Thoughts on Seattle Winning today? (1 Viewer)

[nerangers]

Was just watching on ESNP where they there talking about the Seahawks. They compared them to the Rodney Dangerfield of the NFL. That Coach Holgrem is playing the "no repect" card. That if Seattle wins, it will be because the Steelers let them win. That if Seattle lose, it proves that they should not have been there in the first place. It was even mentioned that Seattle is disrespected by not being the favored team today. It really does sound like Seattle will be damned if they do, and damned if they don't today.

What are your real thoughts on this game?

I always felt if you win your play off games, no matter who you played to get there, you deserve to be in the Big Game!

Good luck to both teams today.

 

[ericttspikes]

I think these team match up well. Pitt has to be favored because they took out Indy and Denver on the road, but I don't see them as the juggernaut they think they are. Pitt is beatable. Their D looked very average for 3 quarters vs. Cincy, even with Kitna in there. Ben has looked good, but he will make some mistakes.

You are right, everybody and their brother are on the Pitt bandwagon, but it shouldn't suprise anybody in the slightest if SEA wins this game, they are a solid team. As usual, it will come down to turnovers. On paper, this looks to be a great game, hopefully it will be.

 

[fred_1_15301]

I think these team match up well. Pitt has to be favored because they took out Indy and Denver on the road, but I don't see them as the juggernaut they think they are. Pitt is beatable. Their D looked very average for 3 quarters vs. Cincy, even with Kitna in there. Ben has looked good, but he will make some mistakes.

You are right, everybody and their brother are on the Pitt bandwagon, but it shouldn't suprise anybody in the slightest if SEA wins this game, they are a solid team. As usual, it will come down to turnovers. On paper, this looks to be a great game, hopefully it will be.

Actually I sort of disagree with this whole idea of Seattle being disrespected. Sure, most of the media is picking the Steelers to win but thats because they believe the Steelers are the hottest team in the NFL right now. As for the disrespect thing, all I've heard these 2 weeks is about how much the Seahawks have been disrespected. The media has beaten that horse to death. Just by saying that over and over and over again, that to me is giving the Seahawks respect.

 

[ericttspikes]

I think these team match up well. Pitt has to be favored because they took out Indy and Denver on the road, but I don't see them as the juggernaut they think they are. Pitt is beatable. Their D looked very average for 3 quarters vs. Cincy, even with Kitna in there. Ben has looked good, but he will make some mistakes.

You are right, everybody and their brother are on the Pitt bandwagon, but it shouldn't suprise anybody in the slightest if SEA wins this game, they are a solid team. As usual, it will come down to turnovers. On paper, this looks to be a great game, hopefully it will be.

Actually I sort of disagree with this whole idea of Seattle being disrespected. Sure, most of the media is picking the Steelers to win but thats because they believe the Steelers are the hottest team in the NFL right now. As for the disrespect thing, all I've heard these 2 weeks is about how much the Seahawks have been disrespected. The media has beaten that horse to death. Just by saying that over and over and over again, that to me is giving the Seahawks respect.

Yeah, I don't know about being disrespected either, but nobody seems to be picking them to win outside of Seattle; the talking heads, casual fans, sports writers; the Pitt bandwagon is full up.

 

[Kleck]

Respect?

I don't care if anyone respects my team. I think they've earned their title shot. Do I need someone else's approval? No thanks.

 

[Steelers4Life]

I think these team match up well. Pitt has to be favored because they took out Indy and Denver on the road, but I don't see them as the juggernaut they think they are. Pitt is beatable. Their D looked very average for 3 quarters vs. Cincy, even with Kitna in there. Ben has looked good, but he will make some mistakes.

You are right, everybody and their brother are on the Pitt bandwagon, but it shouldn't suprise anybody in the slightest if SEA wins this game, they are a solid team. As usual, it will come down to turnovers. On paper, this looks to be a great game, hopefully it will be.

Actually I sort of disagree with this whole idea of Seattle being disrespected. Sure, most of the media is picking the Steelers to win but thats because they believe the Steelers are the hottest team in the NFL right now. As for the disrespect thing, all I've heard these 2 weeks is about how much the Seahawks have been disrespected. The media has beaten that horse to death. Just by saying that over and over and over again, that to me is giving the Seahawks respect.

I agree. Picking the Steelers to win isn't disrespecting the Seahawks. If the Seahawks win today, it'll be because they're a better team.No one questions their talent. The only thing about the Seahawks that's being questioned, and rightfully so, is the easy schedule they faced this year and what their record really means.

SF twice

STL twice

AZ twice

HOU

TEN

INDY's backups

PHI without McNabb and TO

GB

They played WAS twice, and split the games.

They beat the Giants, Cowboys, and Falcons by 3, and none of them were upper echelon teams.

And they lost at Jacksonville.

They destroyed Carolina, but they had only their 4th string RB in there.

They're a good team. How good? We'll find out today.

 

[Cookiemonster]

I think these team match up well. Pitt has to be favored because they took out Indy and Denver on the road, but I don't see them as the juggernaut they think they are. Pitt is beatable. Their D looked very average for 3 quarters vs. Cincy, even with Kitna in there. Ben has looked good, but he will make some mistakes.

You are right, everybody and their brother are on the Pitt bandwagon, but it shouldn't suprise anybody in the slightest if SEA wins this game, they are a solid team. As usual, it will come down to turnovers. On paper, this looks to be a great game, hopefully it will be.

Actually I sort of disagree with this whole idea of Seattle being disrespected. Sure, most of the media is picking the Steelers to win but thats because they believe the Steelers are the hottest team in the NFL right now. As for the disrespect thing, all I've heard these 2 weeks is about how much the Seahawks have been disrespected. The media has beaten that horse to death. Just by saying that over and over and over again, that to me is giving the Seahawks respect.

Yeah, I don't know about being disrespected either, but nobody seems to be picking them to win outside of Seattle; the talking heads, casual fans, sports writers; the Pitt bandwagon is full up.

... the only theme I've heard more of this week than Bettis back home. I still see about 40% of 'experts' picking Seattle. People just think that Pitt is the 'hottest' team in the NFL right now. I don't disagree w/ this. Everybody that is picking the Steelers though, is saying how good a team Seattle is, and how good a game it should be (including myself).For the record, I believe the game comes down to turnovers. Either team can win this game. They are both capable. Does Ben's inexperience lead to picks or will Parker fumble the ball a couple times today? Will LeBeau's scheme disrupt Hass' timing and reads?

 

[Sea Bass]

As a Seahawks fan, I haven't felt that the people I know, as well as the people on this board have taken Seattle lightly. ESPN, on the other hand, has latched on to the Rodney Dangerfield concept. In my opinion Pittsburgh should be favored in this game. That isn't meant as disrespect towards Seattle it's just my opinion. It is not suprising or disappointing that people think the Steelers will win. This is the greatest season in Seahawks history and no one can take away our joy.

I live in central Ohio and we have more Steeler fans than we do Browns or Bengal fans. They may be annoying at times, but I find them to be respectful to all opponents (outside of Ohio, anyway).

GO HAWKS!

 

[seahawk 17]

I don't mind or perhaps I'm use to the disrespect...I like to call it "flying under the radar." However, no matter who wins today I don't want to hear how the other team lost it.

This looks to be a good matchup, one team is going to have to play a near perfect game to win, and I hope when that team wins, they get the deserved credit.

 

[nerangers]

Respect?

I don't care if anyone respects my team. I think they've earned their title shot. Do I need someone else's approval? No thanks.

I thought it was the Seattle Coach playing the disrespect card?

 

[MLBrandow]

It's not disrespect. It's simply that this is a good team with a lot of potential, and we simply haven't seen what they can do against a great team.

They've beat the tar out of all the bad teams they've faced this year.

Maybe they can beat the tar out of a great team.

Of course, that whole "flying under the radar" thing doesn't really work against the steelers. Look what happened to the Broncos.

 

[joffer]

If I promise to respect everyone, will everyone please for THE LOVE OF GOD stop talking about a lack of respect?

TIA

 

[Kleck]

Respect?

I don't care if anyone respects my team. I think they've earned their title shot. Do I need someone else's approval? No thanks.

I thought it was the Seattle Coach playing the disrespect card?

Thought? Did you get permission?

 

[Kleck]

If I promise to respect everyone, will everyone please for THE LOVE OF GOD stop talking about a lack of respect?

TIA

Member=joffer credited with one (1) get out of suspension free card for good posting

 

[Steelers4Life]

They've beat the tar out of all the bad teams they've faced this year.

Not when they weren't playing at home.

 

[Peyton Marino]

They've beat the tar out of all the bad teams they've faced this year.

Not when they weren't playing at home.

Guess that will change today.

 

[mad sweeney]

I think these team match up well. Pitt has to be favored because they took out Indy and Denver on the road, but I don't see them as the juggernaut they think they are. Pitt is beatable. Their D looked very average for 3 quarters vs. Cincy, even with Kitna in there. Ben has looked good, but he will make some mistakes.

You are right, everybody and their brother are on the Pitt bandwagon, but it shouldn't suprise anybody in the slightest if SEA wins this game, they are a solid team. As usual, it will come down to turnovers. On paper, this looks to be a great game, hopefully it will be.

Actually I sort of disagree with this whole idea of Seattle being disrespected. Sure, most of the media is picking the Steelers to win but thats because they believe the Steelers are the hottest team in the NFL right now. As for the disrespect thing, all I've heard these 2 weeks is about how much the Seahawks have been disrespected. The media has beaten that horse to death. Just by saying that over and over and over again, that to me is giving the Seahawks respect.

I agree. Picking the Steelers to win isn't disrespecting the Seahawks. If the Seahawks win today, it'll be because they're a better team.No one questions their talent. The only thing about the Seahawks that's being questioned, and rightfully so, is the easy schedule they faced this year and what their record really means.

SF twice

STL twice

AZ twice

HOU

TEN

INDY's backups

PHI without McNabb and TO

GB

They played WAS twice, and split the games.

They beat the Giants, Cowboys, and Falcons by 3, and none of them were upper echelon teams.

And they lost at Jacksonville.

They destroyed Carolina, but they had only their 4th string RB in there.

They're a good team. How good? We'll find out today.

The Steelers played one less team than the Seahawks did against sub .500 teams. They beat the lowly Ravens by 1 at home and lost on the road to them. I know having Cleveland on your schedule twice makes your job really hard but those are the breaks. ATL, DAL and NYG were all upper echelon teams when they played the Hawks. ATL destroyed Philly week 1 on MNF and was the NFC team to beat. NYG were the #1 offense and SB darlings at the time, and Dallas was challenging them for that. Hosting both Mannings, the Rams twice, and frigid trips to GB and Philly weren't supposed to be easy. And you sure can't qualify a loss to Indy's backups AND THEN count GB as a loss with our backups in. The Steelers also lost to JAX at home and had TEN on their schedule too. And don't forget that we won the meat of our schedule without our #1 and and 2 WRs (and still got the starting nod at QB), with injuries to the LB corps to the point that we started 2 rookies, and consistently getting numerous injuries in the secondary, so don't give me the Rothelosomething was hurt retort either. Injuries are a part of the game. And I'm still trying to figure out how the 4th string RB (in there due to vicious D) was a part of the Hawks destroying the Carolina D.

In short, the schedule thing only looks like a huge Hawks advantage until you look at the Steelers schedule too. I'm not playing the disrespect card because I could give a #### who thinks we can win. The mroe terrible towels I see, the better Monday's gona be. After today they'll say in Seattle: Detroit. 'Hawk City!!!

 

[flapgreen]

ESPN always does that. They jump on the sack of one team and barely mention the other. I'm almost used to it but it still annoys me. I'm not a fan of either team but espn's constant Jerome Bettis and Steelers butt kissing is getting on my nerves in a bad way. I hope Seattle wins just to make them look stupid.

 

[fridayfrenzy]

I think these team match up well. Pitt has to be favored because they took out Indy and Denver on the road, but I don't see them as the juggernaut they think they are. Pitt is beatable. Their D looked very average for 3 quarters vs. Cincy, even with Kitna in there. Ben has looked good, but he will make some mistakes.

You are right, everybody and their brother are on the Pitt bandwagon, but it shouldn't suprise anybody in the slightest if SEA wins this game, they are a solid team. As usual, it will come down to turnovers. On paper, this looks to be a great game, hopefully it will be.

Actually I sort of disagree with this whole idea of Seattle being disrespected. Sure, most of the media is picking the Steelers to win but thats because they believe the Steelers are the hottest team in the NFL right now. As for the disrespect thing, all I've heard these 2 weeks is about how much the Seahawks have been disrespected. The media has beaten that horse to death. Just by saying that over and over and over again, that to me is giving the Seahawks respect.

I agree. Picking the Steelers to win isn't disrespecting the Seahawks. If the Seahawks win today, it'll be because they're a better team.No one questions their talent. The only thing about the Seahawks that's being questioned, and rightfully so, is the easy schedule they faced this year and what their record really means.

SF twice

STL twice

AZ twice

HOU

TEN

INDY's backups

PHI without McNabb and TO

GB

They played WAS twice, and split the games.

They beat the Giants, Cowboys, and Falcons by 3, and none of them were upper echelon teams.

And they lost at Jacksonville.

They destroyed Carolina, but they had only their 4th string RB in there.

They're a good team. How good? We'll find out today.

The SOS argument is so over done. It is an argument like this which shows how little you know about the Seahawks.

 

[JohnnyVal02]

I'm all about Shawn Alexander and the 'Hawks. They are so hot right now and I don't think Pitt's defense can stop'em. Anyways, I'm probably more into watching the commercials than anything. http://collegeguru.blogspot.com says they're going to put the ads online after they show...ahhhh...technology

 

[Steelers4Life]

I think these team match up well. Pitt has to be favored because they took out Indy and Denver on the road, but I don't see them as the juggernaut they think they are. Pitt is beatable. Their D looked very average for 3 quarters vs. Cincy, even with Kitna in there. Ben has looked good, but he will make some mistakes.

You are right, everybody and their brother are on the Pitt bandwagon, but it shouldn't suprise anybody in the slightest if SEA wins this game, they are a solid team. As usual, it will come down to turnovers. On paper, this looks to be a great game, hopefully it will be.

Actually I sort of disagree with this whole idea of Seattle being disrespected. Sure, most of the media is picking the Steelers to win but thats because they believe the Steelers are the hottest team in the NFL right now. As for the disrespect thing, all I've heard these 2 weeks is about how much the Seahawks have been disrespected. The media has beaten that horse to death. Just by saying that over and over and over again, that to me is giving the Seahawks respect.

I agree. Picking the Steelers to win isn't disrespecting the Seahawks. If the Seahawks win today, it'll be because they're a better team.No one questions their talent. The only thing about the Seahawks that's being questioned, and rightfully so, is the easy schedule they faced this year and what their record really means.

SF twice

STL twice

AZ twice

HOU

TEN

INDY's backups

PHI without McNabb and TO

GB

They played WAS twice, and split the games.

They beat the Giants, Cowboys, and Falcons by 3, and none of them were upper echelon teams.

And they lost at Jacksonville.

They destroyed Carolina, but they had only their 4th string RB in there.

They're a good team. How good? We'll find out today.

The SOS argument is so over done. It is an argument like this which shows how little you know about the Seahawks.

First, I agree that it's overdone. It's not necessarily MY argument, but it's why people seem to be doubting them. I don't see it as disrespectful at all to point out that their strength of schedule was somewhere around 30th.Read what I wrote - If they win, it's because they're a better team than the Steelers. We know they're a good team with a lot of talent, and I've said time and time again that it should be a great game. But, am16-2 season against that schedule doesn't mean all that much because they SHOULD have a record like that. They'll get all the "respect" they need if they win the game today.

 

[simey]

They destroyed Carolina, but they had only their 4th string RB in there.

I'm a Panther fan and after watching the NFC Championship, I think the Seahawks would have beaten them even if DeShaun Foster was playing in the game. They played fantastic, and their defense for most of the year, has done a great job at stopping the run. Seattle has been good for the last three years, and it's been their defense that has been their weakest link, but that D has improved a lot this year. Talking about the SOS is silly. The Steelers played some underachieving teams this year too like the Titans, Texans, Packers, Lions, the Browns twice, the Ravens twice, and the Steelers got beat by the Jaguars too. Both the Seahawks and Steelers are very good teams, and I hope this game today will be a good one.

 

[JZilla]

If the Seahawks win it's because the Steelers don't respect them, and I don't think the Steelers do. That could be a mistake.

The "no respect" card is old and long played out, especially when talking about the public and the media, but when your opponent clearly doesn't respect you, that's the best news you can get.

 

[Hammered Finz]

No one questions their talent. The only thing about the Seahawks that's being questioned, and rightfully so, is the easy schedule they faced this year and what their record really means.

SF twice

STL twice

AZ twice

HOU

TEN

INDY's backups

PHI without McNabb and TO

GB

They played WAS twice, and split the games.

They beat the Giants, Cowboys, and Falcons by 3, and none of them were upper echelon teams.

And they lost at Jacksonville.

They destroyed Carolina, but they had only their 4th string RB in there.

They're a good team. How good? We'll find out today.

very

The Seahawks easy divison and NFC schedule makes me wonder how inflated that record really is.. AFC is without a doubt the much better conference.. that said, I think Seattle is without a doubt the best team from the NFC to play in the SB for awhile, so this should be a great game!!

 

[cstu]

I think these team match up well. Pitt has to be favored because they took out Indy and Denver on the road, but I don't see them as the juggernaut they think they are. Pitt is beatable. Their D looked very average for 3 quarters vs. Cincy, even with Kitna in there. Ben has looked good, but he will make some mistakes.

You are right, everybody and their brother are on the Pitt bandwagon, but it shouldn't suprise anybody in the slightest if SEA wins this game, they are a solid team. As usual, it will come down to turnovers. On paper, this looks to be a great game, hopefully it will be.

Actually I sort of disagree with this whole idea of Seattle being disrespected. Sure, most of the media is picking the Steelers to win but thats because they believe the Steelers are the hottest team in the NFL right now. As for the disrespect thing, all I've heard these 2 weeks is about how much the Seahawks have been disrespected. The media has beaten that horse to death. Just by saying that over and over and over again, that to me is giving the Seahawks respect.

Yeah, I don't know about being disrespected either, but nobody seems to be picking them to win outside of Seattle; the talking heads, casual fans, sports writers; the Pitt bandwagon is full up.

... the only theme I've heard more of this week than Bettis back home. I still see about 40% of 'experts' picking Seattle. People just think that Pitt is the 'hottest' team in the NFL right now. I don't disagree w/ this. Everybody that is picking the Steelers though, is saying how good a team Seattle is, and how good a game it should be (including myself).For the record, I believe the game comes down to turnovers. Either team can win this game. They are both capable. Does Ben's inexperience lead to picks or will Parker fumble the ball a couple times today? Will LeBeau's scheme disrupt Hass' timing and reads?

That's how I see it - both teams excel at rushing/passing and the key will be who gets the turnovers and turns them into points. The final box score should look pretty close and it will be the mistakes that make the difference - even more so than in a regular game since these teams are so evenly matched. The Broncos game was a good example of what I'm talking about - Plummer made mistakes, Ben didn't. If it's the other way around in this game, the Seahawks win.

 

[Godsbrother]

I don't get why some people think the media haven't given the Seahawks respect. Sure they played the Bettis story to death but other than that just about all of the national media has said the Seahawks are a great team and almost half of the "experts" are picking them to win today.

Vegas set the line and made the Steelers 4 point favorites, not the media. And the betting line is not based on who they think will win, just where they think the betting will go.

 

[malaka]

I don't get why some people think the media haven't given the Seahawks respect. Sure they played the Bettis story to death but other than that just about all of the national media has said the Seahawks are a great team and almost half of the "experts" are picking them to win today.

Vegas set the line and made the Steelers 4 point favorites, not the media. And the betting line is not based on who they think will win, just where they think the betting will go.

The Vegas line was set at plus 3 1/2 for the AFC before anyone knew who was playing. The line went up to 4, but that doesn't mean disrespect on Vegas's part to the Seahawks, they adjust on how the betting goes. A 50/50 betting on the teams is perfect for Vegas, they still make a load of money no matter who wins.If you want to call anything disrespect, its the NFC on a whole. They have been disrespected the entire season as the weak division. Hopefully things will change next season.

 

[norseman9375]

I think the Steelers are getting set up. They keep hearing how great they are, how they are the hottest team in the league, how they can't lose with Big Ben, how they are going crush the Seahawks, how the best team in the NFC still sucks when compared to the AFC, and how Bettis is going to be the home-town hero in his last game. Kind of reminds me of the BCS game. USC is soooo great, they've won 19 games in a row, they've won 2 consecutive championships, they've got the last 2 heisman winners, they've got the greatest college player ever, and then they played the game. It also kind of reminds me of the Rams/Patriots Super Bowl. The Steeler's players are only human, they can't help but hear the hype, and they can't help but to start believing it. That's not good because I don't believe they are superior to the Hawks, and I don't believe the NFC is as inferior to the AFC as most do. My opinion doesn't really matter much though, we'll find out tonight for sure.

 

[simey]

I don't believe the NFC is as inferior to the AFC as most do.

I don't think they are either. This season the number of games won between the AFC vs NFC is tied at 31 to 31.

 

[Kwai Chang Caine]

I have to say I don't like the way Pit has seemed to think they should show up and collect their rings and send the bus off into the sunset. They were playing in the underdog role throught the playoffs and it worked. Now they come out dressed like gangsters and running their mouths. It's made me switch to rooting for Seattle. I like the underdog and I think Hasslebeck and Stevens have been classy. Pit is acting totally contrarary to what has worked for them all these years.

Hawks win 24-21.

 

[nerangers]

I have to say I don't like the way Pit has seemed to think they should show up and collect their rings and send the bus off into the sunset. They were playing in the underdog role throught the playoffs and it worked. Now they come out dressed like gangsters and running their mouths. It's made me switch to rooting for Seattle. I like the underdog and I think Hasslebeck and Stevens have been classy. Pit is acting totally contrarary to what has worked for them all these years.

Hawks win 24-21.

Actually Steelers won the game 21-10...and they will collect their rings, and the Bus is riding off into the sunset.Was still a good game though...

 

[nerangers]

Respect?

I don't care if anyone respects my team. I think they've earned their title shot. Do I need someone else's approval? No thanks.

I thought it was the Seattle Coach playing the disrespect card?

Thought? Did you get permission?

I meant in the interview on ESPN....and yes, I have permission.