Steelers vs Ravens - November 18, 2012

[stillers4me]

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[stillers4me]

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[Count Steeler]

Just over 2 hours to go. Big game and we need a big team effort. We are at home and a win gets us a tie for the Division.

Here we go Steelers, here we go! :tt03: :tt02: :tt03:

[SteelMayhem72]

I just cant watch this game...its gonna be ugly with leftwich...prob the first game ive missed in 10 years.

[SteelerFanInStl]

Our running game and D better be on top of their game tonight. Since it's Ravens week, that should be enough to get our guys fired up.

[salamander]

I just cant watch this game...its gonna be ugly with leftwich...prob the first game ive missed in 10 years.

At least have SOME confidence!

[Devilsdancefloor]

I just cant watch this game...its gonna be ugly with leftwich...prob the first game ive missed in 10 years.


At least have SOME confidence!

this times 1000!!


I think the steelers are going to win!! HERE WE GO STEELERS HERE WE GO!!

[salamander]

this times 1000!!


I think the steelers are going to win!! HERE WE GO STEELERS HERE WE GO!!

I think so too! I have a feeling the team is really going to come together tonight and get the W!

[SteelMayhem72]

At least have SOME confidence! Wish I did have more confidence and I would if it was any qb other than leftwich. Our defense and special teams are gonna have to play perfect for this game to even be remotely close...just dont feel the confidence bug with a slow lazy windmill leftwich!

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Ben has bailed our O-line out for years with his feet and improvisational skills...lefty has none of that and if he dont get rid of the ball as soon as it hits his hand from the snap then it will be a sackfest for the ravens and lefty will end up hurt. Our screen game is non existent with leftwich and his long windup!!

[SteelMayhem72]

So whatever strengths that Hailey sees of leftwich then I dont see any...only strength would be to hand the ball off or toss sweeps. Cant say its his arm cause it will take 5-7 seconds to launch one.

[salamander]

I just noticed that the year in the thread title says 2102. We're in the future! :heh:

[Count Steeler]

Wish I did have more confidence and I would if it was any qb other than leftwich. Our defense and special teams are gonna have to play perfect for this game to even be remotely close...just dont feel the confidence bug with a slow lazy windmill leftwich!

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Ben has bailed our O-line out for years with his feet and improvisational skills...lefty has none of that and if he dont get rid of the ball as soon as it hits his hand from the snap then it will be a sackfest for the ravens and lefty will end up hurt. Our screen game is non existent with leftwich and his long windup!!

Prepare for a different O game plan. With Mendy/Redman/Dwyer able to play, expect to see a heavy dose of runs and screens/shuffle passes. Also expect us to try for deeper passes more often than any other game so far. Look for Baron Batch/Miller/Johnson to be in the game when we go long, for extra pass protection.

We have to take care of the football, hopefully create a turnover or 2 and have some explosive plays on ST.

[bayz101]

Oh come on, quit 'yer whining! Support your team no matter what. The defense has carried us for years, and it'll do so again tonight if need be! Have faith! GO STEELERS!

[steeldawg]

Im looking for big plays from special teams field position will be critical for us tonight.

[SteelMayhem72]

Oh come on, quit 'yer whining! Support your team no matter what. The defense has carried us for years, and it'll do so again tonight if need be! Have faith! GO STEELERS! Of course Im gonna support my team...nobody's whining but if you guys have faith in lefty even being accurate throwing bombs then your fooling yourself...you are right it will all be on our defense because our offense will sputter.

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I just noticed that the year in the thread title says 2102. We're in the future! :heh: No wonder im not feeling optimistic cause im dead...lol.

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Prepare for a different O game plan. With Mendy/Redman/Dwyer able to play, expect to see a heavy dose of runs and screens/shuffle passes. Also expect us to try for deeper passes more often than any other game so far. Look for Baron Batch/Miller/Johnson to be in the game when we go long, for extra pass protection.

We have to take care of the football, hopefully create a turnover or 2 and have some explosive plays on ST. I agree with all of that...looks good on paper but I believe they will know when we are throwing deep!

[stillers4me]

Mike Bires‏@mikebiresGreat nite weather-wise for football. No threat of rain. Wind hardly blowing. Chilly but not real cold at 46 degrees.

2102...evidently, the Mayans were wrong.

And we are still plagued by the damn Ratbirds.
:lol:

[fansince'76]

Pulling hard for Lefty to come through BIG in this game. I hope he takes a shot deep to Wallace early and hopefully catches the Ravens napping.

[steeldawg]

2102 "great scott"!!!!

[Edman]

It's high time we learned what this 2012 team is made of.

I know the Ravens, and knowing them, they'll be in here with the idea that if they just show up, they'll win. They're like that.

60 minutes. Let's go. Go get em, Byron. Rooting for you hard tonight.

[tube517]

I just noticed that the year in the thread title says 2102. We're in the future! :heh:

Where's the flux capacitor? :chuckle:

[Polamalu Princess]

Let's go Steelers!!!!!!!!!!

[Count Steeler]

Kick off coming up. Here we go!

[st33lersguy]

I have been praying hard for the Steelers. It will take a lot for this team to win

[Mamaduck43]

Kielbasa is steaming on the stove and beer is chilling in the fridge - - a win tonight will make for the perfect evening.... I Believe!!!!!!

[SteelMayhem72]

here we go...im very surprised the analysts are picking us to win...but maybe they see something I dont see!!! Here we go Steelers!!!!

[steelpride12]

COME ON STEELERS, I STILL BELIEVE!!!!!!!!

[JayC]

lefty please prove you are better than i think you are

[steelerdude15]

Let's go Steelers!!! :tt02:

[Count Steeler]

Wouldn't it be something if Cris wore a bumble bee tie?

[steelpride12]

Can't wait for Lefty to step up and watch his haters on here slowly quiet down.

[SteelMayhem72]

lefty please prove you are better than i think you are

^^^^^^THIS

[Count Steeler]

My player of the game is Mendy.

Here we go Steelers, here we go! :tt03: :tt02: :tt03:

[JayC]

O must have a good night running the ball and D must provide more qb pressure then they have all year! go steelers

[steelerdude15]

I really hope the Ravens have their faces smashed in.

[steelpride12]

Come on Steelers, these fans are hungry for a Ratbird dinner!

[steelpride12]

Yes PI exactly what we needed!!!!

[Count Steeler]

Here we go Steelers!

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Flag on the play.

[steelerdude15]

Let the excuses from Ravens fans begin...

[steelpride12]

Gilreath NICE!

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WE PAY DA REFS :lol:

[Polamalu Princess]

Oh yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JayC]

wow

[Count Steeler]

Byron!!!!!

[steeldawg]

i just fell off the couch

[HollywoodSteel]

Unbelievable!

[Count Steeler]

Naw, he can't move!

[steelpride12]

FUCK YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!! Lefty haters shut those mouths and walk away :lol:

[steelerdude15]

Ugly run, but hey its a touchdown! Great job by the o-line blocking.

[Edman]

WHAT THE FLYING FUCK WAS THAT?

[Count Steeler]

Ok D. Let's step up. Let's get this purple shit off our field.

[43Hitman]

lmao at all the naysayers this week. Byron is more than capable of taking care of this team while Ben is on the mend.

[SteelMayhem72]

where da fuck did that come from!!! Leftwich can actually move!!!!!

[vindrow]

OMG!!!! I have to be seeing things, leadfoot Lefty with a 30 yard rushing TD!!!

[HollywoodSteel]

Move over RG3...

[steelpride12]

I just hope Lefty continues to shut the haters up, he's still got it I can feel it! Time for the real test, COME ON D!

[GodfatherofSoul]

Can't wait for Lefty to step up and watch his haters on here slowly quiet down.

SILENCE! [crickets]

[touchdownward]

The magic 8 ball never saw that coming!

[SteelMayhem72]

Ok guys he did good but lets not get too happy yet its too early!!!

[salamander]

Leftwich!!!!!!!!

[Count Steeler]

And Mendy hasn't touched the ball yet. Lets go Steelers!

[HollywoodSteel]

He hasn't completed a pass yet. :)

[steelpride12]

Alright now we can all expect the first play to go for a first down, then we'll settle down :)

[Count Steeler]

Come on STs. Need you to step up.

[steelpride12]

Great rush on Flacco there, I love seeing his ass on the ground!!!

[Count Steeler]

Almost.

[SteelMayhem72]

I hate Flacco!!!!!

[Count Steeler]

Stuff them here.

[steelpride12]

They are going to Woodleys side just like Charles did for the Chiefs, hope we're ready, Big 3rd down!

[SteelMayhem72]

our D is gonna show Flacco that hes not elite like he thinks!!!

[Count Steeler]

Nice. 3 and out.

[steelpride12]

3 and out, GREAT JOB D!!! Let's hope we can continue this momentum the entire game!

[HollywoodSteel]

3 and out!

[Count Steeler]

OK, O let's do it again.

[steelerdude15]

Manny should have just let that one go.

[43Hitman]

Nice job by the defense forcing a three and out. Another score from Lefty would be the cats meow.

[steelpride12]

Alright, can't rely on PI on everydrive. Gotta find a running attack to take the pressure off Lefty, keep cruising O!

[steeldawg]

i like it so far

[SteelMayhem72]

3 and out, GREAT JOB D!!! Let's hope we can continue this momentum the entire game! Yes our d needs to put the peddle to the meddle the whole game!!!

[HollywoodSteel]

Think they'll put a spy on Lefty now to defend against his running ability? ;)

[steelpride12]

I know it's early, but I hope we don't blow our steam all out in the first half and crumble.

[HollywoodSteel]

You've got o be kidding me. Lefty is made of glass.

[steelpride12]

Uh Oh Lefty hurt his shoulder on that TD run....

[SteelMayhem72]

here comes holding...colon at it again

[steelerdude15]

Come on Willie...

[Count Steeler]

Let's get this going the right way again.

[SteelMayhem72]

lefty=fragile

[Polamalu Princess]

Let's go!!!!

[steelpride12]

Shit....time out already.

[Count Steeler]

Let's convert this.

[SteelMayhem72]

already calling timeouts...geez

[steelpride12]

Yay great job Wallace........

[43Hitman]

Nice job butter fingers

[Count Steeler]

Come on Wallace. Got to hold that ball.

[Polamalu Princess]

#$B^@%B%$^&#%$#^B#@

[HollywoodSteel]

Wallace. Fucking ridiculous.

[SteelMayhem72]

wallace=gone next year!!

[vindrow]

Damn, Wallace hang on to the ball.

[GodfatherofSoul]

Fucking Wallace >(

[Count Steeler]

We have to win this series.

[86WARD]

Fucking Wallace. Really? lol...he never had a handle on that ball. Poor hands.

[steelpride12]

That fumble is worth $11,000,000 right?!...

[HollywoodSteel]

This is the script I know and expect. Everything bounces the Ravens way.

[86WARD]

We have to win this series.

at least split...

[crcsnail]

Can't have that Wallace ffs

[vindrow]

Lets not give them points tonight....were going to need all the points we can get.

[steelerdude15]

I think a lot of Steelers fans are sick of Mikey.

[Count Steeler]

Get an INT in the end zone.

[86WARD]

That fumble is worth $11,000,000 right?!...

Probably just $8-$9M...lol.

[Count Steeler]

at least split...

This set of downs

[steeldawg]

very nice job defense

[Count Steeler]

Keep them to 3. Block it!

[steelpride12]

Gotta give the D credit there, Rice has had no running room yet and we held this to a huge 3 points!

[86WARD]

At least held them to a FG attempt...

[Edman]

Defense limits the Rats to a Field Goal.

Thank you D.

[Count Steeler]

Watch the fake.

[SteelMayhem72]

gave them 3

[86WARD]

FG is good.

Steelers lead 7-3.

[Edman]

If the Steelers don't stumble all over themselves, they have this game.

STOP TURNING THE BALL OVER.

[touchdownward]

Wallace fumble only cost us 3, could have been worse.

[zulater]

Good stop by the defense.

On the bright side of the fumble, that was a nice read and good delivery by Lefty! If he keeps throwing like that we're going to be allright.

[SteelMayhem72]

yes a win for our D...not having brown on offense is killing us..wallace cant step up...im so sick of these prima donnas thinking they are worth a ton of money and dont show it on the field...good riddance to wallace!!!

[st33lersguy]

They should trade Limas Wallace for a 1st round pick as soon as they can. They should also just bench him. This team needs a flawless performance and can't afford that bum making mistake after mistake after mistake. 3 points that bum just handed the Ratbirds, already too many tp hand them if they want any shot at winning

[crcsnail]

Good job D

[steeldawg]

only costs us 3 there i like the feel of the game so far

[steelerdude15]

Good job by the D. Good attack by Ike.

[SteelMayhem72]

Wallace if afraid of getting hit also

[zulater]

The worst part about the fumble was Ed Reed recovered it. Here he is nowhere close to stopping Wallace from making the catch or getting the first down, and by being 8 yards out of the play he makes the play! Every damn time with that guy! Lol.

[Count Steeler]

OK O, let's get the mojo going again.

[SteelerFanInStl]

I just caught up to the live game. Defense doing a nice job so far. Wallace needs to get his head out of his azz. Let's go!

[steelpride12]

Wow that Tucker hit a 56 yard FG and he is a rookie and undrafted, they got a steal there. Rainey won't get many return chances tonight.

[Polamalu Princess]

Good job Sanders!!!!

[steelpride12]

Great catch Sanders, let's destroy this weak secondary!

[86WARD]

Nice read by Lefty and catch by Sanders.

[Dino 6 Rings]

Nice

[HollywoodSteel]

It's getting so that I'm relieved when our receivers just fall to the ground after catching.

[Dodt]

nice catch

[GodfatherofSoul]

My God Lefty is hitting guys perfectly in stride

[steeldawg]

we are going to shred them our receivers are getting wide open

[steelpride12]

The Steelers are doing exactly what the Ratbirds DIDN'T think they would, pass more than run.

[86WARD]

Somehow that will be Wallace's fault...

[HollywoodSteel]

Christ. This is making me nervous. Throwing every down?

[Dino 6 Rings]

Sure wish Brown was out there to help Lefty

[43Hitman]

that was gonna be a Te screen I think

[Dodt]

frack

[SteelerFanInStl]

Nice whiff on your block Adams.

[steelerdude15]

Mike got beat.

[steelpride12]

Gotta watch Kruger and Suggs, COME ON OL! It's up to them if Lefty wants a chance!

[Count Steeler]

Nice coverage ST.

[steeldawg]

nice coverage

[86WARD]

Nice coverage and tackle by Brown.

[vindrow]

Did they just give up on running the ball?

[Dodt]

nice tackle.

[crcsnail]

Lefty slammed onto his right shoulder . Did not look good .

[zulater]

Got a little too pass happy there on that possession. Good to show we're not afraid to pass, but we need to keep Lefty's attempts under 30ish.

[steelpride12]

Did they just give up in running the ball?
No it's called keeping the Ravens on their toes. They expected the Steelers to run for the majority of the game because Lefty is in.

[Count Steeler]

The Steelers are doing exactly what the Ratbirds DIDN'T think they would, pass more than run.

We're just setting up the running game. It will emerge.

[HollywoodSteel]

Somehow that will be Wallace's fault...

Really 86? I will grant you that maybe he's received some undeserved hatred because of the holdout, but he deserves no love right now.

[SteelMayhem72]

Leftwich dont need to be throwing so much...he will get murdered

[Count Steeler]

Let's go D. How about a TO?

[zulater]

My eyes are melting! You can't look that long into Bert's eyes without serious retina damage!

[86WARD]

Wow...almost a nice grab by Taylor

[steelpride12]

Great coverage Ike!!!!!!

[SteelMayhem72]

taylor and his walacisms

[GodfatherofSoul]

Great D Ike!

[Count Steeler]

Stone hand Taylor. Beautiful play.

[Dodt]

almost.

[SteelerFanInStl]

nice play Ike. almost had it!

[steelerdude15]

Good coverage by Ike

[HollywoodSteel]

Not in a million years does Ike make that catch.

[steelpride12]

We all know they are going to go deep to Smith multiple times, keep it up Ike!

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No more shooting ourselves in the foot!!! That's the last thing we need!

[Count Steeler]

Controlled aggression. Let's go guys.

[86WARD]

My eyes are melting! You can't look that long into Bert's eyes without serious retina damage!

I couldn't take my eyes off his eyebrows and when I did I couldn't take them off his adam's apple...lol...I couldn't help but want to karate chop it.

[SteelerFanInStl]

Stop 'em here D!

[steelpride12]

No room for Rice again, keep it up DL!!! 3rd down, let's get to Flaccid!

[86WARD]

NICE D!

[steelpride12]

NICE!!! Great job again D, wow I'm impressed!

[SteelMayhem72]

Nice job D!!!!!!!!!!!

[SteelerFanInStl]

Good job D! Let's get a return here.

[steeldawg]

defense is ballin so far

[Count Steeler]

Nice intensity on the D. Flacco is shaken, not stirred.

[Polamalu Princess]

Okay O let's score on this drive.

[steelerdude15]

Ike has played well tonight so far.

[Dino 6 Rings]

Defense!

[SteelMayhem72]

ok mix in the run O!!!!

[steeldawg]

lets mix in a few runs here fellas

[SteelerFanInStl]

D playing well. Let's get some more points! :tt03:

[steelpride12]

Come on Lefty and the O, and OL has to step up big in this game!

[86WARD]

D is stepping up. Let's get something going on offense shall we?

[SteelMayhem72]

Im impressed so far by our D...im still worried about our O!!!

[Count Steeler]

Keep the Raven's D off balance. They don't know what is coming next. Keep it up Haley/Byron.

[vindrow]

Can we mix in some runs on this series.

[steelpride12]

Fuck with these penalties!

[SteelMayhem72]

wtf penalties!!!!

[Count Steeler]

Byron got our own guy

[SteelerFanInStl]

Another stupid penalty.

[86WARD]

meh...come on...can't be playing behind in series with Lefty in there.

[steelpride12]

Still not a fan of the single back run up the middle. We have a fullback for a reason.

[Dodt]

screw you colinsworth on the futuristic jerseys.

[Count Steeler]

Let's convert this.

[steelpride12]

Lefty needs time. Kruger and Suggs are going to come hard every single play.

[HollywoodSteel]

Surprised refs didn't rule that a fumble.

[Count Steeler]

Dammit.

[86WARD]

lol...gone. easy return for a TD.

[Dodt]

frack

[steelpride12]

LOL at these ST's...

[touchdownward]

now that sucked

[SteelerFanInStl]

Did NOT like that series.

FUCK!!!! Fucking special teams kills us again. unreal

[zulater]

lose the battle or turnovers and special teams and lose the game. Fuck.

[SteelMayhem72]

well there you have it

[Count Steeler]

They may have turned our tide.

Come guys, let's ramp it up again.

[Polamalu Princess]

Ugly.

[steeldawg]

that hurt

[JayC]

well defense plays awesome, still losing. WTF

[steelpride12]

We thought we would just be outplayed and lose, but we are just shooting ourselves in the foot with a turnover, multiple penalties, and a shit ST's, ouch.

[Dino 6 Rings]

Freaking special teams? Really?

[vindrow]

There is our crappy special teams giving up a TD right on schedule:mad:

[zulater]

field position is killing us. Penalties are killing us. Special teams are killing us.

The Ravens offense is doing nothing and we're losing. This sucks shit!

[HollywoodSteel]

Defense doing everything possible. Ravens D is more banged up than ours and we are still losing. Why o I always just expect this now?

[86WARD]

Can't be playing second and long, third and long with Leftwich back there...they'll lose that almost everytime when the Ravens blitz...despite the 31-yard TD run, Leftwich isn't mobile at all.

[steelpride12]

Who would have thought we would be losing, not because of the Ratbirds O, but because we are failing in simple areas.

[zulater]

Ball at 12 to start our possession. We're screwed again.

[steeldawg]

we cant start outside of our 10

[86WARD]

Rainey pussing out.

[Count Steeler]

Come on guys. Get the swagger back.

Let's go Steelers!

[vindrow]

OF course we can't get a good run back to save our lives.

[SteelerFanInStl]

I just love these games when we beat ourselves.

[Polamalu Princess]

Come on - get your crap together.

[steelpride12]

It's not Heath fans it's Paulson sheesh.

[86WARD]

Block Kruger please.

[HollywoodSteel]

Jesus! Is this coaching or what? Our guys just strolling around without a care in the world. Could he have walked slower out of the end zone and been more casual about t
Holding the ball?

[steelpride12]

Typical single back run up the middle, nice.

[Count Steeler]

Let's go Adams. Take care of business.

[HollywoodSteel]

I think the love for Adams is slipping.

[steelpride12]

Ben would have made that pass, damnnnnn!

[86WARD]

Makes no sense...none.

[SteelMayhem72]

why didnt we run

[Count Steeler]

Let's get some coverage on the punt gentlemen.

[SteelerFanInStl]

WTF are we throwing the ball on 3rd and 1? The offense is sucking right now.

[Dodt]

where is the run?

[zulater]

Why are we passing on 3rd and 1 with a back up qb, against a team not that good against the run?

[Dino 6 Rings]

Offense fail.

[SteelMayhem72]

3rd and 1 and not try a run????

[Count Steeler]

The D has to win this game. Let's go Woodley!

[vindrow]

Yup, 3rd and 1 and we go deep....makes all kind of sense.

[st33lersguy]

Baltimore hasn't done shit on offense and yet they score 10 points? Why can't Pittsburgh score TDs on special teams? Everytime someone gets a good return, our bums hold. Why can't our teams forced turnovers? If this team had any chance of a victory, they couldn't allow any non-offensive points, they have given up 7. One thing we overlooked is the huge vast jupiter-sized gap in special teams between these two teams. I am so sick of these thugs coming into Pittsburgh and winning

[Hindes204]

Adams is getting owned by Kugler

[Count Steeler]

Nice hit Clark. Caused the fumble.

[86WARD]

Busted play goes for 30 yards...lol.

[steelpride12]

Rice wide open while Flacco is falling backwards, jesus.

[SteelMayhem72]

look at that shit

[SteelerFanInStl]

yea, let's just let Rice go wide open

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come on! make the damn tackle!