Sure. So is 4.8 ypc95 yards is Soft?
That holding call on Locklear was pretty suspect.Don't know about that. If the refs don't blow (still another) call, Alexander probably pounds it in from the 1 and Seattle takes the lead.
Softer then a pillow.
because the team still (mistakenly) thinks hasselbeck can carry them.Alexander had a tough first half, but looked better in the 2nd half. Problem is he was getting phased out of the offense for some reason, even though Seattle wasn't that far behind.
Hasselbeck was playing very well up until that INT. His receivers were playing soft and scared of getting hit.because the team still (mistakenly) thinks hasselbeck can carry them.Alexander had a tough first half, but looked better in the 2nd half. Problem is he was getting phased out of the offense for some reason, even though Seattle wasn't that far behind.
The way he got it....no BIG plays. Where were they??!!??Softer then a pillow.
no BIG PLAYSSofter then a pillow.
This is so true. WTF was Holmgren thinking? If he would have run Alexander more this game could have been different. Stupid, stupid, stupid.Alexander had a tough first half, but looked better in the 2nd half. Problem is he was getting phased out of the offense for some reason, even though Seattle wasn't that far behind.
LOL.When Seattle wins, Alex makes BIG runs and scores TDS. 28 this year in 16 games. Biggest game of the year and he was just average. YEP, just average. Sure he had 6 yds a carry...Pitt gave him that. But they didn't give him the BIG ones..I guess by this definition that Bettis is soft too.
I guess. Good thing he retired. He is The BUS...with 2 flat tires.I guess by this definition that Bettis is soft too.
To think that a defense would just "give" any yards to an opponent is just stupid. Stop it stupid ignorant, unemployed steeler fan!LOL.When Seattle wins, Alex makes BIG runs and scores TDS. 28 this year in 16 games. Biggest game of the year and he was just average. YEP, just average. Sure he had 6 yds a carry...Pitt gave him that. But they didn't give him the BIG ones..I guess by this definition that Bettis is soft too.
Maybe he won't be there next year and they are getting used to playing w.o. him.Alexander had a tough first half, but looked better in the 2nd half. Problem is he was getting phased out of the offense for some reason, even though Seattle wasn't that far behind.
SA also usually has 25 to 30 carries as opposed to 20. That is a 25 - 50% reduction in his opportunities. Sounds to me that the fault lies with Holmgren for not givng SA more chances to get those "Big Plays."LOL.When Seattle wins, Alex makes BIG runs and scores TDS. 28 this year in 16 games. Biggest game of the year and he was just average. YEP, just average. Sure he had 6 yds a carry...Pitt gave him that. But they didn't give him the BIG ones..I guess by this definition that Bettis is soft too.
Duh.Alexanders game is pick, slide...find the hole and GO!!!!To think that a defense would just "give" any yards to an opponent is just stupid. Stop it stupid ignorant, unemployed steeler fan!LOL.When Seattle wins, Alex makes BIG runs and scores TDS. 28 this year in 16 games. Biggest game of the year and he was just average. YEP, just average. Sure he had 6 yds a carry...Pitt gave him that. But they didn't give him the BIG ones..I guess by this definition that Bettis is soft too.
I hate the Steelers.Bronco fan here.To think that a defense would just "give" any yards to an opponent is just stupid. Stop it stupid ignorant, unemployed steeler fan!LOL.When Seattle wins, Alex makes BIG runs and scores TDS. 28 this year in 16 games. Biggest game of the year and he was just average. YEP, just average. Sure he had 6 yds a carry...Pitt gave him that. But they didn't give him the BIG ones..I guess by this definition that Bettis is soft too.
Agreed, see my thread on Holmgren.SA also usually has 25 to 30 carries as opposed to 20. That is a 25 - 50% reduction in his opportunities. Sounds to me that the fault lies with Holmgren for not givng SA more chances to get those "Big Plays."LOL.When Seattle wins, Alex makes BIG runs and scores TDS. 28 this year in 16 games. Biggest game of the year and he was just average. YEP, just average. Sure he had 6 yds a carry...Pitt gave him that. But they didn't give him the BIG ones..I guess by this definition that Bettis is soft too.
BTW, I like SA...but his game is overrated. He plays a joke schedule every year and puts up numbers. But for an elite back, he didn't make many plays today to change the outcome of the game.
This is where Seattle lost the game.Alexander looked to be hitting his stride and was churning out consistent runs of 5+ yds.The Steelers looked to be wearing down a bit and IMO seemed to be at their most vulnerable to Seattle's running game.The holding penalty and INT and subsequent Ward TD basically ended Alexander's day early as Hass virtully threw the ball the rest of the game.All this and he still had 95 yards vs. a run D as good as Pitt.I was actually kinda worried towards the end of the game because Alexander was getting 6+ yards consistently in the 2nd half.
Lincoln Kennedy called it a takedown. Call it what you want.That holding call on Locklear was pretty suspect.Don't know about that. If the refs don't blow (still another) call, Alexander probably pounds it in from the 1 and Seattle takes the lead.
GartsFootballguyBTW, I like SA...but his game is overrated. He plays a joke schedule every year and puts up numbers. But for an elite back, he didn't make many plays today to change the outcome of the game.
Is that ignore user or "ignorant user"?GartsFootballguyBTW, I like SA...but his game is overrated. He plays a joke schedule every year and puts up numbers. But for an elite back, he didn't make many plays today to change the outcome of the game.
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Alexander is not soft. He played well and played hard.Jeremy Stevens...that's another story. Porter was right.I bet my friends that this thread would show up today
what a joke
nothing like a bunch of overwieght beer guzzlers sitting around and calling Alexander soft.
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We should make this the "official ludicrous Alexander is soft thread"
Hasselbeck was the best player on the field last night. His numbers would have been scary good for a Super Bowl if his receivers hadn't dropped a bunch of balls. As for Alexander, he was fantastic in the NFC title game. Was that not a big game?because the team still (mistakenly) thinks hasselbeck can carry them.
Don't know about that. If the refs don't blow (still another) call, Alexander probably pounds it in from the 1 and Seattle takes the lead.
Perhaps Alexander gets to salt it away.
So, why don't SJax, KBarlow, of Shipp/Arringtron put up similar numbers? Because it's a ridiculous argument. Alexander is a top flight back in the NFL, and was the best Seahawk on the field yesterday. He should have gotten the ball more early, to open up the pass a bit more. YOu can make that argument, but one also has to look at the drops from Jeremy Stevens. If he's not dropping those balls, we have a different conversation. Hasselbeck wasn't at his best. Was it his fault? I thought it was a well played game, not dominated, but controled, by the defenses. To try and pick on one guy for not showing up, is disingenuious at best. Nobody in this game played a great game. That's generally a reflection on the solid all around play on the field, not anybodys fault.BTW, I like SA...but his game is overrated. He plays a joke schedule every year and puts up numbers. But for an elite back, he didn't make many plays today to change the outcome of the game.I was having the same argument in the betting thread. He puts up stats against bad teams but does not make a difference when it matters. If he takes the money at say Arizona, is pro bowl days are done
Ummm.....I think Seattle vs. Carolina was a pretty big game....I'll go check.To this point, as a result of this game, Alexander cannot be labeled a BIG GAME guy. He's a great player that wasnt able to make a major difference in the biggest game of his life. Did absolutely nothing in the passing game, missed some blitz pickups, and couldnt make a big play when his team needed it. Not bashing him at all, but big game guy?....not at this very moment.
Finally - a voice of reason. Thank you.Why the Seahawks didn't give Alexander the ball 30 times is beyond me. Their short passing game worked to start the game, but was taken away. This was really a good old fashioned defensive game. Well-played on either side. Hawks were forced to overcome not only the Steelers D, but those terrible drops by the Hawks and that's the difference in my mind.So, why don't SJax, KBarlow, of Shipp/Arringtron put up similar numbers? Because it's a ridiculous argument. Alexander is a top flight back in the NFL, and was the best Seahawk on the field yesterday. He should have gotten the ball more early, to open up the pass a bit more. YOu can make that argument, but one also has to look at the drops from Jeremy Stevens. If he's not dropping those balls, we have a different conversation. Hasselbeck wasn't at his best. Was it his fault? I thought it was a well played game, not dominated, but controled, by the defenses. To try and pick on one guy for not showing up, is disingenuious at best. Nobody in this game played a great game. That's generally a reflection on the solid all around play on the field, not anybodys fault.BTW, I like SA...but his game is overrated. He plays a joke schedule every year and puts up numbers. But for an elite back, he didn't make many plays today to change the outcome of the game.I was having the same argument in the betting thread. He puts up stats against bad teams but does not make a difference when it matters. If he takes the money at say Arizona, is pro bowl days are done
Doesn't change my thoughts there Magnum PI lover. Alexander still is soft.GartsFootballguyBTW, I like SA...but his game is overrated. He plays a joke schedule every year and puts up numbers. But for an elite back, he didn't make many plays today to change the outcome of the game.
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Remember the poster that we are dealing with here.Softer then a pillow.20 carries, 95 yards against the best run defense in the NFL. He kept grinding out 4 and 5 yards and kept the Seahawks moving.
Absolutely correct. I ammend my prior comment...not a "BIG GAME played yesterday in Detroit" player at this moment. The Carolina game was monstrous, and I stand corrected.Ummm.....I think Seattle vs. Carolina was a pretty big game....I'll go check.To this point, as a result of this game, Alexander cannot be labeled a BIG GAME guy. He's a great player that wasnt able to make a major difference in the biggest game of his life. Did absolutely nothing in the passing game, missed some blitz pickups, and couldnt make a big play when his team needed it. Not bashing him at all, but big game guy?....not at this very moment.
Mel blows another prediction. Nothing to see hereI hate the Steelers.Bronco fan here.To think that a defense would just "give" any yards to an opponent is just stupid. Stop it stupid ignorant, unemployed steeler fan!LOL.When Seattle wins, Alex makes BIG runs and scores TDS. 28 this year in 16 games. Biggest game of the year and he was just average. YEP, just average. Sure he had 6 yds a carry...Pitt gave him that. But they didn't give him the BIG ones..I guess by this definition that Bettis is soft too.
If I were the coach, I'd have given him 50 carries if he could handle itSofter then a pillow.20 carries, 95 yards against the best run defense in the NFL. He kept grinding out 4 and 5 yards and kept the Seahawks moving.
so is your headShawn is softer than Charmin.