Steelers vs 49ers - Regular Season Game 14 December 19, 2011

[polamalubeast]

This is the MNF of the year!

The two teams were 10-3 and we know the importance of the game for the steelers.

But it's a big game for the 49ers too....They must win if they want to stay in front of the saints for the 2nd seed in the NFC.

The saints fans will be a big fans of the Steelers tonight!

GO STEELERS!

[venom]

The biggest game of the year- win and we can be # 1 seed . Lets not see what happen like the last time we had a must win ( home vs the Ravens ) and laid an egg in the final minute

[polamalubeast]

Vilma: "Wave your terrible towels tonight!"

https://twitter.com/#!/JonVilma51/status/148791514259128320

[Hindes204]

Im at work and I cant sit still. Being stationed at Travis AFB here in the Bay area Im a bit outnumbered. Going to a friends house tonight (hes a niners fan) to watch the game.

[zulater]

ESPN just showed Ben attempting to warm up in shorts. Not looking good.

[43Hitman]

Yeah, I'll be very surprised to see him start based off of what I saw in warm-ups. I hope Batch is ready to go.:pray:

[polamalubeast]

Roethlisberger will shock the world with an incredible performences tonight!

[43Hitman]

I wish Steve Young would shut up. I know that much.

[Carolina Steelers]

ESPN just showed Ben attempting to warm up in shorts. Not looking good.

He looked very uncomfortable when he was throwing, I hope his ankle loosens up if not maybe Charlie needs the start. I would hate to see ben take a shot and be out longer

[SteelerEmpire]

Looking at Ben and the team warming up. They have that "Win" look in their eyes.

[zulater]

Ben "officially" starting according to Pro football talk

Roethlisberger officially starting for Steelers; Willis and Edwards out for 49ers http://bit.ly/toc4uQ

https://twitter.com/#!/ProFootballTalk

[43Hitman]

I guess we'll see a lot of 3 step drops and shotgun formation. Probably see the pistol as well. Hope the O-line is up to the task. Mendy and Redman are going to be huge tonight.

[oneforthetoe]

I wish Steve Young would shut up. I know that much.

Yes did you hear him? Ben will not play well ... but if he does it will be because of the medication. Young has made no secret of the fact that he dislikes Ben. At the very least though, one would think he would be professional about it.

[fansince'76]

At the very least though one would think he would be professional about it.

Professionalism went out at that joke of a network the second Disney took it over...

[43Hitman]

Yes did you hear him? Ben will not play well ... but if he does it will be because of the medication. Young has made no secret of the fact that he dislikes Ben. At the very least though one would think he would be professional about it.

Yeah, that's what I was talking about. Even Trent was looking at him funny. I can understand him being jacked up because the 9ers are actually relevant again, but damn, he could at least contain it a bit.

[oneforthetoe]

Professionalism went out at that joke of a network the second Disney took it over...


IDK, at this point, maybe these guys would make better analysts?

http://time-rover-treasures.com/store/images/mickeypc5.jpg

[fansince'76]

IDK, at this point, maybe these guys would make better analysts?

http://time-rover-treasures.com/store/images/mickeypc5.jpg

Couldn't be any worse! :lol:

[Chidi29]

Curtis Brown and Carter out. Bad news against Ted Ginn in the return game.

[Chidi29]

We have to play very smart tonight. No beating yourself. Execute in the red zone, convert 3rd downs, don't turn the ball over. This 49ers team is one that doesn't beat itself. We can't make mistakes like we usually do two or three times a game.

[7willBheaven]

Inactives:

Pouncey
Carter
Sanders
Woods
Meredith
C. Brown
Harrison

SF:

QB Tolzien
FB Norris
WR Edwards
OL Person
DL I Williams
CB Brock
LB Willis

[7willBheaven]

Curtis Brown and Carter out. Bad news against Ted Ginn in the return game.

While Brown is a ST ace...Sylvester, Ivy, Cro-Smith, and Battle are pretty good also on ST (plus others) I think they'll be fine on ST.

[The Duke]

Curtis Brown and Carter out. Bad news against Ted Ginn in the return game.

at least Battle is back

was Curtis injured though? Or are we just down a spot with Dixon active?

[Chidi29]

at least Battle is back

was Curtis injured though? Or are we just down a spot with Dixon active?

Yeah, it's an injury. He's too valuable to bring down just because we need the extra spot.

[7willBheaven]

at least Battle is back

was Curtis injured though? Or are we just down a spot with Dixon active?

I think he got dinged up during the last game...knee, hammy, quad...something like that...I dont remember.

[43Hitman]

Curtis missing could have an impact. He's been absolutely incredible this year.

[43Hitman]

Steve Young jizzing on himself again. :doh:

[steelerdude15]

Steve Young jizzing on himself again. :doh:

He just won't shut up.

[oneforthetoe]

He just won't shut up.

That's why I liked Matt Millen last year. Yes, he is a terrible GM, but unlike Dilfer, he was perfectly willing to tell Young he was full of it.

[fansince'76]

Why do you guys torture yourselves watching those dopes on the pregame show? :lol:

[Iron Steeler]

Steve young is a flip flopper, I love ben, I hate ben.... sorry great career but plz stop talking

[Iron Steeler]

He didnt look good he just say?

[7willBheaven]

Well I wont be in here much (or at all) during the game...will be watching it with my dad...so everyone enjoy the game and have fun. Go Steelers!

[oneforthetoe]

I'll give up two weeks salary for Ben to play well tonight. Not just because that likely means the Steelers win, but just to shut up Young and Dillfer.

[Iron Steeler]

I'll give up two weeks salary for Ben to play well tonight. Not just because that likely means the Steelers win, but just to shut up Young and Dillfer.

ill match it with ya

[steelerdude15]

Lets go Steelers!

[Iron Steeler]

Vernon Davis I wonder who we have covering that monster?

[43Hitman]

Vernon Davis I wonder who we have covering that monster?

I hope its not Farrior.

[Chidi29]

Vernon Davis I wonder who we have covering that monster?

He's obviously a threat but I don't think he's been used that much this year. Stayed in to block a lot.

[The Duke]

He's obviously a threat but I don't think he's been used that much this year. Stayed in to block a lot.

yup, and with Staley hurting and Anthony Davis never being too good, they need him there as much as we need Heath

[Chidi29]

Power outage. Bad omen, ha.

[43Hitman]

Power out at Candelstick!!

[Iron Steeler]

POWER OUTAGE!

[steelerdude15]

Good way to start the game.

[Polamalu Princess]

Let's go Steelers!!!

[st33lersguy]

How long are we going to have to wait for the game to start?

[steelerdude15]

How long are we going to have to wait for the game to start?
:noidea:

[43Hitman]

Shoulda let Silverback play. Just sayin'

[Chidi29]

It's called Candlestick for a reason.

Buh Dum TISH!

[steelerdude15]

The Ravens must have done this. :chuckle:

[Iron Steeler]

Delay of Game penalty.... on San Fransisco

[polamalubeast]

WTF!

[steeldevil]

They better not delay this til tomorrow.... The games are on Saturday next week. Not fair at all...

[steelerdude15]

It's starting to light up.

[steeldevil]

YAY

[Polamalu Princess]

This may be a long night. The longer this goes on the worse it is for us because of the time difference.

[Iron Steeler]

andddddd were back!!!???

[KATK9]

auxiliary lights are on.

[steelerdude15]

Here's an interesting fact: when there was a power outage during the 1989 World Series and last year at the New Meadow Lands, the visiting team won (A's won the World Series). Figured I'd let you know.

[stillers4me]

Come on, people! I don't want to be up all night....my kickoff at work is 8 am!

[KATK9]

The whole area is without power.

[GodfatherofSoul]

So, did Renegade start playing when the lights went out?

[KATK9]

It's back up.

[43Hitman]

The whole area is without power.

Hey Kat! Good luck tonight in FF.

[stillers4me]

Troys Hair@TroysHair1m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/#!/TroysHair/status/148940069707849730)
Oops, I must have done something when I was trying to find a place to charge my phone.

[SteelerEmpire]

It's BANE (from Batman) on attack !... lol

[stillers4me]

Dejan Kovacevic@Dejan_Kovacevic15s (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/#!/Dejan_Kovacevic/status/148940771117117440)
There are roughly 70,000 people in here and, from what I gather from your tweets, the only one freaking out is Chris Berman.

[Polamalu Princess]

So, did Renegade start playing when the lights went out?HAHAHA!!!

[43Hitman]

You would think that after 10 years Stuart Scott would get better at this, but alas, he's still horrible. :chuckle:

[steelerdude15]

Dejan Kovacevic@Dejan_Kovacevic15s (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/#!/Dejan_Kovacevic/status/148940771117117440)
There are roughly 70,000 people in here and, from what I gather from your tweets, the only one freaking out is Chris Berman.
:rofl2:

[43Hitman]

Blah, blah, medicine, blah, blah, drivel, blah, blah, banger, suck, disney....

[Chidi29]

Dejan Kovacevic@Dejan_Kovacevic15s (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/#!/Dejan_Kovacevic/status/148940771117117440)
There are roughly 70,000 people in here and, from what I gather from your tweets, the only one freaking out is Chris Berman.

Ha seriously. OMG, the lights are out!

Tirico, are people murdering each other!!!

[43Hitman]

Trent Dilfer.....lmao

[SteelerFan091472]

Please start this game now so that these 3 clowns will finally shut up.

[steelerdude15]

Ha seriously. OMG, the lights are out!

Tirico, are people murdering each other!!!
Last year, when the lights went out during the Giants and Cowboys game, there were fights everywhere.

[Iron Steeler]

OMG Ben pleaassssssseeee shut steve young up for me

[stillers4me]

Rich Walsh@RichieWalsh22s (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/#!/RichieWalsh/status/148941957908021248)
Word is Kickoff is about 15 minutes away #Steelers (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/#!/search?q=%23Steelers) #49ers (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/#!/search?q=%2349ers)

[stillers4me]

Josh Thomas@corpboy_tellem3m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/#!/corpboy_tellem/status/148941206032891904)
Dear Alex Smith...that blackout will occur again courtesy of @LaMarrWoodley (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/#!/LaMarrWoodley)

[Chidi29]

Last year, when the lights went out during the Giants and Cowboys game, there were fights everywhere.

Key words.

Giants

Cowboys

[stillers4me]

Alex Marvez@alexmarvez2m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/#!/alexmarvez/status/148941676742844416)
Power outage can't cover the number of Steelers fans here waving terrible towels. No joke -- at least 50 percent steelers fans here.

[steelerdude15]

Here we go!!!

[86WARD]

Dude can barely walk...he can't possibly go the whole game can he?

[steeldevil]

If he is really that bad he doesn't need to play.

[The Duke]

Dude can barely walk...he can't possibly go the whole game can he?

gotta bury the 49ers in the first half then, oh well

man I hope it happens....

[43Hitman]

Okay, I'll be honest, I'm really nervous about Ben playing in this game and finishing it in good condition.

[steelerdude15]

Okay, I'll be honest, I'm really nervous about Ben playing in this game and finishing it in good condition.
I'm more nervous about winning to be honest.

[Godfather]

We should have taken care of bidness against the ratbirds. Then this game wouldn't matter.

As it stands, we need to grab the 1 seed so we can get the bye. Start the old man next week and bring in Ben if we have to.

[Iron Steeler]

This is huge... gotta win here ... statement game for both teams!!!

[86WARD]

Such bullshit that hit...lol.

[Animal Mother]

Colt McCoy is an idiot. I watched his eyes, he didn't even see Harrison. How can you not see him coming?

[Animal Mother]

Absolutely the worst announcing and analysis crew on TV. Tom Jackson is the only one I like, sometimes Cris Carter and Ditka, the rest blow.

[43Hitman]

Steelers get the ball first

[86WARD]

NIce return to start.

[43Hitman]

Nice return

[43Hitman]

Lets go Ben!

[86WARD]

Not gonna be a good run day on this team.

[The Duke]

nice juke mendy!

[43Hitman]

Nice job Mendy!

[86WARD]

3rd & short coming up...nice second play.

[Iron Steeler]

Com ON stay healthy ben!!!

[86WARD]

HEEEATH!

[Iron Steeler]

HEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATHHHHHH

[86WARD]

I don't think there is any possible way Ben stays in this game for 4 quarters...

[Iron Steeler]

ehhh might wanna take a chance with batch... Ben loooks reeeealllly slow

[86WARD]

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLCE!

[The Duke]

huge missed tackle!

[Polamalu Princess]

NICE!

[steeldevil]

lol all those screens to ward paid off.

They faked it to him and threw backside!!

[86WARD]

I like the short drops/shotguns quick passes.

[86WARD]

He's down...

[Polamalu Princess]

OMG!!!!!

[Iron Steeler]

Nooo noo noo ben!!!

[The Duke]

certainly can't blame that on injury

shake that off ben!

[43Hitman]

Shoot!

[86WARD]

Shit...Ben picked...

[steeldevil]

jeez ben

[oneforthetoe]

Shit Ben.

that wasn't the ankle. Just a bad read.

[steelerdude15]

Can't be making mistakes like that.

[Iron Steeler]

K at least we got his bone head INT out of the way

[GodfatherofSoul]

Who invited Eli Manning to this party?

[steelerdude15]

K at least we got his bone head INT out of the way
Lets hope its just one.

[Iron Steeler]

Brown was open for a first down

[Polamalu Princess]

Come on D!

[86WARD]

Defense looks unorganized out there.

[Iron Steeler]

Clark touched a player ... FLAG!

[Iron Steeler]

Ok whats up with this very vanilla defense?

[86WARD]

Smith looking like Tom BRady out there.

[Iron Steeler]

these short outs are the death of us... why cant we bump n run anyone?!

[GodfatherofSoul]

I think the defense is baiting Alex Smith into a pick

[Iron Steeler]

D looks like shiiiiiiiit

[86WARD]

Gashed...piss poor defense. LeBeau's getting worked right now...

[86WARD]

Nice pressure by Heyward...

[Iron Steeler]

two good plays from our two young DLinemen

[oneforthetoe]

Hold them to a field goal.

[86WARD]

Wow...pathetic.

[oneforthetoe]

or not

[The Duke]

this dink and dunk shit simply won't last with alex smith

just wait....

[GodfatherofSoul]

Gay bit on that one

[oneforthetoe]

He was open

[Iron Steeler]

go for harbitch!

[86WARD]

Two lucky plays for the Defense...FG Attempt coming up...

[Iron Steeler]

for it*

[Polamalu Princess]

We can deal with that.

[steeldevil]

Well that was bad.... Lucky it was only 3

[steelerdude15]

Defense was disappointing on that drive, O has to make up for the last drive.

[tube517]

Like brother like whiner. Calling for flags just like his asshole brother.

[oneforthetoe]

Ok, not bad considering.

Let's start over. Wallace should have a big game. I don't think San Fran can cover him.

[steelerdude15]

Got to play it smart here.

[Animal Mother]

Someone look it up, I think our D has let every first drive this year end up in the redzone at least. I feel like every game I'm like "hopefully we hold them to a field goal on this first drive"

[Polamalu Princess]

Come on O!!!

[86WARD]

Shit...Timing is off with Ben...

[steeldevil]

Oh my that was a td....

[The Duke]

man is gold on thrid down!

[Iron Steeler]

Ben cant step up,, doubt that you will see any play action tonight andd great catch BROWN!!

[Iron Steeler]

Good run

[43Hitman]

Some nice running so far.

[Polamalu Princess]

Good.

[Polamalu Princess]

Close.

[Iron Steeler]

OK OK ANTONIO dont pull a Santonio!

[86WARD]

Ben's muscling the ball in there with no touch some of these throws.

[The Duke]

offense is so out of it right now....

[steelerdude15]

I can't believe this.

[Iron Steeler]

Jesus 2 picks alreaddy

[Polamalu Princess]

I am going to be sick.

[steeldevil]

Catch the fucking ball

[43Hitman]

Dammit Ben

[86WARD]

Fuck...

Ben's just off. That lack of practice is hurting.

[oneforthetoe]

Ben .... don't you know Steve Young is sharpening his knife.

He looks like he has not practiced.

[Iron Steeler]

One on Ben One on Heath

[steelerdude15]

It's going to be a long game.

[Iron Steeler]

We cant gain any momentum in this game... we need to really clamp down and get our shit together. this is a F'ing playoff game

[fansince'76]

Ben needs to sit - he can't get anything into those throws.

[86WARD]

Dink and dunk to death...

[86WARD]

Ben needs to sit - he can't get anything into those throws.

And when he does it's all upper body and too hard...no touch.

[tube517]

No practice and bad ankle = trouble

[steelerdude15]

Its going to get really bad if the 49ers score a touchdown here.

[Iron Steeler]

Lets hope its just one.


Yup spoke to soon

[Polamalu Princess]

Come on D!!

[fansince'76]

HORRIBLE spot.

[Polamalu Princess]

Have to take it away D.

[steeldevil]

horrible tackle...

[Iron Steeler]

phew

[Polamalu Princess]

I am not a happy fan right now.

[Iron Steeler]

OMG keisel in coverage???

[The Duke]

defense keeping us alive

come on ben!

[Polamalu Princess]

We can STILL handle this.

[fansince'76]

I am not a happy fan right now.

I'm happy we're facing a non-existent offense. This could be a lot uglier.

[86WARD]

Nice stand by the D to hold them to a FG...Ben's gotta get to work or get out...

[oneforthetoe]

6 - 0 is still nothing. just need to stop turning the ball over.

[steelerdude15]

Offense, you have to stay positive and go down there and score.

[steeldevil]

Okay O, THEY have not stopped us yet....

So stop stopping ourselves...

[86WARD]

I'm happy we're facing a non-existent offense. This could be a lot uglier.

I don't know...they are moving the ball pretty well and had a few opportunities but couldn't connect. It's only a matter of time and then the Steelers will be screwed...

[fansince'76]

I still think Ben needs to sit. He's simply too banged up to be effective and he's another INT waiting to happen at this point.

[Iron Steeler]

I am not a happy fan right now.

Neither am I... but were still only down by 6. If we can get in the endzone. Just try to match Alex Smith an he will crumble

[43Hitman]

Have to score on this drive or we're in trouble.

[Polamalu Princess]

I'm happy we're facing a non-existent offense. This could be a lot uglier.Okay - I got it.

[smokin3000gt]

man the offense looks like their afraid to make a hit or tackle!

[Iron Steeler]

OK well this is not fair!

[steelerdude15]

Great, here we go again.

[Edman]

Ben's lack of practice has made him off.

The O-Line is playing great, but Ben is off. Just need a play.

[43Hitman]

damn, power out again!?

[fansince'76]

man the offense looks like their afraid to make a hit or tackle!

Well, actually playing football DOES invite a hefty fine/suspension nowadays...

[Polamalu Princess]

AGAIN! No lights.

[steelerdude15]

This is annoying.

[Polamalu Princess]

An all night game??

[steeldevil]

This one is on purpose....

[pepsyman1]

I got aggravated watching them show the last 49ers first down from the center field cam. 7 people in for protection, only THREE receivers and our coverage scheme still allows the catch and first down. Not every play, but OCCASIONALLY it would be nice to Lebeau switch up to some bump and run which would break up the rhythm of these short passes.

[fansince'76]

This is some Mickey Mouse BS.

[st33lersguy]

How many times do we have to put up with this?

[Polamalu Princess]

This is just bad for us.

[fansince'76]

Where's James Harrison when you need him? :lol:

[steelerdude15]

Where's James Harrison when you need him? :lol:

:rofl2: That was funny!

[Godfather]

You can see the whole length of the field. Just play.

[Dodt]

do they call it candle stick because you need them to light it at night?

[steelerdude15]

Ben should be throwing right now.

[Chidi29]

Where's James Harrison when you need him? :lol:

Haha

[Polamalu Princess]

do they call it candle stick because you need them to light it at night? HAHAHA!

[steelerdude15]

Hopefully the Steelers start to play better now...

[fansince'76]

You can see the whole length of the field. Just play.

Exactly. Remember the "Fog Bowl" back in the 80s between the Eagles and Bears? There was a LOT less visibility in that game.

[tube517]

We may lose if they make it to the 5th inning

[steelerdude15]

We may lose if they make it to the 5th inning
:chuckle:

[fansince'76]

We may lose if they make it to the 5th inning

I'm concerned that they'll call the game and we'll get fucked with a 6-0 loss.

[steelerdude15]

I'm concerned that they'll call the game and we'll get fucked with a 6-0 loss.
I'd feel so jipped.

[tube517]

I'd feel so jipped.

I want a refund

[steeldevil]

I'm concerned that they'll call the game and we'll get fucked with a 6-0 loss.

I would imagine they can't do that....

[stillers4me]

Roger Goodell@RogGoodell2m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/#!/RogGoodell/status/148958138547175426)
At this rate Harrison's suspension will be over by halftime

[steelerdude15]

If the game was called because of this.... there should be an investigation by the league, but nothing would happen.

[fansince'76]

I would imagine they can't do that....

What else would they do if this turns into an all-night thing?

[Nadroj 20]

Theres no way they can call the game with 12:13 left in the 2nd quarter...

[stillers4me]

and James chimes in.... :lol:

James Harrison@jharrison92922m (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/#!/jharrison9292/status/148958587656474624)
If I cant play then can't nobody play... Lights out!

[Nadroj 20]

What else would they do if this turns into an all-night thing?

Play tomorrow or go all night...

Baseball games have gone into early morning many times.

[steeldevil]

What else would they do if this turns into an all-night thing?

No idea. But if they call it it BETTER go down as a tie...

[Polamalu Princess]

PLEASE!!!! GOD - PLEASE!!!

[steelerdude15]

IF this game is cancelled, Goodell HAS to reschedule according to the NFL rulebook.

[steeldevil]

Lights are back on...

PLAY

[fansince'76]

Wish Leftwich was healthy right now.

[steeldevil]

IF this game is cancelled, Goodell HAS to reschedule according to the NFL rulebook.

But when?

It would have to be in the middle of the week or something....

OR

Push the playoffs back a week. Which won't happen.

[fansince'76]

Play tomorrow or go all night...

Baseball games have gone into early morning many times.

Hell, baseball teams could play 3 games a day if they had to. :lol:

[tube517]

IF this game is cancelled, Goodell HAS to reschedule according to the NFL rulebook.

He will reschedule a double header on the last weekend. :chuckle:

[The Duke]

that's his second checkdown today. You can tell he's injured

[Dodt]

funny tweet harrison.

[86WARD]

Come on guys...convert here.

[Iron Steeler]

Need to shut this crowd up

[oneforthetoe]

I'm concerned that they'll call the game and we'll get fucked with a 6-0 loss.

Good thing we are not playing the Patriots. They would have called the game after the field goal.

[Dodt]

miller time.

[The Duke]

excellent protection so far though

and running game is doing the best it can against this tough D

[oneforthetoe]

Need to shut this crowd up

why .... half of them are cheering for the Steelers.

[86WARD]

Damn...come on O...

[Dodt]

dang it trey

[steeldevil]

ugh

[fansince'76]

Shit. Don't do a Kemo, Trai.