Game Thread -Divisionals-Pittsburgh V Indianapolis (1 Viewer)

[acefootball]

It's hard to understand why so many dislike Manning and like to see him lose.

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

Doesn't Manning control the protection packages on a number of plays?

and he blocks too!

 

[Red Apples]

Peyton's wrong to do that. However, what else could Vandy say - the snap and hold was well-executed.

he could have said,"You dont win games on one won play. Yes, we were in a position to tie, but ultimetly we lost as a team."

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

The truth hurts.........what he said is correct....but even I will agree he shouldnt have said it.

Brady would never say this!!!!

 

[SYMPHONY X]

 

[bostonfred]

Peyton's wrong to do that. However, what else could Vandy say - the snap and hold was well-executed.

By comparison, he could have said "Well, I had hoped that a unit of our team - and I don't want to name which one, but it begins with an O - could get me close enough to make this a gimme, but I did my best from that distance."

 

[MustBeNewHere]

If he calls out the refs he's likely to be fined. I don't blame him.

 

[Woz]

Doesn't Manning control the protection packages on a number of plays?

I was thinking that too. Since he practically calls most of the plays anyways, shouldn't he shoulder some of the blame because it'd be up to him to call the blocking schemes after analyizing the defensive package?I'd combine this with two other factors:

1. Indy line just missed their blocks (true to some extent, they whiffed a few times).

2. Pitt just simply disguised their blitz schemes beautifully - I know I had no idea where they were coming from and giving Peyton the credit that he's the best at reading defenses, this certainly seems to be true that Pitt's defensive scheme was simply great. Kudos to Pitt and Peyton should give them credit.

 

[Cookiemonster]

If he can blame the protection, why can't he blame the fact that he couldn't hit the broad side of a barn in the 1st half?

 

[bostonfred]

Doesn't Manning control the protection packages on a number of plays?

and he blocks too!

No, but for someone who audibles on every play, you'd think he'd address the protection problems by audibling to a slant, screen or run a little more often.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

It isn't even a true statement. If the QB knows the defense is sending the house, then audible to a play that doesn't take 15 seconds to develop. Cowher/LeBeau outsmarted Manning and kicked his butt. Manning is a whiney, sore loser.

 

[Hammered Finz]

Well, he IS the coach.. he better watch his back next preseaon.. someone may "miss" a block..

 

[Winston Smith]

Manning is an idiot for saying this, even though it's true.

 

[ICON211]

If he can blame the protection, why can't he blame the fact that he couldn't hit the broad side of a barn in the 1st half?

He was missing guys by wide margins the entire first half.

 

[ToothLOZ]

Just got home from the game. There is not a fan more sick than I am right now. The Colts had a great regular season. Vanderjagt sucks. He has been a changed kicker ever since he and Manning had an exchange of words two seasons ago.

This team will not be excellent until it makes it to the Super Bowl. And that will not happen until drastic changes are made to the defensive philosophy.

I am sick. That game was pure agony to watch.

Congrats to the Steelers and their fans. You deserve the glory.

A few of you n00bs in this thread should learn from this post. This is how you conduct yourself with class.Thanks, pizzatyme - hats off the Colts on a great season. You guys will be right there next year too.

No decent replay when you're at the game... There were a ton of calls that altered the outcome of the game, DRASTICLY!Like it or not, it's fact...

 

[Winston Smith]

Doesn't Manning control the protection packages on a number of plays?

and he blocks too!

No, but for someone who audibles on every play, you'd think he'd address the protection problems by audibling to a slant, screen or run a little more often.

BF=on fire in the Manning threads

 

[djcolts]

Peyton's wrong to do that.  However, what else could Vandy say - the snap and hold was well-executed.

By comparison, he could have said "Well, I had hoped that a unit of our team - and I don't want to name which one, but it begins with an O - could get me close enough to make this a gimme, but I did my best from that distance."

Well - Vandy sure thought he was going to make that kick before the attempt by talking smack to the Steelers' bench.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

The OL should remind him that they probably would have won today if Tee Martin was the QB.

 

[ToothLOZ]

The Steelers seem to be a team of destiny so far.

Words can't express how much I want to see Jerome Bettis score a TD in the Super Bowl.Seriously.

Seriously.... Too bad he'll never see a Bowl to run his fat @ s s in! ...

 

[bostonfred]

Peyton's wrong to do that.  However, what else could Vandy say - the snap and hold was well-executed.

By comparison, he could have said "Well, I had hoped that a unit of our team - and I don't want to name which one, but it begins with an O - could get me close enough to make this a gimme, but I did my best from that distance."

Well - Vandy sure thought he was going to make that kick before the attempt by talking smack to the Steelers' bench.

:X I missed that.

 

[Tough As Nails]

Doesn't Manning control the protection packages on a number of plays?

and he blocks too!

No, but for someone who audibles on every play, you'd think he'd address the protection problems by audibling to a slant, screen or run a little more often.

Exactly my point. He controls the play calling so much...and he should have known and recognized that the Steelers were throwing the kitchen sink at them. They spent a large portion of the game not adjusting to the pressure. Draws, screen, slants, roll-outs, etc...where were they? Manning is right that the protection was pretty bad. But that was only ONE of the handful of issues the Colts had.

 

[Cookiemonster]

Doesn't Manning control the protection packages on a number of plays?

I was thinking that too. Since he practically calls most of the plays anyways, shouldn't he shoulder some of the blame because it'd be up to him to call the blocking schemes after analyizing the defensive package?I'd combine this with two other factors:

1. Indy line just missed their blocks (true to some extent, they whiffed a few times).

2. Pitt just simply disguised their blitz schemes beautifully - I know I had no idea where they were coming from and giving Peyton the credit that he's the best at reading defenses, this certainly seems to be true that Pitt's defensive scheme was simply great. Kudos to Pitt and Peyton should give them credit.

Needs to start reading TMQ on NFL.com. He's been preaching since last year that Manning has trouble deciphering a 3-4 defense that shows one look pre-audible, then shifts, then doesn't do what they show.

 

[ToothLOZ]

I really hope there is an inquiry of the replay officials-- no way should those officias still have a job after that interception overrule... that was an absolutely horrendus call.. so bad, that I almost want to say 'fixed'.. just brutal!!

I'm amazed at how this place just erupts after one small tiny miniscule call goes by that maybe might have been wrong. Let it go guys.

This coming from the guy who kept posting that the Colts were getting jobbed by the refs.

Totally different. I made a judgement call based on what I observed and simply came here (this is a game thread right? I can make comment about the game here, correct?) to make a slight mention of it. One little possible misstep against the Stillers and the place just erupts. Two totally different things.

One possible little misstep? First of all, the call was right on the field. The replay official overturned it in the most egregiously poor decision I have ever seen on a football field. The game was effectively over there and the official basically gifted the Colts a second chance to win. That is unforgivable. It's not like the called a false start/offsides incorrectly. There's a reason why people erupted - Steeler fans AND NON-STEELER FANS ALIKE. People can see what is right and worng, unlike you.... who is obviously still so bitter over the Benglas loss that the best way you can think of to spend your time is to try to disparage the Steelers and devalue their victory.And you have the nerve to tall other people to let it go.

Have fun watching us in Denver next week.

There is no chance that the Steelers will beat the Broncos in Denver. The Steelers rush the ball 57% of the time (1st in the NFL), and the Broncos finished the regular season with the 2nd rated rush defense in the league. The Broncos rush the ball 52% of the time(2nd in the NFL), and Pittsburgh has a spectacular rush defense. These matchups should be great, but the entire game will revolve around the pressure put on Ben. If Al Wilson can get to Ben, than he'll have trouble getting the ball to Hines Ward. If Champ can stop Hines, the Broncos will win with ease.

Couldn't have said it better myself...

 

[Green and Gold]

I don't like how Manning threw his O-Line under a bus, although he was 100% correct.

 

[bryhamm]

I really hope there is an inquiry of the replay officials--  no way should those officias still have a job after that interception overrule...  that was an absolutely horrendus call..  so bad, that I almost want to say 'fixed'..  just brutal!!

I'm amazed at how this place just erupts after one small tiny miniscule call goes by that maybe might have been wrong. Let it go guys.

This coming from the guy who kept posting that the Colts were getting jobbed by the refs.

Totally different. I made a judgement call based on what I observed and simply came here (this is a game thread right? I can make comment about the game here, correct?) to make a slight mention of it. One little possible misstep against the Stillers and the place just erupts. Two totally different things.

One possible little misstep? First of all, the call was right on the field. The replay official overturned it in the most egregiously poor decision I have ever seen on a football field. The game was effectively over there and the official basically gifted the Colts a second chance to win. That is unforgivable. It's not like the called a false start/offsides incorrectly. There's a reason why people erupted - Steeler fans AND NON-STEELER FANS ALIKE. People can see what is right and worng, unlike you.... who is obviously still so bitter over the Benglas loss that the best way you can think of to spend your time is to try to disparage the Steelers and devalue their victory.And you have the nerve to tall other people to let it go.

Have fun watching us in Denver next week.

There is no chance that the Steelers will beat the Broncos in Denver. The Steelers rush the ball 57% of the time (1st in the NFL), and the Broncos finished the regular season with the 2nd rated rush defense in the league. The Broncos rush the ball 52% of the time(2nd in the NFL), and Pittsburgh has a spectacular rush defense. These matchups should be great, but the entire game will revolve around the pressure put on Ben. If Al Wilson can get to Ben, than he'll have trouble getting the ball to Hines Ward. If Champ can stop Hines, the Broncos will win with ease.

Yeah, and everyone said that there was no chance for the Steelers to beat the Colts in Indy.

And correct me if I am wrong, but didn't we get most of our points and yardage in the first quarter via the pass and not the run. Big Ben can go into DEN and lead the Steelers to a win.

 

[apalmer]

Waiting for all those who are wiser than I am to let me know. I've heard about a million times that a Cowher team can't win a big game. So, please tell me, does beating the Colts count? Or does it instantly lose its status as a big game because the Steelers won?When this issue is decided, maybe we'll move on to the "How can the Steelers get Ben out of his late season slump?" question.TIA.

 

[djcolts]

Peyton's wrong to do that.  However, what else could Vandy say - the snap and hold was well-executed.

By comparison, he could have said "Well, I had hoped that a unit of our team - and I don't want to name which one, but it begins with an O - could get me close enough to make this a gimme, but I did my best from that distance."

Well - Vandy sure thought he was going to make that kick before the attempt by talking smack to the Steelers' bench.

:X I missed that.

They probably didn't show it on TV. But I watched him and he definitely did that. After I saw that I thought he would shank the kick. Worse, the guy next to me said "he's the most accurate kicker in NFL history" before the attempt - and all I can think about where the 2 big kicks he's missed before.

 

[Wingnut]

I bet Lil Ronnie is inconsolable right now. 16 and 0, Super Bowl bound!

 

[knowledge dropper]

Peyton = Leon from Budweiser commercials

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

Peyton = Leon from Budweiser commercials

 

[pecorino]

please keep up the "broncos will win" talk for next week. i want the steelers hungry in the underdog role again. with that said, denver looked mediocre at best against the Pats, capitalizing on 5 big mistakes. meanwhile the steelers manhandled the colts even with the refs watching their back. i like the steelers chances next week.

 

[Hammered Finz]

please keep up the "broncos will win" talk for next week. i want the steelers hungry in the underdog role again. with that said, denver looked mediocre at best against the Pats, capitalizing on 5 big mistakes. meanwhile the steelers manhandled the colts even with the refs watching their back. i like the steelers chances next week.

as a Steeler fan- I'd MUCH rather see Denver instead of NE!!

NE handed that game to Denver... Steelers need to avoid turnovers- they win win!

 

[ToothLOZ]

I really hope there is an inquiry of the replay officials-- no way should those officias still have a job after that interception overrule... that was an absolutely horrendus call.. so bad, that I almost want to say 'fixed'.. just brutal!!

I'm amazed at how this place just erupts after one small tiny miniscule call goes by that maybe might have been wrong. Let it go guys.

This coming from the guy who kept posting that the Colts were getting jobbed by the refs.

Totally different. I made a judgement call based on what I observed and simply came here (this is a game thread right? I can make comment about the game here, correct?) to make a slight mention of it. One little possible misstep against the Stillers and the place just erupts. Two totally different things.

One possible little misstep? First of all, the call was right on the field. The replay official overturned it in the most egregiously poor decision I have ever seen on a football field. The game was effectively over there and the official basically gifted the Colts a second chance to win. That is unforgivable. It's not like the called a false start/offsides incorrectly. There's a reason why people erupted - Steeler fans AND NON-STEELER FANS ALIKE. People can see what is right and worng, unlike you.... who is obviously still so bitter over the Benglas loss that the best way you can think of to spend your time is to try to disparage the Steelers and devalue their victory.And you have the nerve to tall other people to let it go.

Have fun watching us in Denver next week.

There is no chance that the Steelers will beat the Broncos in Denver. The Steelers rush the ball 57% of the time (1st in the NFL), and the Broncos finished the regular season with the 2nd rated rush defense in the league. The Broncos rush the ball 52% of the time(2nd in the NFL), and Pittsburgh has a spectacular rush defense. These matchups should be great, but the entire game will revolve around the pressure put on Ben. If Al Wilson can get to Ben, than he'll have trouble getting the ball to Hines Ward. If Champ can stop Hines, the Broncos will win with ease.

Yeah, and everyone said that there was no chance for the Steelers to beat the Colts in Indy.

And correct me if I am wrong, but didn't we get most of our points and yardage in the first quarter via the pass and not the run. Big Ben can go into DEN and lead the Steelers to a win.

Of course you did, the refs made certain of it... That was the single most critical point in the entire game... Pit didn't win, the refs did, Pit just gets to go to Denver is all...

 

[djcolts]

Congrats to the Steelers. I won't be posting for several days because I'm going to a funeral out of town - but the better team won today, and I have great respect for the Steelers and their fans. Good luck the rest of the way.

 

[Hammered Finz]

I really hope there is an inquiry of the replay officials--  no way should those officias still have a job after that interception overrule...  that was an absolutely horrendus call..  so bad, that I almost want to say 'fixed'..  just brutal!!

I'm amazed at how this place just erupts after one small tiny miniscule call goes by that maybe might have been wrong. Let it go guys.

This coming from the guy who kept posting that the Colts were getting jobbed by the refs.

Totally different. I made a judgement call based on what I observed and simply came here (this is a game thread right? I can make comment about the game here, correct?) to make a slight mention of it. One little possible misstep against the Stillers and the place just erupts. Two totally different things.

One possible little misstep? First of all, the call was right on the field. The replay official overturned it in the most egregiously poor decision I have ever seen on a football field. The game was effectively over there and the official basically gifted the Colts a second chance to win. That is unforgivable. It's not like the called a false start/offsides incorrectly. There's a reason why people erupted - Steeler fans AND NON-STEELER FANS ALIKE. People can see what is right and worng, unlike you.... who is obviously still so bitter over the Benglas loss that the best way you can think of to spend your time is to try to disparage the Steelers and devalue their victory.And you have the nerve to tall other people to let it go.

Have fun watching us in Denver next week.

There is no chance that the Steelers will beat the Broncos in Denver. The Steelers rush the ball 57% of the time (1st in the NFL), and the Broncos finished the regular season with the 2nd rated rush defense in the league. The Broncos rush the ball 52% of the time(2nd in the NFL), and Pittsburgh has a spectacular rush defense. These matchups should be great, but the entire game will revolve around the pressure put on Ben. If Al Wilson can get to Ben, than he'll have trouble getting the ball to Hines Ward. If Champ can stop Hines, the Broncos will win with ease.

Yeah, and everyone said that there was no chance for the Steelers to beat the Colts in Indy.

And correct me if I am wrong, but didn't we get most of our points and yardage in the first quarter via the pass and not the run. Big Ben can go into DEN and lead the Steelers to a win.

Of course you did, the refs made certain of it... That was the single most critical point in the entire game... Pit didn't win, the refs did, Pit just gets to go to Denver is all...

add another DOPE to ignore!!what a moron! Did you watch the game?? Colts were OUTPLAYED!! Don't answer-- you are officially IGNORED!!! DOPE!

 

[Sheriff66]

I really hope there is an inquiry of the replay officials--   no way should those officias still have a job after that interception overrule...  that was an absolutely horrendus call..  so bad, that I almost want to say 'fixed'..  just brutal!!

I'm amazed at how this place just erupts after one small tiny miniscule call goes by that maybe might have been wrong. Let it go guys.

This coming from the guy who kept posting that the Colts were getting jobbed by the refs.

Totally different. I made a judgement call based on what I observed and simply came here (this is a game thread right? I can make comment about the game here, correct?) to make a slight mention of it. One little possible misstep against the Stillers and the place just erupts. Two totally different things.

One possible little misstep? First of all, the call was right on the field. The replay official overturned it in the most egregiously poor decision I have ever seen on a football field. The game was effectively over there and the official basically gifted the Colts a second chance to win. That is unforgivable. It's not like the called a false start/offsides incorrectly. There's a reason why people erupted - Steeler fans AND NON-STEELER FANS ALIKE. People can see what is right and worng, unlike you.... who is obviously still so bitter over the Benglas loss that the best way you can think of to spend your time is to try to disparage the Steelers and devalue their victory.

And you have the nerve to tall other people to let it go.

Have fun watching us in Denver next week.

I really hope there is an inquiry of the replay officials--  no way should those officias still have a job after that interception overrule...  that was an absolutely horrendus call..  so bad, that I almost want to say 'fixed'..  just brutal!!

I'm amazed at how this place just erupts after one small tiny miniscule call goes by that maybe might have been wrong. Let it go guys.

This coming from the guy who kept posting that the Colts were getting jobbed by the refs.

Totally different. I made a judgement call based on what I observed and simply came here (this is a game thread right? I can make comment about the game here, correct?) to make a slight mention of it. One little possible misstep against the Stillers and the place just erupts. Two totally different things.

One possible little misstep? First of all, the call was right on the field. The replay official overturned it in the most egregiously poor decision I have ever seen on a football field. The game was effectively over there and the official basically gifted the Colts a second chance to win. That is unforgivable. It's not like the called a false start/offsides incorrectly. There's a reason why people erupted - Steeler fans AND NON-STEELER FANS ALIKE. People can see what is right and worng, unlike you.... who is obviously still so bitter over the Benglas loss that the best way you can think of to spend your time is to try to disparage the Steelers and devalue their victory.

And you have the nerve to tall other people to let it go.

Have fun watching us in Denver next week.

There is no chance that the Steelers will beat the Broncos in Denver. The Steelers rush the ball 57% of the time (1st in the NFL), and the Broncos finished the regular season with the 2nd rated rush defense in the league. The Broncos rush the ball 52% of the time(2nd in the NFL), and Pittsburgh has a spectacular rush defense. These matchups should be great, but the entire game will revolve around the pressure put on Ben. If Al Wilson can get to Ben, than he'll have trouble getting the ball to Hines Ward. If Champ can stop Hines, the Broncos will win with ease.

Yeah, and everyone said that there was no chance for the Steelers to beat the Colts in Indy.

And correct me if I am wrong, but didn't we get most of our points and yardage in the first quarter via the pass and not the run. Big Ben can go into DEN and lead the Steelers to a win.

Of course you did, the refs made certain of it... That was the single most critical point in the entire game... Pit didn't win, the refs did, Pit just gets to go to Denver is all...

You could not have watched the game after a moronic post like this....

 

[bryhamm]

Of course you did, the refs made certain of it... That was the single most critical point in the entire game... Pit didn't win, the refs did, Pit just gets to go to Denver is all...

Single biggest trip evah.

 

[Pat Patriot]

big time playes dont  have guys making excuses for them and blaming other team members on internet message boards like this one.

big time players win so the finger point and blame defecting is never an issue.

manning isn't big time. blame the offensive line, the pass rush, the play calling, the kicker all you want. 

they won 13 straight, went 14-2, had home field throughout, were playing a team they manhandled two months ago, and they still lost. 

and it woouldn't have even been as close as it was if not for the worst officiating call since the tuck rule and a freak bettis fumble.

manning is a loser. deal with it.

the refs tried as hard as they could to bail him out and he still couldn't do it.

You think it was a freak Bettis fumble? The guy looks like Martin Lawrence from Big Momma's house. With a belly that big, no way could he tuck the ball away properly. He couldnt have gotten 2 hands on the ball if he wanted to.

Actually, it was Bettis' first fumble of the year and he rarely, rarely fumbles. It was shocking to see it happen and have the season nearly end because of it.

Well, this is the FATTEST I have ever seen Bettis so that is the correlation that I was making, not that he is a perpetual fumbler.

 

[bryhamm]

Congrats to the Steelers. I won't be posting for several days because I'm going to a funeral out of town - but the better team won today, and I have great respect for the Steelers and their fans. Good luck the rest of the way.

class post

 

[brettdj]

Guess we will find out what calls were by the book and what calls were missed on Wednesday NFL Network.I think by the book the INT was INC.

 

[bro1ncos]

Sure it was a big game.But, the rest of the games get exponentially bigger. Can Cowher win 2 more? That is the question.

 

[Jimmy James]

I'm not familiar with the CW that says Cowher can't win a big game. Neil O'Donnell, sure. Cowher, no.

 

[Irish]

I really hope there is an inquiry of the replay officials-- no way should those officias still have a job after that interception overrule... that was an absolutely horrendus call.. so bad, that I almost want to say 'fixed'.. just brutal!!

I'm amazed at how this place just erupts after one small tiny miniscule call goes by that maybe might have been wrong. Let it go guys.

This coming from the guy who kept posting that the Colts were getting jobbed by the refs.

Totally different. I made a judgement call based on what I observed and simply came here (this is a game thread right? I can make comment about the game here, correct?) to make a slight mention of it. One little possible misstep against the Stillers and the place just erupts. Two totally different things.

One possible little misstep? First of all, the call was right on the field. The replay official overturned it in the most egregiously poor decision I have ever seen on a football field. The game was effectively over there and the official basically gifted the Colts a second chance to win. That is unforgivable. It's not like the called a false start/offsides incorrectly. There's a reason why people erupted - Steeler fans AND NON-STEELER FANS ALIKE. People can see what is right and worng, unlike you.... who is obviously still so bitter over the Benglas loss that the best way you can think of to spend your time is to try to disparage the Steelers and devalue their victory.And you have the nerve to tall other people to let it go.

Have fun watching us in Denver next week.

There is no chance that the Steelers will beat the Broncos in Denver. The Steelers rush the ball 57% of the time (1st in the NFL), and the Broncos finished the regular season with the 2nd rated rush defense in the league. The Broncos rush the ball 52% of the time(2nd in the NFL), and Pittsburgh has a spectacular rush defense. These matchups should be great, but the entire game will revolve around the pressure put on Ben. If Al Wilson can get to Ben, than he'll have trouble getting the ball to Hines Ward. If Champ can stop Hines, the Broncos will win with ease.

The Steelers had no chance against the Colts and went out and won on the road just like next Sunday in Denver.

 

[Bloom]

The Steelers seem to be a team of destiny so far.

Words can't express how much I want to see Jerome Bettis score a TD in the Super Bowl.Seriously.

in his hometown of detroit would be ultimately fitting.in my 30 years on this earth being a diehard steeler fan, I have never experienced anything like the last 6 minutes of this game. complete jubilation to complete dispair to complete jubilation to complete despair to complete jubilation.

The first half was possibly the best ive seen the steelers put together under cowher in the playoffs. After Dallas Clark scored, we shelled up like we always do in the playoffs, the "play not to lose mentality". the fourth down attempts were gutsy, but what would have been gutsier, smarter, and truly playing to win would have been sticking with what was worked the entire game, the pass, especially with the colts putting 9 in box, often moving towards the line of scrimmage at the snap.

The overturn of polamalu's INT was utterly unthinkable. Not since ODonnell's INT against Dallas in super bowl XXX had i experienced that sort of disgust and shock (little did i know what was in store for us). We lost our aggressiveness on D after that, just like we did on offense, it was the players and the coaches. the tensing up. Every big fan of the steelers in the cowher era knows it, im sure cubs and red sox fans can also relate. Then, when the game was REALLY on the line, we got aggressive again. Pass on 1st down, penalty, first down. pass on 3rd down, unsuccessful, but at least it was a pass. after cowher kicking the FG on 4th and goal last year in the afc title game, i was just happy that he didnt run it. Then, We call blitzes on D and it works, joey porter backing up his trash talk all week with two huge sacks to ice the game. time to get the gatorade, right?

I don't even need to recount the fumble, the dozens of posts at 4:13 EST in this thread tell the story. I was on the phone with a friend congratulating me (like most of steeler nation, i am known for my devotion to my team), with another friend leaving a message of congratulations on my voice mail. the message ended up being hilarious (in hindsight) as you could hear the bar crowd express disbelief as bettis fumbled while he's telling ne congrats on the big win for the steelers. Ben saved our season plain and simple.

It was as bizarre and unthinkable as the MIA-SD game in 1982 was heroic and exhausting and ranks right up there with that game among the best playoff games in the NFL's history. The last matchup between these two teams in the playoffs, the AFC title game in 96, was also thrills and chills in the last two minutes as the steelers staved off a 4th down to end up getting the go ahead score, and then jim harbaugh watched his hail mary bounce of the hands of a colt receiver harmlessly to the turf to end the game. I could write a book about this game and still not capture the emotional rollercoaster of the last 6 minutes. I aged about 15 years. I expect to hear that pittsburgh emergency rooms filled up with people that fainted when bettis fumbled. All this, and there's another one on Sunday. Im going to need a defibrillator by the TV and make sure my will is in order.

 

[Hammered Finz]

Guess we will find out what calls were by the book and what calls were missed on Wednesday NFL Network.

I think by the book the INT was INC.

If sure the NFL will be in damage contol mode and will 'influence' the commentary.. BS call!! good thing the Steelers were good enough to overcome it...

 

[Pat Patriot]

Guess we will find out what calls were by the book and what calls were missed on Wednesday NFL Network.

I think by the book the INT was INC.

I have already stated that I think there will be some announcement about an obscure ruling that makes that the right call. I thought it was a horrible call at the time but then again most people thought the "tuck" rule call was the worst in history at the time.

Evilgrin and others should reserve judgement until the NFL makes an announcement this week. Its just fortunate that Pitt did not lose the game because of that.

Congrats to the Steelers fans.

This makes the way the Pats lost last night (giving the game away with Brady the biggest culprit) even harder to take. The Pats could have been hosting the Steelers next week.

Den/Pitt looks to be a pretty even game. Denver didnt play great overall last night but I thought their D showed a lot of toughness.

 

[3C's]

Wow. You think I'm bitter over the Bengals loss? Is this what this is all about? Ok. Have fun in Denver. I'm done discussing this because you Stiller fans seriously won't let it go and that's really unfortunate. I will be watching you guys in Denver and seriously praying Ben doesn't shred his knee.

Talk about not letting go. That's the second time you've said something about Ben shredding his knee. It's unfortunate that you won't let that accident on the field in Cincy go. Seriously. And I don't think Ben needs your prayers.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

Drunk! and W000ttt.....ere comes the barrage of my responses to this thread!

 

[McBokonon]

Drunk! and W000ttt.....ere comes the barrage of my responses to this thread!

drunk as well!@# also, Pitt beat Louisville today!@I've had 14 heartattacks!

 

[3C's]

Drunk! and W000ttt.....ere comes the barrage of my responses to this thread!

Oh boy. This should be good. I'm thinking a sig comes out of these.