Steelers fans check in...

[marge796]

I thought I would have to turn people away?:confused:

It's still a little early for some folks to wound up about football, not me though!


:wo


Chris.....

[Mikey202]

Pre-season Black and Gold Football!!!! :tu

[ucla695]

It's great to see them back on the field!! :banger

[Commander Quan]

It's great to see them back on the field!! :banger

Especially Sepulveda. Man I missed having a punter that could kick the ball more than 20 yards downwind.

[ucla695]

Especially Sepulveda. Man I missed having a punter that could kick the ball more than 20 yards downwind.

:r :r

For sure! :tu

[Tuxguy]

oh yea winner winner chicken dinner

[shilala]

It was nice to see the boys hand the cards a 20-10 loss.
Granted, it means nothing, but boy, the cards need some work.
The Steelers are DEEP. It was good to see them so solid so deep in the lineup.
Dennis Dixon looked great. Nice pickup. I hope we hang on to him.
Ben, Charlie, and Dennis would be a great tandem.

[mrreindeer]

:wo:wo:wo

[marge796]

LETS GO PITTSBURGH!!!!!


:wnr X 6

[Mikey202]

I've started a Fantasy Football League on Yahoo. I want this to be open for us Steeler fans only. The entry fee will be 5 "good quality" NC Cigars . Now I wanted to keep this entry fee friendly to all. Some people don't have Cuban cigars, and not everyone has top of the line NC. So pm me if you have a question. And I don't think we will have a problem , judging from the pass that we all were a part of.

The site is Yahoo Fantasy Football.
League name: Steel Asylum
Password : Cigar
League I.D. # : 148428

We will have 10 teams, if we fill this one up and more people want to play, I'll start a second league.

Draft will be online live, on Sept 6, 2009 @ 8 pm. I picked this day because it is after the pre-season and the first regular season game is on the 10th.

I would like to have all the entry fee's collected and pictures posted before the draft.

1st place : 30 cigars plus a Steeler prize pack!!!!!!!
2nd place : 15 cigars
3rd place : 5 cigars

Steel Asylum:
1.Mikey202 - Infidels
2.marge796 - Steel Curtain
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6.
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bump

[marge796]

Lets do this!!!!!


:ss


Chris.....

[marge796]

:fu

[Waynegro1]

Checking in!!

[Mikey202]

Nobody wants to play in the Steeler Fantasy Football?

[Commander Quan]

Anyone else doing the pee pee dance in anticipation of watching real football tomorrow night? Go Get'em boys :wnr

[Mikey202]

Anyone else doing the pee pee dance in anticipation of watching real football tomorrow night? Go Get'em boys :wnr

Can't wait!!!:banger

[sofaman]

WOO HOO :banger:banger:banger

So are we all going to clip the Boli Gold Medal from last years Steelers Nation Pass to kick off the season?

[shilala]

Me and Sofaman are gonna burn the Boli's and watch the game on the back porch.
Anyone who wants to come is welcome. :tu

[marge796]

Here we go STEELERS, here we go!!!!!

[Steelergar]

Steelers fans in the southeast. Tickets for the Miami game Jan 3rd can be had for only $60 a ticket on stub hub. They will probably double in price a couple months from now. Lets make Miami Burgh South.

[shilala]

Just to get you in the mood, here's Football Tonight by the Rugburns (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtW56gENt74).

[tedrodgerscpa]

Good luck tonight, Squealers...

In the 'By the way' department, I'll show up tomorrow to either
a) Eat Crow, or
b) rub it in...

Either way, can't wait for the game tonight.

http://prod.static.titans.clubs.nfl.com/assets/images/fans/50th-logo-1024x768.jpg

[marge796]

Good luck tonight, Squealers...

In the 'By the way' department, I'll show up tomorrow to either
a) Eat Crow, or
b) rub it in...

Either way, can't wait for the game tonight.

http://prod.static.titans.clubs.nfl.com/assets/images/fans/50th-logo-1024x768.jpg


How would you like said crow prepared? And, would you like a side of SIXBURGH domination with your entrée sir? :D


:wnr


Chris.....

[icantbejon]

All you Pit fans are band wagon! So easy to be a Steelers fan when they win all the time. GO BILLS!!!!!

[marge796]

All you Pit fans are band wagon! So easy to be a Steelers fan when they win all the time. GO BILLS!!!!!


I have been a Steelers fan since conception. I have witnessed almost 40 years of football brilliance. So no band wagon fan here.

[Steelergar]

Bills fans are mad cause their stadium turns black and gold when they play us.

[marge796]

Bills fans are mad cause their stadium turns black and gold when they play us.

And not to mention their run at a Lombardi trophy throughout the 90s.


:ss


Chris.....

[tedrodgerscpa]

How would you like said crow prepared? And, would you like a side of SIXBURGH domination with your entrée sir? :D


:wnr


Chris.....

I'd prefer not to eat it at all, but if I'm coming in to post in a Steelers thread, I gotta be prepared to take my medicine IF that turns out to be the case.

I'll be sure to check in tomorrow either way

[Mikey202]

All you Pit fans are band wagon! So easy to be a Steelers fan when they win all the time. GO BILLS!!!!!

HA!!! Born in Clearfield, Pa in 1968....... heart of Steeler country. Still Cheered for Black and Gold during the Bubby Brister era. 'Nuff SAID!!!!!:tu

[marge796]

HA!!! Born in Clearfield, Pa in 1968....... heart of Steeler country. Still Cheered for Black and Gold during the Bubby Brister era. 'Nuff SAID!!!!!:tu

From Dubois myself.


:tu


Chris.....

[Commander Quan]

I'm from Butler

[marge796]

The Steeelers Nation knows no boundaries

[tedrodgerscpa]

Great game, Steelers... Came down to the wire, but the better team pulled it out tonight.

Hoping we see eachother again.

[Commander Quan]

Well that's not the way I would prefer to do it but a ugly win is still a win

[Mikey202]

Well that's not the way I would prefer to do it but a ugly win is still a win

same here.... next stop.... DA BEARS!!!!:ss

[white_s2k]

Any word on Polamalu?

[marge796]

That one scared the pants off me!


Lots of room for improvement, very happy with the outcome.


Chris.....

[jaycarla]

Any word on Polamalu?


Strained MCL 2-4 weeks. So for him I will assume he will be back after 1 week.

[Commander Quan]

I think Troy is the Tasmanian Devil

[marge796]

He's something else isn't he? He'll be missed back there in the weeks to come.

[ucla695]

It was an ugly win, but a win nonetheless. Big Ben had a great night, but what worries me is the OL and the lack of the running game. Ds will catch on to his pump fakes, but I have faith that things will gel. :)

[jcruse64]

The Steeelers Nation knows no boundaries

Was in Cooke City, Montana last week (Yellowstone vacation) to look around and stopped in a local eatery for chow. They were showing a rerun pre-season game on a big screen TV, and there was a huge fantasy league roster hung on the diner counter. Steelers stuff EVERYWHERE, and some pics of Steeler players behind the bar. Owners are Pittsburgh transplants. You guys ARE everywhere!!!

While talking football with the owner, a lady in her 80's at the next table pipes in with football views; she's a Green Bay transplant to Montana who is actually a Vikings fan. I LOVE football!!! You can go anywhere in the US and find a friend to talk to, even if they aren't a Titan fan!

Titans gave you guys a tough one last night. I was very impressed, again, with the Steeler curtain.

[marge796]

It was an ugly win, but a win nonetheless. Big Ben had a great night, but what worries me is the OL and the lack of the running game. Ds will catch on to his pump fakes, but I have faith that things will gel. :)


I agree on the pump fake, it only works so many times. I hope the O-line and lack of the short game where only 1st game jitters. But with that being said I love the boys in Black & Gold!!!

[shilala]

Here's a Steelers song I never heard before. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvbcfXO1D-s)
I thought I heard them all. This one actually doesn't suck as much as most. :)

And so far as the O-line and pump fakes and lack of running game goes...
We were playing the Titans. Hello?
Anyone remember what the Steelers looked like against the Titans last year?
Ben spent most of the game on his back, the rest he spent seeing stars.
They are twice the team they were last year. Easily.
Troy was on fire. I'm surprised he didn't get hurt sooner. lol
We have Da Bears next week. See how many yards we get on the ground next week.
The only thing I'm concerned about is the lack of depth at wide receiver.
Even with that, Heath Miller was open all night long against the Titans.
He could have had 200 yards if Ben needed to check off.

[ucla695]

Great point about Big Ben's protection package. He had more time to throw and they'll find a way to get the run going. It sucks that Troy's hurt...he's definitely a game changer with his athleticism.

[shilala]

Great point about Big Ben's protection package. He had more time to throw and they'll find a way to get the run going. It sucks that Troy's hurt...he's definitely a game changer with his athleticism.
Ben took the beating of his career in that game last year, and the Titans have improved. It says a lot about the team we have this year.
I think we're far deeper all over, but there is absolutely no substitute for the Polamalu factor. In all the years I have watched football (Dallas/Denver was the first superbowl I can remember, that was in 78), I can't think of any player who has ever singlehandedly changed the entire complexion of a ball game by stepping on the field.
Maybe Tony Dorsett. God, I loved to watch him run the ball.
But defensively, I cannot remember a player who was even remotely as talented.
Maybe Greg Lloyd. He was insane.

[shilala]

Nope. Not even Greg Lloyd.
There's no one that ever changed the entire complexion of a game like Troy does. Period.

[ucla695]

Nope. Not even Greg Lloyd.
There's no one that ever changed the entire complexion of a game like Troy does. Period.

Agreed.

[shilala]

Agreed.
Greg Llloyd was like having land mines. Troy is like having laser guided missiles on crack.
Imagine if the two were on the field at the same time?
I don't think most teams would even show up on Sunday. :r

[sofaman]

Nope. Not even Greg Lloyd.
There's no one that ever changed the entire complexion of a game like Troy does. Period.

What about the origanal LT Lawrence Taylor :ss

[Mikey202]

Greg Llloyd was like having land mines. Troy is like having laser guided missiles on crack.
Imagine if the two were on the field at the same time?
I don't think most teams would even show up on Sunday. :r

Here is another thing to ponder...... Are the linebacking duo of Harrison/Woodley better than Lambert/Ham? Lambert was a Bad-ass Muther####er back in the day, but Harrison is on the same level. He slammed that Browns fan to the ground a few years ago, during last years Superbowl he punked out someone so bad on a punt or kick-off, that John Madden was super upset. Not to mention the legendary "Pick -six" at the end of the first half. GOD I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!!!!:banger

[Mikey202]

I'm disappointed in the lack of activity in this thread. not cool.:td

[marge796]

Me too?

It's the Steelers for chrine out loud!!

LETS MAKE SOME NOISE!!!!

[Mikey202]

Good football on today... Pats vs Jets, pickin' Jets to upset. Steelers win against the Bears, Feelin' that the our Defense, is going to pick -six one today. Giants vs Dallas...... Giants win in a shootout, thinkin' high score.:ss

[Mr. Ed]

Hopefully the running game gets going this week (against a Bears D minus Urlacher, it should). I wouldn't be surprised to see Hester burn someone deep for a TD. Let's face it, Cutler is going to get picked at least twice in this game, cause Forte is going to be shut down.

[Commander Quan]

What was up with Jeff Reed? He's the most reliable guy on the team and he couldn't kick two field goals? There had to be some bad juju down on that field. :tf

I think the bomb into the end zone was the wrong call on 3rd and 2 at the end of the game.

At least the Pats lost too.

[icehog3]

Good football on today... Pats vs Jets, pickin' Jets to upset. Steelers win against the Bears, Feelin' that the our Defense, is going to pick -six one today. Giants vs Dallas...... Giants win in a shootout, thinkin' high score.:ss

Hopefully the running game gets going this week (against a Bears D minus Urlacher, it should). I wouldn't be surprised to see Hester burn someone deep for a TD. Let's face it, Cutler is going to get picked at least twice in this game, cause Forte is going to be shut down.

Doh! ;)

[68TriShield]

Doh! ;)

Doh indeed...Da Bears :D

[icehog3]

Doh indeed...Da Bears :D

They actually stole one....it was kicker Vs. kicker, and Gould won that one. No pics for Cutler. But the Bears are still lucky to have gotten the W, Dave. :)

[marge796]

I'm still upset over this one! And don't even get me started on my thoughts about kickers!!! It hard to admit but, the Bears were the better team :(


:mad:


Chris.....

[Mr. Ed]

Doh! ;)

I know, who would have freakin' thought that!! Not being able to run the ball against a so-so defense minus Urlacher is ridiculous. I'm just going to have to say it, Parker needs to be benched and replaced by Mendenhall.

The only way the Steelers repeat is if they learn how to run the ball. Luckily their schedule stacks up favorably.

[Commander Quan]

Willie has not been the same since he broke his leg two seasons ago.

[ucla695]

It was the Steelers game to win or lose and they didn't get it done. Straight up. Hopefully they'll play better against the Bengals. :)

[Mikey202]

Doh! ;)

HEY!!! 2 ut of 3 ain't bad!!!!:ss

[icehog3]

HEY!!! 2 ut of 3 ain't bad!!!!:ss

:r :tu

[Mr. Ed]

Any thoughts on the Bungles game?

I was a lot more positive about this one at the beginning of the season than I am now. Benson has been playing pretty well, but I think the D will shut down the running game once again.

Hopefully, Mr. Reed will forget about last week (after attacking some more towel dispensers).

[Commander Quan]

Troy Polamalu All Over Orthopedic Clinic

PITTSBURGH—Steelers safety Troy Polamalu reportedly wreaked havoc on the Tri-State Orthopedics Clinic Monday, flailing around wildly on his crutches and violently knocking over unsuspecting physical therapy patients while rehabilitating the sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. "The guy is nuts," physical therapist Josh Buckner said. "Troy goes at top speed on those crutches at all times and just throws his entire body into people. I've never seen someone try to recover from an injury with such reckless abandon." Although several staff members attempted to recommend resting, icing, and elevating the knee, Polamalu reportedly hopped away on one foot so he could disrupt a group of elderly patients working on flexibility exercises.

-The Onion

[Tuxguy]

oh boy!

[Mikey202]

Troy Polamalu All Over Orthopedic Clinic

PITTSBURGH—Steelers safety Troy Polamalu reportedly wreaked havoc on the Tri-State Orthopedics Clinic Monday, flailing around wildly on his crutches and violently knocking over unsuspecting physical therapy patients while rehabilitating the sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. "The guy is nuts," physical therapist Josh Buckner said. "Troy goes at top speed on those crutches at all times and just throws his entire body into people. I've never seen someone try to recover from an injury with such reckless abandon." Although several staff members attempted to recommend resting, icing, and elevating the knee, Polamalu reportedly hopped away on one foot so he could disrupt a group of elderly patients working on flexibility exercises.

-The Onion

:D

[Mikey202]

Any thoughts on the Bungles game?

I was a lot more positive about this one at the beginning of the season than I am now. Benson has been playing pretty well, but I think the D will shut down the running game once again.

Hopefully, Mr. Reed will forget about last week (after attacking some more towel dispensers).

They went into Green Bay and won......so we'll see.

[Commander Quan]

What's going to happen this weekend in Cinci-nasty?

[sofaman]

What's going to happen this weekend in Cinci-nasty?

We are going to kick some BUNGLE ass :D

[WhoDeySchenk]

We are going to kick some BUNGLE ass :D

it took us 3 quarters to look like a football team. But it took you 1 to CHOKE!

WHO DEY!!!! :r :r :banger :r

[Mr. Ed]

no comment:fl

[e-man67]

WHO DEY!!!!!!! Steelers EAT IT!!!!!!!! HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!! :banger


Now back to your pouting....:r

[marge796]

No pouting, just disbelief?


:confused:


Chris.....

[Mikey202]

WHO DEY!!!!!!! Steelers EAT IT!!!!!!!! HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!! :banger


Now back to your pouting....:r

first time since 2001........good job?:confused:

[WhoDeySchenk]

first time since 2001........good job?:confused:

actually 2006 if you want to know...28-20. no need to be confused, just get your stats straight and you'll be ok. :D Oh Yea, WHO DEY! :r :r

[Mikey202]

bottom line, our running game and run blocking sucks.... Not that I'm the end all and be all of football, but I said I was worried about it, from the beginning.

Loosing to the Bungles is hard to deal with, but they where the better team today.
let them bask in victory.... God knows, they've been the whippin' boy of the AFC North for so long, it's new to them.:D

[Mikey202]

actually 2006 if you want to know...28-20. no need to be confused, just get your stats straight and you'll be ok. :D Oh Yea, WHO DEY! :r :r

In your stadium........

[Commander Quan]

They always do this, we play a mediocre team, that we should win against, and the boys take a vacation. We play a good team that we can really give us a game, and they show up and play well.

[kelmac07]

Ouch!!

[mrreindeer]

LET'S GO STEELERS!

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[1badhog07]

Hey bengalman its football,not golf.thats why its a full contact sport..steeler fan til the day i die...

[jaycarla]

The only thing better than a Steeler loss, is the Chargers getting the chit slapped out of them.

Thanks!

Willie who?

[Tuxguy]

Looking great so far!!!!!!!!!!

[jaycarla]

WTF? You are ruining my San Diego loss jubilee!

[1badhog07]

How about them steelers!

[Commander Quan]

I think the defensive line went out for drinks and BJs after the first half. Seriously can we not play 4 quarters anymore?

[Mikey202]

I think the defensive line went out for drinks and BJs after the first half. Seriously can we not play 4 quarters anymore?

I can't believe that missing one starter makes that much of a difference?:confused: Troy is back next week..... so we'll see.

[pnoon]

The only thing better than a Steeler loss, is the Chargers getting the chit slapped out of them.

Thanks!

Willie who?

Only a die-hard Colts fan would harbor so much bitterness for the Chargers. :r

We got your number, Jay.

[sofaman]

Here we go:dance::dance: Time to climb our way back up to the top of the AFC North :tu

[Mikey202]

Aaron Smith out for the season is a huge loss. Does that mean that we get to see Ziggy?

[Tuxguy]

I think Ziggy will play too

[1badhog07]

Pittsburgh pulls another one off.

[1badhog07]

But troy didnt look 100%

[ucla695]

But troy didnt look 100%

Yup. It looked like he hurt himself again on that pick. :( Hopefully it's nothing serious.

[sofaman]

Yup. It looked like he hurt himself again on that pick. :( Hopefully it's nothing serious.

Yea I hope Troy is back to himself this weekend beacause we all know how Brett loves to force the ball when he is under preasure:2

[marge796]

Big game for the boys. I feel first real test of both offense & defense against a fast moving, hard hitting opponent.


IMHO


Chris.....

[1badhog07]

It will be a good game no doubt.

[shilala]

Yea I hope Troy is back to himself this weekend beacause we all know how Brett loves to force the ball when he is under preasure:2
If Troy gets a handful of needles, he should produce about 8 picks this week. He might have to hand off for the pick six, though. :D
Will he get an assist on that?

[SIMPLIFIED]

Going to the game tomorrow with the kids. I need the Steelers defense to open up a case or whoop azz on Min for my fantasy team and Ben to score 3 td's:banger. I am benching Adrian Peterson because I can't sit at the game getting all jacked up for the Steelers and hoping AP getting his points.

P.S. I am playing against DaKlugs:ss

[Mikey202]

#43 practiced with a knee brace on this week. Going to be a good game. My wife is a Favre fan........ hope he gets whacked.:D

[ucla695]

Huge game today. I hope the Steelers D shuts down Favre!

Go Steelers!!

[Blueface]

Gotta hand it to you guys.
What a great D so far.
Minnesota's very good offense is going backwards.

[ucla695]

Great win by the Steelers and way to go D!!! :wo

[icehog3]

Nice to see Favre can't pull off a miracle every game. :tu

[shilala]

Nice to see Favre can't pull off a miracle every game. :tu
I'm thankful for that, Tom. :tu
Brett sure didn't get any help from his receivers today, for sure. The whole team was definately "off" today. I'd have liked to see the Steelers beat Minnesota with Minnesota's best game on the field, but I'll definately take it. :)

[marge796]

What a great game. Our offense looked a little flat but the Defense stepped up. Damn you Jeff Reed!!!!


:wo


Chris.....

[Blueface]

Great defense to bring Favre back down to Earth a bit.

[Starscream]

That's one less undefeated team in the league.

[Mikey202]

What a great game. Our offense looked a little flat but the Defense stepped up. Damn you Jeff Reed!!!!


:wo


Chris.....

:tdAs a member of the Steeler Nation, I'm callin' out Jeff "Skippy" Reed. Enough is enough. Missed field goals, dumb-ass behavior off the field, and a no guts, girlie-man attempt, at stopping a kick-off return. He wants to act tough, and destroy paper towel dispensers, and get ticketed for drunk and disorderly last week, but when it comes to making an open field tackle, your balls are not to be found. Your a coward, and I hope that the powers that be bench your skirt wearin' ass.:mad:

[Volt]

Yep - that was a weak a$$ "attempt" at a tackle, I would hope he get a few hours with the defense this week. Excellent game, I thought they were on par with each other. Thank god for the Vikings penalties and a few other things that went our way.

[marge796]

:tdAs a member of the Steeler Nation, I'm callin' out Jeff "Skippy" Reed. Enough is enough. Missed field goals, dumb-ass behavior off the field, and a no guts, girlie-man attempt, at stopping a kick-off return. He wants to act tough, and destroy paper towel dispensers, and get ticketed for drunk and disorderly last week, but when it comes to making an open field tackle, your balls are not to be found. Your a coward, and I hope that the powers that be bench your skirt wearin' ass.:mad:


Well said! He's a jacka$$ for sure.


:tf


Chris.....

[shilala]

Jeff isn't going to get benched, he's already paid for the year.
This is the last year of his contract. He'll be kicking for the CFL next year.

[Resipsa]

All steeler fans are required to
send a fruitbasket to that jackass Favre, he's the biggest reason Steelers won the game. You call Reed a coward Mikey? What about those two weak ass tackle attempts by Favre on his int and fumble that were returned for touches?
Yeah, he looked really "tough" on those, given how he likes to play up the how tough he is myth:r

[shilala]

All steeler fans are required to
send a fruitbasket to that jackass Favre, he's the biggest reason Steelers won the game. You call Reed a coward Mikey? What about those two weak ass tackle attempts by Favre on his int and fumble that were returned for touches?
Yeah, he looked really "tough" on those, given how he likes to play up the how tough he is myth:r
Brett is 40, Vic. I'm 42 and if I took one snap in the NFL, I'd be in the ICU for 6 to 8 weeks.
Brett got splattered by James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley (a couple times each) yesterday, and as I remember, he walked off the field under his own power yesterday.
He's either incredibly tough or completely mental. :r
He certainly didn't lose that game for Minnesota yesterday, either. Despite having the Steelers line under his shirt all day, he made precision passes that got dropped at least a half dozen times.
I'd contend that those drops were clearly fear-induced. Even though Troy was 80% yesterday (I saw at least two hits where Troy didn't finish his tackles or wrap the guys up), any opponent within 50 yards of him has to be scared to death.
Remember Greg Lloyd? :D

[Resipsa]

Scott, I get where you're coming from, but those turnovers were Favres fault, and if he's either afraid or unwilling to make a tackle, he doesn't belong on the field. That may sound harsh, but he's paid a lot of money to be a football player, and football players need toake tackles sometimes. If he's too old to do that, he's too old to be out there IMHO

[Mikey202]

Well, Favre is another story. I'm glad he didn't attempt to tackle anyone:D If I was a Vikings fan, I might call him out. I kinda lost some respect for him with the whole I'm retired, wait...no i'm not Diva deal.

I'm just suprised at how Jeff Reed has acted since we won the Superbowl last year, and is still out there kickin' for us.

[shilala]

Vic, I just typed a gorgeous line about how Brett brings intangibles, and it got wiped away by a software glitch.
To make a short story of it, consider for a moment that this is the NFL, it's a business, and if I'm paying the bill, Brett isn't allowed to tackle anyone, ever.
That scenario makes a lot more sense than "afraid or unwilling".
A couple more quick things...
It took Minnesota 12 weeks to win 6 games last year, and they had pretty much the softest schedule in the nfl.
They finished 10-6, and got beat by the Eagles in the first round.
They were two or three bounces from handing the Steelers their ass yesterday.
All things considered, they're pretty much the same team except for Brett.
Had they played the Steelers at this time last year, they'd still be trying to add up the score, despite the fact the Steelers were struggling. :r

Oh yeah, one of the intangibles...
He drew Casey Hampton offsides twice yesterday with cadence.
That's how good Brett is. :tu

Scott, I get where you're coming from, but those turnovers were Favres fault, and if he's either afraid or unwilling to make a tackle, he doesn't belong on the field. That may sound harsh, but he's paid a lot of money to be a football player, and football players need toake tackles sometimes. If he's too old to do that, he's too old to be out there IMHO

[ucla695]

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[srduggins]

:tdAs a member of the Steeler Nation, I'm callin' out Jeff "Skippy" Reed. Enough is enough. Missed field goals, dumb-ass behavior off the field, and a no guts, girlie-man attempt, at stopping a kick-off return. He wants to act tough, and destroy paper towel dispensers, and get ticketed for drunk and disorderly last week, but when it comes to making an open field tackle, your balls are not to be found. Your a coward, and I hope that the powers that be bench your skirt wearin' ass.:mad:

Yep, Skippy has his moments, but he has also been a clutch performer for us in the past. I'd much rather see him attempting a late game-winning kick than Kris Brown. I won't be sad to see him go, but they better get another great kicker as Heinz field is not an easy place to kick.

[marge796]

Big game tonight! They start their sprint to the finish line which ends in Miami in February.


Chris.....

[marge796]

Nice win for the Black & Gold!!!


:tu


Chris.....

[srduggins]

A lot of rust after the bye week, but came back to dominate in the 2nd half. Denver isn't looking so good anymore. Big, big game next week.

[acarr]

Nice D tonight. Next week is one more tough game, them a few cream puffs for about 4 weeks.

[marge796]

Big game tonight! They start their sprint to the finish line which ends in Miami in February.


Chris.....

I stand corrected by Rashard Mendenhall. He said in his post game interview "It's not a sprint but, a marathon to the finish " The finish being #7 for the Steel City & the Boys in Black and Gold. Watch out Cincinnati!!!

[ucla695]

We played well in the second half. I hope we show up and avenge our loss to the Bengals!!

[Mikey202]

BEAT DEM BUNGLES!!!!:ss

[marge796]

:tu

[loki]

"it's getting cold, it's getting late, it's getting to be steeler time in the nfl"

colin coward

[marge796]

"it's getting cold, it's getting late, it's getting to be steeler time in the nfl"

colin coward

:tu


:wnr

[ucla695]

Someone has to teach Reed how to play football! I mean, how to pursue (angles) and how to tackle. Perhaps he just needs more conditioning? Meh.

[e-man67]

STEELERS EAT IT! WHO DEY! Bow Down! :su

[Mikey202]

Once again, Jeff Reed pussies out, on a kick return. I don't care about the FG's he made, that's his job. What he fails at is extra effort. You have no intensity Skippy, and it is time for you to go.

[e-man67]

It was a good game...I am so happy to see the Bengals playing with so much heart.

[srduggins]

I smoked an Opus X from '03 after the game to cheer me up. It didn't work, but I did get to smoke a great cigar!

[Commander Quan]

As much as it sucks loosing to Cinci, I think the Patriots fans have it way worse. They lost to their egotistical d-bag coach.

[Mikey202]

As much as it sucks loosing to Cinci, I think the Patriots fans have it way worse. They lost to their egotistical d-bag coach.

:D that's funny right there.:D

[Mikey202]

UGH!!! What a loss. :r:(

[marge796]

It was painful to watch!


:eek:


Chris.....

[elderboy02]

I'm glad the Pittsburgh schools teach you all how to spell:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/SteelersFanCantSpell.jpg

In case you all don't know what is wrong, the moron spelled Bengals wrong :r

[marge796]

I'm glad the Pittsburgh schools teach you all how to spell:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/SteelersFanCantSpell.jpg

In case you all don't know what is wrong, the moron spelled Bengals wrong :r

No one you had to be smart to love the greatest team in professional football.


:r :r :r


Chris.....

[Commander Quan]

Lets hope that Ben's head is ok, Batch is out for 6 weeks.

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1347952.html

[Mikey202]

Lets hope that Ben's head is ok, Batch is out for 6 weeks.

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1347952.html

ESPN said that Ben will play Sunday.

[Mikey202]

Dixon played a hell of a game. tough loss.

[elderboy02]

:wnr

[srduggins]

Yep, Steelers had the game won, but couldn't get off the field on 4th down, then looked anemic at the end of regulation. Dixon looks like a player. What are the chances Ben plays next week?

[Commander Quan]

That was a much better game than I was expecting. I would have like to have seen Dixon move around and run more than he did, instead of giving the ball to Mendenhall and Parker who just run straight into the pile every time.

I think our biggest issue is on special teams which completely blows. Have we even had a run back go past mid field this year? And the other teams have no issue returning a kick or punt out to at least their own 40 .

[marge796]

:wnr


Not going to happen!


:tu


Chris.....

[ucla695]

Not going to happen!


:tu


Chris.....


:r :r :r

[Steelergar]

Too bad the NFL has turned into the PFL. You can't hit anybody anymore. Mundy's job is to hit people, How is he suppose to pull out at full speed just when the guy dropped the ball. Steelers football of make them pay when the catch ball is coming to an end thanks to these new lame penalties. Keep it simple one team tries to score while the other team tries to stop them.

[elderboy02]

:wnr

[Steelergar]

when has that ever happened? go start a bungles check in and see if you can fill up a page.

[elderboy02]

when has that ever happened? go start a bungles check in and see if you can fill up a page.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22207 :tu

[e-man67]

Who are the Steelers? Haven't seen them this year...:tf

[Steelergar]

Pretty funny that you guys might make the playoffs for the second time in 20 years and have the nerve to come on this thread talkin smack. Also I wittnesed first hand the bengals demise in 2005, and I swear half the fans around me were colt fans with bengals jersey's on. Who are you guys going to root for when the bengals lose?

[elderboy02]

Pretty funny that you guys might make the playoffs for the second time in 20 years and have the nerve to come on this thread talkin smack. Also I wittnesed first hand the bengals demise in 2005, and I swear half the fans around me were colt fans with bengals jersey's on. Who are you guys going to root for when the bengals lose?

It's funny b/c the Steelers fans came into our thread talking smack. It's all good brother.

I also think it is funny when the Steelers get absolutely owned, the fans quote past history. Pretty weak

[e-man67]

I am not only a Bengals fan but a fan of any team that beats the Steelers! :r

[srduggins]

It's hard to hate the Bungholes when they hardly ever win. However, they are getting the job done this year (so far) and the Steelers weak ass secondary has been exposed without the killer pass rush they had last year. I'll start believing the Bengals are good when they beat a good team (like the Vikings) and no, the Steelers and Ravens are NOT good teams (this year). I'd be surprised if they win a playoff game, and happy when their fans return to the quiet normally observed from one of the most losing teams in NFL history.

[qwerty1500]

Steelers ... Bengals ... Hmmm. Those two games were the highlight of the season for my Raiders.

It's nice to finally have a season with at least a couple of bright spots ... :D

[e-man67]

:bh Damn You Raiders! :r


Steelers ... Bengals ... Hmmm. Those two games were the highlight of the season for my Raiders.

It's nice to finally have a season with at least a couple of bright spots ... :D

[srduggins]

:bh Damn You Raiders! :r

Ditto

[jaycarla]

As a Colts fan, that lives in Seattle, I have every reason to love seeing the Steelers crumble, but I like Tomlin a lot and it was tough to see him almost go into Mora Sr. mode.

Tough loss. They will be back next year.

[Commander Quan]

There has to be something else going on other than "we're not playing well". I don't know what's going on in that locker room, but they were barely going through the motions, there was no heart in that game at all.

[ucla695]

Luckily, I don't get the NFL Network or else I would have broken my TV watching the game last night. What the heck is going on with the Steelers? They've lost so many close ones this season, but this just caps it. :bh

[maxnmisty435]

I am a die hard Steelers Fan and I have not seen them play this bad since we won Super Bowl XL. In my opinion they are playing with no heart. There is no fire in the locker room. They play like they just dont care. The defense cant stop anything. The offense is very transparent. They only have a few formations and I can damn near call the play from their formation. Until they get some heart back, and find some new plays/formations, they will continue to play and look like the Bucs.

Disapointed Steelers Fan

Jason

[Parshooter]

Damn Browns trying to give away the first pick in the draft :td

[ChasDen]

I live within an hour of Cleveland and all I can say is:

:confused: :confused: Cleveland won :confused: :confused:

WOW, that must hurt for Pit fans, I would never have thought it possible.

Chas

[1badhog07]

well im a diehard steeler fan,and last nights game to the browns the steelers played like s**t.they just didnt seem like any of them were on the same page.

[srduggins]

Time to watch Road to Superbowl XLIII. I certainly don't feel like watching any more current Steeler games this year.

Go Pens!!!

[Starscream]

Wow! I didn't expect that to happen! Even as bad as the Steelers have been lately, I thought for sure they'd take it to Cleveland.

Cleveland wins a game... This gives me hope that the Panthers have a possibility of beating the Pats this week.

[srduggins]

Brady is pretty dinged up. It could happen!

[marge796]

My poor Steelers :(


One heck of a superbowl hangover!


:sad


Chris.....

[ucla695]

The more I think about it, the more I think they've lost what made them champs last year....the hunger.....the desire to prove everyone wrong and do what everyone said they couldn't.... :2

[marge796]

The more I think about it, the more I think they've lost what made them champs last year....the hunger.....the desire to prove everyone wrong and do what everyone said they couldn't.... :2



I agree 100%, something is not right with the boys in black & gold.

[ucla695]

Great 2 minute drill to win it!! Unfortunately, I had to follow it on the ESPN game cast. Anyway, hopefully this will right the course for the Steelers!

[Mikey202]

Great 2 minute drill to win it!! Unfortunately, I had to follow it on the ESPN game cast. Anyway, hopefully this will right the course for the Steelers!

WOW!!! WHAT A FINISH!!!:banger

[Starscream]

Hell of a game!!

[marge796]

Awesome game! I hope they can finish the season like they finished todays game!

[Resipsa]

Jeebus. I don't believe it when people say games are fixed, but watching this game it's easy to see why people say it.......I mean, come on..........

[ucla695]

Phew....still alive. :)

[elderboy02]

What scenario is it that the Steelers need to make the playoffs? The AFC Wild Card race is so confusing.

[Steelergar]

What scenario is it that the Steelers need to make the playoffs? The AFC Wild Card race is so confusing.

Houston has to lose, Denver doesn't matter, Baltimore has to lose, and cincy has to beat the jets. Only 2 of the team that have to lose and a Steelers victory next week is needed to make the playoffs. I was going to buy tickets to the miami game back in August but didn't, wish I would have now. Houston plays New England and Baltimore goes cross coast to oakland.

[Mikey202]

Houston has to lose, Denver doesn't matter, Baltimore has to lose, and cincy has to beat the jets. Only 2 of the team that have to lose and a Steelers victory next week is needed to make the playoffs. I was going to buy tickets to the miami game back in August but didn't, wish I would have now. Houston plays New England and Baltimore goes cross coast to oakland.

Down to the wire.............

[elderboy02]

Houston has to lose, Denver doesn't matter, Baltimore has to lose, and cincy has to beat the jets. Only 2 of the team that have to lose and a Steelers victory next week is needed to make the playoffs. I was going to buy tickets to the miami game back in August but didn't, wish I would have now. Houston plays New England and Baltimore goes cross coast to oakland.

Man, that is confusing. I remember being in a similar type of situation a few years ago. The sad thing is that all of our scenarios worked out, but the Bengals lost the game they needed to win :bh

[ucla695]

Houston has to lose, Denver doesn't matter, Baltimore has to lose, and cincy has to beat the jets. Only 2 of the team that have to lose and a Steelers victory next week is needed to make the playoffs. I was going to buy tickets to the miami game back in August but didn't, wish I would have now. Houston plays New England and Baltimore goes cross coast to oakland.

Man, that is confusing.

No kidding. That is confusing. I'll have to write it down so I know who to cheer for. :)

[srduggins]

if it weren't for Indy giving up on that game, it wouldn't have mattered about the Jets. Just another reason to hate the Colts. Does New England or Cinci have anything to play for or are they going to throw away their games too? In recent years, it seems like teams that rest their starters at the end don't do as well as teams that have to fight to make the playoffs.

[elderboy02]

No kidding. That is confusing. I'll have to write it down so I know who to cheer for. :)

You are going to have to cheer for Cincinnati. :r How does that sit with you being a Steeler fan?

[Steelergar]

if it weren't for Indy giving up on that game, it wouldn't have mattered about the Jets. Just another reason to hate the Colts. Does New England or Cinci have anything to play for or are they going to throw away their games too? In recent years, it seems like teams that rest their starters at the end don't do as well as teams that have to fight to make the playoffs.

If it weren't for that stupid penalty against Mundy for roughing the reciever in the Baltimore game, it would be win and in. But then again if it wasn't for the ridiculous 2nd half game planning by the offensive cordinator all season, we could be close to undefeated.

[Mikey202]

If it weren't for that stupid penalty against Mundy for roughing the reciever in the Baltimore game, it would be win and in. But then again if it wasn't for the ridiculous 2nd half game planning by the offensive cordinator all season, we could be close to undefeated.

Agreed.
Houston has got to lose.
I just think about the games that Jeff Reed cost us. If Pittsburgh, gets in, I wonder if Polamalu will play in the Playoff games?

[Blueface]

In recent years, it seems like teams that rest their starters at the end don't do as well as teams that have to fight to make the playoffs.

Football to me if about momentum.
If you are losing into the playoffs, can't be a good thing in that locker room.
How many times has a wild card been the ultimate champion? For the same reasons we cite.
If I were Indy, N.O., and Minnesota, I would be scratching my head trying to make sure a skid is not underway. I know Indy was more about Manning BUT up until he was pulled out, the Jets were still giving them a run for the money, with Indy in tact with all first squad on the field.

Hard to believe the Steelers still have a remote chance. True heart of a champion.

[shilala]

If the Steelers get this wildcard gift dropped in their lap, it's gonna be a dance.
I think they "get it" now. Too late as always, but that's the way we play.
Lost five games by 3 points or less. Painful.

[Commander Quan]

I totally expect either New England and Cinci to roll over and loose to ensure the Steelers don't get the wild card.

[elderboy02]

I totally expect either New England and Cinci to roll over and loose to ensure the Steelers don't get the wild card.

Vegas agrees with you. They have Cincy listed as 10 point dogs.

[marge796]

The offense looked really good in the 1st half. The defense didn't keep up with Ben and the boys. Hopefully they'll pick it up for the last 30 minutes of the game!


:ss


Chris.....

[Pauly Walnuts]

Theyre hangin on to the lead right now.

[ucla695]

Might have caught a break with White playing now. :)

[marge796]

Might have caught a break with White playing now. :)

It sure helps!

[ucla695]

Great foot work by Miller!

[Mikey202]

lookin' good for us so far!!! Come on Pats.....can't believe I said that:r

[ucla695]

lookin' good for us so far!!! Come on Pats.....can't believe I said that:r

:r Go Pats!!

[marge796]

WTF!!! They let them score with their 3rd string QB in?!?!? Not cool guys!!!


:mad:


Chris.....

[marge796]

:mad:

:mad:

:mad:

:mad:

:td

[marge796]

Yippee!!! We finished a game on a positive note!!!


:wo


Chris.....

[Mikey202]

Houston won ...so i think we are done. i just can't see The Jets, Ravens and Denver losing. Hope we can get some good Defensive draft picks to shore up the Defense.

[Steelergar]

Denver doesn't matter. On another note I'm sick of these teams resting their starters and letting inferior teams in the playoffs. The Pats gave up 3 touchdowns in the last quarter. What a joke! Houston caught a break 2 weeks in a row and will probably get destroyed in the 1st round.

[marge796]

I agree Mike I just wanted to finish the season strong and look forward to a good draft and doing it all over again but, with a much different outcome this time next year.


:ss


Chris.....

[Steelergar]

Houston won ...so i think we are done. i just can't see The Jets, Ravens and Denver losing. Hope we can get some good Defensive draft picks to shore up the Defense.

Defensive drafts picks won't help stupid playcalling by bruce arians.

[wavescrashing]

As a Dolphin fan, I must say, I'm not nearly as bitter because Houston won rendering us out of the playoffs regardless of the outcome. Congrats on the win, but now you guys have to root for the Raiders. ;s

[Mikey202]

Defensive drafts picks won't help stupid playcalling by bruce arians.

True... but in all of our losses the Defense let teh opposing team come back , when we had a good lead. Polamolu,Smith out, and:2 our bone headed trade of McFadden to Arizona has killed us on the defensive side of the ball.

[Resipsa]

True... but in all of our losses the Defense let teh opposing team come back , when we had a good lead. Polamolu,Smith out, and:2 our bone headed trade of McFadden to Arizona has killed us on the defensive side of the ball.

age has killed you Mikey, same as the Pats.

[Steelergar]

True... but in all of our losses the Defense let teh opposing team come back , when we had a good lead. Polamolu,Smith out, and:2 our bone headed trade of McFadden to Arizona has killed us on the defensive side of the ball.

Yeah I wish we kept Mcfadden he has Steelers football runing in his veins. But so many times we blew leads we were passing instead of running, creating 3 and outs or interceptions and putting our tired defenese back on the field. Ike takes alot of heat but I think he is fine, we need to replace gay and let townshend retire.

[srduggins]

What a disappointing season. Losing to the Browns, Raiders and KC. They looked poised to repeat at the beginning of the season and wind up missing the playoffs. Time to reload and rethink some of their strategies.

[ucla695]

Yup, time to reload in the off season. It's gonna be strange to watch the playoffs this year without cheering for the Black and Gold. :(

[marge796]

^^^ Very strange indeed ^^^


:(


Chris.....

[Mikey202]

:2 We need to rebuild on the Defensive side of the ball. We always draft well so......we shall see. Get healthy Troy. Not sure if Smith will make it back... I think this is the same injury he had before. Wallace and Mendenhall made me happy this year:D

[Commander Quan]

Goodbye Bruce Arians don't let the door hit you on the way out.

[Mikey202]

Goodbye Bruce Arians don't let the door hit you on the way out.

Big Ben has been sacked 156 times in 3 years. I would like to see more of the running / play-action pass offense, myself.:2 Mendenhall is going to be a great back, but Parker needs to go.

[Commander Quan]

I kind of feel bad for Parker, It looked like he was going to have quite a career in the NFL, but he hasn't been the same since he broke his leg.

[Commander Quan]

Dick LeBeau was selected as one of the finalists to be considered for the 2010 class in the Hall of Fame.

And while we are on the topic, has anyone else noticed that there hasn't been a game in the last two years where the phrase "71 year old Dick LeBeau..." has not been said?

[ucla695]

And while we are on the topic, has anyone else noticed that there hasn't been a game in the last two years where the phrase "71 year old Dick LeBeau..." has not been said?

I notice it everytime it's said.

[Mikey202]

Dick LeBeau was selected as one of the finalists to be considered for the 2010 class in the Hall of Fame.

About time.:tu

[marge796]

I agree 100% with Mike, it's long over due! He was a great player and a outstanding coach. A true asset to the game! Good luck coach LeBeau!


:tu


Chris.....

[Commander Quan]

Congratulations to "Coach Dad" and the other new HOF enshrines

Even though I drive past the Hall of Fame every day I've never gone to any of the festivities. However with this years class I may make an exception.

[Mr.Erskine]

Checking in even though I'm out of the loop on this board

[Mikey202]

Checking in even though I'm out of the loop on this board

Welcome!!!:ss

[Resipsa]

Welcome!!!:ssHey Mikey, this ones for you!!!! Less time trolling in the Colts thread, more worrying bout Ben Limberger, :r


http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/13014238/steelers-qb-roethlisberger-investigated-in-sexual-assault-allegation?tag=headlines;other


What's this, the third or fourth time this guy has been accused of this? One thing you learn in law is that all rumors have a basis in reality;);)

[Mikey202]

Hey Mikey, this ones for you!!!! Less time trolling in the Colts thread, more worrying bout Ben Limberger, :r


http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/13014238/steelers-qb-roethlisberger-investigated-in-sexual-assault-allegation?tag=headlines;other


What's this, the third or fourth time this guy has been accused of this? One thing you learn in law is that all rumors have a basis in reality;);)

Another weak attempt to bring my boy down. He must have touch the girl on the butt in the VIP room, in front of his security and all the other girls, that were in the room. Sounds like another slam dunk case for the "victim". Maybe he can claim post tramatic Superbowl withdrawl from not making the Suberbowl again. Or maybe he ate to many Twinkies...... that Defense worked for someone before.:r
When he starts hangin' around with Shawne Merriman , and pimp slappin' ho's ala Tela Tequila, ......then I'll worry. (that would hurt gettin' backhanded ,with 2 superbowl rings....probably leave a mark.):D

[Resipsa]

I'll try not to call him Limberger anymore even though be does stink, his new nickname is Ben Rapelisberger

[srduggins]

I really hope this is another case of some ***** trying to get a payday. If not, then what a tool, how could Ben do this to us. I hope they throw the book at him.

[Mikey202]

I really hope this is another case of some ***** trying to get a payday. If not, then what a tool, how could Ben do this to us. I hope they throw the book at him.

Agreed. If he is a douchbag, then he needs to go. But.... I would like to think that he was smarter than what the story implies. Drama.:td

[ucla695]

I hope these claims aren't substantiated. He should be very careful who he hangs out with. Seems to be a pattern developing here.

I'll try not to call him Limberger anymore even though be does stink, his new nickname is Ben Rapelisberger

:td

[Commander Quan]

"One patron, 21-year-old college student Brandon Harris, said he saw Roethlisberger come in the night before with two or three big men, who were keeping other club goers away from the player. Harris said the group went into a curtained VIP area in the back of the club, and some women were let inside"

Who are these women and what did they think was going to happen when they went into the "curtained VIP area in the back of the club" did they think that Roethlesberger just wanted to hold hands with them? If the guy did rape someone or forced himself on someone he should reap the consequences. If these girls are just getting even because they though if they slept with him he would date them and shower them with jewelry and fame then their malice need to be punished.

[Mikey202]

Big Ben suspended for at least 6 games.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Report-Roethlisberger-to-be-suspended-four-to-s?urn=nfl,235656

Plus...rumor is Pittsburgh is going to try and trade him for a top 10 first round pick.

:2 My opinion...... he needs to get the axe. As a die-hard fan, it's not about Roethlisberger, it's about the team. I'm really put off by what has happened, (Roethlisberger,Reed and Holmes). I don't know why they don't give Dixon a shot at QB.

[elderboy02]

...

:2 My opinion...... he needs to get the axe. As a die-hard fan, it's not about Roethlisberger, it's about the team. I'm really put off by what has happened, (Roethlisberger,Reed and Holmes). I don't know why they don't give Dixon a shot at QB.

I would want Roethlisberger on my team. He won 2 Super Bowls and is still young. But, I do see the other side that you don't want a rapist on your team.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Big Ben suspended for at least 6 games.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Report-Roethlisberger-to-be-suspended-four-to-s?urn=nfl,235656

Plus...rumor is Pittsburgh is going to try and trade him for a top 10 first round pick.

:2 My opinion...... he needs to get the axe. As a die-hard fan, it's not about Roethlisberger, it's about the team. I'm really put off by what has happened, (Roethlisberger,Reed and Holmes). I don't know why they don't give Dixon a shot at QB.

Thats what I hear. Who do you think will get him, if Pits decides to let him go?

[shilala]

I loved that big dumb sumb!tch. Regardless, I can't wait to see him go.
If you've read all the story, and followed it, he needs far more than a suspension. He needs his guts kicked in. Good.
He's fortunate he's untouchable. If he weren't, someone's father or brother would have already fixed him up real good.
Crying shame, the whole story. My heart goes out to these girls and their families.
The whole thing has literally made me ill, and I never wanted to think it true. I've never been so convinced, and I'm probably the kid's biggest fan.

I sincerely hope that no team in the NFL holds a hand out to him. The NFL is very scared about their branding as of late, especially with the economy. I can't see it doing anything but hurting any team that touches him. Don't be surprised if no one touches Ben and he sits for at least a year or two.

Lisa told me we resigned Byron. I haven't seen it in type anywhere. Anyone have a link? I'd like to see Byron back, but I'd much rather see Charlie at the helm. How cool would it be if he took our boys to the Super Bowl and walked off into the sunset?
That'd be a heck of a lead-in for the Dixon kid to blossom. :)

[elderboy02]

I read what Ben did to her. How disgusting.... :(

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I read what Ben did to her. How disgusting.... :(

Dan you got a link to the story?

[Resipsa]

Plus...rumor is Pittsburgh is going to try and trade him for a top 10 first round pick.

You're joking right?:D

He isn't worth a top ten pick to begin with, and add in the fact that best he has serious issues in interacting with women, and at worst he's a sexual predator, and they'll be lucky to get a third round pick for him.

[shilala]

Dan you got a link to the story?
It's spread out all over. I haven't seen all the info in one place at any time.
The short is that Ben's goons led the girl to the "VIP room", she got uncomfortable and left, fleeing to the bathroom. Ben followed her into the bathroom and raped her. Said bathroom was only available to the "VIP room" and her friends were trying to get to her and were stopped by Ben's cop buddies who were "securing the area". She suffered a lump on her head from trying to get away from the bathroom.
The girl was drunk and felt somewhat responsible, hurt ,and foolish for placing herself in the situation, bringing grief to herself and the family, and dropped the charges to make it all go away.

There's a lot more details to it, but I tried to pare it down best i could.
There are tons of unrelated reports, and Ben has apparently made sport of this sort of thing over the years.
It'll take a bit of doing, but you can chase down all the eyewitness reports from all of the people involved, except his two cop buddies who aren't talking.

[Resipsa]

Here's a good starting point:

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2010/0415101roethlisberger1.html

Supposedly the entire 500 page plus GBI report is out there on the interwebs somewhere, but I'm having trouble finding it.

[Starscream]

I don't understand this suspension. Whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty? I for one wasn't at the scene and don't know what happened. He sounds guilty, but again, I wasn't there.

[shilala]

I don't understand this suspension. Whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty? I for one wasn't at the scene and don't know what happened. He sounds guilty, but again, I wasn't there.
The way I understand it, Andy, is that if you take out raping chicks in the bathroom, everything else he did that night is unbecoming of an NFL player. Or anyone, for that matter. You can read about his actions in everyone's statements in the link that Vic provided. Take out all the stuff that points toward the rape charge and it's still a big mess. There were plenty of people there, and they made statements to the police. So did the police who were with him, albeit vague.
Ben isn't good at drinking, and he takes it out there and likes to make a big spectacle. It's not the first time he's been in hot water about the way he parties. So instead of heeding his contracted conduct clauses, he chose to ignore them.
You can read what Goodell said about the suspension right here (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Roethlisberger-suspended-by-NFL-042110).
Add this latest stunt to breaking his skull on the motorcycle, and the other rape charges, and Ben is dragging in all sorts of unwanted attention.
This latest is his third major episode in the last four years.
Take any of his numerous actions, and they would likely get a guy canned even if he works at Walmart.
He doesn't need to be found guilty of rape to lose his job. He already did plenty.

[loki]

it's ****ing bullshit and I doubt i'll even watch football this year.

[Resipsa]

Andy, I think Scott hits the nail right on the head.

I think the author of this article does a fantastic job:

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/commentary/news/story?id=5122538


And I think this particular quote is right on the money:

When Kobe Bryant was entangled in a 2003 rape case, he relied on the idea of familiarity with a press corps that, in truth, he had treated with distance and contempt. In his moment of need, he attempted to trade on his name to discredit his accuser with his famous "Come on guys, you know me" appeal to basketball reporters.

Bryant benefited from the power of the brand of being a ballplayer, and Woods, who has long been disdainful and contemptuous of the press, recently referred to them as "friends" during his news conference.

Perhaps it is a sign of shifting times or Bryant's star power, but some elements of the public responded to Bryant by threatening his accuser. And it is important to remember that the Bryant rape case was dismissed not because Bryant was innocent, but because his accuser had grown weary of the public humiliation of coming forward, having her sexual history revealed, and chose to end the ordeal.

Seven years later, Roethlisberger is not afforded much of the same protection. The segment of the public that sides with him exemplifies a certain sexism and hero worship, a reaction that undoubtedly would be different if the woman were a friend or family member. What matters is that anyone who took the time to read the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's 500-plus-page report, which is now available online, does not support him, and his employers have not defended him. He has no credibility.

[tomc3084]

this is bullshit, 6 games, wtf?

[Starscream]

The way I understand it, Andy, is that if you take out raping chicks in the bathroom, everything else he did that night is unbecoming of an NFL player. Or anyone, for that matter. You can read about his actions in everyone's statements in the link that Vic provided. Take out all the stuff that points toward the rape charge and it's still a big mess. There were plenty of people there, and they made statements to the police. So did the police who were with him, albeit vague.
Ben isn't good at drinking, and he takes it out there and likes to make a big spectacle. It's not the first time he's been in hot water about the way he parties. So instead of heeding his contracted conduct clauses, he chose to ignore them.
You can read what Goodell said about the suspension right here (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Roethlisberger-suspended-by-NFL-042110).
Add this latest stunt to breaking his skull on the motorcycle, and the other rape charges, and Ben is dragging in all sorts of unwanted attention.
This latest is his third major episode in the last four years.
Take any of his numerous actions, and they would likely get a guy canned even if he works at Walmart.
He doesn't need to be found guilty of rape to lose his job. He already did plenty.

Andy, I think Scott hits the nail right on the head.

I think the author of this article does a fantastic job:

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/commentary/news/story?id=5122538


And I think this particular quote is right on the money:

When Kobe Bryant was entangled in a 2003 rape case, he relied on the idea of familiarity with a press corps that, in truth, he had treated with distance and contempt. In his moment of need, he attempted to trade on his name to discredit his accuser with his famous "Come on guys, you know me" appeal to basketball reporters.

Bryant benefited from the power of the brand of being a ballplayer, and Woods, who has long been disdainful and contemptuous of the press, recently referred to them as "friends" during his news conference.

Perhaps it is a sign of shifting times or Bryant's star power, but some elements of the public responded to Bryant by threatening his accuser. And it is important to remember that the Bryant rape case was dismissed not because Bryant was innocent, but because his accuser had grown weary of the public humiliation of coming forward, having her sexual history revealed, and chose to end the ordeal.

Seven years later, Roethlisberger is not afforded much of the same protection. The segment of the public that sides with him exemplifies a certain sexism and hero worship, a reaction that undoubtedly would be different if the woman were a friend or family member. What matters is that anyone who took the time to read the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's 500-plus-page report, which is now available online, does not support him, and his employers have not defended him. He has no credibility.

Thanks for the info, Scott and Vic.:tu

I knew that he had been in trouble with the ladies before, but not to that extent. Still, I'm not so sure about his suspension. I don't believe that he is a great guy off the field after all of this, but it is what it is. I know it's not the NFL way, but I would be more satisfied if the Steelers banned him from six games (not gonna happen) rather than the NFL. I guess that shows me as more of a States Rights kind of guy. I do see Goodell's reasoning though.

[Resipsa]

Thanks for the info, Scott and Vic.:tu

I knew that he had been in trouble with the ladies before, but not to that extent. Still, I'm not so sure about his suspension. I don't believe that he is a great guy off the field after all of this, but it is what it is. I know it's not the NFL way, but I would be more satisfied if the Steelers banned him from six games (not gonna happen) rather than the NFL. I guess that shows me as more of a States Rights kind of guy. I do see Goodell's reasoning though.that's an interesting analogy:tu