AFC Championship Game Open Thread
by BSD on Jan 18, 2009 6:45 PM EST
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Sorry this is late
I had a post scheduled to go up but it didn’t for some reason.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 18, 2009 6:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Unreal stat.......
14th time in 43 years the Steelers are playing for a chance to go to the Super Bowl. Not bad.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
by ech2os on Jan 18, 2009 6:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I didn't .............
realize how young Pittsburgh is. They have a lot of guys on the offense that are 5 years or less in experience. Nice.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
by ech2os on Jan 18, 2009 6:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
HERE WE GO!
Which is better, a raven or a beam of steel? What’s the best the raven can do? Crap on the steel? Therefore, Steelers > Ravens
GO STEELERS!
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 6:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What are we talking here?
The ability to withstand a hit from a Mack truck? Or are we talking a foot race?
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 18, 2009 7:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lame
That incomplete pass call on the Holmes catch was ridiculous. He took about 3 steps with the ball, placed a hand on the ground, and lunged for the goal line. But because the ball jostled loose whenever he hit the .5" line, it’s somehow incomplete?
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by 06Lion on Jan 18, 2009 7:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did it ?
I thought he broke the plane with the ball so I figured if anything it was a TD.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
by ech2os on Jan 18, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
See
I thought it was a TD. I don’t think the refs paid any attention to the goal line during their review. I think they were looking solely at the ball control and called it incomplete from that. And even then, I don’t get how it can be logically considered incomplete.
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by 06Lion on Jan 18, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The refs have been iffy so far
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
speaking like
a true PSU fan
JoePa in '09
by JGuiher on Jan 18, 2009 10:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Were you even watching the game?
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 10:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yes
And I know that coming to this board, no matter what game, will always induce one response.
The zebras have their head up their ass. It gets old as is usually inaccurate. For instance, the Holmes incompletion was the correct call, but there are 3 of you acting like you know what you are talking about and that it was a bad call. You’re wrong. As much as it sucked as a fellow Pittsburgh fan, it was the right call.
JoePa in '09
by JGuiher on Jan 18, 2009 11:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cite one post of mine where I stated that that particular call was incorrect.
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 11:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
your reply
is attached to the “that call was lame” post, so it becomes assumed that when you say, “The refs have been iffy so far” that you are directing that comment as if you are in agreement with that post. If you are not, then what “iffy” calls are you talking about???
JoePa in '09
by JGuiher on Jan 18, 2009 11:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
1. The roughing the passer penalty that gave the Ravens life.
2. The pass interference penalty on their touchdown drive. I didn’t see the replay, but it looked pretty iffy.
3. The bad spot Baltimore got on their failed fourth down try.
4. The no-call when Roethlisberger got speared in the back.
5. When they called a personal foul on Kemoeatu when he retaliated after getting his head jerked around by the Raven. It should have been, at least, offsetting fouls.
6. The roughing the kicker penalty.
And a couple of others I can’t remember. And before you say that I shouldn’t complain because we won, all of my posts complaining about the officials occurred during the game when I was nervous as hell.
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 19, 2009 12:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“The pass interference penalty on their touchdown drive. I didn’t see the replay, but it looked pretty iffy.”
Their first touchdown drive.
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 19, 2009 12:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Listen
I get that, by the rule of the book, it was the correct call. I take issue with it being the rule. He established possession, advanced the ball under control, defensive contact was made, and the ball jostled loose when he stretched for the goalline (and I’m still not convinced it didn’t cross the plane). Rationally, I don’t see how that’s not at least a catch. The rule is idiotic.
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by 06Lion on Jan 19, 2009 7:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
13-0
Good. Holmes got retribution for that crap call earlier.
ROFLsberger got lucky with the toss though.
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by 06Lion on Jan 18, 2009 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I Am No.......
X’s and O’s guy……..at all. But for the first time in my life, I have head this comment made twice this week…………The Steelers defense is straight forward and vanilla.
If that is the case, what does that say about the Steelers. I mean…….they just plug average guys into the lineup and and they play and average scheme and yet they end up just kicking ass with the defense year after year.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
by ech2os on Jan 18, 2009 7:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And another thing.......
How the fuck is Dick LeBeau not in the Hall of Fame ? 61 Interceptions back when they didn’t throw the ball at all.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
by ech2os on Jan 18, 2009 7:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
so being a college football fan
im not really a huge fan of the NFL, point being i dont have a team that i follow in the NFL. would you people say penn state fans mostly like the steelers or the eagles?
We are not normal...WE are Legends...We are PENN STATE!
by hawaiipennstatefan on Jan 18, 2009 7:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not really sure
But I’d probably say it was 60/40, Eagles. I don’t know if that’s because there really were more Eagles fans, or if it’s because they were just louder and more obnoxious.
I felt bad for my one roommate. Of the 6 guys in the apartment, 5 of us were Steelers fans and this kid was a big Eagles fan. And this was during the T.O. years. I had predicted when the Eagles signed him that he would cause the team to implode. I never let him hear the end of it when it became true.
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by 06Lion on Jan 18, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
FSGSDFGSFGKFN
GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR ASS, REF
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 8:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No, seriously!
You can’t get your payment from Vegas if you have your head stuck in your ass!
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
UGH
Zebras gave a helping hand on this drive for the Ravens.
And the crowd is letting them know it too.
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by 06Lion on Jan 18, 2009 8:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It's okay
We’re winning. The Ravens are messing with some mean-ass karma.
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
SWEEEEEEEEEEEED
Why don’t you take a seat right here, on the bench?
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by 06Lion on Jan 18, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
From the open thread on SBnation's Steelers blog
“Limas is the Charlie Brown of Recievers”
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I’d like to thank my acting coach, first and foremost…
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by 06Lion on Jan 18, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Karma, baby
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
SWEEEEEEEED
Just redeemed himself with that hit.
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by 06Lion on Jan 18, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
RIOT
RIOT ON THE FIELD! BURN THE REFS!
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 8:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
STFU, Boomer
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 8:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Whoo Polamalu!
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i downloaded
a whole bunch of polamalu songs today…i heart him
"From here on out, the Steelers are bird exterminators. It doesn't matter if it's the Ravens, Eagles, or Cardinals." ~random Steeler Fan!
by amandakt on Jan 18, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
God these 2 teams suck
Does anyone else feel like the teams in the Super Bowl just ain’t as good as they used to be?
Damn you Pete Rozelle!
by NittanyNutz2 on Jan 18, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Steelers don't suck
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bowl games suck
They should just decide the champion through a vote by the writers.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 18, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Cowboys would win every year
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I mean, seriously
They went 13-3 against the toughest schedule in the league. What are you talking about?
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't hate
Just because the Eagles couldn’t seal the deal against the hapless Cards, don’t be hating on two teams with real defenses.
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by 06Lion on Jan 18, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Feeling better now
Would have liked a TD, but the line’s finally starting to get some push.
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lamarr Woodley
Thanks, Michigan.
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
GET OUTTA HERE
They called a hold against the Ravens on a passing down. Mind = blown
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
God
This feels just like the Iowa game
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 9:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hear ya
I’m having the same impending sense of “oh hell it feels like we’re slowly letting this game slip away”
Annnnnnd cue false start penalty.
C’mon guys.
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by 06Lion on Jan 18, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I might not be able to watch this
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
EXACTLY -
What I was just thinking.
by dontcallmescooter on Jan 18, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Throwing a guy down out of bounds and give the other team’s defense a lot of energy. That’s Ravens’ football.
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 9:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And just as I say that
I’m gonna stop talking for a little while.
Also, FOR ZUG’S SAKE THE HOLDING.
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yyeeeeahhhhh
I gotta feeeelin’……. pittsburgh’s goin’ to da superbowl!
Let's Go State
by rmcmillen50 on Jan 18, 2009 9:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
SCREW THAT IOWA CRAP
WHOOOOOOO
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 9:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
someone needs to hug Ray Lewis, as grown men do
by letsgopsu on Jan 18, 2009 10:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ray Ray would probably spit in the, uh, hugger's face
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
15 yard penalty....
Ray Lewis just stabbed a guy.
by blt on Jan 19, 2009 3:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Justice = served
Go Stillers.
"They haven't played us yet."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 18, 2009 10:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Boo.
“Let’s play base-ball!”
Clap. Clap. Chap-clap-clap.
by MainLion on Jan 18, 2009 10:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No thank you
no clap for me please.
JoePa in '09
by JGuiher on Jan 18, 2009 10:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Funny Story
We’ve still won more World Series’ than you. And might I add, we also have the same number of NL Central titles in the last 20 years, and, um…prettty sure we haven’t been in the NL East for at least 10 years.
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
by fugimaster24 on Jan 18, 2009 11:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Notre Dame also has quite a few championships. What’s past is past. :)
by MainLion on Jan 18, 2009 11:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We Are Family
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
by fugimaster24 on Jan 18, 2009 11:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Excuse me.
We WERE Family.
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
by fugimaster24 on Jan 18, 2009 11:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Come Spring, we are family once again.
by MainLion on Jan 19, 2009 12:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
jersey
Looks like i’m not going to wash my Roethlisberger jersey for another two weeks…woot woot
by blt on Jan 19, 2009 3:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm a temporary Stillers fan.
Because Mike Tomlin and Big Ben are hot.
/Yes, they are.
by kmblue on Jan 19, 2009 6:29 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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