Official Inbreds vs Honky Tonks Game Thread

[52decleetzu]

Let the games begin!

On a side note this pre game stuff is complete garbage.

Can a brother get some analysis or something rather than a damn concert?

I guess not.

[Dade]

Here's to Shitsburgh starting 0-1 :beer:

[52decleetzu]

I think we have about another 20 minutes.....minimum before they get done with all the "kickoff" garbage.

Just play the game and forget all this bullshit....jeez.

[purplepoe]

I think we have about another 20 minutes.....minimum before they get done with all the "kickoff" garbage.

Just play the game and forget all this bullshit....jeez.

It's unreal how much pre game crap goes on with this game now. At least there is a college game on to bridge the gap.

Clemson getting smacked around. Shocker. Paul Johnson has himself a team.

PP

[52decleetzu]

It's unreal how much pre game crap goes on with this game now. At least there is a college game on to bridge the gap.

Clemson getting smacked around. Shocker. Paul Johnson has himself a team.

PP

Yeah I switched over and saw that long fake FG / pooch attempt that backfired.

[Marcel#52]

Troy P. Head and shoulders Commercial= Fail.:thumbdown:

[purplepoe]

Yeah I switched over and saw that long fake FG / pooch attempt that backfired.

Then GT faked a FG or Punt and threw a long TD.

The amount of out coaching goin on is simply amazing.

That game is about over. Let's get this one going.

PP

[52decleetzu]

Stop them here 3rd and 8.

That running game for Pitt better shape up.

[52decleetzu]

3 and out GET OFF THE FIELD.

[52decleetzu]

Yeah that was "Classic Ben" Al a 19 yd sack that knocks them out of easy FG range.

[Dade]

HA! Jen took a 19 yard sack. Hope to see more of that this season. Fin escape artist.

[52decleetzu]

Boy that guy can sure turn a corner and he can FLYYYYYY.

And the Titans are marching right down the field with a 20 yd completion!!

[Flipping Birdie]

Come on, Honky Tonks!!!

[52decleetzu]

Bad fcking snap Jesus Christ.

[Flipping Birdie]

I am in NFL watching hell. My digital converter fried just before the game. I'm trying to watch the game on justin.tv, but the smarty-pants that are illegaly broadcasting the game keep switching over to professional wrestling. HELL!!!!

[52decleetzu]

I am in NFL watching hell. My digital converter fried just before the game. I'm trying to watch the game on justin.tv, but the smarty-pants that are illegaly broadcasting the game keep switching over to professional wrestling. HELL!!!!

Try channelsurfing.net.

Titans are moving the ball with ease against these clowns.

[RavenScallywag]

Once again, it's amazing how much alike Troy Polamalu and Ed Reed are...don't throw it near them, idiots!

If he ever hits FA, I don't care who we have on this team, we should throw ridiculous money at him. To have him and Ed Reed in the same D backfield...gives me the goosebumps.

[Dade]

Wow. That ball hung up there for Troy to pick it.ba

[Flipping Birdie]

Moving the ball right into Palumalu's hands. :grbac: That brings back bad memories.

[52decleetzu]

Nice throw into double coverage when you are picking them apart underneath you idiot old man.

That ball has to miss LONG and not short...ughhh.

[RavenScallywag]

it's ok, now Ben got picked...looks like he's saying Homles ran off the route.

[52decleetzu]

What a horrible throw by Jen.

Can we put some points on the board please????

[Dade]

Big Jen is having a horrible game!

[52decleetzu]

The only yards the Stealers got were those few quick screens in the very beginning...thats it.

Their offense has been a disaster.

[RavenScallywag]

looks like maybe we should've let the Steelers have opening night against us.

If we, with the momentum we have coming out of preseason, meet this team, I think we snap their win streak against us.

I'm fearful that they'll turn it around by the time we meet them midseason.

[Flipping Birdie]

What a horrible throw by Jen.

Can we put some points on the board please????

Only if your name is Titans.

[4G63]

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say we're not going to have as much trouble with the Stoolers this year as we did last year.......and I'll say we beat them easily!

[RavenFreek]

I'm already done listening to Collinsworth! I think he has a hard on for Polamalu.::kissass:

[52decleetzu]

I'm already done listening to Collinsworth! I think he has a hard on for Polamalu.:liar::kissass:

I am waiting for him to go out on the field and start getting on his knees and servicing Jen and Troy and then taking care of the rest of the team.

I don't know if I can take much more of this.

[Dade]

Did Shitsburgh fans steal our cheer for Heap. I swear they didn't do that until like 2 years ago.

[52decleetzu]

Did Shitsburgh fans steal our cheer for Heap. I swear they didn't do that until like 2 years ago.

Yes,they did.

[Dade]

I am waiting for him to go out on the field and start getting on his knees and servicing Jen and Troy and then taking care of the rest of the team.

I don't know if I can take much more of this.

You guys expected anything less?

[52decleetzu]

Can I get some POINTS please Titans?????

[RavenScallywag]

Collins just said "this was supposed to be the AFC Championship matchup last year...but the Ravens had other ideas". To me, that just comes off sounding like we eeked by or something, didn't deserve to be there.

I want to shut some mouths this year.

[ravensnhokies]

We need receivers to make catches over the middle like Holmes just did. Yea I hate the Squeelers, but after last year, I finally respect the talent of a few of them.

[Dade]

We need receivers to make catches over the middle like Holmes just did. Yea I hate the Squeelers, but after last year, I finally respect the talent of a few of them.


The FO seems to think the same. We are built to beat the Steelers. Mirror images of each other.

[Flipping Birdie]

Ugh. NFL has successfully shut down all streaming feeds. What a time for my reciever to fry. No more football for me tonight.

Sucks

[ravensnhokies]

I really wanted Britt... Nice Catch. I know no Oher than, and he is way more important to the Ravens 2009 than a rookie WR.

[52decleetzu]

Thought they missed that foul on the air,glad they caught it.

POINTS!!!!!

Nice late hit in the endzone no call though.

[Flipping Birdie]

does anybody know if this game is broadcast on standard radio?

[RavenScallywag]

omg, STILL no points!

Chip shot for Bironas is BLOCKED.

[ravensnhokies]

I really think the Titans match up the best against the Steelers D b/c of their Oline. I hope our line will become as lethal as the Titans

Another FG miss. Paging Al Del Greco

[52decleetzu]

Are you kidding me???

They can't even make a 27 yarder???

What the hell is going on??

[RavenScallywag]

does anybody know if this game is broadcast on standard radio?

Try maybe ESPN 1300?

[baltimore_hokie]

this is absurd. the stoolers O looks terrible.

[52decleetzu]

I dont want to hear shit if Hauska misses a kick

Dont worry,you will.

And Bironas is one of the best in the league!!

[52decleetzu]

The Stealers have to be the luckiest team on the planet.

They are getting their asses kicked up and down the field yet they might be ahead at halftime.

[52decleetzu]

And what the hell are the Titans rushing 3 fcking guys for when the blitz has been KILLING them?????

[baltimore_hokie]

every fucking time. he is miserably bad all half and walks away looking like a champ from the last drive. i don't get it. blown coverages every play that drive, how does that shit happen so much after that first half???

[Dade]

How in the world?! Ben Jen is a terrible QB, yet he makes two throws and now Chris is all over his jock.

All the breaks always go there way. Cmon Collins you old drunk get a TD before half.

[RavenScallywag]

Holmes is definitley the scarier WR now for them...his speed is killer. Lucky for us, our CBs are much faster this year.

[RavenScallywag]

HOT DAMN...Sometimes I wish we could've had Kenny Britt in Round 1!

I love Michael Oher, but I knew Britt was going to make plays like that...damn!

[Dade]

Thank You! Nice progession by Collins was looking right came all the way back left. But I bet they'll say only because Troy wasn't in.

[RavenScallywag]

first big play was a blown coverage by Chris Hope...not sure about TD play, guess you could argue that.

HA, there it is...Polamalu AND Woodley out.

[Flipping Birdie]

Yay for russian mafia Moscow feeds. NFL can't touch them.

Well, that didn't take long without Palumalu in there.

[52decleetzu]

Collinsworth "With Troy out of the lineup it looks like a whole different defense"

Have you watched the first half with the Titans marching up and down the field you idiot??????

WITH hair on the field??>?

[Dade]

Collinsworth "With Troy out of the lineup it looks like a whole different defense"

Have you watched the first half with the Titans marching up and down the field you idiot??????

WITH hair on the field??>?

EXACTLY! It's like the Ravens are out there, the way they're talkin about Pitt.

[baltimore_hokie]

Collinsworth "With Troy out of the lineup it looks like a whole different defense"

Have you watched the first half with the Titans marching up and down the field you idiot??????

WITH hair on the field??>?

yeah, i thought the same exact thing

BUT, i see a huge excuse coming if they end up losing this game

[Dade]

WOW! He ran outta gas... yea crazy game.

[mjones73]

Damn, would have been nice if he ran that back, nice pick anyway

[Aces2Bluff]

It should be 20-7 right now... Steelers are looking horrible.

[52decleetzu]

First Half Stats

Titans/Stealers

1st Downs............ 12.... 8
3rd down efficiency 3-7 1-7
4th down efficiency 0-0 0-0
Total Yards........... 208 156
Passing................ 164 144
Comp-Att .........13-21 15-21
Yards per pass....... 7.8 6.9
Rushing.................. 44 12
Rushing Attempts..... 11 10
Yards per rush........ 4.0 1.2
Penalties.............. 1-5 5-55
Turnovers................. 1 2
Fumbles lost.............. 0 0
Interceptions thrown... 1 2
Possession......... 14:15 15:45



Tennessee Passing
C/ATT YDS AVG TD INT
Kerry Collins 13/21 174 8.3 1 1
Team 13/21 174 7.8 1 1

Pittsburgh Passing
C/ATT YDS AVG TD INT
Ben Roethlisberger 15/21 180 8.6 1 2
Team 15/21 180 6.9 1 2

Tennessee Rushing
CAR YDS AVG TD LG
Chris Johnson 7 31 4.4 0 32
LenDale White 4 13 3.3 0 4
Team 11 44 4.0 0 32

Pittsburgh Rushing
CAR YDS AVG TD LG
Willie Parker 8 9 1.1 0 5
Rashard Mendenhall 2 3 1.5 0 2
Team 10 12 1.2 0 5

Tennessee Receiving
REC YDS AVG TD LG
Kenny Britt 2 72 36.0 0 57
Bo Scaife 4 47 11.8 0 20
Justin Gage 3 27 9.0 1 14
Chris Johnson 1 11 11.0 0 11
Nate Washington 1 8 8.0 0 8
LenDale White 1 5 5.0 0 5
Ahmard Hall 1 4 4.0 0 4
Team 13 174 13.4 1 57

Pittsburgh Receiving
REC YDS AVG TD LG
Santonio Holmes 5 83 16.6 1 34
Hines Ward 3 46 15.3 0 29
Heath Miller 5 44 8.8 0 14
Mewelde Moore 1 4 4.0 0 4
Mike Wallace 1 3 3.0 0 3
Team 15 180 12.0 1 34

[baltimore_hokie]

i can't find the TOP breakdown anywhere. it seems like the stoolers D has been on the field a WHOLE lot in that half.

[52decleetzu]

i can't find the TOP breakdown anywhere. it seems like the stoolers D has been on the field a WHOLE lot in that half.

Possession......... 14:15 Titans 15:45 Stealers

[Brtnder81]

the Madden curse strikes again. I hope

[purplepoe]

Strange first half for sure.

PP

[Dade]

TOP

Titans 16:34
Pitt 15:45

[purplepoe]

TOP

Titans 16:34
Pitt 15:45

LOL Dade.

Better check your math!

PP

Edit: Nevermind. You were live!

[52decleetzu]

Finnegan should never be allowed to field a kick again..he is HORRIBLE.

[Dade]

Didn't he call for a fair catch there? No flag of course it's Shitsburgh what was I thinking.

[52decleetzu]

The Titans are absolutely controlling this game......arghhhhh another penalty UNREAL!!!!!!!!!!

Jesus.

[StingerNLG]

What a game this is turning out to be. Very crazy. But hey, let them beat the hell out of each other, AND let's get the Steelers 0-1.

Other than that TP pick earlier, the Steelers defense doesn't look THAT much better up front.

[52decleetzu]

How many opportunities can the Titans piss away before it catches up with them? 10? 15?

I mean this is getting ridiculous.

[Dade]

Collins still can put alot of zip on the ball in his old age.

[baltimore_hokie]

logan scares me, especially considering our shoddy return coverage.

their offensive line; however, excites me.

[52decleetzu]

logan scares me, especially considering our shoddy return coverage.

their offensive line; however, excites me.

They just can't move anyone off the ball especially in the run game, and in the pass game if it was not for Jen they would look just as bad.

[baltimore_hokie]

They just can't move anyone off the ball especially in the run game, and in the pass game if it was not for Jen they would look just as bad.

and the thing is, our DL is better than the titans. by a pretty good margin too, i'm thinking. the only reason i could see them having more success against the stoolers OL is they are penetrating, undersized guys. we have more stoppers, especially on the interior of the line that don't do as much in the passing game.

[Dade]

I just had a flashback to the Bart hit on Big Jen. Damn!

[baltimore_hokie]

I just had a flashback to the Bart hit on Big Jen. Damn!

there's no way jen plays past the age of 32.

[Dade]

Why do you stop blitzing? You having so much success that way. Is Rex calling this Defense?

[52decleetzu]

I just had a flashback to the Bart hit on Big Jen. Damn!

That was nice,but it was no Bart that dude can finish.

[52decleetzu]

Rush 3,drop 8 give up another 20 yd completion.

[StingerNLG]

I agree, with the OL thoughts. I don't think they'll be able to stop Ngata and Gregg outright. We start bringing the pain on the Steeler OL, Ben's going to be eating turf a whole lot.

[StingerNLG]

Wow. It's like the Titans don't want to win.

And now watch the Steelers march down the fucking field and win the game. Damnit!

[ravensnhokies]

When our DL/LB gets pressure on Ben, we need to sack his ass. Ben makes his biggest plays against us when our rusher/s whiff. Everyone loves that hit Bart put on Ben in 2006, but I sure remember about 2-3 really bad sack whiffs he had on Ben, too. I have always said that you don't come at him like a bat out of hell b/c he is uncanny at eluding those unabated rushers. You track him, and wrap up well. You may not get the sack, but help will come soon to finish him off.

I respect Ben a lot for this. I ask what QB would do this well with a below average OL like the Steelers.

[myfavoriteboxer]

I may have to turn this game off now. Watching Ben pick a horseshoe out of his ass will ruin my appetite for the week.

[Aces2Bluff]

I cant believe I am actually saying this... But I miss Madden......







































Compared to Collinsworth

[myfavoriteboxer]

fUMMMMMBALLLLLLLLL:taz:

[Dade]

Hope that wipes that smile off your face Ward!

[StingerNLG]

FUMBLE!!!!!!!!!!!

Suck on that Ward!!

[RavenScallywag]

HOLY S, HINES WARD FUMBLES, TITANS RECOVER!

HAHAHAHAHA, take that Hines Ward with your cheese eating grin

He looks like he might cry...

[baltimore_hokie]

WHAT?????


it was starting to look like rex's 4th quarter play calling against them

[52decleetzu]

HHAHAHAHAHHAH!!!!!!

You cant make this stuff up.

[mjones73]

You could see that grin while he was thinking touchdown, shame... hahahaha

[Flipping Birdie]

Oh, I especially love the fact that it was Ward who dropped that turd.

[52decleetzu]

WHAT?????


it was starting to look like rex's 4th quarter play calling against them

Did they not realize after about 10 calls that rushing 3 was not going to work when Jen could have sat back there and had a cup of coffee??

Who is the guy who replaced Schwartz because he is a moron.

[ravensnhokies]

Vinny Fuller, Baltimore Guy!! Also is a fellow Hokie

[TTRaven]

Damn you Rob Bironas! You make that 37 yard field goal in the first quarter and Collins is taking a knee right now.

[StingerNLG]

I love Collinsworth trying to justify Ward's fumble. What a suck ass.

[baltimore_hokie]

Did they not realize after about 10 calls that rushing 3 was not going to work when Jen could have sat back there and had a cup of coffee??

Who is the guy who replaced Schwartz because he is a moron.

he looked good pretty much all game, but you just CAN NOT drop 7-8 guys into zone coverage on jen at the end of a game. everyone is tired, the holes in the zone are bigger, he is not a good qb, but he is clutch. rex did it too, so it's not like this guy is alone.

[RavenScallywag]

Stillers receive first...crap.

[52decleetzu]

Was there any doubt who was winning the toss?

If this idiot defensive coordinator stays in that prevent he should be fired.

[ravensnhokies]

Bmore Hokie when did you go to Tech

Nice... Finally some pressure from Titans... This D coordinator sucks!!!

[baltimore_hokie]

Bmore Hokie when did you go to Tech

Nice... Finally some pressure from Titans... This D coordinator sucks!!!

in graduate school now and was here for undergrad before that. i came in at the end of the bryan randall era. i got to see the spectacular jimmy williams and marcus vick before they made it big. HA

you?

[52decleetzu]

They are dying to have Jimmy Schwartz back right now.....

[myfavoriteboxer]

This looks just like the same Titans team that didn't have the heart to win the game against us back in January.

[baltimore_hokie]

how is that corner giving 10 yards of cushion on 3rd and 1???????????????

[StingerNLG]

This is making me sick.

[StingerNLG]

Fucking Titans. They deserve to lose this game.

[52decleetzu]

And thats all folks

[52decleetzu]

I want to punch someone in the face.

Collinsworth would be my first choice.

[ravensnhokies]

90-94 so the lean years... When we went to the Weed Eater Bowl in 93, it was a big deal. Vaughn Hebron, Freeman days

Shit... game over!

[mjones73]

I want to punch someone in the face.

Collinsworth would be my first choice.

You'll be able to find him blowing Jen and Hines in the locker room...

[Dade]

Way to blow Titans. You had the game in the bag. Missed FGs and prevent defense...

[myfavoriteboxer]

"The Pittsburgh Steelers. Playing like shit and winning anyway since 2004.":grbac:

It's going to be tough to win this division.

[52decleetzu]

You'll be able to find him blowing Jen and Hines in the locker room...

Dont forget about Troy.

He has already made the Pro Bowl after a quarter and a half of play this year, can't leave him out.

[Jeremiah W]

They needed to dial at blitz or at least play some press coverage if they drop 7.

Great game. Both teams looked good, but nice and beatable by the Ravens.

[purplepoe]

Chuck Cecil is the DC for Tenn and I have no idea what he was doing.

PP

[4G63]

Collinsworth is a faaah-king douche! I'm sure he's warming up his kneepads so he can service the Stool's after the game!

[Sephy]

The Titans DC is absolutely clueless. The Steelers moved the ball at will in the 4th quarter and OT, and he changes NOTHING. No blitzes, no extra players, just terrible zone coverage.

The Titans get decent pressure from the front 4 - but the Steelers OL is terrible. Their secondary is abysmal.

The Steelers can't run the ball. If Polamalu is out for any extended period - they are screwed defensively. The secondary is quite weak otherwise. They're lucky that they seem to have a horseshoe up their ass.

Quite frankly, as composed - neither of these teams scare me right now. That's not to say they can't improve - but I feel better about the Ravens chances now than I did before this game.

[The Fanatic]

Chuck Cecil is the DC for Tenn and I have no idea what he was doing.

PP


Appeared to me he went to the Marvin Lewis school of prevent which did just that.

Watching that game and seeing their place kicker screw up makes me nervous.

Not too sure Haushka is ready for that yet, which is what itr will probably come down to when we play them.

[52decleetzu]

Chuck Cecil is the DC for Tenn and I have no idea what he was doing.

PP


Cecil was known for his thunderous tackling and aggressive style during his time as a safety for the Packers (1988-1992), Cardinals (1993) and Oilers (1995), and earned a trip to the Pro Bowl and garnered All-Madden status in 1992 when he recorded four interceptions and 102 tackles on the season. In 95 career games he totaled 400 tackles and 16 interceptions.

Cecil is regarded as among the most vicious hitters in National Football League history. Chuck Cecil was featured on the October 11, 1993 issue of Sports Illustrated with the question: "Is Chuck Cecil Too Vicious for the NFL?"[7] Many photos taken of Cecil during games showed him with a bloodied nose.

During much of his career, Cecil was forced to wear a "Gazoo Helmet"; a helmet so named because it resembled the head of The Great Gazoo, a recurring character in The Flintstones animated series. The "Gazoo helmet" is actually a thick padding that fits on a helmet's shell to reduce the risk of receiving a concussion and reducing the risk of injury to opponents due to helmet-first hits, for which Chuck Cecil was fined numerous times. Despite the additional protection, recurring concussions forced Chuck Cecil into retirement.

Does not sound like a guy who drops back 8 INTO COVERAGE like a pussy for an entire half while the other team just picks them apart with all the time on the world to throw.

[purplepoe]

Does not sound like a guy who drops back 8 INTO COVERAGE like a pussy for an entire half while the other team just picks them apart with all the time on the world to throw.

Maybe he led with his helmet one too many times.

Tennessee left points on the field and didn't take advantage of getting some calls in the first half.

We've seen what happens time and time again when you do that vs Pittsburgh.

PP

[Jeremiah W]

Does not sound like a guy who drops back 8 INTO COVERAGE like a pussy for an entire half while the other team just picks them apart with all the time on the world to throw.

They were stuffing the run so badly the Steelers gave up on even trying.

The 4 man rush would have worked if they just played some bump and run behind it.

I counted 1 blitz down the stretch.

[52decleetzu]

They were stuffing the run so badly the Steelers gave up on even trying.

The 4 man rush would have worked if they just played some bump and run behind it.

I counted 1 blitz down the stretch.

And what happened on that ONE blitz?

They flushed Jen and got in his face and forced him to dump the ball incomplete.

[Jeremiah W]

I still like how the Titans matched up and how we also should if we still have the DL and DB depth.

The Titans have a lot of good D players, but I would only see 31, 33, 53 and 93 getting starting pt on this D. I really think our back up DL is comparable to the starting one that dominated the Steeler front but wore down in the 4th.

[BArellano]

Horrible game plan from Tennessee in the 2nd half. We WILL beat Pitt this year, probably twice. Our 4 man rush will be far better than the Titan's, not to mention our blitz packages. Pitt's line is worse than last year, and Ben cannot make miracles happen every week.

Post game, Ben just said that the game was "Baltimore-esque" physically. He ain't seen nothin' yet.

[RavensDomination]

Horrible game plan from Tennessee in the 2nd half. We WILL beat Pitt this year, probably twice. Our 4 man rush will be far better than the Titan's, not to mention our blitz packages. Pitt's line is worse than last year, and Ben cannot make miracles happen every week.

Post game, Ben just said that the game was "Baltimore-esque" physically. He ain't seen nothin' yet.

If we can get anything out of Kruger, you are 100% right Ben ain't seen nothin yet. How scary would that be, a five man rush of Kruger, Pryce, Ngata, Gregg, and Suggs?

WHY THE F ARE WE PLAYING THEM SO LATE IN THE SEASON! I want to whoop their asses this month. We are definitely going to beat them barring any major injuries.

[PurplePill]

Sucks that the Queerlers pulled it out. Kind of puts us in a bad spot since they got the Titans and we got the Colts. Makes beating Peyton and company (which we haven't done since like Clinton was President) all that much more important. And to make matters worse, Pitt gets Miami and we get New England, yeah that's fair :mad:

[ravenjoe]

...Ben cannot make miracles happen every week.

I have not seen anything yet that makes me believe that Ben CANNOT make a miracle happen every week. Let's take the purple shades off, here, guys, and recognize that this guy is Extremely tough to beat, anywhere, anytime - period! The Ravens are going to have to be on their A+ game to beat the Stillers twice this coming season.

[RavensInBrazil]

Big Ben is an extremely annoying opponent not because he's particularly accurate or strong but because he stays up in the backfield so long it's only a matter of time before someone gets open. One of the plays that irritates me the most is when Ben drops back, sees no one open, runs around like a ballerina, then finds the TE wide open because he's not blocking anymore.

The way the Titans played defense really reminded me of the our own defense when we were always killed in the end of the game because of our prevent defense (cf. Ravens-Pats). I really hope Mattison changes things, otherwise it means we can't play with a lead

[BArellano]

I have not seen anything yet that makes me believe that Ben CANNOT make a miracle happen every week. Let's take the purple shades off, here, guys, and recognize that this guy is Extremely tough to beat, anywhere, anytime - period! The Ravens are going to have to be on their A+ game to beat the Stillers twice this coming season.

Purple shades or not, I think everyone can agree that Ben is pretty damn good. But one of these days that golden, diamond studded horseshoe is going to come dislodged from his a$$. While all of the inbreds are celebrating today, I think alot of other teams and fans are realizing that their might be too many holes in the Steeler dike for Ben to plug with his fat fingers this year.

[Jeremiah W]

Purple shades or not, I think everyone can agree that Ben is pretty damn good. But one of these days that golden, diamond studded horseshoe is going to come dislodged from his a$$. While all of the inbreds are celebrating today, I think alot of other teams and fans are realizing that their might be too many holes in the Steeler dike for Ben to plug with his fat fingers this year.

well said. he has had a lot of practice with the fat fingers according to the word on the street though.

[ravenjoe]

The Stillers won the SB last year with a great D, and Ben. Based on last night's performance, nothing seems to have changed, at least for this year.

[Jeremiah W]

The D goes from great to just good without Troy P patrolling the entire turf.

Even while he was out there making every play the Titans were able to move the ball on the ground and air, protect the Qb and move the chains. They failed to finish the 1st 2 drives, but they were driving a lot early and often.

I did not like the adjustments at all, but the inititial gameplan should have given the Titans a 10-0 lead.

I do not think the Steeers look as dangerous and complete as the Giants did before they lost Plax or NE in 2007 or the Ravens in 2006 and right now.

[ravenjoe]

True; but Troy will be back within 6 weeks. During that time the Steelers have, what I consider, 3 gimmes - bungals,lions,clowns) - and 3 reasonably tough opponents -chargers(H),bears,vikings(H). The Steelers should be able to handle all of these opponents without Troy P. And Ben makes this team dangerous all of the time.

[Jeremiah W]

True; but Troy will be back within 6 weeks. During that time the Steelers have, what I consider, 3 gimmes - bungals,lions,clowns) - and 3 reasonably tough opponents -chargers(H),bears,vikings(H). The Steelers should be able to handle all of these opponents without Troy P. And Ben makes this team dangerous all of the time.

I would be suprised if they go 6-0 through that. 4-2 or 5-1 maybe, but Troy makes a huge difference. Go back and look at the last time he missed games.

They showed me less than nothing in the run game, and although they once again found a way to come out on top, it really looked like the Titans were the better team to me.

[ravenjoe]

The Titans were definitely the better team last night, imo. However, the Titans don't seem to know how to win critical contests, as evidenced by last year's loss to the Ravens in the playoffs. The Stillers, and specifically, Ben, know how to win, period, and because of that I can't see them losing any of those six teams. They had the toughest schedule last year and only suffered 4 losses; in fact, they should've beaten both the G-men and the Dolts, two of their four losses.

[baltimore_hokie]

okay, i am hoping i hear this wrong, but somebody please let me know if this was actually said on espn:

"wow, ben roethlisberger with a huge game. there is no way i can see that guy not being in the MVP race. he is truly one of the elite quarterbacks in this league...his pump fake is so impressive and realistic and can move any defense..."


was i watching the same game as this douche???

[Jeremiah W]

The Titans were definitely the better team last night, imo. However, the Titans don't seem to know how to win critical contests, as evidenced by last year's loss to the Ravens in the playoffs. The Stillers, and specifically, Ben, know how to win, period, and because of that I can't see them losing any of those six teams. They had the toughest schedule last year and only suffered 4 losses; in fact, they should've beaten both the G-men and the Dolts, two of their four losses.

They had a lot of close wins that could have gone the other way too.

I agree they are very good, but mostly because they are just so tough and clutch, not because they are dominant. I like our matchups a lot when healthy and can see SD and maybe one of the other teams knocking them off, getting up by 2 scores in the 4th so Ben can not pull another rabbit out of his backside.

[ravenjoe]

Speaking of ESPN quotes, did anyone hear Collingsworth state that he saw Hines Ward KNOCK out Reed in one of the Ravens games last year? I know I'm getting hard of hearing, but I thought I heard that stated towards the end of last night's game.

[pyite32]

Speaking of ESPN quotes, did anyone hear Collingsworth state that he saw Hines Ward KNOCK out Reed in one of the Ravens games last year? I know I'm getting hard of hearing, but I thought I heard that stated towards the end of last night's game.

Yes he said that and along with it he said that Ed Reed was looking right at Ward when he did it. Like Ward has ever hit anyone when they are looking at him...

[Losac]

Speaking of ESPN quotes, did anyone hear Collingsworth state that he saw Hines Ward KNOCK out Reed in one of the Ravens games last year? I know I'm getting hard of hearing, but I thought I heard that stated towards the end of last night's game.

Yeah I heard it. As he was fellating Ward about how "mad" he was in laying blocks after the fumble. I'm sure he was talking about the debacle in Shittsburgh from 2007 that got Bart the Mouth talking about bounties.

[ravenjoe]

The way Cris C. went on and on about Troy P last night, coupled with that statement, could one infer that he is promoting Troy P above Ed Reed in the all-safety category? Or is it just an anti-Ravens thing? I know, I should not speculate about such things, conspiracy theorist that I am.

[baltimore_hokie]

Yes he said that and along with it he said that Ed Reed was looking right at Ward when he did it. Like Ward has ever hit anyone when they are looking at him...

yeah, he said ed reed was looking him in the eyes or some shit. i about threw something at the TV when i heard him say that.

[52decleetzu]

The way Cris C. went on and on about Troy P last night, coupled with that statement, could one infer that he is promoting Troy P above Ed Reed in the all-safety category? Or is it just an anti-Ravens thing? I know, I should not speculate about such things, conspiracy theorist that I am.

No it was a "I know that the Stealers have one of the largest fanbases and every one is watching,so let me get on my knees whenever possible so I appeal to the masses" attitude.

No different than a politician.

Polamalu is great WHEN he is on the field, but far too often he is not out there. It does not matter because he could play in 2 games and get all the Pro Bowl and media fawning over him anyway, and be put in the same breathe as Reed who destroys the Hair if you compare their careers.

[UKRavenStockers]

Full game grading (http://www.profootballfocus.com/gstats.php?tab=by_week&season=2009&wk=01&teamid=25&gameid=1395&stats=o) and short game report (http://www.profootballfocus.com/articles.php?tab=articles&arc=&id=20) up on profootballfocus.com. Our small band are aiming to get every week one game up prior to any week two games (six day week for me).


Look out for our grading of the Ravens Chiefs game to go up (hopefully) by the end of Friday. We won't get every game done every week still this season unfortunately but we'll work to get as damned close as possible.

[52decleetzu]

Full game grading (http://www.profootballfocus.com/gstats.php?tab=by_week&season=2009&wk=01&teamid=25&gameid=1395&stats=o) and short game report (http://www.profootballfocus.com/articles.php?tab=articles&arc=&id=20) up on profootballfocus.com. Our small band are aiming to get every week one game up prior to any week two games (six day week for me).


Look out for our grading of the Ravens Chiefs game to go up (hopefully) by the end of Friday. We won't get every game done every week still this season unfortunately but we'll work to get as damned close as possible.

Holy Shit look at those Oline grades!

Good stuff keep it up.

[Lee Van Cleef]

If we can generate and interior passrush this year I like us getting up in the Hamburglar's grill. And like I was saying at the end of last season, maybe this time our passrushers can break down use body control and grasp him, not run past like a headless chicken because they lost balance in anticipation of the big hit.

Also, if you're strong at the point of attack, the Steelers O-line can't runblock for shit. 38 year old Kevin Mawae was plain beating Hampton into position.

[RAVENOUS52]

Also, if you're strong at the point of attack, the Steelers O-line can't runblock for shit. 38 year old Kevin Mawae was plain beating Hampton into position.

Huh? I don't see what one statement has to do with the other, but I did notice the lack of a running game the Stoolers had, though not for lack of trying.

[Lee Van Cleef]

Sorry, just finished watching the game, it's past midnight and I'm not that coherent. I should really read my posts before pressing submit.

I really don't understand why the Steelers have set about locking up, what looks to be, a mediocre O-line (perhaps being a big charitable). They weren't dealing with blitzes well, and they had no push in the run game. For all Super Ben's mobility he's still going to get creamed on a weekly basis, and without a run game he'll faulter at some point. Granted that Titans D-line is good, but still... what the crap was that?

It also seemed to me that a good O-line was occupying that Steelers defensive front rather well. Like I said, Mawae was getting across Hampton's face, the guards seemed to get some push, there were some rushing lanes for the Titans and I hope that bodes well for us.

The first quarter - I'm calling the the Steelers' "Lolcat" offense - was hilarious. The play where Mendenhall ran into Ben cracked me up. The Left guard was right and trapped someone, Mendy took off on a straight line like he was anticipating Ben would peel off to the left on the handoff, he'd get the ball behind the centre and cut up through the hole the Right Guard vacated (I think he was going second level). That was probably the second most amusing thing in the game (the first obviously being Ward's fumble).

I don't see why the Steelers don't just run no huddle all the time, from my recollection it seemed to be the only time they were that effective.

[Lee Van Cleef]

Also loved how Hamburglar tried to blame Holmes for one of his interceptions, which was just a plain badly thrown ball.