2009 6-Time Superbowl Champion Steeler Thread

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

I know it's early, training camp opens on Saturday but....let's start this thread with some great news,

Heath Miller signed a 5 year extension today! One of the best all around tight ends in the league today.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09210/987362-66.stm


I will be heading to the Cleveland game on the 18th of October. Tailgating will be great, come on up!

Here we go Stillers HERE WE GO!

[Hoagie]

I gotta pick my spot to get out to camp this year. I know it's going to be packed again.

The Steelers still haven't ruled out signing Michael Vick publicly. But he's really not the kind of guy the Steelers will usually deal with and I'm not sure what he would do on the team.

I love the way Santonio Holmes didn't rest on his laurels at all this offseason. He worked out like a monster anticipating tougher coverage this year and he should really be a terror in tandem with Ward this year.

Word is the coaching staff is much happier with Limas Sweed and his work ethic going into this year. He needs to get his confidence and stop dropping the ball.

The thing that might excite me the most this year, oddly, is the punter. With the exception of a dedicated kick and punt returner (although that remains yet to be seen...but we drafted a couple guys that are capable of returning and you gotta think at least one of them will work out) the only real upgrade from last year will be Daniel Sepulveda returning as the punter. But it's a hell of an upgrade from a disaster of a position last year.

I'm interested to see if the Steelers will set yet another trend this year. Last year the offensive line was....well...offensive. But they were good enough to get the job done and going into the offseason several were free agents that the Steelers could let go and sign upgrades. Instead they chose to resign most of their free agent offensive linemen. It seemed odd but most offensive lines in the NFL see at least 2 or 3 changes every year. These linemen never get a chance to gel and have to be able to perform as "plug and play" pieces in an offense. If these returning lineman can gel and become a cohesive unit that performs significantly better you may see the trend change in the NFL with teams putting the priority in keeping the same guys together rather then constantly trying to upgrade.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Where ya been Hoagie? Still on that Penguin hangover? ;)


Daniel Sepulveda


Holy Christ Hoagie, I totally forgot about that machine!

There is an article/video on Sweed this week on Post-Gazette.com. He apparently has matured during the offseason workouts. He could turn into something, kinda like what Holmes became last year after waiting for him to turn the same corner.

[goreds2]

Reminder!

Thursday, Aug. 13 vs. Cardinals 8 p.m. (ESPN)

gosteelers2

[EvilMonkey71]

Reminder!

Thursday, Aug. 13 vs. Cardinals 8 p.m. (ESPN)

gosteelers2

Sweet, thanks for the heads up!

[goreds2]

If you have Best Of Sirius, it will be on XM 124. I will probably record it and listen later to get their insight on the game. It was cool during last seasons playoffs/Super Bowl syncing up the Steelers radio broadcast team with the TV.

http://www.xmradio.com/schedule/sport/get_schedule_servlet.jsp?sub_cat_id=191

[Hoagie]

Fucking Limas Sweed! Hell yeah, baby. He's looking really good so far.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Fucking Limas Sweed! Hell yeah, baby. He's looking really good so far.

A big thumbs up to Sweed. Nice sticky hand grab earlier!


Don't forget, SPT will be @ the Brown's game on the 18th of Oct.

[Your_Moms_Box]

:action-smDidn't they change their name to the "Titsburg Rapists":action-sm

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

:action-smDidn't they change their name to the "Titsburg Rapists":action-sm


Hoo hoo

[goreds2]

http://news.steelers.com/article/108012/

[Hoagie]

Ok I finally have a few minutes so I can share my thoughts about the first preseason game.

Ben didn't look as bad as I thought he would considering he didn't throw during the offseason to rest his shoulder. He moved well and I'm confident he will be ready by the start of the regular season.

Mendenhall is still raw. He shows some great footwork on one play and slow decision making on the next. He does show promise that he can pick his game up with experience and he showed he wasn't afraid of contact after the shoulder injury last year. I think he's a promising option to split time with Parker as the season goes on.

I don't know what to make of Limas Sweed. He made 2 very difficult catches and then dropped and easy catch on third down. I don't question his character. He's hungry. I could see it in the way he played. I just wonder if he's going to one of those Burress type guys that can't hold his focus. I do feel more confident about him getting on the field this year though.

It was great to hear the ovation that Sepulveda got when the Steelers punted the first time. And he showed why he deserved it. High, deep kicks really made the punt coverage very effective in that game.

Mike Wallace is very promising. He's fast. And he catches punts. That already makes him the leading candidate to return punts. He may need more work at the receiver position but it's hard to say since the bulk of his play came later in the game when people who don't get many reps as a unit are playing and things aren't as crisp as the first teams. But I didn't see anything to suggest that he won't be a big contributor to the team.

Ziggy Hood did very well against the second team and held his own in the few plays he was in with the starters but he needs to improve his play to be a regular player this season.

The defense looked pretty good overall. Considering they didn't run anything outside of their base packages and they held the Cardinals top teams off the scoreboard aside from the bullshit pass interference call that was clearly blown. Gay looked comfortable and competent at McFaddens old corner spot. I was glad to see that.

The offensive line is still not good.

The Steelers are deep. Clearly deeper then the Cardinals which doesn't make logical sense since the Steelers are almost always drafting in the bottom half of rounds and the Cardinals are almost always drafting in the top half. But it indicates they still have an eye for talent and the development is still good.

Isaac Redman looked great. Granted it was against the bottom of the barrel that the Cardinals had to offer but he still looked really good. It's easy to write it off on playing against guys who will most likely be cut but keep in mind the people he was playing with are in the same position and he stood out. It reminded of another running back who looked great in preseason games in his first camp but people wrote it off to poor competition and didn't give him a chance until later seasons. Willie Parker.

I like Dennis Dixon. I don't know why. He didn't look good until he went against the soon to be cut squad for the Cardinals. I think he can be a good backup QB in the NFL. He makes good decisions he just has to make them faster. Bad decision making is something that's very hard to change. But the speed of the decision making can come along with experience. I think they really need to keep him and let him get some experience.

[Hoagie]

Why is the defense so sloppy tonight?

[Hoagie]

The bad news is Darnell Stapleton has been placed on IR and is out for the season. The good news is the offensive line looked much better in the last 2 preseason games without him. Trai Essex will start at guard and he's done will in the preseason games. But we really can't afford any more offensive line injuries.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Uh oh.........Is the "Big Snack" gone in the 'Burgh?

Is the turk coming early for Hampton? (http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09245/994809-66.stm)

[Hoagie]

That'll be a tough call. It'll really depend on what Hampton is looking for and how Hood performs this year. Hampton is losing his durability and is getting hurt more often. He's still the best when he's playing healthy it's just the amount of time he's been healthy is decreasing. I have a feeling they'll offer him a discounted price if he wants to stay. But if he's looking for what he's worth to other teams then he's gone after this year.

[Hoagie]

Shit on a stick. The y cut Isaac Redman. I hope he clears waivers but I doubt it.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Shit on a stick. The y cut Isaac Redman. I hope he clears waivers but I doubt it.

Practice squad for "Redzone" Redman:


http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09249/996099-100.stm

[Hoagie]

I'm surprised he made it through waivers. I'm happy he did.

[Hoagie]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4452204

White doesn't regret Towel stomp

Apparently, LenDale White doesn't think stomping on the Terrible Towel last season was so, well, terrible.

White, who was among several Titans who stomped on the Steelers' signature towel following last year's 31–14 rout of Pittsburgh at LP Field, said he do it again given the chance.

"If it happens to be there, I'm going to stomp all over that [pause], man," the running back told reporters after practice Sunday. "If there's a towel in the stands, I will stomp on it. I don't care who gets mad. ... If they throw a towel at me, I'm going to kick it and stomp all over it. If they don't want their towel stomped on, keep it out my face."

The incident sparked controversy last season after White and teammate Keith Bulluck celebrated clinching the AFC's top seed by stomping on the Terrible Towel. Defensive end Jevon Kearse also was caught on camera pretending to use one to blow his nose.

The Titans face the Steelers at Heinz Field in the NFL's season opener on Thursday, Sept. 10. And while White told reporters he expects the atmosphere to be a "loud one, a loud, mean, evil one," Kearse said it's time to move on.

"I’m not even paying attention to that anymore. It happened. It’s in the past," Kearse said, according to The Nashville City Paper. "That was last season. It happened last season, so what? If they want to use that as motivation, let them go ahead and use that as motivation. I mean, rah, rah, rah. We stomped on a towel, so what? That’s what we were supposed to do in our house."

I sincerely hope that not only do we stomp a mud hole in their ass Thursday night, but we injure several of their players....severely.

[EvilMonkey71]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4452204



I sincerely hope that not only do we stomp a mud hole in their ass Thursday night, but we injure several of their players....severely.

Sounds like a job for Hines "Jawbreaker" Ward! :icon_mrgr

[goreds2]

The gang and I are ready for Thursday! :icon_cool

http://nitespyder.com/SteelersFan.jpg

( gosteelers2 )

[askewcore]

Sounds like a job for Hines "Jawbreaker" Ward! :icon_mrgr

Not this year. This year he'll be Hines "15 yard penalty" Ward. Fucking bullshit new rules eliminate "crack back blocks above the shoulder from WRs" (or something real close to that). It should just be called the "Hines Ward Rule". How the fuck is a 6'0'' 180 pound WR supposed to block a 6'4'' 265 pound monster of a LB without blindsiding him in the fucking mouth? It's part of the game. At least it was.

[EvilMonkey71]

Not this year. This year he'll be Hines "15 yard penalty" Ward. Fucking bullshit new rules eliminate "crack back blocks above the shoulder from WRs" (or something real close to that). It should just be called the "Hines Ward Rule". How the fuck is a 6'0'' 180 pound WR supposed to block a 6'4'' 265 pound monster of a LB without blindsiding him in the fucking mouth? It's part of the game. At least it was.

Fuck, I completely forgot about that new rule...what a load of shit! :mad4:

[Hoagie]

That rule doesn't really matter. Ward doesn't head hunt. He aims for the chest.

[askewcore]

That rule doesn't really matter. Ward doesn't head hunt. He aims for the chest.

They put the rule in specifically for Hines. Like when they made the horse collar rule because of Roy Williams. No other WR breaks people's jaws (or throws solid blocks on LBs at all for that matter). Maybe he says he aims for the chest, but he doesnt. That's not how they teach WRs to block bigger guys, you're supposed to put one in his earhole and knock him down.

Mind you, I'm not bad mouthing Hines, he's one of my favorite non-Giants in the league, but this rule is gonna affect his style of play, and it's bullshit on rye bread.

[Hoagie]

They put the rule in as a reaction to one individual hit. Not because he aims for people's heads. But even the on the Rivers hit he was looking to bury his shoulder into the chest. It's just bad luck for Rivers that Ward's helmet hit his face mask before the shoulder hit his chest. It's an over reaction to a clean play that resulted in an unfortunate injury.

[askewcore]

It's an over reaction to a clean play that resulted in an unfortunate injury.

Almost all the new rules are over reactions to things that occur within the normal boundries of football. Somehow, the NFL wants no one to get hurt by another player. Ever. The new no-wedge rule is the same shit, because that dude from Buffalo broke his neck busting a wedge, now no one is allowed to do it anymore. The QB can't be hit below the knees was all because of Carson Palmer. The horsecollar tackle was because Roy Williams broke Musa Smith's leg like a pretzel stick (although that rule I agree with because a horsecollar really is a dirty way to tackle). They're really pussying up this game we love.

Anyway, you guys think the Steelers will cover 6 points tonight? I'm thinking about putting something down on them.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Here we go STILLERS here we go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

1st Quarter analysis:

oof

[pink soccer]

madden curse strikes again. Troy out 3 to 6 weeks.

[Hoagie]

I hate losing Troy. Especially during a game where he was really showing why he is the best defensive player in the NFL.

The offensive line is taking alot of heat from this game. And they weren't great...BUT...they gave good pass protection and they did open some holes. Now they didn't blow holes open in the running game. It took a second to open them. But they did open some and Willie Parker just missed them time and again. He just tried to bounce everything outside. Parker had a terrible game.

Ben started off slow. He was nervous and said as much after the game. He missed a wide open Wallace for what would have been a long touchdown on the first drive. Then he got into the 2 minute offense and found his rhythm and never looked back. Ward and Holmes are just dueling threats right now. Our receivers are exciting. Heath really got involved too.

It was not the most well played game they've ever put together but they were playing a good team that has a good defense. And they came out with the win. I'll credit Arians with getting Miller involved and running some screens to slow down the pass rush. I don't think our defense is going to collapse with out Troy. They won't be as good but they'll still be tough. I have hope that our offense will come around and take some pressure off the defense.

One win in the books. It's a much better start then the last time we were defending Super Bowl champs.

[goreds2]

http://hotsteelerschicks.com/



:icon_bigg

[pooter]

How come this thread isn't stickied?? Damn, it's been awhile since I posted here.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Damn Pooter, I have been waiting for this thread since Feb 2nd.

[Hoagie]

How come this thread isn't stickied?? Damn, it's been awhile since I posted here.I was always kind of proud of the fact that the Steelers threads never really needed a sticky because it stayed near the top of the list all season long....and usually deep into the postseason. It's about time you made it back. Now the question is do we start a Penguins thread this year.

[pooter]

I'm back baby! And of course we need a Penguins thread. We are the world champions after all.

[pink soccer]

http://hotsteelerschicks.com/



:icon_bigg

nothin there but a bucket full of fail

[Hoagie]

Timmons has been practicing on a limited basis this week. With Polamalu out we really need him healthy and playing. Tyrone Carter is a good backup and he can do some of the things that Polamalu can do but not nearly everything. Timmons would be important because his talents extend beyond his position like Polamalu's do and he would give LeBeau that variable player that can line up in different spots and do different things. When Troy gets back the tandem of Polamalu and Timmons should drive offensive coordinators insane.

[goreds2]

nothin there but a bucket full of fail

I noticed that too a couple of days ago. It was good while it lasted! If you google images of Hot Steelers Chicks, that will suffice. :)

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&source=hp&q=hot+steelers+chicks&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2&aq=f&oq=&aqi=

The Steelers are on XM107 This Sunday (4:15pm).

http://www.xmradio.com/schedule/sport/get_schedule_servlet.jsp?sub_cat_id=191

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Sweed out for the Bears game. Wallace in @ no. 3 wide receiver.........hmmmmmm

[goreds2]

Listening to the game on XM107. It is the Bears announcers but they do a pretty good job calling the game.

[LBF]

I'd like to think this guy for helping the Bears cause today.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v732/leftybearfan/JeffReed.jpg

[Hoagie]

Well that was a complete disaster of a game today. There was no one and nothing good about that game. Offense sucked. Defense was terrible. Special teams was atrocious. If that's not the kick in the teeth to wake them up to the fact that it doesn't matter if you're the better team if they other team plays better then this is going to be a long, painful season.

[LBF]

Hmmmm, I wonder if photobucket deleted that picture or if I did something wrong. It's too good to not post again.

Jeff Reed.....hero to douchebags everywhere.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v732/leftybearfan/Funny%20stuff/JeffReed.jpg

[pooter]

Fart poop and other comments. First this atrocious shit of an effort. Then both my fantasy teams were winning until Sunday night's game too. Now I gotta root for fucking Reggie Wayne and Clark.
Damn.

[Hoagie]

I think what pisses me off the most is that they just didn't have the intensity they need. They need to realize that they are the Super Bowl for alot of the teams they are playing this year.

The Bears were playing their home opener a week after losing their best player. They spent the entire week hearing how the season was lost. You knew they would come out with everything they had. And the game was still the Steeler's to lose. And they did because they just failed to play with intensity and focus. They are going to set themselves up for major trouble if they continue to do it.

[pink soccer]

I agree, Hopefully this game was a wakeup call for them. I cant hate on Jeff Reed because he has hit tons of game winning kicks and he will probably make more this year. Id rather him miss in september than in january

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Sitting on as plane studdering thru shitty internet service on AirTran.........booooooo. 3-0 right now.......Why cant they figure this internet bullshit out on a plane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


BTW, Holy shit XM is crystal clear on this fucking airplane!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hoagie]

Bunch of fucking losers. I now declare this season DEAD! Now it's message sending time. I better not see Holmes, Sweed, Harrison, or Woodley on the fucking field next week. FIRE ARIANS NOW!

[Hudson]

How did they fuck it up? I was at supper and came home to that mess!

[Hoagie]

Holmes and Sweed dropping passes. Tomlinson making a dumbass decision to go for it on 4th and 4 and handing the Bengals 3 points before the half. The defense it's lack of ability to rush the passer or stop the run. The reason go on and on.

[LBF]

Sweed's drop in the end zone was a back-breaker. Didn't he have quite a few drops last season, too?? Might be time to teach him to play defense.

[Blue Heeler]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOZDG9UgzkQ&feature=related

[goreds2]

For some reason, when I saw our coach smiling and laughing on the sideline in the first half upon us leading 13-0, I got a bad feeling. We were looking good but the game had a long way to go.

We still have to feel good because numbers wise our offense and defense shined. We do need Troy back ASAP.

We need to play 60 FULL minutes because we are champions and teams will be playing us EVERY second of those 60 minutes.

We have SD at home Sunday night.

gosteelers2,

[pink soccer]

We need to play 60 FULL minutes because we are champions and teams will be playing us EVERY second of those 60 minutes.



gosteelers2,

Last year Tomlin seemed to always say "Steeler Football is 60 minutes"

they need to get back to that.

[LBF]

For some reason, when I saw our coach smiling and laughing on the sideline in the first half upon us leading 13-0, I got a bad feeling. We were looking good but the game had a long way to go.

We still have to feel good because numbers wise our offense and defense shined. We do need Troy back ASAP.

We need to play 60 FULL minutes because we are champions and teams will be playing us EVERY second of those 60 minutes.

We have SD at home Sunday night.

gosteelers2,


You play for the Steelers? Holy Christ! What number? :action-sm

[Blue Heeler]

You play for the Steelers? Holy Christ! What number? :action-sm

He also thinks they're World Champions...remember when the Steelers beat Barcelona for the title? Yeah, me either.

[goreds2]

He also thinks they're World Champions...remember when the Steelers beat Barcelona for the title? Yeah, me either.

:icon_cool

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji-cT58rgNc

[pooter]

Watching my favorite team win the Superbowl a couple times in a decade sure mellowed me out. If this were 2005 I'd be hanging from a window.

Still, the defense sure has been fucking disappointing. I wasn't expecting this big a dropout, even without Troy.

[EvilMonkey71]

Watching my favorite team win the Superbowl a couple times in a decade sure mellowed me out. If this were 2005 I'd be hanging from a window.


Amen, I'm not nearly as worked up as I used to get! Hopefully the return home will spell victory for them this weekend.

[Hoagie]

Well we've probably seen the last dropped pass from Sweed unless there's an injury. Shaun McDonald will most likely move into the 4th receiver spot. Wallace has earned himself the 3rd spot. And since the Steelers don't use 5 receiver formations Sweed might as well find a comfortably spot on the bench and take a 3 hour nap on Sundays.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Wallace has been a very pleasant surprise so far. That GD Sweed has been a major disappointment.

As far as the season goes.........The Ravens have not really beaten anyone, I guess.
I mean who are the Browns? Nothing but 0-3.
Who are the Chiefs? A shitty 0-3.

Who are the Chargers? I guess we will find out Sunday night.


Then again, who are the Titans?..........They are 0-3 as well.:icon_mrgr

As far as the season goes, they are playing for the division, and the division is still open for the taking.

[Hoagie]

The Steelers have released Nick Eason and promotoed Isaac Redman to the active roster.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

The Steelers have released Nick Eason and promotoed Isaac Redman to the active roster.


Redman will get reps tonight. (I hope)

[Hoagie]

Is this really the same offensive line as last year? I mean I know it's only one drive and San Diego isn't the toughest of defenses this year but they looked absolutely dominant on that drive.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

7-0, now the fun begins............ Let's go "D"

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Nice. 14-0

[Hoagie]

That was pretty much a flawless first half. Of course the first half hasn't been a problem this year. Now they have to go out and avoid screwing the pooch in the second half.

[Absolutely]

Can Collinsworth please stop saying, "Welcome to Pittsburgh Rasard Mendenhall!"

I know it's his first good game, but he's been in the league for 2 years now, and has played in Pitts multiple times

Stop saying the same thing over and over.

And Miller WIDE open, 35-14

[LBF]

Can Collinsworth please stop saying, "Welcome to Pittsburgh Rasard Mendenhall!"

I know it's his first good game, but he's been in the league for 2 years now, and has played in Pitts multiple times

Stop saying the same thing over and over.

And Miller WIDE open, 35-14


[retard stat guy]Actually, he spent the bulk of his rookie year (last year) either hurt or on the bench. He only had 19 carries last year and has been used very sparingly so far this year. This is kind of his "coming out party."[/retard stat guy]


The more I watch Hines Ward, the more I like him.

[Chino Kapone]

That was pretty much a flawless first half. Of course the first half hasn't been a problem this year. Now they have to go out and avoid screwing the pooch in the second half.

Foreshadowing?

[Absolutely]

[retard stat guy]Actually, he spent the bulk of his rookie year (last year) either hurt or on the bench. He only had 19 carries last year and has been used very sparingly so far this year. This is kind of his "coming out party."[/retard stat guy]


The more I watch Hines Ward, the more I like him.

Yeah, I know what he means, but it just kind of seems like he wants to be his first game ever IN Pitt.

If I didn't know any better I'd think that was the case...

I made my post, flipped the channel, came back and now it's 35-28.
Whaaaaaa Happpuuuunn?

[Hoagie]

Can Collinsworth please stop breathing.Fixed.

Fucking defense in the 4th quarter AGAIN. You'd think after the last 2 weeks the last thing you would let happen is the defense breaking down and giving up quick and easy score. And that fucking onside kick....who didn't see that coming a mile away? Why was the second row of blockers not moved up so if what did happen happened there would be help there to jump on the ball?

I'll say this. With the way the offensive line absolutely OWNED the San Diego defense all night there is NO WAY the game ever gets that close, or even competitive, under Bill Cowher.

[LBF]

The fumble return for a TD can't be laid at Tomlin's feet, that was just a fluke. The onside kick can probably be blamed partially on the head coach, but the special teams coach is a tool for not putting his hands team on the field.

The score should have been 38-14.

[Hoagie]

The fumble return for a TD can't be laid at Tomlin's feet, that was just a fluke.
Ok let's list what can be laid on him.

1) 4th and inches and he goes for it on his own 30 yard line. They picked it up so it doesn't seem like a big deal. But they didn't last week and it turned the game around and was a big part of their loss. They would have lost tonight if they didn't get it.

2) The onside kick that caught nobody but the Steelers coaches by surprise. Actually it didn't. They had their hands team on the field. But they were horribly alligned so when the ball bounced away from the closest guy there was no one to help.

3) Almost 3 entire quarters of the defense giving up nothing and all of the sudden they can't stop anything? That's not a problem with a lack of talent. That's a mental problem. That rests squarely on the coaches shoulders. if you can't keep the plays in front of you then don't call defenses that make the cover guys sit back.

4) A halfback pass at the goal line? Against a defense that hasn't stopped the run game for shit all night? Again it doesn't seem like a big deal because it worked. Had it been intercepted, however, there's a good chance the Steelers lose that game.

Those are 4 major lapses in judgements or failures to prepare that could have cost them the game. This week they won because a couple of them ended up working. They're only 2-2 because the last two weeks they didn't.

[pooter]

It's been a weird fucking season.

[chumpy]

Maybe they should go watch a Rutgers game for some tips :action-sm

[LBF]

1) 4th and inches and he goes for it on his own 30 yard line. They picked it up so it doesn't seem like a big deal. But they didn't last week and it turned the game around and was a big part of their loss. They would have lost tonight if they didn't get it.

As you've said, yourself....their O-line was blowing up the D-line all game long. There was no reason to not go for that 4th and inches. That's confidence in your line.

2) The onside kick that caught nobody but the Steelers coaches by surprise. Actually it didn't. They had their hands team on the field. But they were horribly alligned so when the ball bounced away from the closest guy there was no one to help.

Oof, if they had their hands team on the field, then yea, it's a coaching problem. I agree.

3) Almost 3 entire quarters of the defense giving up nothing and all of the sudden they can't stop anything? That's not a problem with a lack of talent. That's a mental problem. That rests squarely on the coaches shoulders. if you can't keep the plays in front of you then don't call defenses that make the cover guys sit back.

I'd lay this one on the entire coaching staff, not just Tomlin. The D-coordinator is the one calling the plays. He needs to figure out what the hell's going on in the 4th quarter and fix it.

4) A halfback pass at the goal line? Against a defense that hasn't stopped the run game for shit all night? Again it doesn't seem like a big deal because it worked. Had it been intercepted, however, there's a good chance the Steelers lose that game.

I agree that it was a risky call, but it also caught the defense completely by surprise. I have no problem with this play call.


I completely agree that Tomlin coaches differently than Cowher, but I don't think he's nearly as bad a coach as he's getting credit for.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Could this possibly be a trap game?

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Watching this thing I was wondering why there was less Mehndenhal than last week.

[Hoagie]

I wondered the same thing. It's not fair to constantly kill the defense when the offense isn't even attempting to maintain possession and run clock.

[goreds2]

Bring on the BROWNies !

:icon_cool

[Hoagie]

If this doesn't cure our defensive woes I don't know what will.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Don't forget........SPT is heading up for the game.

I will have tailgate happenings prior to and after.

[Hoagie]

I wish I could go but it would be hard for me to drive all the way over there and be able to move yet.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Well, another key defensive player out. This sucks a lot more than some will realize.

Aaron Smith out. (http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09287/1005272-66.stm)

[Hoagie]

Yeah they put Smith on Injured Reserve today. He's done for the year. And we don't have anyone to replace him. If anyone remembers the last time we lost him to an injury it wasn't pretty.

[pink soccer]

I think Smith is one of the most underrated players in the NFL. He has been solid for the Steelers for years.

[Hoagie]

Ya know I was wondering today if it was really worth it to win the Super Bowl if you have to sit through seasons like this and and the '05-'06 season.






Yes. Yes it is.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Hmmmmm....looking @ the weather for the game........I will be a lil wet in the morn setting up the pregame tailgate.......but postgame looks rockin! Anyone there PM me for location of fun.

[Hoagie]

I don't know if anyone else has noticed but the fucking Penguins are just tearing it up. This is a special team. I believe they did suffer from a championship hang over but they found ways to win and right now are 7-1 on the season. I kinda wish I could sit the Steelers down and show them how desire and intensity can get you through some of the adversity you face as the defending champions. This has been an amazing start for the Pens.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

^^^^^^^^

I was in the Monroeville Primanti Bros watching them play. Nothing like the Pens kicking ass the night before a Steeler home game.

I fucking love those blue Uni's.

[goreds2]

Ravens, Bengals and Browns lose today. :icon_bigg


Steelers tied for first with the Bengals (Bengals with edge due to beating Steelers)

Ravens one game behind

Browns, well, you know.

[pink soccer]

Vikings next week. And Its on TV here (Im way to cheap to pay for sunday ticket). Ill take a Steeler win on TV for my birfdee..

[Hoagie]

I wouldn't count on it. I'm not a big Favre fan but they have a lot of offensive talent and it makes me shutter when I think about our sub-par D going against them next week.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Back home after a victory. Here are a few pics:

Pregame meal, brats, perogies, kielbasa, peppers, onions and sauerkraut:
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c392/scottpetersonstwin/DSC07443.jpg

Our seats:
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c392/scottpetersonstwin/DSC07468.jpg

The Sixth Lombardi:
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c392/scottpetersonstwin/DSC07457.jpg

[Hoagie]

I got tickets to the Cincinatti game next month. That's going to be a big fucking game.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

I got tickets to the Cincinatti game next month. That's going to be a big fucking game.


That is going to be a ass-kickin game.

Maybe you could head to McFadden's after wards and get up with Spaeth and Reed.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09293/1006802-87.stm

I should have gone down there instead of the hotel bar.

[Hoagie]

Jeff Reed needs to stop fucking around. He's one suspension away from losing his job.

[pink soccer]

I wouldn't count on it. I'm not a big Favre fan but they have a lot of offensive talent and it makes me shutter when I think about our sub-par D going against them next week.

This would be a great time for the D to step up and show everyone they can still be the best in the league.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Jeff Reed needs to stop fucking around. He's one suspension away from losing his job.

From what I see (especially during a contract year) he won't be back anyway.

He already turned down an offer. His kickoffs are getting shorter and shorter every fucking week.
Plus his kicks between the uprights are very suspect.

[Hoagie]

The guy they had in camp this year didn't seem like he's going to replace Reed though. It may be a while till we can find someone who can kick reliably in Heinz Field.

[goreds2]

They are showing the freakin' Browns game in Central Ohio instead of the Vikes/Steelers. If I cannot get out, it will be on 103.9FM or via the Best Of SIRIUS package XM105.

Tomlin on the Vikings:

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2007/football/nfl/01/20/steelers.coach/p1.tomlin.usp.jpg

gosteelers2

[Myhairygrundle]

They are showing the freakin' Browns game in Central Ohio instead of the Vikes/Steelers. If I cannot get out, it will be on 103.9FM or via the Best Of SIRIUS package XM105.

Tomlin on the Vikings:

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2007/football/nfl/01/20/steelers.coach/p1.tomlin.usp.jpg

gosteelers2


You can watch it on www.justin.tv or www.channelsurfing.net or http://www.myp2p.eu/


I am going to be a big Stelers fan today. I want to see Favre get hit and picked all day. Go Steelers!




.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Here we GO Steelers HERE WE GO!!!!!!!

[Hoagie]

Good first series by the defense.

[Adolf]

g-o v-i-k-e-s

[Adolf]

http://www.janesadildo.com/phpBB3/images/smilies/ROCK.GIF http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s235/revmyspace2/graphics/Sport/NFL_Football/0_nfl_football_sexy_vikings.gif http://www.janesadildo.com/phpBB3/images/smilies/ROCK.GIF

[Hoagie]

g-o v-i-k-e-sDie.

Why are we not running the ball more? We need to wear out the defensive line and we won't d that by dropping back to pass 7/8 of the time.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Die.

Why are we not running the ball more? We need to wear out the defensive line and we won't d that by dropping back to pass 7/8 of the time.


I dont think Ariens knows what to do.


D looks good without Aaron. :mad4:

[Hoagie]

The D has been great so far. The offense has been a problem and I don't know how long the defense will hold up if we don't take advantage of the fact that we have field position and run the ball to control the clock.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

They need 7 here.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Hot heat gets the 3.........booooo

[Hoagie]

The offensive pass interference wasn't even on the play side. Shitty way to lose a touchdown.

[Hoagie]

That's bullshit. When that center drops his hips during Favre's cadence that is a simulation of a snap and should be a false start and not offsides on Hampton.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Damn I wish I had taken these tickets instead of last week.......




Edit:

That's bullshit. When that center drops his hips during Favre's cadence that is a simulation of a snap and should be a false start and not offsides on Hampton.

That is what I was thinking if that fuck moves anything other than his arm and head he should be called.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Y the hell are the d backs 9 yards back in coverage?

[Hoagie]

Well they finally found William Gay. Now the defense is fucked.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Well they finally found William Gay. Now the defense is fucked.


I shall nod in agreement.


That fucking Ariens better get his play calling in order. Open that shit up with Miller underneath, coupled with the speed of Wallace and Santonio should open up the lanes for Mendenhall.

[Hoagie]

This game is slowly slipping away. The defense is playing too soft in coverage and Ariens is proving what a moron he is once again. It sucks that the game started off so close. At least of the Vikings just came out and started kicking ass it wouldn't be as annoying as watching the game slowly slip away. There's a lot of work to be done over the bye week.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

2 minutes left what are the odds Steelers up 10-7 @ half?

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

60 minutes in the house!!!!!!!!!

[Hoagie]

Maybe the Vikings won't adjust to cover that hole in their zone? I doubt it but if they move to cover it that means something else will be open.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Maybe the Vikings won't adjust to cover that hole in their zone? I doubt it but if they move to cover it that means something else will be open.

Thanks to the fucking assholes @ Fox they will. Holy christ they talked about it for 5 minutes.

[Hoagie]

Well fortunately we came out running the ball and some help from the Vikings with a penalty for a ridiculous late hit on Ben has us in position to score. But then we stopped running inside the 10 and now we're settling for a field goal. Am I really crazy to think you should stick with what's working?

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Just took this pic @ halftime, too much?

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c392/scottpetersonstwin/DSC07513.jpg

[Adolf]

um, wow


fuck the steelers btw :D

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

um, wow


fuck the steelers btw :D

Fuck your mother, Favre lover.... :action-sm

[Adolf]

derr

[Hoagie]

Just took this pic @ halftime, too much?

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c392/scottpetersonstwin/DSC07513.jpgYeah....the moustache is too long. :icon_mrgr

[Hoagie]

derrAdolf? Oh you won't be seeing him no more.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

that is not grounding?

[Hoagie]

It was but there was a running back in the area so they won't call it.

The offense needs to put together a good drive right here.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Yeah....the moustache is too long. :icon_mrgr


LOLZ

My son got it @ Walmart this morning in a gumball machine with his allowance. He wore it to the Pumpkin patch.....

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Enough with the fucking reverses!!!!


Edit: Fucking asshole 7 should have run for it.

[Hoagie]

3 and out = not good

How many times did we hand it to Mendenhall on that series? The same number of first downs we got. Arians just sucks.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

nice fumble, diving assssssssss

[Hoagie]

This team is great at making plays...then killing themselves with stupidity.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

I loathe Darryl Johnston.....

[Hoagie]

Great timing on falling apart, defense.

[Hoagie]

Lamaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

[Hoagie]

Fucking Reed that fucking drunk asshole.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

FUCK you Fox SPORTS!!!!!!! Fuck you Daryll Johnston!!!!!! nWINNA WINNA CHICKEN DINNA!!!!

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Night Night Vikings.

[Hoagie]

Thank god for the ability of our linebackers to run back interceptions long distances for touchdowns. That's a big win today because of it and a Super Bowl win because of it.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

More Bud Light please.

[Hoagie]

More Prozac please.

[goreds2]

That was a nice payback from the Bengals game where we led in all stats except the score.

We have to improve on the kick off returns. Yes, Reed should have made the tackle.

Bring on the Broncos in two weeks! (Monday night)

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

I hope the Broncos wear their oompa loompa uniforms.

[pink soccer]

It would be nice for our boys to give the broncos their first loss as well.

[goreds2]

Harrison wins player of the month:

http://www.steelers.com/article/113262/

[Hoagie]

I thought it was an interesting decision to give the players the entire week off. I get that they need the rest and the mental break is probably going to help somewhat. But they have a lot that needs to improve and I thought 4 or 5 days off followed by a few days of light practices might be the better route to take.

[goreds2]

I am already taking Tuesday off work to party hard for the Monday night game. :icon_cool

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Here we go Steelers HERE WE GO!

[Hoagie]

The next two weeks will determine if the Steelers will be able to control their own destiny in the division. These are big games.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

That was a big intercep...........never mind. Crap!


Looks like Orton found Gay early, and often.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Jesus Christ, how about run some? I mean, is this season over as far as that?

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Nice jinx chuckie.

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Hey look, they finally called one. Jesus, they have been holding Harrison all night. *rant*

[Hoagie]

The secondary really needs to tighten up. This is exactly the kind of team they should be challenging at the line of scrimmage and forcing them to try and make a play down field.

[Hoagie]

So...Ben gets a few completions and it's time to abandon the running game. I mean what's the worst that can happen dropping back to pass over and over again? Oh....

[Hoagie]

Troy Polamalu may really be a God of some sort.

[Hoagie]

Now THAT is Steeler football. The second half was a thing of beauty. Running the ball right down their throat and shutting their offense down. That was the best half of football I've seen from the Steelers this year.

[pink soccer]

Now THAT is Steeler football. The second half was a thing of beauty. Running the ball right down their throat and shutting their offense down. That was the best half of football I've seen from the Steelers this year.

Times muthafucking two.

I missed most of the first half thanks to the local pizzaria being morons. That second half was [micheal cole] VINTAGE [/michael cole] steeler football

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Boy, that was fun. I enjoyed seeing the running game kick in.
I hope Arienas does not play with our emotions again against Cincinnati this Sunday.

[EvilMonkey71]

Bring on the Bungles!

[Blue Heeler]

Bring on the Bungles!

Bengals 28
Steelers 17

[EvilMonkey71]

Best quote in this weeks Steelers Digest:

"The Broncos thought they would hurtle the champ on Monday night, but Hines Ward did it instead for the final touchdown." :action-sm

Apparently, the Cincy papers have been talking all week about what a dirty player Hines is....pussies!

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Ok Hoagie, go get us a win in The 'Burgh!

Here We Go Steelers HERE WE GO!

[Blue Heeler]

Ok Hoagie, go get us a win in The 'Burgh!

Here We Go Steelers HERE WE GO!

Or not. :action-sm

[Sct Ptersns Twn]

Ahhhhhhh boooooooo

[EvilMonkey71]

Man, that game was brutal.

Thanks again to Jeff Reed for that noble effort to tackle the kick returner. :rolleyes:

[Hoagie]

Sorry I couldn't bring a better performance with me. Jeff Reed is a cunt. As is Arians...but we knew that already. It's really cool to watch a game from the plaza in Heinz Field. It's a great perspective and makes it really easy to see just how badly Tomlin was out coached in this game. They were overloading one side of the line all day and they didn't adjust to it until way too late in the game. But even then they still called very predictable pass routes and the receivers were just blanketed. They never tried any screens or misdirection. Granted it was a short week but I expect them to come up with something at least a little creative rather then just running the offense into the teeth of the defense.

And once again the Steelers offense averaged 4.4 yard a carry and wouldn't commit to the run even though the passing game was shit.

[Blue Heeler]

And once again the Steelers offense averaged 4.4 yard a carry and wouldn't commit to the run even though the passing game was shit.

Probably because the Bengals defense is rated 2nd in the NFL, but the pass defense is playing better than they are rated.

Pittsburgh will probably wild card into the playoffs, there's just too much talent there for them not to make it in. It would be nice if Wines Hard would at least snap both his legs in half before the playoffs though.

[Hoagie]

It doesn't matter what the Bengals defense is rated. The performance is what counts and the offense was able to average 4.4 yards per carry. They should have kept it on the ground until the Bengals had to commit a safety to stop the run.

[Blue Heeler]

It doesn't matter what the Bengals defense is rated. The performance is what counts and the offense was able to average 4.4 yards per carry. They should have kept it on the ground until the Bengals had to commit a safety to stop the run.

Actually, it's the W, not how you get it...amirite? :action-sm

[EvilMonkey71]

It doesn't matter what the Bengals defense is rated. The performance is what counts and the offense was able to average 4.4 yards per carry. They should have kept it on the ground until the Bengals had to commit a safety to stop the run.

Yeah, I couldn't understand that, they seem to be ramming it down their throat right off the bat but then became completely obsessed with hitting Wallace long for the entire second half.

[Hoagie]

Actually, it's the W, not how you get it...amirite? :action-smThat's pretty much what I'm saying. Arians is too obsessed with style points rather then doing what wins.

But it's over and done with now. I was looking through the pictures I took on my phone and it reminded of something I saw that really took the anger away over this loss. I was taking pictures of the Lombardi Trophies in the Great Hall and, while there weren't alot there, there were some Bengals fans and they were huddling around the display cases taking pictures with all the trophies. It almost seemed ludicrous when you put it in the perspective of this group of people that just want one Lombardy Trophy to call their own and they're spending their time before the game visiting the six we have taking their pictures with them.