BigNastyDefense
12-25-2011, 11:44 AM
The Division is Still Attainable (http://blackngoldreport.blogspot.com/2011/12/division-is-still-attainable.html)
by Thomas Hanlon
A week ago, after getting beat badly by the San Francisco 49ers 20-3, many members of Steeler Nation were thinking that we are looking at likely the #5 seed in the AFC Playoffs. The night before, the Baltimore Ravens were blown out by the San Diego Chargers, and if the Steelers could just beat San Francisco; they would be in the driver's seat for not only the AFC North crown, but also the #1 seed in the AFC playoffs.
Big Ben Roethlisberger was hobbled, almost a one-legged quarterback. There wasn't enough zip on his throws and the ball sailed, causing him to throw three interceptions. He also fumbled the ball while being sacked, unable to be as mobile as normal due to a high ankle sprain.
On Christmas Eve, Ben rested. Charlie Batch started at Heinz Field against the St. Louis Rams. I was confident we could win this game with Big Ben, I was just hoping Batch could get through the game without breaking like a fine piece of china. I got my wish, and the Pittsburgh Steelers shut out the Rams 27-0.
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Click the link (the title of the article) to read the rest of it.
I used to write for Bleacher Report, but last night was kicked off for my breaking news report on the arrest of former Ohio State QB & Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith. So I started my own blog. I have The Black & Gold Report for Steelers football and The Scarlet & Gray Report for Ohio State football.
So please read the blog post/article & follow my blog.
by Thomas Hanlon
A week ago, after getting beat badly by the San Francisco 49ers 20-3, many members of Steeler Nation were thinking that we are looking at likely the #5 seed in the AFC Playoffs. The night before, the Baltimore Ravens were blown out by the San Diego Chargers, and if the Steelers could just beat San Francisco; they would be in the driver's seat for not only the AFC North crown, but also the #1 seed in the AFC playoffs.
Big Ben Roethlisberger was hobbled, almost a one-legged quarterback. There wasn't enough zip on his throws and the ball sailed, causing him to throw three interceptions. He also fumbled the ball while being sacked, unable to be as mobile as normal due to a high ankle sprain.
On Christmas Eve, Ben rested. Charlie Batch started at Heinz Field against the St. Louis Rams. I was confident we could win this game with Big Ben, I was just hoping Batch could get through the game without breaking like a fine piece of china. I got my wish, and the Pittsburgh Steelers shut out the Rams 27-0.
------------
Click the link (the title of the article) to read the rest of it.
I used to write for Bleacher Report, but last night was kicked off for my breaking news report on the arrest of former Ohio State QB & Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith. So I started my own blog. I have The Black & Gold Report for Steelers football and The Scarlet & Gray Report for Ohio State football.
So please read the blog post/article & follow my blog.