Pittsburgh Steelers @ Arizona Cardinals: Possible Grudgmatch?
by Mini Hulk on Oct 18, 2011 7:39 PM EDT
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Remember the last time these two teams met, not counting the pre-season?
Since I was working that cold night, I remember seeing James Harrison intercepting Kurt Warner, and running back for a touchdown. Since work was relatively cold and quiet, I was sent home. I walked across the street only to see Kurt throw a pass to Larry Fitzgerald. Boom! Touchdown Arizona.
Suddenly. I felt my heart drop. Seeing Larry in the end zone, celebrating what appeared to be the game-winning touchdown, it killed me.
"That seriously JUST happened? I came here to see us lose? Come on Ben, I believe in you!"
Everybody on the Steelers's sidelines just pondered as if they had just lost. One man kept his composure. That was Mike Tomlin, the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. he told Ben to do his thing and bring the trophy backhome to Pittsburgh.
With the time winding down, we saw Ben prove to the world why he's an elite Quarterback in this Tom Brady/Payton Manning-loving NFL. He drove the team down to score with less then 35 seconds left in the game.
But that was then.
Alot has changed over the past few years. Kurt Warner has retired. Santonio Holmes was randomly traded to the New York Jets for a fifth rounder. Them, among many players had come and gone.
Keep your eyes on:
How Arizona comes out from their bye week. Even though their record says one thing, there's plenty of time to turn things around.
Steeler's Defense: Jacksonville gave the Defense quite a scare. With Harrison, Hampton, and Smith out, the Steelers D may be in for a surprise. The Steeler's D has to contain Larry Fitzgerald, but don't forget Early Doucet, Todd Heap (remember me from Baltimore) and Beanie Wells. It should be noted that we average 122.3, while the D coughs up 112.8 yards per game. (pass D gives up 157.7 per game). Steeler's D is no.1 in passing ypg, and in total Defense.
Rashard Mendenhall: Coming off of injury, Mendenhall stopped the critic chatter by running for 146 yards on 23 carries. Can he keep it up, or is Arizona gonna shut him down with their run defense? Remember, Arizona gives up 118.8 yards a game....on average.
Mike Wallace is playing great. Could you imagine how much more lethal he'd be if Ben was more accurate with the football?
Ought to be a good one. Steelers win 31-17
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Always fear teams coming out of the bye week
Lots of time for Coach Whiz to prepare for a team that’s kept its offensive and defensive coordinators in place from the last two times these teams played.
Plus, half their roster contains former Steelers, anything can happen in an intersquad scrimmage.
i see what you did there
intersquad scrimmage
"Franco made that play because he never quit on the play. He kept running, he kept hustling. Good things happen to people who hustle."
The Cards had the bye?! That's bull.
The Steelers get the Cards coming off their bye, and then the Pats coming off their bye? That’s astounding.
Regarding the Cards/Steelers game, this has all the makings of a trap game. Away, lopsided-rivalry(losers often want the next one more…), time to prepare(Cards got the bye), and the fact the Steelers know they have the Pats the following week coming off their own bye.
It is what it is
I agree!
I don’t like this match-up at all! The steelers are the better team up and down the roster, but that is not always the determining factor!
A man is innocent untill proven guilty...Even if it's Ben Roethlisberger!
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by nycsteelerfan on Oct 19, 2011 6:45 AM EDT up reply actions
If we played mentally handicapped children from France you wouldn’t like the match-up.
by Riddlah. on Oct 19, 2011 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
That is fucking hilarious!!!
"My mentality is singular in that I want to be world champs each and every year, so that's what we work toward. I have a tough time acknowledging levels of success short of that. That's just how I'm wired." - Mike Tomlin
by MDSTEELERSFAN on Oct 20, 2011 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Great Poast Mini!
I believe our team has changed since that Super Bowl game. We are relying less on Ben to move out of the pocket and play “backyard football” We have speed and tons of it. Our WR have a good challenge this week vs a young Cardinal secondary coached by another former Steeler coach, Ray Horton.
We win 27-23
"Franco made that play because he never quit on the play. He kept running, he kept hustling. Good things happen to people who hustle."
Let us also contemplate
how under Horton, we all wanted new corners – under Lake – Our backups have played better than our #2…
"My mentality is singular in that I want to be world champs each and every year, so that's what we work toward. I have a tough time acknowledging levels of success short of that. That's just how I'm wired." - Mike Tomlin
by MDSTEELERSFAN on Oct 20, 2011 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Makings of a Trap game
But a couple of things
a) I’m sure Tomlin will remind the guys what happened the last time we went to Arizona
b) The Cards ranked 20th in the NFL, worst than the Jags, against the run giving up 118 yards per carry
c) The Cards are also ranked 20th in the NFL in passing defense giving up on average 258 yards per game.
d) While Benie Wells has stepped up, he is still only averaging ~75 yards a game, not the rushing offense that will gash you.
e) Larry F. is the guy you have to shut down, you can leave with the other guys making catches, just slow him down, or take the opposite approach, let him get his and stop everyone else.
Bottom line is Cobb will probably play better coming off the bye but I don’t think that will matter much. This will be a one dimensional team when we play them. Also I think we’ll see a similar game plan we had against Jacksonville, run hard and throw deep. Arizona has a worse defense than Jacksonville so it will be interesting to see how this plays out.
We shouldn’t lose to Arizona, but turnovers can change that tune quickly. If we take care of the ball I think we’ll dominate in yards like we usually do, scoring however – it would be nice to see the Steelers have a complete game of scoring and put the Cardinals away early. Ben said the wind was messing with some balls last week, that won’t be a problem this week so lets see if they connect more on those deep throws.
Here’s my score Pittsburgh 38 Arizona 13
I love the Steelers.
+1 on all of that
"My mentality is singular in that I want to be world champs each and every year, so that's what we work toward. I have a tough time acknowledging levels of success short of that. That's just how I'm wired." - Mike Tomlin
by MDSTEELERSFAN on Oct 21, 2011 8:35 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't like this game or next week
But think we beat the Ravens at home in a must win, grudge match, then roll.
what
no bacon?
People don't ever seem to realize that doing what's right is no guarantee against misfortune.
- William McFee
by stillergorillar on Oct 19, 2011 11:18 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
The Stillers get no bacon
until they beat the Cards : )
"If you're not getting better, I don't care what business you're in, you're a dead man. I try to look critically at the mistakes that I make and try to learn from them, like our team does." - Mike Tomlin
by Rebecca Rollett on Oct 19, 2011 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I can
accept that. I had to accept the fact that there was no baco to go with the Belgian pumpkin waffles I made for dinner because my lovely fiance had used it all in her delicious beer potato soup she made me on Monday. As long as there is a good excuse for a lack of bacon I can deal. :)
People don't ever seem to realize that doing what's right is no guarantee against misfortune.
- William McFee
by stillergorillar on Oct 21, 2011 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions
I need samples... Can I send you my address?
"My mentality is singular in that I want to be world champs each and every year, so that's what we work toward. I have a tough time acknowledging levels of success short of that. That's just how I'm wired." - Mike Tomlin
by MDSTEELERSFAN on Oct 21, 2011 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions
I would gladly
send you the recipes. Just an FYI, my fiancé is a trained chef so some recipes are a little intense
People don't ever seem to realize that doing what's right is no guarantee against misfortune.
- William McFee
by stillergorillar on Oct 21, 2011 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I love to cook, hate to clean up - always up for new recipes!
"My mentality is singular in that I want to be world champs each and every year, so that's what we work toward. I have a tough time acknowledging levels of success short of that. That's just how I'm wired." - Mike Tomlin
by MDSTEELERSFAN on Oct 21, 2011 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
email me
put a heading on it so I know it is you and I will send recipes. If you like ’em we can discuss other recipes, like lamb/buffalo chilli, braised ribs, prime rib, etc.
People don't ever seem to realize that doing what's right is no guarantee against misfortune.
- William McFee
by stillergorillar on Oct 22, 2011 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Will do
But don’t put too much effort into it – if you have them ready to go, it would be sweet though! ;-)
"My mentality is singular in that I want to be world champs each and every year, so that's what we work toward. I have a tough time acknowledging levels of success short of that. That's just how I'm wired." - Mike Tomlin
by MDSTEELERSFAN on Oct 22, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Not a problem
have things ready to go, and love sharin recipes
People don't ever seem to realize that doing what's right is no guarantee against misfortune.
- William McFee
by stillergorillar on Oct 23, 2011 2:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Got them, and thanks!
Not sure when I will have the opportunity to try them out, but hoping to work the Potato soup in the next week!
Thanks again!
"My mentality is singular in that I want to be world champs each and every year, so that's what we work toward. I have a tough time acknowledging levels of success short of that. That's just how I'm wired." - Mike Tomlin
by MDSTEELERSFAN on Oct 24, 2011 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully...
Ike will be psyched up and in Larry Fitz’s hip pocket all night long. It’d be nice for Timmons to show up & shut down Heap, too.
Bound to cover just a little more ground.
They should all get together for Split Peezy Soup Saturday night
Just to get in the right mood. ;-)
"My mentality is singular in that I want to be world champs each and every year, so that's what we work toward. I have a tough time acknowledging levels of success short of that. That's just how I'm wired." - Mike Tomlin
Split Peezy Soup
Awesome LOL!
HERE WE GO STEELERS!
"Our Father, who art in Pittsburgh, Football be thy game. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, at Heinz Field as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, a stellar D and forgive us our bogus fines, as we (sorta) forgive Goodell who trespasses against us. And lead us not into defeat, but deliver us a Victory. For thine is The Steelers, the power and glory of climbing the STAIRWAY TO 7."
Shoot, weather is right I could go for some Split Peezy Soup right now!
"My mentality is singular in that I want to be world champs each and every year, so that's what we work toward. I have a tough time acknowledging levels of success short of that. That's just how I'm wired." - Mike Tomlin
by MDSTEELERSFAN on Oct 21, 2011 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions
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