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So the 12-4 Steelers will travel to Denver to face the 8-8 Broncos (1 Viewer)
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Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub
Footballguy
It was a long trip for the Saints to Seattle last year too.
fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
Actually, it's not. Win your division. Pretty simple actually.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
I agree, it's stupid. The top two teams should get a bye, and then the four other playoff teams should be reseeded.
fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
Also, doesn't this mmean one of the Steelers safeties can't. Play/travel due to the elevation?
SacramentoBob
Footballguy
It's the rules. Go and win.
Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub
Footballguy
It's always good to get the excuses out of the way early.
Sure but do you not think it would be more fair to re-seed the 3-6 seeds based on record? These craptastic divisions where no one can even break 8-8 don't deserve to be hosting playoff games.Actually, it's not. Win your division. Pretty simple actually.
Lol I am not a Steelers fan, I don't care who wins the game.
Fensalk
Footballguy
I think its good for the NFL because it means every region of the country has 2 home playoff games. I believe that is important to keep interest high everywhere. Last year, Seattle and Kansas City got home playoff games. This year San Francisco and Denver get them.
Its better than a situation where most of the playoff games are being played on the east coast, as the west coast becomes an afterthought and, just maybe, the sport begins to lose interest outside of the Atlantic.
Its better than a situation where most of the playoff games are being played on the east coast, as the west coast becomes an afterthought and, just maybe, the sport begins to lose interest outside of the Atlantic.
Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub
Footballguy
Sure you do. Or you wouldn't have started a topic.#justanotherhater
thatguy
Footballguy
Ryan Clark, yes, I don't think he can play due to the altitude. But honestly, I don't think his absence will make much of a difference.
Cool hashtag! I will never understand people using hashtags on message boards.And no, I genuinely don't care who wins this particular game. I don't like either team, I am sick of the Steelers but on the other hand I would love to watch the Tebow humilation tour continue for another week.Have you considered maybe I started the topic because I care about the home field issue and not who wins the particular game?
SacramentoBob
Footballguy
You should start a thread about that too. #stuffihate
Stuff you hate is people who don't understand others using something unique to twitter on other platforms? There's actually a purpose for it on twitter because you can search based on it. It looks ridiculous on a message board.
AmosMoses
Footballguy
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Well if the AFC Division Winner gets the home game, seems like the Stillers should be traveling to Detroit.
4-0, outscored KC, Denver, Oakland and San Diego 159-50.
Pretty much the key to the most successful Lions season in sixteen years.
4-0, outscored KC, Denver, Oakland and San Diego 159-50.
Pretty much the key to the most successful Lions season in sixteen years.
SacramentoBob
Footballguy
Absolutely. Everyone wants to watch Tebow succeed or fail and Steelers fans are rabid.
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
'SacramentoBob said:
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Footballguy
Mario Kart
Footballguy
Tebow and Denver win this game. Will be hard fought win at 18-14
Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub
Footballguy
1/7/12: "But we were missing our #1 RB"
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moleculo
Footballguy
SacramentoBob
Footballguy
I don't think Knowshon is the key to a Broncos victory though.1/7/12: "But we were missing our #1 RB"
Tony Reali
Footballguy
@Wombat1: Why are you so mad?
#Tebowing #GodBless #youaresomadrightnow
#Tebowing #GodBless #youaresomadrightnow
moleculo
Footballguy
my wife and I will be flying from Charlotte to Denver for this game. I wish the Broncos had qualified for it under better circumstances, but I'm pretty excited nonetheless. This will be our second game in the new stadium and her first playoff game.
The last time I was at a Bronco playoff game, Elway converted two 4th downs as part of a 87 yard drive for the winning FG vs Warren Moon and the Oilers. That was the first game I ever went to, and was easily the most exciting sporting event I've ever seen in person.
The last time I was at a Bronco playoff game, Elway converted two 4th downs as part of a 87 yard drive for the winning FG vs Warren Moon and the Oilers. That was the first game I ever went to, and was easily the most exciting sporting event I've ever seen in person.
Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub
Footballguy
Welcome to the 2011 season Bob. I'll try my best to get you up to date.I don't think Knowshon is the key to a Broncos victory though.1/7/12: "But we were missing our #1 RB"
Have a good season.-S
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
:whoosh:Welcome to the 2011 season Bob. I'll try my best to get you up to date.I don't think Knowshon is the key to a Broncos victory though.1/7/12: "But we were missing our #1 RB"Have a good season.-S
AmosMoses
Footballguy
Bobby's got little man syndrome.
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
also sets up the best two teams in round 2
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Sorry, running joke on the Lions message boards. We didn't win the NFC North, but we're definitely the best team in the AFC West!vrs. AFC West - 4 games over .500, +109 differential
vrs. rest of the leage - 6-6, -22 differential
pghrob
Footballguy
When I see a 12-4 team traveling to play an 8-8 team in the wildcard round, I think of a team that failed to take care of business when it had to.
The Steelers defense let the Ravens drive 90 yards down Heinz Field on them with 2 minutes left in the game and gave up a winning TD.
They beat the Pats in Pittsburgh, so they know they can win a big game, but too often, this veteran team seems to fail to live up to expectations.
The "win 3 on the road to get to the SB" path has been overcome a few times since the Steelers did it back in SB XL.
This veteran team is going to need to get a player leader to emerge and spark a rally cry that keeps them going if they want to win their 7th. Something has me doubting them. They have the talent, experience, and depth to do it. Maybe Hines Ward's imminent departure (as that of other aging players) will get the guys fighting for one last moment of shared glory.
The Steelers defense let the Ravens drive 90 yards down Heinz Field on them with 2 minutes left in the game and gave up a winning TD.
They beat the Pats in Pittsburgh, so they know they can win a big game, but too often, this veteran team seems to fail to live up to expectations.
The "win 3 on the road to get to the SB" path has been overcome a few times since the Steelers did it back in SB XL.
This veteran team is going to need to get a player leader to emerge and spark a rally cry that keeps them going if they want to win their 7th. Something has me doubting them. They have the talent, experience, and depth to do it. Maybe Hines Ward's imminent departure (as that of other aging players) will get the guys fighting for one last moment of shared glory.
pantherclub
Footballguy
Steeler fans are always funny.
Bruce Leroy
Footballguy
You win your division, you host a playoff game. I don't care if the Ravens and Steelers were both 14-0-2 and the Steelers lost the coin flip.
You knew the rules going into the season & I don't think it should be changed.
Don't like it? Move your team so you can play in the crappy division.
This comes up every year. Like one person said earlier, The Saints traveled to Seattle (7-9) last year and lost. The Steelers will have their hands full with the Broncos in Denver. I think it's great.
You knew the rules going into the season & I don't think it should be changed.
Don't like it? Move your team so you can play in the crappy division.
This comes up every year. Like one person said earlier, The Saints traveled to Seattle (7-9) last year and lost. The Steelers will have their hands full with the Broncos in Denver. I think it's great.
Pretty simple. Winning your division is important.
pghrob
Footballguy
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SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
No Mendenhall and Ben hopping around on one leg. The Steelers just put up 13 on the Browns, 3 on the 9ers and 14 on the Browns - those are the last 3 games under Ben. Ben hasn't thrown a TD pass in 4 weeks.
At Denver. Vs Tebow. Playoff frenzied crowd.
At Denver. Vs Tebow. Playoff frenzied crowd.
massraider
Footballguy
I don't think anyone is really too upset about the quirk of a 12-4 team visiting an 8-8 team. But it is at least worth discussing.
First, this doesn't happen 'every year'. That is simply not true. This isn't some massive problem, that screws up the balance of pwer in the playoffs every single year, and something must be done!! It happens every once in a while, and will happen again.
The only option, to ensure that the 'better' team doesn't get screwed in the playoffs, is to make the divisions a thing of the past. Don't have them, and seed the teams 1-6.
No more divisional rivalries. Let's get rid of those pesky, boring Jets/Patriots, Cowboys/Giants, Raiders/Chiefs, and Packer/Bear games that have been cluttering up the schedule. No more divisional races, crazy wild card chase with a myriad of playoff possibilities. No more Cinderella teams, everyone hates those stories anyway.
I am being a smart#ss here, but really, the price to have our current down-the-stretch drama, is that occasionally, a wild card team has to go on the road, and play a lesser team. Occasionally, a lesser team wins a division. Small price to pay.
First, this doesn't happen 'every year'. That is simply not true. This isn't some massive problem, that screws up the balance of pwer in the playoffs every single year, and something must be done!! It happens every once in a while, and will happen again.
The only option, to ensure that the 'better' team doesn't get screwed in the playoffs, is to make the divisions a thing of the past. Don't have them, and seed the teams 1-6.
No more divisional rivalries. Let's get rid of those pesky, boring Jets/Patriots, Cowboys/Giants, Raiders/Chiefs, and Packer/Bear games that have been cluttering up the schedule. No more divisional races, crazy wild card chase with a myriad of playoff possibilities. No more Cinderella teams, everyone hates those stories anyway.
I am being a smart#ss here, but really, the price to have our current down-the-stretch drama, is that occasionally, a wild card team has to go on the road, and play a lesser team. Occasionally, a lesser team wins a division. Small price to pay.
Insomniac
Footballguy
There's no reason that you'd need to change any of that if homefield in the playoffs was determined by best overall record. Teams that win their division get a playoff spot but don't get an automatic home game.
