BTSC Steelers Daily Six Pack: Steelers In Mexico Edition
by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Jun 17, 2010 2:34 PM EDT
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PrintIX-Nick Eason was set to be one of the key reserves for the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line this year especially with the retirement of Travis Kirschke this off-season. Unfortunately for Eason he was recently hospitalized and had two surgeries to remove his appendix and part of his colon. The second surgery to remove part of the colon was because Eason had waited so long to have his appendix removed that bacteria began to seep into his colon. The Tribune Review reports that Eason is targeting the beginning of training camp to be back on the field even though the hospitalization caused Eason's weight to drop to 285. Last season he was listed at playing at 305 pounds, so he essentially lost around twenty pounds. Eason says hopefully this will be a blessing for him in terms of eating better and playing at a lower weight. This could be a bigger story line than we currently are thinking, as Eason's roster spot is certainly not guaranteed especially with young Ra'Shon Harris waiting in the wings.
X-We talked about the Pittsburgh Steelers camp that was being held in Mexico City a while back here on BTSC and now Blog n' Gold and Steelers.com have reports on how the event went. Both reports make it sound like the event was a major hit with 500 kids participating in the camp itself and an estimated additional 1,000 onlookers taking photographs and just their to look on as Mike Wallace, Ziggy Hood, Daniel Sepulvada, and Keenan Lewis worked with the young kids teaching them football fundamentals.
XIII-ESPN 1250's Ken Laird did a position by position roster breakdown from his vantage point breaking each position into players that are a lock to make the squad, players that are likely, and then question marks. His breakdown is very similar to BTSC's reader and contributor barnerburner's excellent post from last week.
XIV-Steelersgab has a listing of the top ten players that Steelers fans love to hate. One notable person that he left off the list was Cowboy's cornerback Larry Brown who is the only non-Steeler to become Super Bowl MVP in any of the Steelers Super Bowl appearances. I guess for that matter Neil O'Donnell might actually be more hated than Brown.
XL-Want a shot at winning $80 dollars to CSNstores.com? Then check out Sean's Ramblings to enter yourself for a chance to win a few shillings. Also be sure to check out some of his actual posts while you are over there. Sean and I actual met up for lunch a few months ago as he is also living in the D.C. area, but a huge Pittsburgh Sports Fan. He attended Steven Strasburg's debut against the Pirates, and while I only watched in on television it was one of the most electric baseball games I have seen in years.
XLIII-Guys and Gals don't forget that Father's day is this upcoming Sunday. Father's day gets overshadowed by mothers days in most families and dad's usually wind up with a tie, or a tie rack, or something about as interesting. Peter King lists a few Father's Day book selections every year and this year it is a little less fleshed out than normal due to his work at the World Cup in South Africa, but their are still some quality books. Speaking of books I bought my wife a Kindle for her Birthday in April and she loves it! Anybody else have one of them there gadgets? Happy Fathers Day to all those dad's out there including mine!
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Neil fking O'Donnell
There is no dark side of the moon really .. .. .. matter of fact it's all dark
by chewiesteeler on Jun 17, 2010 2:38 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Man that game sucked
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
What a tremendous victory that would have been
Total underdogs and everyone had been expecting the Cowboys to wipe the floor with the Steelers or whomever they faced for that matter. NFC dominance at the time was at its height and here come the Steelers. Cowher nearly did what Tomlin ended up doing – win the SB in his 2nd season. Devastating. O’Donnell ends up going to the Jets, Larry Brown gets a bajillion dollar contract and neither ever do anything of consequence in the NFL again.
There is no dark side of the moon really .. .. .. matter of fact it's all dark
by chewiesteeler on Jun 17, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Depressed everytime
I think about that game.
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Jun 17, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ya know,
Even if we had won that game, I still would have thought Neil sucks. #1 on my list of Steelers I love to hate. Plax might be 2.
Rod's performance was truly remarkable
by SteelerMessican on Jun 17, 2010 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Rod’s performance was truly remarkable
TWSS
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Jun 18, 2010 7:26 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Neil did sucks
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Jun 18, 2010 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I never disliked Plax
Neil is probably my #1 Steeler I love to hate. Then maybe Maddox or that guy that predicted we’d beat NE.
"I'm from Maryland, and no one can beat me!"
by John Stephens on Jun 18, 2010 8:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Ahh yes
Anthony Smith, That was truly one of the dumbest things i ever heard. When he said that, i wanted to jump through my TV and choke him
by colorado steelhead on Jun 18, 2010 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions
I was 3 so I don't really remember that game
but I have seen the “highlights” of it and its safe to say that it was Neil fing O’Donnell’s fault we lost that game
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one." George Washington
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
by WVPiratesfan on Jun 18, 2010 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
I would have been four in July
if that makes you feel any better
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one." George Washington
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
by WVPiratesfan on Jun 18, 2010 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't stand that bastard...
Neil O’Donnell!!!
"In Hoc Signo Vinces (With this as your standard, you shall have victory!!!") -Constantine I
by Webslasher81 on Jun 21, 2010 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Does Tom Brady really have a public masturbators face tattooed on his arm?
What a douche.
"I'm from Maryland, and no one can beat me!"
Did I do that?
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Oh wait....FAIL
That was Urkel.
Made ya look.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
I guess you did do that
"I'm from Maryland, and no one can beat me!"
by John Stephens on Jun 17, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Its
got to be photoshop, its too go to be true.
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Jun 17, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Father's Day book?
I would go for “The Shorebreak Art of Clark Little”. I would post some pics or links but I am not certain about how to post pics when I am not the author the the thread but there is a good selection on this blog
I am not certain if someone else has linked this before or not. Considering our fascination with waves I think someone must have.
How do I break it to the cat that since he has been declawed, the rabbit he sees in our backyard would kick his sorry butt?
by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Jun 17, 2010 4:13 PM EDT reply actions
I've had his page bookmarked since I read an article about him a year or two ago
http://www.clarklittlephotography.com/gallery/
I’m a particular fan of the ones he has with the wave curling around the sun
by barnerburner on Jun 17, 2010 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Watch where you wave bro!
haha
"I'm from Maryland, and no one can beat me!"
by John Stephens on Jun 18, 2010 8:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Pardon My Naivete
I don’t understand the ‘wave’ concept in posts, is it a good thing or bad thing? What does it all mean, man?
It varies
Mainly it is used in a post deemed worthless. Here…I was just joking.
"I'm from Maryland, and no one can beat me!"
by John Stephens on Jun 19, 2010 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Those are a couple
How do I break it to the cat that since he has been declawed, the rabbit he sees in our backyard would kick his sorry butt?
by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Jun 18, 2010 8:13 AM EDT up reply actions
There is an entire book
How do I break it to the cat that since he has been declawed, the rabbit he sees in our backyard would kick his sorry butt?
by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Jun 20, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I actually bought my father two books this year as well...
Abigail Adams, the biography of John Adams’ wife, who played more of a role in our independence than most people would know. And War , by Sebastian Junger. He was with soldiers, in battle, and documented their struggles and triumphs, as well as giving an in depth look at the brotherhood our brave soldiers share.
I’m also interested in a Kindle or a Nook. Just haven’t forked over the (TJ) ducketts for one yet.
"I feel and think much as you do, care about many of the things you care about, although most people do not care about them. You are not alone."
-Kurt Vonnegut
Oh...
Saw Strasburg first hand in his AAA loss in Syracuse. Man… he throws hard. The catchers mit pops louder than probably any pitcher I’ve seen.
"I feel and think much as you do, care about many of the things you care about, although most people do not care about them. You are not alone."
-Kurt Vonnegut
I went to his debut
Quite the feat to see.
"I'm from Maryland, and no one can beat me!"
by John Stephens on Jun 18, 2010 8:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Kindle
Yeah, we purchased a Kindle for our daughter who is a junior at Temple….she says it has saved her money not having to purchase certain text books….I’m not computer-savvy, so don’t know much about it….but if she likes it, that’s good enough for me.
Go Steelers!!!
Maybe Jason Capizzi just isn't any good
The Browns just cut him.
Remember when this guy was going to have his bust in Canton next to Isaac Redman’s?
I always hoped he'd make it on the team
Huge dude, IUP guy. Never had him pegged for Canton, per se, but was a camp favorite of mine.
There is no dark side of the moon really .. .. .. matter of fact it's all dark
by chewiesteeler on Jun 17, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
He could go to Canton
I think they have a semi-pro team.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Kindle - got one for my birthday last year from my wife
Love it, yes. Especially since I travel quite a bit, the size is great for air or train reading, and for the long trips, I can just load in a few books instead of trying to fit them in my bag. Great idea. I really like the dictionary feature…wish I had that many years ago when I was too lazy to break out the definition of words!
The Kindle Rocks!
I got mine right after Christmas (Late present from Santa (I’m Santa)). I think I have read 40 books so far this year.
The great thing about Kindle is that you don’t have to pay anything for the time your connected to Amazon. All the time you may spend shopping is free. It is 3G so the reception is great (Better than my cell). If you don’t leave it connected to the internet, the battery lasts a long time – Like a couple of weeks!
Here are some great titles and authors:
The Girl With The Dragon Tatoo – A must read – as well as the next two in the series.
Author Lee Child
Author Carl Hiassen (Sp): Basket Case, Sick Puppy, Striptease, etc…
Noble House
Tai Pan
Go Go Girls Of The Apocalypse
In addition, most of the classics are free or .99 cents. I got Pride & Prejudice for .99 cents.
Dawgs is right, the size is great, even if you get the big one (Like my boss has), even with the cover (Get one when you order your Kindle, you’re going to get one shortly after anyway), it is much smaller than a hardcover, and usaully thinner than a paperback.
If you are a reader, this is a must have!
Can't hate Larry Brown
I can’t hate Larry Brown, it’s not like he did anything except wait for the ball to come to him. I guess I would have LOVED him had he dropped it. O’Donnel, on the other hand….
yep...
I still want O’Donnell’s head on a Pike!!!
"In Hoc Signo Vinces (With this as your standard, you shall have victory!!!") -Constantine I
by Webslasher81 on Jun 21, 2010 8:41 AM EDT up reply actions
O'Donnell - Grrrrrrrrrrr!!
That game still haunts me. Only time I have ever seen a game that I truly believed, not just grumbled about offhandedly or suspected, that a player was on the take to throw the game. It still would not surprise me a bit to here him admit to it on his deathbed.
7th DL spot between McClendon, Eason, Worthington ... Sleepers at training camp
I believe the 6 DL that will be part of the 53 in Sept. are Big Snack, A. Smith, the Diesel, Ziggy, Hokie, S. Harris. I think that 7th spot will be a battle between McClendon, Eason & Worthington. Eason is by no way a lock, particularly after his surgery. Might be the break one of the two young guys needed to make this team. Remember, Eason was on the street during the season and in the offseason and no one picked him up, so it’s not like people will be trying to knock down his door even if he is cut.
Also, watched the Agree to Disagree segment on the Steelers website and Mike Prisuita said he believes that G/C Doug Legursky might beat out Justin Hartwig for the starting center position this year. Hartwig is coming off shoulder surgery and has done little thus far. Plus we all know he is probably more of the problem than he is the solution on our line. Legursky played well in the preseason last year. With a new offensive line coach, who knows? Bob Labriola said he’s interested to see rookie FS Justin Thornton out of Kansas in pads because he looked like a playmaker in shorts. We all know that there’s a big difference between pads and shorts, but it’s not like Mundy has shown that he’s going to be a stud and will replace Ryan Clark in a couple of years either.
Just two more things to watch in what promises to be an interesting training camp. Until then, over and I’m out!!!!
Also surprised
That nobody picked him up in the offseason. Maybe there was interest but he thought the team would have him back.
Considering the Denver, GB, Buffalo, Skins teams that are converting to 3-4 I thought he could have contended for a starting job there even.
by Steely McSmash on Jun 18, 2010 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I am conceding my Hartwig arguement...
I still don’t think he was awful, as some would suggest, but we can upgrade. Maybe not this year, with either Legursky or Pouncey, but soon. This shoulder surgery certainly opens the competition door. I’m kind of bummed Shipley didn’t work out for us. Shipley (or at least Shipley’s perceived talent) at center and Pouncey at guard would have been nice.
"I feel and think much as you do, care about many of the things you care about, although most people do not care about them. You are not alone."
-Kurt Vonnegut
by NYSteelersFan4 on Jun 18, 2010 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
and thats why we drafted him
because he belongs on the All-Name Team
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one." George Washington
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
by WVPiratesfan on Jun 18, 2010 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Shipley jumping to Philly was his own decision
He thought he had a better chance to make it over there given their situation at center than by staying with us
by barnerburner on Jun 18, 2010 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Just hate these guys, don’t respect them either:
Junior Seau
Terrel Suggs
Michael Irvin
Chad Johnson (I won’t respect or recognize his new name)
Nate Kaeting
Joe “knock me over with a feather” Nedney
Lendale White (karma baby, karma)
Ray Lewis
Hate them, but respect them:
Ed Reed
Emmit Smith
Shut up and play (guys on my own team that tested my patience):
Lee Flowers
JPeezy
Plex
Coach Category:
Madden my first experience with true blinding hatred.
Belicheat
Fisher
Nate Kaeding?
The Chargers kicker? Are you serious?
by barnerburner on Jun 18, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Disagree on Seau
I always thought he would have made great Steeler.
Gotta include Billick in the hated coaches category. I hated the Ravens much less (though still quite a lot) after he left.
by Citizen of Steeler Nation on Jun 18, 2010 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Total respect for Jeff Fisher
His teams have simply outplayed ours many times, especially during the Cowher era. I cannot remember one time when we played his teams, that they seemed unprepared for us. Having to play his teams twice a year, back when they were in our division, ultimately made us a better team.
I wish we could trade the Byes Browns out of our division, and get the more competitive Titans back in.
To try and then fail, is not unacceptable. But failing to try, is accepting failure.
I don't like
every patriot except randy moss
carson palmer (seriously, he’s had like two good seasons in like 7 years)
Ray Lewis
Rodney Harrison
Bill Parcells
all I can think of right now
"all my bitches, take some shots!"
Hard F's
F Flacco
F Ray Lewis
F Terrell Suggs
F Al Davis
F Tom Brady’s hair (come on, doesn’t he have a personal stylist?)
F Michael Irvin
F Deon Sanders
F Phillip Rivers (mega-douche)
F Norv Turner
the list goes on, but I digress…
F Tebow
"I sweat at the sound of hearing the names of Harrison and Woodley."- Mr MaLoR
by kick him in the head on Jun 22, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
The I don’t like list
Tom Brady
Chad Johnson
Keyshawn Johnson. I would much rather you catch the damn the ball, and thats why I love Wayne Chrebet(sp?)
Lendale White
Ray Lewis, I could have racked up 100+ tackles behind the 2000 Ravens line
Albert Haynesworth, dude get over yourself I know there is a lot to get over but I think you can do it
Respect list
Ed Reed
Shannon Sharpe, he could talk but could more than back it up
Deon Sanders, not as good as Rod but still very good
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one." George Washington
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
+1 on Haynesworth… he was okay with the defense when he took that $21Million dollar signing bonus… now the 3-4 troubles him?
It vexes me, I’m terribly vexed.
he didn't even like it last year
and they ran a 4-3. He felt the coaches didn’t use him right. What that means I don’t know
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one." George Washington
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
by WVPiratesfan on Jun 21, 2010 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
If you're getting paid
100 mil any way they use you should be right
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Jun 22, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Who i hate and who stanks
Can’t stand terrell owens
want Tom Brady to rot in hell
hope Peyton manning is reincarnated as an aborted fetus
can’t stand Carson Palmer
want to see Ray Lewis struck by lightning.
Also hate all morbidly obese coaches.
Wish anal cancer on Brett favre.
I hate em and they stank
by Mechem on Jun 19, 2010 3:43 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Ill take that as a compliment.
And honestly the most hated has to be Favre for all his attention whoring. The only proper justice would be a vicious case of anal cancer that slowly murders him, while he spends every last dime of his money attempting to find a cure, only to die while on the shitter in an agonizing fashion mere days before the cure is finally found
Jesus H. F'in C!!!
Mechem, tell us how you really feel brudda!!! lol!!!
"In Hoc Signo Vinces (With this as your standard, you shall have victory!!!") -Constantine I
by Webslasher81 on Jun 21, 2010 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Joe "Turkey" Jones.
Hate. Disrespect. Flat Out Loathe. And a honorable mention to Tom Jackson although I do respect him as a player — one of those guys you hate, but would take on your team in a minute.
"Never mistake motion for action." - Ernest Hemingway
If the fans on nearly every other team
had their most hated list, how many would start off with Hines Ward?
I hope most
if people hate him, he is doing his job, talking smack and blocking like a warrior.
"If that boy billionaire thinks he can shut me up, he should stick his head in a can of paint." Myron Cope, after Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder sent someone into the broadcast booth during a game to tell Cope to stop referring to his team as the "Wash Redfaces."
I will no longer use my sig as a way of predicting things as I seem to be a kiss of death to the poor kids I big up so much.
by Josh Roberts (ESGB) on Jun 19, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
ever team needs that one guy who throws ever player on the other team off of their game
He tends to be the most hated guy by fans of the teams they play
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one." George Washington
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
by WVPiratesfan on Jun 21, 2010 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
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