Bengals' 'knucklehead penalties' an early gift to Steelers

[stillers4me]

And so, the showdown will take place Christmas Day between the Baltimore Ravens and the Steelers for the AFC North Division title at Heinz Field, as it should be.

Before anyone can turn that page this week, some sort of homage needs to be paid by the Steelers to the Cincinnati Bengals. Just when anyone might think the Bengals cannot find a different or compelling way to lose at home to the Steelers again, they go ahead and do it.


This time, they blew a two-touchdown lead, got pecked incessantly by Chris Boswell’s six field goals and aided the Steelers winning touchdown drive in the fourth quarter with penalties on four consecutive plays. It wasn’t the kind of implosion that took place in that Jan. 9 playoff game at Paul Brown Stadium, but it was a sight to see as the Steelers roared from behind to win their fifth consecutive game, 24-20.


That boosted the Steelers record in Paul Brown Stadium to 16-3. They are 9-5 alone atop the AFC North Division, a championship they can clinch Sunday with a win against the Ravens.


“I wouldn’t call it a meltdown, I don’t even want to be in the paper saying that,’’ guard Ramon Foster said. “I’m just glad it was them and not us.”............

read more @ http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/12/19/pittsburgh-steelers-cincinnati-bengals-chris-boswell-afc-north-division-playoffs-race-picture-projection/stories/201612190041

[SteelerFanInStl]

And yet all of them are crying about the penalties and blaming the officials.

http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Quick-hits-Bengals-wonder-about-flags-Fourth-quarter-woes-Fish-swims-Alex-almost/03c17732-c2a2-418b-94dc-0a1426d10d9f

How pathetic. They blame every loss on the officials despite the fact that they got away with so much throughout that game.

[fansince'76]

So glad those fools are in the rearview mirror until next year...

[tube517]

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[Moose]

Ah come on such BS ! What about our DEFENSE that let the obnoxious bunholes score 20 points on us while Boz was keeping us 'somewhat' in the game ? Someone better be getting in a bunch of asses this morning.

[GBMelBlount]

And yet all of them are crying about the penalties and blaming the officials.

http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Quick-hits-Bengals-wonder-about-flags-Fourth-quarter-woes-Fish-swims-Alex-almost/03c17732-c2a2-418b-94dc-0a1426d10d9f

How pathetic. They blame every loss on the officials despite the fact that they got away with so much throughout that game.

Were any of the 4 penalties called "questionable?"






FOURTH-QUARTER WOES: If there was ever a eulogy for a failed season, this was it. And Lewis knew it after his offense came up with crabs in ice water in the second half. Again.

Crabs in ice water?

That's putting it mildly...

http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/Better+than+the+krabby+patty+no+description_69f684 _5434062.jpg

[EzraTank]

They also got away with two blatant PI calls and face masks in the end zone that should have put the Steelers first and goal at the one twice.

[smokin3000gt]

They also got away with two blatant PI calls and face masks in the end zone that should have put the Steelers first and goal at the one twice.

and don't forget the holds against harrison that never get called

[Craic]

I have to admit, Pacman's response sounded reasonable and thought out... We were playing hard, didn't hear the whistle in the pile, it is what it is.

Of course, when the lone voice of reason in your lockerroom is Pac-Man Jones, well . . .

[SteelerFanInStl]

I have to admit, Pacman's response sounded reasonable and thought out... We were playing hard, didn't hear the whistle in the pile, it is what it is.

Of course, when the lone voice of reason in your lockerroom is Pac-Man Jones, well . . .

I could understand it if it were just Bell getting tackled a little late but Sims grabbed him and slammed him down backward into the turf. That's what drew the flag.

[st33lersguy]

One thing the steelers are good at is overcoming one-sided officiating to still win they have done it multiple times and don't make excuses. Teams like the bengirls and seawhiners on the other hand, a couple calls happen they don't like, even if they are correct, and they use it as an excuse to play poorly and lose