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Galax Steeler
11-08-2010, 03:31 AM
You don't have to look far for the reason the Steelers scored just 10 points in their loss to the New Orleans Saints eight days ago.

No, not offensive coordinator Bruce Arians.

Third-down conversions.

The Steelers were 3 for 10. Their goal in every game is at least a 50 percent conversion rate. They reached that just once this season when they were 7 for 14 in their win Oct. 17 against the Cleveland Browns. They are at 34.1 percent for the season, which ranks 29th in the NFL. Their 102 first downs are fewer than any team but the one-win Carolina Panthers.


Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10312/1101574-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml#ixzz14gKSuEjY

stillers4me
11-08-2010, 05:39 AM
So.....ummm...Brucie. You didn't notice this happening last year???????

SirHulka
11-08-2010, 06:30 AM
We did.:eyebrows: