steeler.lifer on Sep 10, 2009 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions

What do you mean we, paleface?

by worldtrip on Sep 10, 2009 3:30 AM EDT up reply actions

Everybody calm down

Take a deep breath, and use some periods. We DID just win the Super Bowl, afterall. Noone’s gonna die and noone’s gonna get canned. After we win the Super Bowl again this year, someone will gladly take Arians off our hands. Who knows, maybe the next guy will see Ben as too valueable to use at all – all Wildcat all the time.

by jason m on Sep 9, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Haha...

Everybody calm down Take a deep breath, and use some periods.

by NYSteelersFan4 on Sep 10, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions

America's Game Was Simply Awesome!

Wow, what a great special! This gave us a glimpse into the team that we really didn’t know not being in the lockerroom. For instance, I didn’t know that the team took a page from Tomlin each week by saying “It’s a 5-star matchup because we’re in it!”

I also loved Tomlin’s characterization of Big Ben’s holding on to the ball trying to make a play, sometime ending in sacks. “Sometimes gunslingers get shot.”

I also appreciated Ben disclosing that a light went off during that tough stretch of games against the Giants, Colts and Chargers. “If I don’t turn the ball over, we win,” referring to the D’s dominance.

We also learned more about Troy Palomula, and why he’s one of the best and most unique safeties to ever play the game. The players showed that they have a true love and respect for Tomlin. Tomlin displayed how driven he truly is to be great and for this team to be great.

The most encouraging thing about the show is that I actually believe this team has the pieces to be better. This team has more playmakers this year, more speed on both sides of the ball, and should have improved special teams with Sepulvada and the human Joystick, S. Logan.

I think rookie TE A. Johnson could play a more important role than most people think this year because I think the Steelers will use him a lot to help this OL keep Ben upright. In the 2 tight end sights, this means that Heath Miller no longer has to stay in to block and can now go catch the ball. Don’t surprised to see him wrestling with DE’s the way that M. Breuner used to do under Cowher back in the day. Having another TE on the roster that can block like that besides Heath is huge.

Can’t wait to see what type of tone this team sets against the Titans tomorrow.

by datruth4life on Sep 9, 2009 11:07 PM EDT reply actions

+1 on Johnson

TE blocking is crucial and he’s also the best blocker out of the backfield. Tough as nails. Good on special teams. Seventh rounder from a small school and might make more of an impact than any of our other draft picks. He won’t put up any numbers but he will make other people better.

by steeler.lifer on Sep 10, 2009 1:38 AM EDT up reply actions

+1 on +1

The BA battle plan may actually get used properly with decent blocking from the TEs.

by Varmint on Sep 10, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions

aggravated

Our men had better beat those so-called “Music City Miracles” tomorrow night! All of their fans are posting about how they would love to see LenDale White stomp all over the towel again; I can’t stand it! I want this to be a game for the ages: epic, bloody, and leaving us the victors. GO STEELERS!

Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.-- John Madden