Ask a Steelers Fan
by John Stephens on Dec 6, 2011 9:33 AM EST
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PrintHey Browns fans. We've got a short week set up for our prime time Thursday night game. So, this is going up earlier than we usually post these. I can answer any questions you have about the Steelers and I am sure other guys from BTSC will help me out. Lets try to keep it as civil as we possibly can.
If one of you has some time, maybe you can fly over to BTSC and put up something similar.
Ask away.
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i dont think i can.
i dont think i ever could.
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
It’s really easy to do. Pick a subject matter you want to know more about. Put the words in an inquisitive manner. Place a question mark at the end of those words (the sentence).
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by John Stephens on Dec 6, 2011 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
No, I agree with what he said. Feels wrong.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on Dec 6, 2011 2:05 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
this sounds like a trick. i saw “The Deerhunter” just like everyone else….you guys are not to be trusted.
November 6, 1995 is unforgiveable.
by WYBHaden? on Dec 6, 2011 1:12 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I swear not all my answers will be “BECAUSE 6 SUPERBOWLS! THAT’S WHY!!!”
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by John Stephens on Dec 6, 2011 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
It’s still a good answer though.
HERE WE GO STEELERS!
"Our Father, who art in Pittsburgh, Football be thy game. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, at Heinz Field as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, a stellar D and forgive us our bogus fines, as we (sorta) forgive Goodell who trespasses against us. And lead us not into defeat, but deliver us a Victory. For thine is The Steelers, the power and glory of climbing the STAIRWAY TO 7."
And the Refs are still getting christmas gift baskets from the Rooneys. They leave the emptys on mikes back stoop.
damn right
if not for the refs we wouldn’t have started putting rings on the 2nd hand…
"I think the beard will decide when the time is right to come back. It will know when the time is right and all of a sudden appear." -The Deisel
First down Steelers!!!
You guys get the luckiest breaks.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 9:19 PM EST up reply actions 7 recs
I've lost count
of how many we’ve gotten.
"I think the beard will decide when the time is right to come back. It will know when the time is right and all of a sudden appear." -The Deisel
Where is the proof of them calling it a first down?
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
We were bitching about this during the game a couple years back.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
I honestly can’t say I remember.
But for call that went our way there is another that didn’t. I’m sure the rest of the 31 teams could say the same.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
every*
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
I can’t remember when exactly it happened. Wasn’t it on a crucial Steeler drive?
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
yes. it caused me to committ a cardinal sin: i threw my glass of beer against the wall.
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
How dare you! That poor beer didn’t do anything wrong!
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
Honest question: If you are a true Steeler fan, and by all means you seem like you are, do you not hate the fact that every bandwagon jumping fan on earth is a Steeler fan?
Well, it doesn’t really affect my enjoyment of being a fan, so not overall. Although, there are times when I read or hear some Steeler “fans” say some really dumb shit that produces a face to palm reaction.
"It’s easy to lie with statistics, but it’s easier to lie without them." -Fred Mosteller
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by John Stephens on Dec 6, 2011 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
Or face to keyboard reactions “Cough MikeBB Cough”
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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 3:47 AM EST up reply actions
I read
Liar.
Dawgs By Nature - Where winning, apparently, did some bad things.
by Simmsinns on Dec 7, 2011 10:55 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
What?
I could of swore “every bandwagon jumping fan on earth” is on that team that wears yellow and green and wears diary products on their head?
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
I heard Snoop Dog just likes your colors.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
I’m sure he does, what’s your point?
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
That’s not a point. It’s a word. Anyway, I’m pretty sure Snoop Dogg has been a Steelers fan since the 1970s.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
He’s from SoCal with no ties to Pitt. I’ve never seem him wear anything Steelers until they started winning SBs again. I wouldn’t take his word that he’s been a fan for 30+ years.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 5:23 PM EST up reply actions
So, you are just assuming? Just making sure I am clear on that.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 5:30 PM EST up reply actions
actually I agree. after shittburgh won their first SB, you then saw him rocking a jersey in his videos.
Even if he was a “lifelong” fan, for the fact he only wanted to start reping after the win makes him shit in my eyes.
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
that’s too bad. your eyes are all that matters in this world.
Kudos for the “shittsburgh” joke. Clever, AND original. Mind if I borrow it?
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you may borrow it. use it as often as we do. it really grows on you.
try it out for size!
shittsburgh… SHITTSburgh… shittsburgh. It just rolls right off the tongue!
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
shittsburgh… SHITTSburgh… shittsburgh.
Really? Cleveland should really meet Mr. Kettle.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
mr. kettle is an asshole. leave him out of this.
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
lol I’m just saying someone (who I assume is from or near Cleveland) has zero right to call another city shit.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
oh well in that case pittsburgh is a total pile of horse shit.
i live nowhere near cleveland.
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
I’ve pent 30mins in the state of Pennsylvania. Felt like ants were crawling all over me.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
Really because I have been to Ohio multiple times. Between the banjo playing wilderness, and well… lets just say bleak and gloomy cities I can’t say it was all that enjoyable.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
Really? Because I’m not from or live in Ohio.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 3:08 PM EST up reply actions
So? This is about Ohio not you.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
I know. You’re trying to tell me what you think of Ohio as an insult when it really has nothing to do with me. So nice try.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t care if it insults you to be honest. I don’t know you. getting satisfaction for trying to insult someone you don’t even know or can’t even see is childish.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
Then why are you telling me what you think of Ohio? I really don’t care how you view the state.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
i think he just said he was childish.
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
did you miss the part where it wasn’t an insult on him?
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
You were trying to insult the state you thought I lived in. Therefor it was an insult directed towards me.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
Did I say you lived In OH? You can live in Alaska for all I care, it wouldn’t change my thoughts.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
Then why are you telling me anything? What’s your point?
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
He’s trying to pull a bross and back out.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 3:34 PM EST up reply actions
I have to hit reply somewhere.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 3:34 PM EST up reply actions
you forgot the s
"I think the beard will decide when the time is right to come back. It will know when the time is right and all of a sudden appear." -The Deisel
so is Lil wayne, whats your point?
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 5:10 PM EST up reply actions
So much respect for the Steeler organization—I know, DBN bretheren, such a statement might be viewed with disdain but the Rooney’s run it the right way. However, I have ZERO ZILCH NADA respect for Northeast Ohio Steeler fans. “Oh, my dad’s cousin grew up in Beaver Falls so I am a Steeler fan.” “Why? Well, when I was growing up in Cuyahoga Falls my uncle used to like the Steelers.” I hate you all.
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 6, 2011 1:31 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Noted.
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by John Stephens on Dec 6, 2011 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
QB rapes women and RB is an anti-American conspiracy theorist.
Rooney’s run it the right way
Riiiiiiiight.
by TKilbane on Dec 6, 2011 2:07 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Speaking just about on the field performance. I freaking hate the Squealers as much as the next self respecting Browns fan but since Modell stole our team and we were resurrected as an expansion team Shitsburgh has been the better run team.
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 6, 2011 2:16 PM EST up reply actions
And it begins…
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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 3:47 AM EST up reply actions
Yep
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 8:53 AM EST up reply actions
what about
our fans on the site from New Zealand and England? They should like the Patriots right? Since they are the team closest to them?
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Front running is a worldwide phenomenon. Ask any Premier League about Man U fans.
by woodsmeister on Dec 7, 2011 8:07 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
So who should they root for
in a country that has no professional American football teams. That was the question
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They can root for whomever they want. Rooting for the Steelers reveals their personal character as front runners. For my money, that’s a character flaw.
by woodsmeister on Dec 7, 2011 8:13 AM EST up reply actions 7 recs
in chicago, my bar manager friend always used to allot a TV for our browns to put on…and these irish kids on vacation used to come in and sit with us. we obvisouly asked why they were watching the browns game, they said “because the fans are the best, even though there team loses alot they still party and have fun and always explain something if we dont know it”
November 6, 1995 is unforgiveable.
So they don’t show character flaw if they root for a bottom dweller? Why maybe they like the way certain teams plays, I mean your not going to root for the Patriots if you disgust a pass happy O right?
I wonder if the Browns were successful your outlook on this subject would be different.
So if the Browns franchise ceases to exists (and not come back), your not going to automatically start rooting for a good team?
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
your not going to automatically start rooting for a good team?
I’m not going to root for any team if that ever happens.
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway
by notthatnoise on Dec 7, 2011 4:48 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
So you will stop watching greatest sport ever played at it's highest level?
I find that hard to believe.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
from a world perspective, this is still Soccer, and it isn’t close. So…..
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
SOCCER?!
gtfo of here
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
Look, im just saying, from a world perspective. We were born and raised in a country that doesn’t give a shit, so we’re football guys. If you live in England, you’re not “looking” for an American football team any more than we are “looking” for a Premier league team.
(meaning, some folks do it…..but it’s weird)
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on Dec 8, 2011 10:58 AM EST up reply actions
so if the rest of the world started liking a bunch of actor douchebags running around on the field and flopping around like fish on land when someone accidentally runs into them you would too?
i didnt take you to be a cincy fan…
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
I know you’re all hopped up on goofballs and Mountain Dew this morning with the Steeler fans in house and the inbred game tonight, but seriously…..Im not even arguing for it. Just explaing that OTHER PEOPLE (read: not me) may have a different perspective.
Pump the brakes.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on Dec 8, 2011 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t know, it could conceivable be something like baseball or even cricket. It depends how we want to measure it.
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway
by notthatnoise on Dec 8, 2011 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
In a America. Happy?
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe if you knew my story youd understand
Where I am from, my hometown colors are black and yellow. Hence when picking up my first copy of Madden, I naturally go for the team that shares the same colors. Happened to be the Steelers. (I got ripped a new one for calling them black and yellow though)
I stick with Pittsburgh for most sports things now. Even follow Pittsburgh in College Football.
I am sorry that no town in my country is stupid enough to use Brown, Orange, White or whatever the hell your Brownie uniforms are as their team colors
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BTSC's token Kiwi fan. That means I'm a New Zealander. Yes, that small country next to Australia....no we are not part of Australia
by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
So your proclivity for fashion picked your football team? Haha.
Calvin - "I wonder where we go when we die?"
Hobbes - "...Pittsburgh?"
Calvin - "You mean if we're good or if we're bad?"
by BigDawgGottaEat on Dec 7, 2011 6:42 PM EST up reply actions
I guess he looks good in the colors of black and piss
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 6:46 PM EST up reply actions
really? piss? From a fan of a team who’s colors look like what the inside of my toilet looked like as a kid when I didn’t chew my carrots properly?
Even for you, that was weak
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when I didn’t chew my carrots properly
stiller fans, can’t do the basic things in life correctly such as chewing and reading.
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 7:01 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
or brushing their tooth!
Where taking the BROWNS to the SUPERBOWL is not a joke,but a life's passion!
by ctowndawgpound on Dec 7, 2011 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
Steeler fans use toilets? I thought you just dug holes in the ground or something.
by HenryDawg on Dec 7, 2011 9:33 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
As good as you do in your shit stain brown
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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 6:50 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, we wear brown because we are the shit
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 6:50 PM EST up reply actions 9 recs
You have a sad life if that was the funniest thing you heard all day
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by seton hall and steelers on Dec 7, 2011 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
Your so cool.
Calvin - "I wonder where we go when we die?"
Hobbes - "...Pittsburgh?"
Calvin - "You mean if we're good or if we're bad?"
by BigDawgGottaEat on Dec 7, 2011 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I live in a comedy club and watch TV all day. You’re an idiot.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think I have ever rec’d your comments as much as I have in this thread.
by Bernie19Kosar on Dec 7, 2011 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
Finally something we all agree on!!
"I think the beard will decide when the time is right to come back. It will know when the time is right and all of a sudden appear." -The Deisel
Nope, we hunted them to extinction after LOTR stopped filming
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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
My hometown Sports team (Rugby)
That should say. But touche.
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BTSC's token Kiwi fan. That means I'm a New Zealander. Yes, that small country next to Australia....no we are not part of Australia
by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 6:49 PM EST up reply actions
like a chic.
Where taking the BROWNS to the SUPERBOWL is not a joke,but a life's passion!
by ctowndawgpound on Dec 7, 2011 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
I really don’t have a problem with people out of the USA picking a team. If I was from a 3rd world country I’d pick a NFL team from a 3rd world city to root for. It’s all good, bro.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
I am sorry that no town in my country is stupid enough
Aw cmon man, don’t sell yourselves short. The Aussies think you guys are plenty stupid.
by jonnyphoenix on Dec 8, 2011 12:17 AM EST up reply actions
since Modell stole our team and we were resurrected as an expansion team Shitsburgh has been the better run team
This could arguably be said about 30 other franchises as well.
and to think the Rooney’s tried to prevent Model stealing your team…
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 4:48 PM EST up reply actions
Nothing out of the ordinary. Ben holds the ball longer than he should, but in turn this leads to more completions and also more sacks. Everyone and their mother knows about that. However all the injuries along the O-line (again it happens every year) has also been a contributing factor. Also the left guard Chris Kemoeatu has been playing abysmally which resulted in him being removed from the starting position in favor of Doug Legursky. This would have worked out somewhat, but then starting right guard Ramon Foster suffered an ankle injury. So in comes Trai Essex. Needless to say no one has been screaming for him to play in the slightest.
Honestly it’s just another day at the office for Pittsburgh. We haven’t had a decent guard since Faneca left, Pouncey can’t do it all himself, and Max Starks hasn’t been horrible but no one will confuse him for Joe Thomas. The RT rookie Gilbert has been a relatively nice surprise though.
He holds on to girls for far too long too
by BuenosAires_Dawg on Dec 6, 2011 10:06 PM EST up reply actions 7 recs
informative answer.... hmm I like it
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
How the hell do you do the sarcasm tag?
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 4:52 PM EST up reply actions
I think you put the ‘@’ symbol around your text
blah blah blah
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
sweet
Clemson Tigers 2011 ACC Champions!
"That's why Carolina's in Chapel Hill and USC's in California and the University in this state always has been and always will be Clemson . . . You can print that, tweet that, whatever." -Dabo Swinney
by emily522 on Dec 7, 2011 5:37 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
literal laugh out load here.
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway
you laughed that hard?
Resident Tim Couch Apologist.
by Dawg Nuts on Dec 7, 2011 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
He holds on to girls for far too long too
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 11:31 PM EST up reply actions 8 recs
he just fat and slow
That can also be said about his offensive lineman.
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by bross09 on Dec 7, 2011 12:28 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Since there isn’t one of these over at BTSC I’ll ask a few questions of you guys.
What is the likelihood that Peyton Hillis is a Brown after this season? (I’m guessing a “no” consensus but I’d like the DBNs opinion.)
Is Greg Little showing any signs of someday becoming a true #1 receiver?
How have our Pitt boys Jabaal Sheard and Jason Pinkston been playing?
How has Owen Marecic doing? Has he been making anyone forget about Vickers?
I think we resign him.
Nope. Could be a good second option but he’s also got the dropsies.
Sheard’s been great. Pinkston’s been meh. He’s getting better.
Marecic is fine. I don’t think anybody will ever shut up about Vickers.
Marecic is fine
Unless you’re talking about looks, then you and emily can have a discussion about that. Other than that, I don’t know
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 4:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
What is the likelihood that Peyton Hillis is a Brown after this season? (I’m guessing a "no" consensus but I’d like the DBNs opinion.)
I think things will be fine if he just plays hard the rest of this season and avoids anymore distractions. If so, Holmgren will sign him.
Is Greg Little showing any signs of someday becoming a true #1 receiver?
I don’t think he’ll be a #1, but he’ll be around for a lot of years as a solid #2.
How have our Pitt boys Jabaal Sheard and Jason Pinkston been playing?
Sheard has been impressive and gives much hope for the future; Pinkston was put in a tough spot when Steinbach went down, but has been slowly improving.
How has Owen Marecic doing? Has he been making anyone forget about Vickers?
I wish we still had Vickers. But Marecic, apparently, can catch out of the backfield…
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by Dawg Nuts on Dec 6, 2011 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
So just as the basest of questions, certainly the Browns are not where you guys would want them to be, but has there been any significant improvement throughout the season?
This is probably the worst time to ask that question. Sunday was not a good day for us.
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by TheDriveStillHurts on Dec 6, 2011 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
Very insightful comment.
Yes Pittsburgh did indeed get embarrassed in week 1. I can think of nothing to say in defense of them for that performance. It was not a pretty game.
In the second game at least there was some real competition. Torrey Smith may just be the thing the Ravens have needed all these years to finally get the Steeler monkey off their backs. The only hope for us is that Cortez Allen and Keenen Lewis are improving enough that Pittsburgh will have enough quality corners to counter the Baltimore air attack.
Sheard and Haden are the only improvements in this entire organization that I can think of.
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Let’s see, Sheard is playing pretty well… Pinkston doesn’t suck as bad… D’qwell Jackson is back… That’s about it.
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I haven’t seen many Browns games this season so by a purely statistical standpoint McCoy seems to have improved minimally. However stats can only tell part of the story. What do you think? Has McCoy improved enough to have the Browns consider him the QB of the future or should the team be looking towards drafting another quarterback with an early pick?
At this point, it doesn’t look great for him in my opinion, but these last 4 games will tell us a lot.
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I used to be a big fan of D’qwell, because he was a beast at Maryland. However, when he does those player intro things, he never gives love to Maryland. He’s dead to me.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
Cant even remember the last time we were on a nationally televised game and he even had a chance to. Two years ago?
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by BigDawgGottaEat on Dec 7, 2011 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe. I don’t know. I just remember seeing him give love to his pop warner team or something
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
i was thinking about it but now i feel dirty. and i dont believe they make water hot enough to make this feeling go away.
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
It ain’t easy being a Browns fan but knowing that you’re not some bandwagon jumping, spineless Yankee/Steeler/Laker fan sure feels good . . .
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 6, 2011 5:45 PM EST up reply actions
You forgot Duke basketball and Alabama football.
We actually had one person on BTSC that had all those teams listed as her favorites.
Totally forgot Duke (not so sure that Alabama football is your proto-typical front runners choice—maybe USC or Michigan would fit there).
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 6, 2011 6:01 PM EST up reply actions
It ain’t easy being a Browns fan but knowing that you’re not some bandwagon jumping, spineless Yankee/Steeler/Laker fan sure feels good
As someone who is both a Browns fan and a Lakers fan, I must note that being a Browns fan gives me strength and makes me appreciate the Lakers. I was born into both fandoms — I grew up in LA in the 80s, and it wasn’t a bandwagon thing, it was the local team (the Clippers hadn’t even gotten there when I started watching the Lakers). I just got lucky.
Not all fans of good, dynastic teams are “bandwagon jumping, spineless” front-runners. And, speaking as a Lakers fan, I can say that we’ve had some tough times. In fact, on two separate occasions since I began watching them in the 80s, the Lakers have missed the playoffs entirely! Twice! Dark days, my friend. Don’t hate on us because we got a great organization.
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by TheDriveStillHurts on Dec 6, 2011 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
Do you drive around with a Lakers flag in your window? I hate those.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 6, 2011 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
No. That annoys the crap out of me.
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by TheDriveStillHurts on Dec 7, 2011 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
People hate on the Lakers for the same reason they hate on the Yankees.
However, since that whole 6 debacle. I actually hope the Lakers get Dwight Howard and Chris Paul just to ensure that 6 never wins a championship in his career.
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I would rather see the Lakers fail. Remember, I have to live here.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 6, 2011 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
I have to live here.
What, LA? Wanna swap houses? Muh-wah-keez real nice, dehr, oh yah youd like it.
by mister serious on Dec 7, 2011 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
28 degrees and cloudy again. I hate it, but stuck here for the time being.
by mister serious on Dec 7, 2011 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
I think people in Vegas drive pretty fast. They just want their room.
I love, love, love LA drivers. Fast and “defensively aggressive,” meaning they see a tight spot to merge into, they signal, and they do it. Everyone knows this is the way it works. Like Minneapolis drivers.
Milwaukee – drive at least 5mph below the 55 speed limit, and when changing lanes, put your signal on and keep nervously looking into the lane waiting for a 3 car length spot. And the person you merge in front of taps their brakes the whole time. Sigh.
by mister serious on Dec 10, 2011 3:52 AM EST up reply actions
Hey, I’m in Vegas at the moment. Well, technically Winchester.
by mister serious on Dec 10, 2011 3:44 AM EST up reply actions
Oceanside. An hour from LA. The fan base covers all of SoCal. And yes, I’ll switch houses with you.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 5:49 PM EST up reply actions
Before I load the truck, I’ll have to think on that. LA proper/Pasadena/Long Beach, and I’d be halfway there already. The OC or south? Hm.
by mister serious on Dec 10, 2011 3:43 AM EST up reply actions
The Lakers are a very well run franchise who has been lucky enough to draft a few generational players. The Yankees have a large bank account. I envy the Lakers, I hate the Yankees.
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by notthatnoise on Dec 6, 2011 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
draft?
They have drafted two, stolen the rest (yes, stolen, look at what the other teams got for players like Pau the flopper and K A J) It’s about to happen with Howard too. They’ll give up Ebanks and Blake and get Howard and cash.
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No, they won’t. Orlandos gonna break the bank to keep Howard and get another star. LA isn’t goin anywhere with D12
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I'd like to believe that
but that’s not how the NBA works.
Almost every team in the NBA is the old time Kansas City Royals, and the Lakers are the Yankees. They are just Laker farm teams disguised as NBA teams.
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Ok. Think what you want but Orlando isnt letting Dwight go to LA that cheap.
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oh
Why do you feel that way? Their hands are tied. It’s either move him now and get a little something, or lose him at the end of the year and get nothing. I was joking about how little the Lakers would have to give up…sort of… Look what they gave up for Pau
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Look what they gave up for Pau
See below. Memphis made out great.
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by TheDriveStillHurts on Dec 7, 2011 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
Is this a joke? The Lakers are historically known for having the best drafts of any professional franchise. We drafted Magic, Worthy, and basically that entire team except Kareem. We drafted Kobe in a great trade for both teams (it was). That trade was for Vlade — another ridiculously good draft pick (last guy taken in the first round). Sasha Vujacic (taken at the end of the first) is another great pick. Marc Gasol — another steal. Also, Elden Campbell, another great pick. Derek Fisher.
Memphis got Marc Gasol (arguably as good as Pau) and two first round draft picks, plus Kwame’s ridiculous expiring contract for Pau — it was a pretty damn good deal for Memphis.
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by TheDriveStillHurts on Dec 7, 2011 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
Also, Andrew Bynum.
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by TheDriveStillHurts on Dec 7, 2011 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
If the Lakers land Dwight and Chris I stop watching NBA basketball.
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I’ve already lost all faith in the NBA. I only watch to see 6 never reach his goal.
My love for Cleveland, though keeps drawing me back to the Cavs. I want Kyrie to give me reason to watch, but it really sucks knowing he won’t be here as soon as he is presented an opportunity to leave.
The NFL is the only major professional sport left, in my opinion, with reasonable competitive balance.
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I’ve already lost all faith in the NBA. I only watch to see 6 never reach his goal.
Yep.
My love for Cleveland, though keeps drawing me back to the Cavs. I want Kyrie to give me reason to watch, but it really sucks knowing he won’t be here as soon as he is presented an opportunity to leave.
Yep.
The NFL is the only major professional sport left, in my opinion, with reasonable competitive balance.
Yep.
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You could always watch hockey. Hey, you could even become a Blue Jackets fan, they’re basically the Browns of the NHL minus any history before 2001.
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I tried that but couldn’t do it. I grew up a New Jersey Devils fan, inherited from my father. (He liked them because ) He was a hockey player himself, born and raised in Cleveland, went to Bay High School, played goalie on a state runner-up team (forget the exact year). Needless to say, I loved hockey as a kid and went to a ton of Toledo Storm games. Again, rooting for the Devils at the time, I remember the Game 7 of the 2003 Stanley Cup as one of my more fond sports memories. To celebrate, we actually went to Denny’s that night, which was a big deal because my brother and I had school the next day. It was awesome though.
As I got older, I learned to despised front runners, as any non-front running sports fan would. My cousin arbitrarily liked Duke. I gave him crap about front running all the time. One time he mentioned how I had no real ties to New Jersey and I realized I didn’t, at least not like Cleveland. When I made tried to make the switch to the Blue Jackets, it just didn’t feel right at all. Then I tried going back to rooting for the Devils but that did’t feel right either. Eventually, I just stopped following the sport all together. My brother still follows the Devils very closely, never stopped. As I fan of the sport, I miss rooting for a team. I love Olympic hockey, I think it’s the best event they have. Something about jumping around teams just never sat right with me, so I’ve been all Cleveland and OSU since.
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I always say that Carolina is my favorite hockey team because no one remembers they exist. They’re like the Seahawks or the Pacers of the NHL.
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That kind of sucks, but maybe one day some team will find their way back into your heart.
Don’t tell anyone over at The Cannon, but I secretly believe the Blue Jackets would do much better in Cleveland.
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by notthatnoise on Dec 6, 2011 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
I wouldn’t feel right about taking a team away from anywhere, even if it was kept in state.
Unlike Ravens fans, I would actually be able to understand where the former city is coming from.
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I only agree in cases where the home town will support their team. I understand that the Jackets lose a lot, but the city isn’t going to keep the team if people won’t go to games.
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incidentally, how do you feel about realignment?
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oooo, good question.
IMHO I think there are pros and cons to the new alignment. As a Sharks fan, we lost Dallas as a division rival. I don’t like that. But there will be multiple new teams to start hatred with. The playoffs will be a mess. You have conferences with 8 teams and 7 teams. The East conferences are the ones with 7 teams each. Of course with less teams it’s easier to make the playoffs because it’s no longer a East-West point total. It’s a conference point total. Top two teams in each conf. makes the playoffs. If a team in Conf A is in second in their Conf but a team in Conf B has way more points and doesn’t get in, is a farce. On a playoff stance it won’t stand. There will be changes.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
I really think they should get rid of the unbalanced schedule, but until they do I’m ok with this. The playoff system is pretty stupid, but as long as they insist on unbalanced schedules, I’m happy the jackets aren’t flying to the west coast as often.
In the end, I don’t think it solves many problems, but it’s a little better than before.
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway
Flying to the West is the least of the Jackets’ problems.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
No kidding.
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by notthatnoise on Dec 7, 2011 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
A great many Steeler fans are Pirate fans as well, including myself, but my interest in baseball is miniscule compared to football. I would be lying if I said the success of my respective favorite teams didn’t play a part in that, but I also just like football a lot more, always have, even when the Pirates were good.
The financial structure of MLB is completely unfair, and they appear to have no interest in changing it.
even when the Pirates were good.
Really showing your age here.
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by notthatnoise on Dec 7, 2011 12:00 AM EST up reply actions
Yep, I’m 47. I got to enjoy the Roberto Clemente teams with a young Willie Stargell when I was a kid, the Dave Parker and an old Willie Stargell teams when I was a teenager, and the Barry Bonds, Bobby Bonilla, and Andy Van Slyke teams as an adult. There are some good memories.
Still, Steelers were always the priority.
I envy you. Growing up and reading about baseball history, Roberto Clemente became one of my favorite players.
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Yeah he was something else.
Nevertheless, it’s unfortunate that the economics of baseball, along with obviously a poorly run franchise, have left me with no team to have any optimism for.
At least in football the Browns have a level playing field. Now you just need Holmgren to keep doing good things. The Browns have a heck of a young defense. I go to a bar every Sunday where in live that is a Browns bar because I am good friends with a number of those guys. I see all your teams games. The team is getting better. The key is whether or not Colt is the guy.
From what I've seen from Colt
he is the guy, but he has NO support. No receivers, no real threat of a running game…If Tom Brady was drafted by this offense, he would have been out of the NFL 9 years ago.
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I don’t know. His lack of arm strength limits the plays they can run Lots of short crossing patterns that nearly gets the guys killed a lot of times, and dump off passes to the backs and tight ends. On the upside he is very accurate.
But
Isn’t it true that arm strength isn’t as important in west coast offenses? Jeff Garcia was pretty damn good during his career (but for some reason never got credit for it anywhere).
But there are other examples of QB’s without a strong arm running the WC to perfection right? (Joe Montana?)
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On the upside he is very accurate.
What’s been really disappointing for us is that we thought this was true too, but it hasn’t really proven to be. Colt throws some good balls, but he hasn’t shown the pinpoint accuracy that was hyped up as being perfect for a switch to the WCO.
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Bonds, Bonilla and Bell
The killer Bee’s. Jay Bell was the overshadowed one.
Al Oliver and Richie Hebner.. those were the days. Good times~ thanks for the memories worldtrip.
Todays professional athletes could take a page out of Bonilla’s “How not to end up broke and miserable” book.
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I'm honestly surprised he's not
he was one hot headed mofo
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The Mets are paying him today. Millions
It was brilliant.
HERE WE GO STEELERS!
"Our Father, who art in Pittsburgh, Football be thy game. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, at Heinz Field as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, a stellar D and forgive us our bogus fines, as we (sorta) forgive Goodell who trespasses against us. And lead us not into defeat, but deliver us a Victory. For thine is The Steelers, the power and glory of climbing the STAIRWAY TO 7."
lol really?
I haven’t followed baseball in a long long time. But that’s awesome.
I loved the killer B’s when i was a young’in
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Oh yeah. I saw a story about it this year. He had “deferred” money written into his contract (with interest I think…lol) Mets owe him some serious change.
That’s what you get when you try to buy a championship and dump a heaping boatload of cash into a single player who happens to have a really smart agent.
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If you are BORN, GREW UP or LIVED in a certain area for more than a few years then in my book you are permitted to follow the local team. My problem is the guys that I went to high school with in the Akron area who all have Steeler icons as their Facebook pics this week and talk shit about the Steelers like they grew up say “Y’ins” and also are Pirate fans.
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 7, 2011 8:00 AM EST up reply actions
If you are BORN, GREW UP or LIVED in a certain area for more than a few years then in my book you are permitted to follow the local team.
I wasn’t born in Cleveland, didn’t grow up in Cleveland, and have never lived in Cleveland. I still love the Browns. My grandfather rooted for the Browns since they came into existence, then passed that to my father, and then to me.
You don’t have to be from area to be a legitimate fan of their teams, you just have to be a fan for genuine reasons. Rooting for teams simply because they win isn’t genuine.
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I thought I would get ridiculed because I was born, raised, and still live in Maryland. Just like you, being a fan of my team was passed down to me through my family.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
I will always root for the Steelers over the illegitimate franchise in Baltimore.
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by TheDriveStillHurts on Dec 7, 2011 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
im younger than 30 and i can say that i get pissed off more when i see a steelers jersey at the store than i would if it were a ravens jersey.
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
Good for you. I’ve found that most Browns fans over 30 dislike the Steelers more, most under 30 dislike the Ravens more. It seems to be generational. However, we’re unanimous in our apathy toward the Bengals.
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interesting observation and true by my anecdotal evidence as well. I wonder if its because we still cling somewhat to the notion that they’re really our team under those ugly purple jerseys with the numbers in that dumb font? Because hate wise I think that’s even, its just that while waiting for the meteor I guess I subconsciously root for murderers over rapists?
For me, it is just that I’ve hated the Steelers since I was a kid, It’s deeper within my fiber.
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My parents are steelher fans.
It just isn’t right
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
Not sure if typo or some inside joke.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
No exceptions (apparently)
bandwagon jumper
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 4:57 PM EST up reply actions
I hate those fans.
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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 3:59 AM EST up reply actions
what the hell is up with thinking that if the team you like happens to be successful then you are automatically jumping on bandwagons? Does that really make Browns fans feel better to think that?
Should we all just start rooting for the Colts or Vikings now? I would really like to understand that logic.
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If you are from Western/Central PA then you SHOULD be a Steeler fan. 100%. No problem there. But if you grew up in the Akron/Cleveland area then you have no excuse.
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 7, 2011 8:01 AM EST up reply actions
So as I've asked somewhere else here
who should the guys on our site that are from England and New Zealand root for? The Patriots right? They are the closest.
I live 1 hour from Detroit, 2 from Cleveland and 3.5 from Pittsburgh right now, and I hate all things Michigan and Ohio. What should I do? Should I drop my teams? their my teams….(sorry.. a little Lebron humor for ya)
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International fans play by a fairly different set of rules in my opinion. Their fandom should have no proximity restrictions, but I do tend agree that their should be an acceptable and personal connection to any team you root for if.
I would never say that you ‘ought’ to root for a certain team because you are close to them geographically or are from there because that is up to the fan. I do agree, however, if you are not able to justify your fandom of a perennially successful team reasonably it absolutely reveals something of your character. Finding validation in rooting for a winning team just because they are a winning team is pathetic in my opinion.
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by BigDawgGottaEat on Dec 7, 2011 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
If you are from Western/Central PA then you SHOULD be a Steeler fan. 100%.
I am from Central PA and still live here. The thought of being a Steelers fan makes me nauseous. It isn’t all about geography.
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I think the general statement being made is that if you’ve become a Steelers fan within the last decade with no defensible position as to why, it is suspect to say the least.
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by BigDawgGottaEat on Dec 7, 2011 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
if the team you like happens to be successful then you are automatically jumping on bandwagons
this is wrong and not what he is saying. If you grow up in cleveland, with no family ties or members of your household that were steelers fans, you do come off as a bandwagon jumper if you root for the steelers.
These people do exist. I remember when the Steelers won their first SB and people I knew that said they were Browns fans went out and got Steeler gear and wore it after the SB…as if they had been fans the whole time.
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but knowing that you’re not some bandwagon jumping, spineless Yankee/Steeler/Laker fan sure feels good . . .
(delete Steelers, add Packers/Patriots)
Yea we hate those guys good thing there isn’t many of them. Atlest I for one can’t think of a single Steeler fan that has any respect for the Yankees (seriously the Steelers and Yankees are on opposite spectrum’s of how a team is run, its just a sin) Lakers.. well we don’t have a basketball team :( but I still don’t know many Steeler-Laker fans
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
there’s one.
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
You mean it’s not all about the RINGGGZZZZ? I would think Steelers fans would be all over the Yankees, because they can count even more RINNNGGGZZZZ than the Steelers.
by woodsmeister on Dec 7, 2011 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
Hell no
We don’t try to buy championships. We build teams that can win them.
I'm getting tired of saying this: Dick LeBeau’s system is so complex very few rookies can make an impact.
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So...any questions?
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Will there be any mercy on Thursday night?
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 6, 2011 6:07 PM EST up reply actions
The mercy they give us should be the same we give to them when the roles finally reverse: None.
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by TheDriveStillHurts on Dec 6, 2011 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
We crushed their playoff hopes in 2009, that was fun.
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We can lose out, but I want to win THIS game! Shut ’em down again!
by Brownie's Year on Dec 6, 2011 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
I bet it ends up being a closer game than you would think.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 8:55 AM EST up reply actions
I bet it doesn’t.
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by TheDriveStillHurts on Dec 7, 2011 1:40 PM EST up reply actions
You’re right, I’m not sure there’s enough time in the game to lose as badly as I think.
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by notthatnoise on Dec 7, 2011 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
lol
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
If you win youre just letting us get a higher draft pick THEREBY SEALING YOUR OWN FATE AT A LATER DATE.
Victory will be ours PITTSBURGH. btw penguins suck and Cindy is a lil turdnugget.
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but..if the Browns got good, then you’d have to hate them right? Isn’t that the way it works?
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Cincinnati fans have been talking about our demise and the “changing of the guard” this season. It didn’t work out for them. I don’t see this team being bad in the near future.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
I stopped reading after you said Cincinnati fans. Might as well have said “Fairies and Gnomes”
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by BigDawgGottaEat on Dec 7, 2011 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
haha
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
How do you live with yourself?
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by notthatnoise on Dec 6, 2011 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 8 recs
I assume the same way you live with yourself. I don’t hate myself, so I chose to live, breath, etc.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 8:51 AM EST up reply actions
Before this gets out of hand, this was just a joke guys.
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway
Are you looking forward to this game or do you see the Browns as a boring match-up. From the Browns perspective every game is a challenge, what is it like looking from the top down?
It is NEVER a boring match-up.
This is the AFC North. Toughest division in the NFL. Not a single team plays anything but old-school football, especially against each other. What is not to love about that? If you ever wondered why our teams and their respective fanbases loathe the mere mention of the other; you only have to look at what the rivalry has been and will always be. We hate you… but we wouldn’t want to see you in any other division. Watch some of the games from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. If that doesn’t make you appreciate what the Steelers/Browns rivalry is today, I don’t know what will.
I look forward to every game we play and view every one as a challenge same as you.
HERE WE GO STEELERS!
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We hate you… but we wouldn’t want to see you in any other division.
With the Steelers, I actually think, at least for me, the feeling is mutual.
As for my feelings about the Ravens, I wouldn’t care if that whole illegitimate organization burns to the ground.
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Same with the Bengals, then their “fans” can disappear once and for all.
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by BigDawgGottaEat on Dec 7, 2011 9:55 AM EST up reply actions
I watched everyone of these games, right along with my steeler loving brother, and would punch the hell out of each other for it. I would like to trade the ratbirds to the AFCE. We will take Buffalo, and they can have those salad tossers. Icannot wait for the rolls to finally reverse, then you will feel years of pain, condensed on two sundays a year
I always enjoy the Browns games. You guys are down right now but you can always tell it means a lot to Browns fans and players alike when they play the Steelers.
I would say most real fans do not look down on any team. It is only the bandwagon fans who expect us to never lose a game that are the ones looking down on teams. Trust me if we win by lest than 20 there are going to be crying Steeler fans all over the place who wont understand why it isnt like Madden
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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 3:57 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Try sitting in a sports bar with dozens of fans like that who give loud cheers when one of your guys gives a head shot to one of our wide receivers.
by woodsmeister on Dec 7, 2011 10:05 AM EST up reply actions
What would any of you incredibly spiteful Browns fans do
if someone on your defense KO’ed one of the Steelers star receivers? And you were at a bar, and were drinking, and with fellow Browns fans, etc?
I would consider it the sound of the Karma Train pulling into the station.
by woodsmeister on Dec 7, 2011 10:29 AM EST up reply actions 8 recs
Exactly
its all good when its a Steeler player getting knocked out, but not a Browns player? Your morality is so fucked. If you are a fan who cares about player safety and wanted those types of devastating H2H hits eliminated it shouldn’t matter what player or what team is involved.
I did not say that I would cheer. If it were any other team, even the Ravens, I would have at least some semblance of concern and outrage, and I would hope that the Browns are penalized for breaking the rules, even against the Steelers. However, the past conduct of the Steelers and their fans make it impossible to feel any sympathy or outrage over such a hit occurring to a Steelers player because the Steelers have been dishing it out with such frequency and lack of concern for the rules for so long, generally without much significant consequence.
by woodsmeister on Dec 7, 2011 10:56 AM EST up reply actions
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by J. W. on Dec 7, 2011 5:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
In fairness, we always put up pictures of the Turkey Jones play. That was at least as bad as Harrison’s head-hunting. Just in case you forgot. Sorry, couldn’t resist.
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by TheDriveStillHurts on Dec 7, 2011 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
You know, I remember being at a sports bar the day Tom Brady tore his ACL. The one guy cheering incredibly loud was wearing a Browns jersey. There’s bad fans everywhere.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
Ya, im sorry, but I dont generally think of New Zealanders when I think of Shitsburgh fans.
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by BigDawgGottaEat on Dec 7, 2011 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
Fair enough. Neither do I.
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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
I guess there are a shit ton of bandwagon Steeler fans in cleveland though. They all look down on Browns fans.
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agreed, my parents included. Makes me wanna kill someone
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
I have an ex-girlfriend who became a Steelers fan, later on. It’s sad because we’re still FB friends (she’s still foxy) but damn did I dodge a bullet there. Imagining my future children wearing that uniform……/shudder ohmygodnoooooo
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by Gradysmanldy on Dec 8, 2011 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
My girlfriend is an Eagles fan, and I like to think my experience rooting for a terrible team is helping her through this season haha.
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by notthatnoise on Dec 8, 2011 10:19 AM EST up reply actions
Mine is a redskins fans, so we’ve got exponentially squared factories of sadness. Unfortunately, they can’t even tailgate properly….so they lose the one aspect of going to games that is still enjoyable for us.
Also! Their owner is even more despicable than Modell and Randy Lerner.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on Dec 8, 2011 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
Raise your hand if your a Steeler fan in Cleveland
I don’t think there are any in here, so I don’t know why your taking it up with us.
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
It is only the bandwagon fans who expect us to never lose a game that are the ones looking down on teams.
I guess there are a shit ton of bandwagon Steeler fans in cleveland though. They all look down on Browns fans.
does that sound like I am taking it up with ANYONE here? No, unless you seriously do not understand what I was saying.
Whether or not steelers fans in Cleveland are on this board is 100% irrelevant to this topic.
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Then bring it up to them, not us. Easy
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
I am not bringing them up to you.
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I will raise my hand to that one. Born and raised in Butler County PA but I relocated to Cleveland about 10 years ago.
To the Browns fans credit there are a TON of Steeler fans here with absolutely no cause to root for them.
You are totally right on your second point. I am cool with Steelers fans in Cleveland who have legitimate passion for the team, most likely because they are from Western PA. I have friends like this.
But if I can name more significantly more Steelers players before 2003 than you, and you have no tied to Pitt, we probably won’t get along.
I have seriously met Steelers fans who say Big Ben is their best QB in history and had never heard of Bradshaw.
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I think this will actually be a good game. Your pass defense is pretty solid and it’s no secret our offense prefers to pass. If our running game cannot get any legs, it could be a really close, low scoring game.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 8:56 AM EST up reply actions
lol
the Steelers don’t believe in boring matchups this year. (Chiefs, Colts, Jaguars)
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<—— Steelers fan born & raised in Cleveland. I’ve got plenty of 4 time SB champion Steelers gear I wear often around the city, cuts down on the bandwagon crybabies.
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what in the hell are you trying to point at?
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
He’s trying to call attention to Drew Brees and how to beat the flu, obviously.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on Dec 8, 2011 10:15 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
How in the hell does wearing 4 time SB championship gear cut down on Browns fans calling you what you are—a spineless front runner? DId you order your St. Louis Cards hat for the upcoming baseball season? Big Man City Fan this year are you? Oh, and you love the Boston Bruins too!
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 8, 2011 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t care fir yer kind. Nope, not at all.
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by troy145 on Dec 7, 2011 1:17 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
How did the comments that harrison made in that magazine affect the team and their views of him
How does Pouncey feel being the fourth best center in the AFC north
How has Big Ben been at keeping it in his pants
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 3:11 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
How did the comments that harrison made in that magazine affect the team and their views of him
Didnt change much by the sound of things. Team morale has been great
How does Pouncey feel being the fourth best center in the AFC north
About as good as Joe Thomas feels being the 4th best LT in the AFC North
How has Big Ben been at keeping it in his pants
Hopefully his new wife is letting him get it out his pants often so that he doesnt have to venture out to college bars
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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 3:52 AM EST up reply actions
About as good as Joe Thomas feels being the 4th best LT in the AFC North
You seem like a decent dude; that won’t matter to Joe Thomas. Farewell.
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by Dawg Nuts on Dec 7, 2011 10:02 AM EST up reply actions 10 recs
About as good as Joe Thomas feels being the 4th best LT in the AFC North
So what you’re saying is shittsburgh fans don’t know how to count?
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 12:27 PM EST up reply actions 10 recs
Oh my God it takes the Steelers to make me love you.
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by troy145 on Dec 7, 2011 2:09 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
We could say the same in regards as Pouncey being 4th?
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 5:24 PM EST up reply actions
no, considering Alex Mack, Matt Birk, and even Kyle Cook is better than him, simple math would indicate him being the fourth best center out of the four.
Need a number line or something to keep up?
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 5:43 PM EST up reply actions
lol you’re as funny as you are sad and pathetic..
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What does that have to do with your first round center being the worst Center in the AFC North?
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 5:45 PM EST up reply actions
Ok. Well, I don’t really care if you think he is, and I know you know he’s not.
If that’s what you hang your hat on, props!
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So you’re saying that Pouncey is better than Birk and Mack? Cook has graded out better than Pouncey on the year, and I believe it’s his first year.
Pouncey was one of the graded Centers in the league in pass protection. And he’s still shit. how is that statement not true?
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 5:50 PM EST up reply actions
Mack yes. Birk…maybe not ten years ago, but currently, yes..
He’s “graded out” do you use the same site that gave Ike taylor a negative grade for holding the best receiver in the nfl (statistically) to 11 yards?
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Birk is currently the top graded center in the league right now. So yes, he’s better than Pouncey substantially.
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 5:55 PM EST up reply actions
No, but I’d like an explanation why. If your capable of that.
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 5:59 PM EST up reply actions
I’d also like the see where he ranked in the AFCN last year… If you don’t mind, seeing how Pouncey is having a “down year” with his guards being changed around for most of the season.
I’ll still take Pouncey’s upside over most of the other centers in the AFCN. Also factor in that Pouncey plays with a worst OL than than the Brown’s, Bengals, or Ravens arguably. Plus Pouncey being on this team makes them better, it becomes very noticeable when he is not in the game.
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 6:04 PM EST up reply actions
upside isn’t the issue, but he has more than Birk.
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You want to know why Pouncey is playing the worst out of every center in the AFCN?
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 6:06 PM EST up reply actions
Bad supporting case, I already figured that much out.
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 6:07 PM EST up reply actions
Lol, Pouncey is better than both Birk and Cook, you could argue either way for Mack though.
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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 6:20 PM EST up reply actions
Dont live in glass houses.
yea, you live in a crazy house.
What the hell is with shittsburgh fans underrating Birk? You know he’s ranked just behind Mangold as the top 2 centers in the league for the last 3 years right?
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
I wouldnt say underrating Birk, I think he is great, but he also has a lot more help on the OLine than Pouncey does
The mix of age and ability makes Pouncey (and Mack for that matter) better than Birk.
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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
This is stupid. C is an independent position. If pouncey is getting manhandled one on one against NT’s, which is something he had a problem with in college, it has nothing to do with those around him.
Pouncey may be better than Birk 5 years down the line, but right NOW, they’re at opposite ends of center rankings. And lineman have long shelf lives so Pouncey will be at the bottom for years to come.
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 6:49 PM EST up reply actions
what’s stupid is you still haven’t said where you get your "grades’ from. Pouncey wasn’t manhandled one on one, that was Legursky.
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PFF obviously, but birk is just like birk, and considered the best across the board
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 6:51 PM EST up reply actions
so, the same site that rated Taylor negatively for holding the best receiver in the NFL to 11 yards? Solid info…
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how about a link or something? You have said this about 11 times already.
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C is not an independent position in the AFC North.
You want to be stupid enough to let your C block an NT (I’m talking Ngata/Hampton quality) 1 on 1? Good luck with that.
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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 6:51 PM EST up reply actions
every other C in this division does a pretty good job. And if pouncey is good as you delude yourself into believing, then he shouldn’t need the assistance of a pro-bowler to handle one person, no matter how good the DT is.
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
Who said anything about Pro Bowler? We have Kemo who cant pass block to save himself, and a badly undersized Legursky on the other. I just want someone solid but unspectacular
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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 6:54 PM EST up reply actions
Dude. No ones blocks Ngata one on one. Your an idiot if you think different.
Its also critical to have good guards doing their assignment right and/or double teaming when they have to. If the guards can’t do that then the center play goes down as well. Steelers probably have the worst guard combo in the AFCN, its no coincidence.
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
The stillers have the worst interior line in the AFCN, and Pouncey is apart of that problem
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
part of the problem, or keeping it from being a disaster?
I’m sorry but you fail at football if you think Pouncey is a bad center. Please find a flaw in his game.
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
Please find a flaw in his game.
Easy. Pass protection
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
how? Especially since the pass pro has improved since he has come here? Not to mention he is easily our best linemen by a long shot.
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
You could also throw in strength.
Peko put Pouncey on skates the last game.
by Bernie19Kosar on Dec 7, 2011 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
he did?
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
FOR #@$&‘s sake, can someone please teach the Steel0rNation™ how to @#*!ing use "you’re" versus “your” before my head explodes?!? C’mon, Folks!
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by Gradysmanldy on Dec 8, 2011 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
cry about it some more.
While YOU’RE at it spell out “come on”
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 1:40 PM EST up reply actions
C’mon is a contraction. It’s grammatically correct.
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are saying lol, wtf, or stfu grammatically correct? Nope, but we still do it don’t we?
This isn’t english class, as long as your understand me and I understand you, we’re all good. We’re human.
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
Actually those things are also grammatically correct. They probably aren’t suitable for professional correspondence but they are not incorrect.
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway
This is a laid back blog to discuss football not exactly somewhere I am too worried about being grammatically correct.
If it bother you sorry but that would be your problem. Or am I going to get banned for not being grammatically correct? Haha
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
I never said it bothered me.
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway
It bothers me, but it’s not a forum specific thing. I rant at co-workers about it too.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
your foolish if you think Pouncey will be at the bottom for years to come.
Yea I’ll take Pouncey against “most” the DT/NTs in the AFCN.
Lets see how Mack does against our DL making running lanes for whoever you got running the ball.
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 6:55 PM EST up reply actions
This
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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
Considering he’s at the bottom now and every other C is here to stay, I don’t see him moving up the ranks any time soon.
have fun with your bottom ranked pass protection
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
lol, how many straws are left? Can’t be many.
have fun with your bottom ranked….everything
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Straws? Pouncey IS one of the worst C in the league at pass protection. If that’s gasping at a straw then I don’t know what to tell you
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
Lol, based off of what. Watch any Steelers game, the sacks constantly come from Ben holding the ball, or off the edges. Seldom to they come straight up the middle
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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
you keep pulling this out of your ass. You are talking about what PFF says. It means nothing at all. Y
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You’re right. independents who use in depth analysis to grade players on an even scale mean nothing compared to the word a fanbase who can barely read. I’m convinced
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 7:06 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
In depth analysis? Again..they gave a negative rating to Taylor for shutting down the best receiver in the NFL. You can not trust their "stats’ on positions that don’t have them. It is their opinion. But I understand why you’d use them, it’s gotta feel good to say “see we at least have one good player”
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I’m sorry but there’s something wrong with you if you honestly believe that.
I’m willing to bet Pouncey doesn’t allow a sack on Ben tomorrow. Hows that sound?
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
We will. Your pathetic pass rush doesnt exactly pose much of a threat
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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
Our pass rush does pretty well against shitty oline actually. It may ONLY be against shitty oline but we would have the edge over that
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
I’ll have fun watching Ben still complete impressive passes and winning games. Thank you very much.
But just so you know the Steelers are a draft away from getting a guard or two and making this a solid OL, which is all we need.
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
About as good as Joe Thomas feels being the 4th best LT in the AFC North
So what you’re saying is shittsburgh fans don’t know how to count?
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
so nice, you had to type it twice.
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Yea I did it intentionally, each reply represents a SB you stole
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 1:03 PM EST up reply actions
awww
is hims sad? I stole what now?
Serious questions though. What two Super Bowls are you referring to? and how did a team go about “stealing” them?
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You’re right, you paid good money for those superbowls
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
how do you know it was paid for?
How do you know their lives weren’t threatened? it’s better to get what you want for free, isn’t it?
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wait…whose lives were threatened? What the hell are you talking about.
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just read one comment up. It is not hard to figure out.
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it is, cause you are talking out of your ass
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and The Licensed Pessimist isn’t?
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 5:26 PM EST up reply actions
that’s not the point. at all.
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The first obviously must be Superbowl 40. That argument hasn’t been done to death.
The 2nd one has me rather clueless though.
looks clear to me
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
all I see is a weird smiley face thingy
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What?
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
that symbol for a broken link picture. to me, it looks like a smiley face
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Damn, best I can do is link the site http://www.steelersdepot.com/2009/02/picture-of-santonio-holmes-with-2-two-feet-down-for-touchdown/
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 3:40 PM EST up reply actions
doesn’t look clear to me however. Honestly, I don’t really care a ton either way, it already happened, but from the angle the left foot is blocked and you can’t tell exactly if it touched the out of bounds line.
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Didn’t the play get reviewed? In the game with the most cameras of the season, I really doubt there not being an angle to show it.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
well, if it is, then that’s stupid. But I suppose if your hatred makes you see things a way that is the opposite of the way they are, it may be time for a psychiatrist?
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Never said I thought that, only trying to clarify what he may have meant.
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No shit sherlock. Its called a joke
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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
I have a question for you
Where did you get your license from? You’re not one of those people that filled out the order form in the back of a comic book are you?
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He legitimately earned it by diligent practice of hate and self-loathing.
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ok
follow up question.
Are Licensed Optimist and Licensed Pessimist related?
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Different sides of the same dichotomy?
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Hobbes - "...Pittsburgh?"
Calvin - "You mean if we're good or if we're bad?"
by BigDawgGottaEat on Dec 7, 2011 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
Yes, we have the same Browns blood in our veins.
I take this optimism shit seriously.
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by The Licensed Optimist on Dec 8, 2011 1:53 AM EST up reply actions
Where did you get your license from? You’re not one of those people that filled out the order form in the back of a comic book are you?
I got mine in Chicago but you can get them pretty much anywhere, acquiring one is about as easy as acquiring crabs in pittsburgh.
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
oooh
Another “joke” about a city. Nice one! If you live in Chicago, and you try to make jokes about other cities, that’s just pathetic. I mean, they are pathetic even if you don’t live in a far worse and crime ridden place, but even more so when you do.
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tbqh I don’t care much about chicago. I wouldn’t call it a POS, but it’s about as corrupt as a playoff game with pittsburgh in it and expensive as hell. Cool place to visit I guess
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
your tears are tasty. gimme some more
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I have another body liquid you can taste if you want.
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 1:43 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Where I now live is not allowed to have an NFL team (VEGAS) and so there fore I actually get to watch games with objective viewers at the sportsbook. the going thought about this game is actually a low scoring game, grudge match if you will. I said its Clevelands superbowl game, that got a lot of looks, and I explained – if we can win just one of the two games pittsburghs post season could be screwed, and if we took both, well then the knife in the heart. i could live with that.
decent team? 7 losing seasons in 42 years. I’d say they had a lot of decent teams. I think you mean championship teams. Yeah, there was a gap. not a 50+ and counting gap..but a gap nonetheless.
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Pouncey is the best C in the AFC north, not having the kind of season he did his rookie year but he has had rotating poor guard play on both sides. Mack is a close second, but he lacks the athleticism Pouncey has, & none of the other C in the AFC north are as agile or block in the 2nd level anywhere near as well.
Look at their ages as well, Pouncey won’t even hit his prime for 3-4 more years, by then Mack will be hitting 30 lol.
Pouncey dominated Cody in college & did again last year in the playoffs, drawing a holding penalty on the goal line. We’ll all get to watch tomorrow night as Pouncey deals with Taylor & Mack tries handling the Big Snack, we’ll see who is talking shit when the dust settles.
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Pouncey is the best C in the AFC north
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by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 8, 2011 3:23 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Mack is a close second, but he lacks the athleticism Pouncey has
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vem5FQ5Lzh0
Disagree.
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Running in a straight line means your athletic?
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by John Stephens on Dec 8, 2011 11:12 AM EST up reply actions
Oh yea, is the contract you give the refs all guaranteed, or is it incentive laden? I imagine the Rooney family paid a crap load after superbowl XL if there were incentives.
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Oh yea, is the contract you give the refs all guaranteed, or is it incentive laden? I imagine the Rooney family paid a crap load after superbowl XL if there were incentives.
Contract is a standard $5000 per flag thrown, even if resulting in a non call. Added incentives for calls that directly affect the outcome of games.
The ref who did not call a push off against Torrey Smith has been fired. We are working on a suitable replacement.
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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 3:55 AM EST up reply actions
I actually can believe this. Especially in the worst superbowl ever (Pitt – Seattle). I was embarassed for all the fans there at the bar. Even had Steeler fans apologizing for a rip off. (Watched the game in North Texas) I like the style of the AFCN game, but to resort to stealing a game by the refs, it made me lose faith, and showed the NFL isnt far behind the NBA.
please don’t say stolen.
If there was actually anything wrong in that game at all the Steelers didn’t know anything about it.
Even then trying to fix a game for betting purposes would be nearly impossible to keep under wraps.
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 6:16 PM EST up reply actions
I am in no way saying that super bowl was stolen. Independently of that, however…
Even then trying to fix a game for betting purposes would be nearly impossible to keep under wraps.I think this is incredibly naive. The NBA kept it under wraps for years and it’s pretty amazing it came out at all. They still maintain that only one ref was doing it. Other sports have been rigged. Boxing has been a joke for years.
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The NFL is so huge and is easily the biggest sport in the US. So many people would have to be involved, its hard to believe everyone can keep their mouths shut.
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
Only one referee would have to be involved. It only takes one guy.
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway
and the rest of the refs are not going to question wtf he is doing?
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
He doesn’t have to make ridiculous calls. It’s as easy as calling holding against one team while letting the other team get away with a little more. Or being a little more strict about pass interference on a few important plays. There are a lot of judgement calls in the NFL. All it takes is for all the close calls to go one way. It wouldn’t be obvious or difficult.
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway
Really?! That stuff happens on every game!
The Steelers get ridicules PI plays called on them and hardly ever get holding calls.
The PI in the endzone was PI, the WR pushed off plain and simple, I’ve seen less get called. I remember that one because I remember the “experts” bitching about it after and me thinking their complete morons. What other calls did you not agree with?
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
I am in no way saying that super bowl was stolen.
I am not talking about the super bowl at all. I am just talking in general. I don’t believe for a second that any major sport is 100% clean.
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway
Then people shouldn’t get on the Steelers shit for superbowl XL.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
You’ll notice I didn’t.
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway
I said people not “notthatnoise” or you shouldn’t get on the Steelers shit for superbowl XL
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 1:43 PM EST up reply actions
I said people not "notthatnoise" or you shouldn’t get on the Steelers shit for superbowl XL
Hmm…
What other calls did you not agree with?Oops!
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I still haven’t got an answer yet.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 3:37 PM EST up reply actions
we’re taking a page out of your book and were gonna stop caring
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
Stop caring about football discussion? Noted.
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
Whoooosh!
Ok, let’s get this straight, this is the order of events:
1. I said I was not commenting on the super bowl at all, but that I think it is possible that some NFL refs are crooked.
2. You disagreed.
3. I gave you my reasons.
4. You started talking about the super bowl for some reason, which I was not talking about whatsoever, and accused me of not agreeing with those calls, which I never said.
5. I pointed out that I never disagreed with those calls.
6. You said you weren’t talking to me, just people in general.
7. I quoted you the part where you were talking to me.
I can repeat step 5 if you want, but I’m not sure what good it will do.
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway
Sorry that I might have got you confused with other posters on this subject. Which I still don’t think I got my answer from but oh well.
Ok so you think NFL refs are crooked? I’m not exactly sure but has a ref ever got caught for being crooked in the NFL? I still find it hard to believe that everyone involve kept it hush hush. And see how long the NFL has been in existence there has been a lot of games and to keep the vast majority of the games that were fixed would be nearly impossible.
But believing games are fixed takes the fun out of watching the games doesn’t it?
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t get how you’d get confused, as it was pretty much an A-B conversation/thread on here for a while.
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despite all of the ball reffed game that have transpired over the years, that was the first game where the half-time analyst commented on just how bad the refs were.
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
Steeler Nation helps
There’s 1 “TV Timeout” every game where we pass the hat. Why should the Rooney’s have to foot the bill all by themselves. We’re family.
HERE WE GO STEELERS!
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by woodsmeister on Dec 7, 2011 8:12 AM EST up reply actions 5 recs
lol bitterness is sexy
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by Dawg Nuts on Dec 7, 2011 10:08 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
that's an awesome picture
I’ve never seen it before. Did you just find that?
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My dick just fell off and then I threw up on it.
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Had to rec this
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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 6:37 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
rec for rec
I take this optimism shit seriously.
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by The Licensed Optimist on Dec 8, 2011 1:57 AM EST up reply actions
The person who made this could have at least tried to make this look somewhat real.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
you must love fat asses
good for you
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by LV Steelers Fan on Dec 7, 2011 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
The only thing that’s weak is the Browns and their pathetic excuse of a franchise.
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ours is still better though.
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
I can't wait to see how many Steelers fans are in the stands when these teams play in Cleveland
funny how that works out. Even if Pitt has picked up some bandwagon fans over the years, who gives a shit? Im not bandwagon fan, and the Steelers already sell more merchandise than any other franchise, with more bandwagon fans incoming thats just more Steelers stuff being sold, more money in the Steelers organization’s pocket, and more Steelers fans around to piss off sad, lonely browns fans. Great. Thats why Pittsburgh has success and fields consistently good teams that Browns fans haven’t had for DECADES.
Yes, I’m concerned about your recent success: you’re only 2 championships behind us now.
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by Dawg Nuts on Dec 7, 2011 10:43 AM EST up reply actions 6 recs
quickly closing the gap.
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 5:31 PM EST up reply actions
WHAT? you think those aafcn (or whatever it was called) championships mean anything? lol
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lol its all they got, let them have it if they want out dated success.
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 6:05 PM EST up reply actions
and whats the significant of this?
Bringing up championships is as stupid as those retards who scream “WE HAVE 6 SUPERBOWLS” in every argument.
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 6:18 PM EST up reply actions
Unfortunately we have a lot of those :/
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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 7, 2011 6:38 PM EST up reply actions
not too many on BTSC thankfully.
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
I can show you why they mean as much as an NFL championship. But in short, there is a legitimate argument that talent-wise, the AAFC may have been the better league, it just didn’t have the income of the NFL.
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rec. Having civil discourse with Steeler “nation” makes me feel like I just licked an ATM touch screen.
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by Gradysmanldy on Dec 8, 2011 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
what makes you think we pay them?
Maybe we send a couple “associates” over to their hotel rooms to have a chat. Then they introduce them to their friends from Louisville, and let em know that they either play ball, or maybe they don’t walk so good the next day….cappice?
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Are there any Browns fans who want to have a reasonable conversation about football?
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1. How has your offensive line been overall?
2. Is Hines Ward still a serious threat at WR?
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1. The OL has been good at pass blocking. They give Ben enough time or at least enough time to make his own pocket. He has been sacked a lot, but that’s in big part because Ben never throws the ball away. Run blocking has been an adventure. Sometimes they look very good and then sometimes they look downright awful.
2. Yes and no. In the RZ he is still very capable of finding the hole in the zone and exploiting it. He’s a decent 3rd option, but not much outside of that.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
Steeler WR development
I have a question: Who is your WR coach? And has he been around long? I think the Steelers develop WR better than most other teams in the league. It helps that you have an elite QB obviously but it is frustrating to see you guys so easily convert later round WR talent into top flight NFL WRs. What’s the secret and can we have some?
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Scottie Montgomer
Been here since last year. Arians was a wr coach before he became OC.
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as for the secret
I think it is looking for actual skills and not things like 40 times and height. that’s just my guess though
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I think our scouting department is particularly good at finding WR and LB talent. They’ve struggled finding solid CBs and OL though.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
Is he teaching them how to cheap shot defensive backs and linebackers in the head from the blindside?
by woodsmeister on Dec 7, 2011 12:41 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I hope so
the longer people like you cry about it, the better. “Awww poor defensive players….boo hoo…they got a little of what they like to give.’” My 6th grade coach taught me a valuable lesson that makes whining about getting knocked out kind of sad “keep your head on a swivel”
So how’s TJ Ward doing?
sniff sniff snivel…
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He’s teaching them lots of tricks I’m sure. It’s one of the fortunate things with the Steelers, and is talked about a great deal in articles. The veterans help the young guys become better. It’s a big part of why the team has been successful. Fielding a good team isn’t just about drafting good players, they have to be coached up, and the veterans play a big part in that.
by worldtrip on Dec 7, 2011 1:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
yep, and theirs nothing you can do about it lol
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 5:36 PM EST up reply actions
congratulations.
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
Yes he is.
Tell your boys to keep their chin straps snapped.
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 5:34 PM EST up reply actions
Actually he has, Sanders throws devastating blocks, I watched him decleat a DE last year head to head. Nothing cheap or illegal about crack back blocks, they were a staple of the Niners & Jerry Rice & John Taylor threw a few every game. You guys are supposed to be running that offense, maybe you should spit mommas tit outta yr mouth and learn how to play it like ya got a pair.
Not gonna apologize that our converted college QB is so tough that the NFL had to change the rules to protect defensive players from his LEGAL hits. That legacy will continue through Sanders & the rest, keep your heads on a swivel bitches.
Yes we have done a great job drafting WRs lately. You ask if you can get some of ‘that’, well you had your chance at Mike Wallace but you took Massawuss so blame your FO.
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Please don’t pretend you wouldn’t take Hines Ward in his prime. Well then again you would be happy getting our 5th string WR for that matter, would probably start too.
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
I would absolutely take Hines Ward in his prime on my team. That has nothing to do with the fact that malaki’s comment was stupid.
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Why? Saying a young WR unselfishly blocking for his teammates is stupid? For the record none of Sanders blocks has been illegal or dirty from what I remember. Its not just Sanders either. Brown and Cotchery has been joining in as well.
Ward’s hits were legal, remember they were before the rule change.
Taking Mohamed Massaquoi over Mike Wallace is pretty funny. I’m still laughing at the guys at Pats Pulpit who are kicking them selves at taking Ben Tate over Wallace,
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
Woah wait though, Mike Wallace was drafted primarily for his speed not his WR skill set, correct? My outsider observation is that it is the opposite. They find physical talent and do well turning them into good WRs.
Either that or they take them down to the crossroads and sell their souls to the devil.
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by BigDawgGottaEat on Dec 7, 2011 10:14 AM EST reply actions
Wallace was drafted for his speed. There is a bit of debate about how much he has developed his routes and what not outside of deep routes. I still think he lacks lateral quickness and moves to be a real threat in the intermediate stuff.
I honestly don’t know how we found Antonio Brown or why he was a 6th rounder. His speed, quickness, and hands should have been enough to make him a 3rd rounder at least. I think, outside of any major setbacks, he will be an elite WR in a few years.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
yeah, that’s one guy. Every other team passed on him 3 times because despite his incredible speed, he is only 6’ 195. I didn’t mean they ignore things like speed and height, but they can see players who are deficient in an area that they can work around. Ward was a QB/RB/Receiver in college that was slow as hell, they felt they could make him a great receiver, they did
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This bromance is more screwed than Romeo and Juliet.
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by The Licensed Optimist on Dec 8, 2011 2:03 AM EST up reply actions
that’s not much of a question but I just thought I’d throw that out there.
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 1:11 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
You are on fire right now.
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I never really talk to him, but I’m starting to like him.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
thinking this too.
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Are the Steelers a zone blocking run team?
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 7, 2011 1:24 PM EST reply actions
No, they aren’t. We love big linemen, so a zone scheme wouldn’t work that well.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
when the browns beat the steelers after 13 or 16 or however many games it was that we had lost to them in a row, i copied every single newspaper article and printed every on-line article i could find about how the browns played so well and how the steelers looked like absolute garbage for that game.
and then i signed and dated them and put them on every single steeler fans’ desk that i work with.
how do you feel about that?
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I feel like you’ve got a lot of free time on your hands.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 1:26 PM EST up reply actions
How do you feel about being bottom-feeders in an otherwise great division?
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How do you feel about trying to eat chicken wings with one tooth? Does it frustrate your simple little brain?
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Very much so, yes.
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by Riddlah. on Dec 7, 2011 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
lol
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it sounds pretty sad on your part to be honest lol
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 5:39 PM EST up reply actions
A legitimate football question that I had seems to have disappeared: Are the Steelers a zone blocking heavy team in terms of the run game?
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 7, 2011 1:46 PM EST reply actions
It’s still there, it’s two root comments up from this one.
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no big deal, maybe someone will see it now.
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway
Between the attacks ad hominem? Probably not…
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 7, 2011 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
would you guys pee on your bosses if they were on fire?
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i’d pee on their bosses regardless of if they were on fire or not. but if they were on fire i’d purposely miss the flame.
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by pwndabear on Dec 7, 2011 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
I’d probably throw water on him. That makes more sense.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
colt will pee on everyone this thursday!!! yaaa
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I’ve heard of some QBs peeing their pants when they saw James Harrison coming from the outside. So, I guess that’s not unusual.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
i would too if someone who had the mind of a 3 year old and the physical capabilities of a gorilla was bearing down on me.
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
We should draft more 3 year old gorillas then. They are damn good at football.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 3:31 PM EST up reply actions
wut
goddamn steeler fans…
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bouncing off your absurd statement
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
that sounds racist pwndabear
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age has nothing to do with race.
goddamn steeler fans…
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whole comment…racial bias all up in it.
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He can call James Harrison a stupid gorilla without it being about race. I also happen to think Peyton Hillis is a stupid gorilla.
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lol Man..I was just playing along with the type of people you got here. I thought being irrational and saying “fuck it” to logic was the order of the day? Well..I’m playing along.
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We’re just keeping the rivalry going. Face it, we hate each other. :)
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t feel that way. If i were to hate someone based on what team they liked…I wouldn’t even know what to say to that.
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goddamn steeler fans…
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
by pwndabear on Dec 7, 2011 5:31 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
hmmm 3 year old gorilla learning the complexity of Lebeau’s zone blitz defense. Kinda hard to believe.
I’d bet Harrison is more football savy than the Browns LBs.
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 5:41 PM EST up reply actions
This thread is almost as good as the Baltimore Q&A.
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
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No way.
We tried to save their franchise, you guys stole it. That’s impossible that its even close lol ;)
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
Been to entirely more Ravens games than I care to admit and can honestly say I hate Ravens fans more than Steelers fans. Dont get me wrong I dont like either, but at least I have respect for real Steelers fans.
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by BigDawgGottaEat on Dec 7, 2011 6:32 PM EST up reply actions
Malors cool though. He is at lest smart in his trash talk.
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
am i the only one that thinks polomalu is going to be pretty much brain dead after this season after getting his skull bashed in so frequently?
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You have to wonder...
…given his history. And as much as the Steelers need him to play the kind of defense he allows us to play, if you have any semblance of humanity, you have to ask yourself whether its worth his risking mental facuties later in life for just a game.
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at least he’ll have a towel to wipe his drool up with.
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by pwndabear on Dec 7, 2011 2:44 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Not funny, when you look at what's happened to other players...
…and we’re only now begininng to learn of the full extent of the harm these players incur.
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well I thought it was funny.
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by pwndabear on Dec 7, 2011 2:48 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Probably because you’re an idiot.
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by Riddlah. on Dec 7, 2011 5:17 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Troy is an idiot for not tackling right on that play.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 5:31 PM EST up reply actions
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by pwndabear on Dec 7, 2011 5:32 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
My point exactly.
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I’m certainly worried about it. Not only has he taken a lot, the ones that he did take were very hard.
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I’ve always had a strong disdain for the steelhers. But when I saw Hines Ward stand up smiling and laughing after pretending to be hurt after being hit by our safety in order to get a flag during the game winning drive in the 2005 playoffs, at that moment it went past a rivarly and transformed into a hatred deep down in my soul.
It’s bad because I’m a spiritual man and I shouldn’t hate anyone. But it’s hard for me to stay composed around shittsburgh fans. And if I ever visit that PoS city, there will be a nice ring of my urine spread around your PoS stadium and the first bandwagon shittsbugh fan that gives me shit will have this Collinwood born and raised fist shoved down his Pamanti’s brothers sandwich swallowing throat.
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 2:43 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
I'm giving you shit...
…what are you going to do about it?
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uh… he’s not in pittsburgh.
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relax… they can’t read good.
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by troy145 on Dec 7, 2011 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Only a friggin pussy on the internet would try to fight someone.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
I’m going to cry. This is me crying
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I was trying to post this pic below but failed.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
you should look for the one where he’s holding the super bowl trophy, or the one where he’s high stepping in to the endzone after catching a pass from Randle El…or the one where he knocked a linebacker on his ass and put him out for the year. Or the one where he gave Ed Reed a concussion. Those are all better. He obviously has hurt some of your players, judging by the whiny comments about him.
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or the one where he knocked a linebacker on his ass and put him out for the year. Or the one where he gave Ed Reed a concussion
why am I not surprised at a shittsburgh fan celebrating things like this?
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
celebrating? the only thing I’m celebrating is your tears. They are delicious.
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I bet you “likes to put the lotion on it”. You are a very mentally stunted person, why doesnt that suprise me.
lol like you wouldn’t celebrate if a Steelers player got hurt.
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
I wouldn’t celebrate any steeler player getting hurt, other than Ward.
I'd be sympathetic though
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 5:51 PM EST up reply actions
I bet if you saw Ward hit in the head and fly 3 yards backward you would jump out of your chair screaming. But just my guess.
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 6:06 PM EST up reply actions
I’d feel very satisfied inside
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 6:08 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
then that makes you no better than a guy celebrating an injury, you just have the decency to not make a jackass out of your self.
Do i enjoy seeing people I hate/don’t like getting injured? Yep. So what? Human being are all pricks by nature.
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 6:23 PM EST up reply actions
I clearly stated “other than Ward” in my first comment. Reading comprehension problems?
And there is a huge difference between celebrating and having a feint sense of satisfaction from an asshole experiencing karma.
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t read minds but I bet you’d have the same “satisfaction” if it was Polamalu or anyone else on the Steelers.
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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
then that makes you no better than a guy celebrating an injury,
not entirely true. maybe you think that, but if someone sees Ward as a headhunter looking to hurt (but not always injure) guys on the D, seeing him get hurt is a certain brand of on the field justice
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To be fair he said other than Ward.
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and that makes it better?
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
I like the one where Ward gets the shit knocked out of him against the Ravens this year.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
see the difference. I had a list of them. You had one…I’ll take Hines!
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Sorry. I didn’t think I had to “out list” you. Ward has been blasted several times. I laughed my ass off when he got knocked out of the Chiefs game.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
Well, you did. Maybe you should pay attention to the rules from now on?
Chiefs game? what?
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The Ravens game..that’s the only one he took a shot in this season that I can think of. But you already mentioned that game.
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The first comment was in reference to the first game of the year.
Now I remember the recent one, thanks to you. Ray Ray knocked him out. Not the Chiefs.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 5:34 PM EST up reply actions
Pissing on cement outside of the stadium?
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
NeilTyson?
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Yes, I think so.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 3:41 PM EST up reply actions
first bandwagon shittsbugh fan that gives me shit will have this Collinwood born and raised fist shoved down his Pamanti’s brothers sandwich swallowing throat.
Actually I take that back. I wouldn’t fight a steelers fan because I don’t hit women
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 3:05 PM EST up reply actions
stop humanizing them. its like naming a cow before it goes to slaughter or something. they’re animals with no feelings
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
by pwndabear on Dec 7, 2011 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Don’t know what they expect. We all know everything there is to know about each others teams. Any attempts at asking questions for the hell of it would for the most part be shallow and empty
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 3:08 PM EST up reply actions
Oops…
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
You’re the one over there crying about it.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
Crying? No. Complaining? Sure.
No difference then your comment “crying” about me.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 3:32 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not crying. No reason for me to. Just pointing out the obvious. Stop being a crybaby.
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If you can’t see the irony, I can’t help you.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 4:27 PM EST up reply actions
There is no irony. I’m poking fun at the crybaby.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 4:37 PM EST up reply actions
Can’t help ya.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 4:41 PM EST up reply actions
Steelers threads: where a slap doesn’t count as beating your wife.
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by bross09 on Dec 7, 2011 3:43 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
Sometimes they liked to be slapped. Not my thing, but I’ve seen things.
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by John Stephens on Dec 7, 2011 3:44 PM EST up reply actions
sad…what a joke.. just keep crying about the Steelers, and their players. Your life’s work is a worthy cause.
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Your life’s work is a worthy cause.
Not condoning domestic abuse or violence of any kind isn’t a worthy cause? Besides being a Steelers fan, what the hell is wrong with you?
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lol…reading comprehension. .
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We were “crying” about James Harrison beating his girlfriend according to you.
I can’t take insults about my reading comprehension from someone who can’t even use ellipses correctly.
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Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
no..the other people I was referring to, were just crying period. They can’t really say anything about the football aspect of it, so it has to resort to the old tired bullshit. That’s the crying, I don’t know how you could take it any other way. I understand that as a female, the “beating” part is more important than anything, but, you missed the point.
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GTFU. This just shows what type of man you are.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
GTFU? U=up? under? usurp? That is the problem with you kids. you always want to make it personal. You like to pass judgement on anyone that like a team that isn’t horrible. And you look far and wide to find those things that can make you feel like you have a “leg up” on those "horrible’ fans of a good team.
That’s what kind of man YOU are. A miserable fan of a team who’s owners have no incentive to build a winner, because not only do you accept losing, you “wear it like a badge of honor” as I’ve heard from some of your blog members.
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How, exactly, do we as fans stop our team from sucking? By not going to games? Because we tried that with the Indians and it didn’t work.
Dawgs By Nature: Holy Joe Thomas we suck
By taking action. They will either be forced to change, or their team will start losing money, which will make the NFL lose money, and Goodell will do something about it. But as it is now, they have no reason to change that.
And as far as the Indians…what do you mean? They were pretty much forced into action in the early 90’s weren’t they? They never won it all, but they at least appeared to be trying to win right?
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What action should we take? Start a picket line? Write strongly worded letters to our local state representative? It’s not like we don’t want this team to be great. We aren’t proud of this team for sucking, we’re proud that we’re still fans even when they do suck. If we didn’t we’d just be a bunch of fairweather Bengals fans.
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Whatever it takes. Leave the stadium empty, quit buying Browns related merchandise, and some of the things you mentioned. They will be forced to act. You guys stick together in other ways right? Why not make something positive out of it? If all 60 thousand fans that normally go to the games were ALL standing outside of the stadium on game day..you don’t think they’d have to start taking notice?
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What would any of that accomplish? The only thing that hasn’t been changed numerous times since our return to the NFL has been our owner. And I’m not really sure what selling the team would accomplish.
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You don’t think it would matter if no one bought tickets? I know it only makes up 20% of the income, but 20% is still substantial. They would have to act.
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so we should be fair weather fans like you guys when we suck?
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Get Dawg Pound Mike to meet with the management because he has a brilliant football mind and a detailed 5-year plan.
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by Adrock2099 on Dec 7, 2011 9:37 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
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"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on Dec 8, 2011 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
It involved the bathroom, don’t ask why.
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by notthatnoise on Dec 8, 2011 11:21 AM EST up reply actions
Dude, dont start with the baseball stuff. The Pirates are what the Steelers would be without the Rooneys money flowing into the refs & leagues pockets.,..
That was a typo. So what.
You’re the person defending wife abusers and saying the words mean more to women. You’re a pathetic human being. You’re a piece of trash.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
lol, you have a career in politics.
You’re words are hurtful. I’m going to step back for a minute…try to regroup…
You’re a crying little girl…so…I’ll be ok
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You just get under my skin with your misogynist attitude.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 5:13 PM EST up reply actions
Well, that is fine. But the thing is. I don’t have that.. If saying there is a difference between a slap and “beating” a woman is misogynistic to you, I’m sorry. I’m sure if you ask a woman who got dragged down the stairs by her hair if she would have rather been slapped, she’d probably say yes.
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How about both are bad and neither should happen? I think that’s the response you’d get from 99.9999% of women. It doesn’t matter which one is “worse;” both are terrible and shouldn’t happen.
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by emily522 on Dec 7, 2011 5:31 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
That is one weak ass argument, Frank . . .
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 7, 2011 5:34 PM EST up reply actions
you have a career in politics…defending spousal abuse…sounds like congressional dinner table talk.
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by bross09 on Dec 7, 2011 9:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
zomg again with the you’re when it should be your. /cries
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on Dec 8, 2011 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
All I know about the woman beaters is this. When I’ve seen it, I get up and do a beat down and i’ve done this for women I dont even know. I will not stand for it!
So Frank, do yourself a favor and just STFU about it! Your wrong and so is that puke who plays ball.
How is that doing myself a favor? Can you explain?
Oh I get it, you are being an internet tough guy. I’m deeply concerned now. Are you going to type “punch” and then I’m going to feel it?
By the way, it’s “you’re” or “you are” At least that’s what my third grade teacher said, tough guy
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This guy has been banned. I’ve let a lot of shit go on this thread. In a normal thread, about 95% of this stuff would have been deleted. But I will not allow someone to condone spouse abuse on this message board.
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by notthatnoise on Dec 7, 2011 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Finally. It only took me two flags to get it done. Thanks NTN.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry, I tried to give him some slack. He was annoying me earlier, but he wasn’t too far out of line yet. Something happened in the last couple hours and he got much worse, so now he’s gone.
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway
I’m of to BTSC to make fun of him. I have nothing better to do.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
Normally I would say don’t do it, but that guy said some despicable shit.
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway
I wouldn’t either. But I just went there and made a simple comment. It shouldn’t go further that this.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 7, 2011 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
I think I could have predicted that.
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by notthatnoise on Dec 8, 2011 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
I was pissing him off pretty good with BS nonsense. We both got warnings.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah. He shows up there and and starts stuff. He’s a troll. He just joined not too long ago and he has half my comment total.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
This went really down hill
is it really so hard to talk about football with out trying to provoke arguments?
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 7:19 PM EST reply actions
Haha, while some of it is humorous some of it got very tired very quickly. If you got any football questions Ill try to answer them to the best of my ability.
Calvin - "I wonder where we go when we die?"
Hobbes - "...Pittsburgh?"
Calvin - "You mean if we're good or if we're bad?"
by BigDawgGottaEat on Dec 7, 2011 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
How do you guys feel about the new coaches and scheme changes.
I also like Rubin and Sheard as pass rushers but do you think they could become a real force in the run game?
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 7, 2011 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
Most people on here aren’t big Shurmer fans. Some didn’t like it in the first place, some are willing to give him more time ONLY if he hires an OC next year, some want him gone now.
Both haven’t been great at all this year in the run game, but then again absolutely no one has been. It’s needless to say that we’re going to have to acquire someone in the near future to help with that.
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
Rubin has his good and bad games against the run. Sheard has his good and bad plays, but when that’s happening it almost always adds up to a bad game. Sheard gets upfield on run plays and teams run underneath him. The test of how good he can become will be if he can stay at home for the run but still maintain his pass rush ability.
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Everyone is substantially good in the goal line
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
That has been particularly amazing to me. I can’t believe we’re that good in short yardage situations but absolutely suck in most other situations.
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I guess that’s good coaching.
I think Haden is pretty overrated, but he hangs tough in the redzone.
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
well, though he would have given up the game winning TD against the Jags to Jason Hill if he didn’t drop the pass
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
but I guess he can’t be perfect
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
your fanbase has trolls. Sorry to say, that kinda distracted the board.
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I actually Sheard has looked pretty good. Kid hustles quite a bit and is in the backfield a whole bunch. He does pretty well keeping contain, but I think we get gashed up the middle more anyways.
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by BigDawgGottaEat on Dec 7, 2011 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
Houston ran to his side pretty often
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 7, 2011 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
I still root for the meteor when the Ravens and Steelers play.
But now I just hope it happens when they are playing in Pittsburgh.
Actually, this really isn't like that Texans thread
The people here don’t mass-rec each others posts like on BRB.
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by BuenosAires_Dawg on Dec 8, 2011 5:38 PM EST up reply actions
Remember your mantra Cleveland sports fans, “There’s always next year”…
The Ravens are pus*ies compared to the Steelers. - Peyton Hillis 2010
actually our mantra changed to “at least were not rapists, murderers, and wife beaters”
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by bross09 on Dec 8, 2011 3:06 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
murderers?
I’m so glad that we have the decency to not start naming thing Browns players have done, unless provoked. Because the Browns are totally morally better than the Steelers? Right?
HAHAH!
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
I believe in this case he was referring to Ray Lewis, our other illustrious division rival. You guys are ONLY wife beaters and rapists, so…..you have that going for you, which is nice.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
again lets not pretend the Browns are perfect angels
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 2:16 PM EST up reply actions
Not to play to hyperbole, but this is like Nixon saying, “Lets not pretend the other guys weren’t doing this”
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
so lets grow up and stop with their rapists, and wife beaters stuff? Because i know I’m not one.
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, sure. Let’s ignore the fact that we hate your team, and it appears to be full of less than desireable human beings, because you’re allegedly a good dude. Last I check this was the Browns board, and if you come HERE expect us to talk about these scumbags.
If we come to your board (which, honestly, I’d rather have someone poke me in the junk than do) you can talk about our propensity to drop passes, do motorcycle wheelies, cut our feet up doing races with guys in cleats, etc. We may have stupid players, a noodle arm quarterback, and an inability to stop the run……but we ain’t rapin’ or murderin’ folks. /end
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
It get old fast. Like I said if we can re-frame from saying things about your less than desireable human beings past and present than you can too. It truly is saying something when we can have an intellectual conversation with the guys at Baltimore Beatdown and not here, and we really do HATE their team.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
Intellectual conversation and Baltimore Beat Down are mutually exclusive terms. Cannot be used in concert with one another.
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 8, 2011 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
Actually they are, for the exception of a few. Its not my problem if you guys made them act less than what the usually act with us.
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
My apologies sir, but your reply made no logical sense at all. Can you drink at your place of work?
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 8, 2011 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
the posters on BTSC and Baltimore Beatdown has had plenty of intellectual football conversations between the two sites. You apparently think the guys at Baltimore Beatdown can’t have intellectual conversations at all. So far these threads have been a disaster when both played the Browns.
Maybe you guys are the ones who can’t hold a Intellectual conversation about football?
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
Your (or is it You’re?) reply inferred that intellectual discussion and BBD were in fact mutually exclusive terms. Mutually exclusive means that they are events that cannot occur at the same time . . .
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 8, 2011 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
or maybe its that your fanbases are both on the same low, intellectual level?!?!?
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yep, because I was totally referring to steelers fans, and not your players when I said rapists.
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we are talking about Ray lewis, if you couldn’t tell
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by Dawg Nuts on Dec 8, 2011 10:33 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
no one here are those fans. We can’t help that the Browns are so utterly depressing that YOUR former fans jump the bandwagon. Please get your scum out of our fan base.
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
any jerkwad that wears black and yellow is your problem now regardless of how many people they’ve raped, beaten, or murdered.
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
Your coming off as immature and spiteful. But I don’t think you care so carry on.
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"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 2:57 PM EST up reply actions
You’re.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
by Gradysmanldy on Dec 8, 2011 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I don’t think I’ve seen a stiller fan use “you’re” correctly, ever
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 8, 2011 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
But its funny how much it bothers you. Do I care? Nope, I get my point across that’s all I care about. Better than harping on it and trying you make yourself look better than me or someone else. Seriously can no one can a conversation without turning it into a pissing contest of who’s better or purely just trying to piss someone off.
But hey what ever boosts YOUR self esteem champ.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
Their sticklers on punctuation. So your gunna be told.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 3:32 PM EST up reply actions
you’re trying REALLY hard for someone who keeps saying they dont care
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
by pwndabear on Dec 8, 2011 3:32 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Reason why I love the Browns:
Its the only team that I dont even bother trying to be overly classy with. Because when it comes to Steelers vs Browns the chaos ensuing is completely inevitable and impossible to avoid. Everyone gets in on it.
I have respect for the Browns, and these two threads have just been So. Much. Fun.
Get better soon Brownies please. The games need to be closer to reflect the massive rivalry this still is.
Formerly known as Steeler_
BTSC's token Kiwi fan. That means I'm a New Zealander. Yes, that small country next to Australia....no we are not part of Australia
by Michael Hewitt on Dec 8, 2011 3:02 AM EST reply actions 6 recs
Agreed. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.
you dickface
by The Licensed Pessimist on Dec 8, 2011 3:26 AM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Slut
Formerly known as Steeler_
BTSC's token Kiwi fan. That means I'm a New Zealander. Yes, that small country next to Australia....no we are not part of Australia
by Michael Hewitt on Dec 8, 2011 3:53 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Not to throw more gas on the fire, but I think what some of the original posters were trying to get at when talking about bandwagoners wasn’t in reference to guys who are from Idaho or Texas or whatever who are steeler fans, but the local ones. Specifically, in Northeast and Central Ohio you’ll meet a lot of guys who are Steeler fans, but also Tribe and Ohio State fans. A lot of Browns fans are also Indians and Ohio State fans, and their relative success takes away some of the pain of being a Browns fan, at least for me. Something about seeing a guy with Ohio State cap and Steelers jersey just makes them seem like they don’t really appreciate the success they have because they never have to go through long down periods.
And before anyone jumps down my throat about the Indians, I equate the 90s Indians to the 90s steelers: always close, always good, always just one piece away.
if its not in reference to us then why bring it up to us. We do not care, most of us in here are real fans, not loser bandwagon jumpers.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
So you would agree that NE Ohio Steeler “fans” are “loser bandwagon jumpers”?
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 8, 2011 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
the real bandwagon jumpers, yes. But I’m sure that there are real Steeler fans in OH and other states as well. As long as they stick to one team and bleed their colors then their as diehard as anyone.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
“they’re” as die hard as anyone. Also, if they grow up in Browns country but want to follow the Steelers because they are “easier” to follow, then you are welcome to them…..because they are shitty, weak hearted, and disloyal. This isn’t rocket science.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
Sticking to one team for the rest of someone’s life is disloyal? News to me.
Doesn’t matter. Maybe people genuinely do not like rooting for the Browns, maybe they hate their style or how their run, maybe they hate their fans.
Its not just about winning, the Steelers are a pretty attractive team to some people because their consistent (not just record wise), they will always have the same ownership(family), the same coaches for over a long period of time, and keep most of their players, the Steelers will always play like the Steelers.
Question, if you grew up in Cincinnati, or Oakland would you want to be Bengals and Raider fans knowing how truly pathetic their with little to no glimmer of hope in the future because of ownership? No one wants to root for a team that doesn’t show effort in bettering themselves every year and winning.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 3:04 PM EST up reply actions
Both of those teams have winning records, and Cincy won a super bowl like 18 years ago. I’m not sure what you’re trying to get at here.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
You didn’t answer the question.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
If I grew up in Cincy or Oakland, i’d have no problem being a fan of that team. I’m about rooting for your team when they are down as well as when they are winning. Teams go through bad ownership cycles, bad coaches, and bad luck.
I don’t feel any person is OBLIGATED to root for any team, but if they don’t root for the home team…..then i’m not OBLIGATED to respect them, as fans.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
come on the whole rooting for the home team crap is just a sorry excuse to make someone feel better or look better than someone else who doesn’t.
If someone roots for one team and loves that team unconditionally I see nothing wrong with it. I live In PA, but I didn’t, and I still loved my Steelers, you wouldn’t be better than me, or a better fan.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 3:32 PM EST up reply actions
No, it isn’t.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
What if someone is a Redskins fan but has no affiliation with Washington DC? Just wanted to be a fan of that team.? Would that be ok?
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
Where are they from? This isn’t a complicated theory.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
Doesn’t matter really. Lets say Wisconsin I guess.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
Dude, terrible example. How do you NOT want to be a Green Bay fan? All the history, tradition, and storylines there……team has been great for 20 years…..and the fans OWN the team.
If you’re from Wisconsin and are not a Packers fan, you’re a fool.
And it’s “Let’s” say Wisconsin, by the way.
"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"
He said he didn’t want to be a front runner. haha
And what does it matter. The Packers were not always that good. Sometimes someone just wants to be a fan of a certain team. I don’t see the the problem as long as they stay with the one team and always support them.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
Why are there Raiders Seahawks, Chargers, Dolphins, Vikings, Titans, Rams and other random teams I know people like and live in PA when they have affiliation with the team?
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 4:51 PM EST up reply actions
Browns are not either Oakland or Cincy. We have an amazing tradition and people such as myself have very fond memories of the mid-late 80’s teams that truly galvanized the region. After growing up in Akron I have lived in SF, New Orleans and now NYC and have NEVER EVER entertained the thought of compromising my personal integrity as a fan and jumping ship.
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 8, 2011 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
I’m saying if you grew up in those places, not if you moved there.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
Any NYC DBN’ers watching the game at a bar tonight? The missus is out for the night which will allow me to also head to a watering hole . . .
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 8, 2011 1:17 PM EST reply actions
You should post this in another thread where Dorn is more likely to see it.
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway
take it he stays away from these types of skirmishes? Actually think I am just going to go one of the Browns Backers Bars on the UES . . .
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 8, 2011 3:40 PM EST up reply actions
And if I can get someone like John Stephens to answer the following football related question:
Is the key to getting past the Steeler’s defense really as simple as running four and five WR sets? We saw it last year in the Super Bowl with good success. Granted, there are very few Aaron Rodgers and Greg Jennings in the league, but it seems to me that a bad team (hint hint) would have an easier time forcing the Steelers to play with additional DBs rather than going straight at the front seven. At the very least, it seems that going with addtional wide outs would force the Steelers to either put their LBs into coverage, thereby negating the zone rush, or to pull the LBs off the field for the extra DBs.
I don’t think 5 wide will work well any more.
We have quality CB talent through out our depth chart now. Look at the Patriots game they tried to spread out the Steelers and had no answer for their man to man coverage. The secondary has actually become a strength thanks to the “Lake effect.”
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 1:58 PM EST up reply actions
I guess it’s a pick your poison kinda thing then. Would you still agree that, on the whole, your LBs are better than the DBs?
I can’t see the Browns doing anything offensively if they simply let your LBs do what they do best by running our normal offense against it. I’d rather see the Browns try to force your DBs to make plays than watching your same playmakers who’ve been tormenting us for five years continue to do so.
Also, with Mendenhahl’s up and downs this season, do you think the Steelers will try to stick with him against a weak run D, or try to go for the throat early with Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown?
Actually the secondary has played consistently better all season than the LBs with all the injuries there. Maybe even the best unite on the team. I’d probably give Ike Taylor team defensive MVP if it were up to me (or Brett Keisel).
Now that the OL has some continuity I’m not worried about Mendenhall. But look for a RB by comity between him and Redman just like against the Bengals to keep both fresh. The Brown will be focused on stopping the run at all cost so don’t be surprised to see a balance of both. Won’t be surprised to see Ben throw the ball at lest 25 times. I’m looking forward to the same game type that we saw against the Bengals. intermediate throws to our speed guys, with a balance of Mendy and Redman. But expect to see ALOT of Heath Miller and Hines Ward in the middle as well.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
best match up of the game.
Gilbert has been playing very well, we are very excited about his future at possibly moving to LT. he may actually be our best OT on the team. Good pass rusher but of course has his hands full with elite pass rushers, and made some great plays in the run game. Unlike Colon, Starks and Flozell last year, Gilbert isn’t a road grater, but is athletic and does better blocking people in space and down field. Also does well teaming up with Foster who I hope plays this game. I really like Sheard’s pass rushing , very under rated rookie DE. and should be very good years to come. I do think Sheard will get his fair share of pressure on Ben but I’d bet Gilbert will keep him from sacking Ben, and keep him relatively quite when run blocking, at lest not letting him tackle our RBs for losses.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
Ok here is a Q: What sense of urgency do you feel about the age of the stillers? Is the window starting to close and you feel like you better win this year?
Only Other Q is: Why did Franco Harris always run out of bounds to avoid a hit or try to get extra yardage?
"There's a gleam men, there's a gleam!" Marty
A1) Right now the urgency is at ILB, NT, and S, some and some what OLB.
Farrior and Foote might be done very soon, we have hopes for Stevenson Sylvester but expect the Steelers to draft a thumper ILB early in the draft. Long time solid back up Chris Hoke is going to be IRed with a neck injury and his back up McLendon has surpassed him and is actually playing very well but is some what under sized. Hampton is getting older and less explosive, expect them to find a NT in this draft or the next. Clark is starting to become a liability in coverage but I could see him transferring to SS as a back up where his ability would actually be more suited. Of course we all know of Polamalu’s reckless abandon and concussion problems, not to mention that it is no easy task to replace someone like Polamalu who really plays his own position, and would undoubtedly take a while fore another player to learn. But they have been experimenting with Timmons being that “roaming playing” near the LOS. Harrison is getting older and the back injuries are a bit of a concern, but Harrison is still playing OLB as good or better than anyone else in the league and you don’t just find a player that can replace all what Harrison does for the team in terms of pass rushing, shutting down the run, and being one of the best 3-4 cover OLBs, the only guy I can think of that comes close is Von Miller and we all saw how early he went in the draft. Jason Worilds will be playing a big roll opposite of Harrison, I’m sure how he does will decide what we do in the future, but they won’t use anything less than a 1st or 2nd pick on Harrison’s successor.
The DEs are young and up and coming, Timmons and Woodley are going to be very scary, and we have a bright future at CB, I’m not scared at all.
A2) 13 years, 12,120 yrds, 91 TDs, I’ll take it.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
1. No worries on Offense? What about that OLine? but in summary is that next year should be the same or better than this year? We Browns always say that LOL.
2 Jim Brown didn’t look to run out of bounds first chance he could:
9 years, 12,312, 126 TD’s I’ll take that more.
"There's a gleam men, there's a gleam!" Marty
1) Thought this was age related? Our OL is relatively young. Gilbert will be moving to LT if not next year the year after with Colon or Starks fighting it out of RT, loser hopefully plays RG but I doubt it. The Steelers will most likely draft a LG high in the draft this year.
So next year our OL looks to be LT Gilbert, LG draft pick/Legursky, C Pouncey, RG Foster, RT Starks/Colon.
So yea I’d say it should improve a good bit.
2) I’ll take 13 years of good service any day. I’m sure anyone today will take a RB if they can play 13 years at mostly a high level.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
Off topic question.
How has Cribbs been used this season on offense. Has he played a lot of wildcat? And do you think he will be a big factor in this game on special teams and offense.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 4:08 PM EST reply actions
No wildcat. It’s not in the playbook.
Cribbs isn’t a go to guy. He’s more of a look at guy. And he sadly leads the team with 4 TD receptions.
He hasn’t been much effective this year on returns. But he seems to do well against the Steelers. So maybe he’ll finally bust one out tonight. He’s due for a TD return.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
He’s due for a TD return.
Not with our current specials teams he isn’t. BRING BACK SEELY! AND DRAFT RG3! AND BLACKMON SOMEHOW!
Dawgs By Nature: Holy Joe Thomas we suck
Nooooo I want to see RG3 somewhere in the NFC, if it has to be the AFC stick him with the Raiders lol. That guy looks pretty scary. Almost Vick like but a MUCH better passer.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I am super high on that guy right now. If we’re gonna get a QB it’s gotta be Senior Griffin el tres.
Dawgs By Nature: Holy Joe Thomas we suck
well if you do at lest I get to enjoy watching him often, along with a W for us of course ;).
Do you think RG3 fits the Brown’s system though?
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
I think he can run the WCO.
Dude can scramble and break off big runs when he needs too. And he’s not even a run first QB. What I like about him most is his big arm accuracy. 50 yard bomb placed on a penny. He puts Vick to shame.
If we got him and a track star receiver… watch out.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 5:30 PM EST up reply actions
I may get blasted for this but he seems like Aaron Rodgers lite. Big accurate arm, football smart, and can scramble.
I hope he goes into the draft this year. I wonder if he wins the Heisman how that would effect his decision. Would be interesting if he really gives Luck and Barkley a run for their money in the combine.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
But he seems to do well against the Steelers.
Which is why I asked. I do like the why our coverage team has been playing though. But Cribbs has been a thorn in our side for years and was always the Browns biggest threat.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
Right now he’s something to worry about but nothing to stress over. We’ll just see what happens.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
who do you think the Browns biggest threat is offensively
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 5:41 PM EST up reply actions
Hillis. He missed most of the season but he’s slowly coming back. Definitely someone to watch when he’s on the field tonight. You’ll enjoy the smashmouth.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 5:47 PM EST up reply actions
I really did watch Hillis last year. The guy was awesome. How do you think he will do against our run D. He should have some success if he runs off right tackle, Jason Worilds isn’t that effective in run stopping.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 5:55 PM EST up reply actions
He should do an ok job. Maybe 80 yards rushing.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 6:13 PM EST up reply actions
We will see. I’m hoping he doesn’t even get that much.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 6:18 PM EST up reply actions
I really did “enjoy” watching Hillis last year.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 6:19 PM EST up reply actions
Now for a tricky question.
If you had to pick 5 Steelers to be on your team who would they be. And visa versa.
I wouldn’t necessarily take them over any of our guys but I like
Joe Haden (duh)
Joe Thomas (duh)
Eric Steinbach
Jabaal Sheard
Peyton Hillis (from last year) / Ahtyba Rubin
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 4:41 PM EST reply actions
Two that spring immediately to mind are Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown because we need receivers in the worst way.
Dawgs By Nature: Holy Joe Thomas we suck
I do love me some “Cash Money.” I wouldn’t be surprised to see Brown match Wallace’s reception and yards stats. He is the first option WR now.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." ~Jack Lambert.
"Superman ain't got nothing on me, ... Kryptonite? C'mon now. It's just that you're never going to hear me say that somebody is tougher than me, ... Because I don't believe somebody else could be tougher than me." ~James Harrison
by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Dec 8, 2011 5:13 PM EST up reply actions
I’m thinking “just one game” and not trading, so not thinking of age/contract
Woodley
Wallace
Brown
Polamalu
Taylor
by BuenosAires_Dawg on Dec 8, 2011 5:36 PM EST up reply actions
Going to watch this game at a bar in a country thousands of miles away. I bet I’ll see a lot of what you call front running fans. Probably they’ll look at me and be surprised there’s an actual specimen wearing a Browns jersey. They’ll laugh, take pity, whatever. Don’t give a shit. I’ll drink a lot and take it on the chin.
Fuck the Steelers. Go Browns.
by BuenosAires_Dawg on Dec 8, 2011 5:01 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
I wore my River Plate track pants to the gym today . . .
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 8, 2011 5:03 PM EST up reply actions
I’m an Independiente season ticket holder… but speaking of front running. River were relegated and just last week Boca won the title. Probably hit rock bottom so kudos to you I guess.
Only too good relegations do not exist in the NFL, for obvious reasons. Wouldn’t want to see the Browns play a Colombus team in NFL-lite, would you?
by BuenosAires_Dawg on Dec 8, 2011 5:22 PM EST reply actions
I have no allegiance to River. My wife grabbed the pants as a present in Bariloche last year. But they are awesome to wear to the gym on cold mornings. I am a Spurs guy…
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 8, 2011 5:24 PM EST up reply actions
My limey bro-in-law got me into the Rovers. He’s from Blackburn.
Haven’t seen a game this year though. But I still follow.
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
Similar to US Sports, picking an EPL side to follow CAN be an arbitrary affair. Just do NOT choose Man U, Chelsea, ArseScum-especially—or Liverpool. I became a Tottenham guy 15 years ago at the Mad Dog In the Fog in SF when a table full of HOTTTT Indian girls were all screaming “COME ON YOU SPURS!” during a match. I sat down, ordered a pitcher and the rest is history. COYS
by Les Fleurs Du Mal on Dec 8, 2011 5:46 PM EST up reply actions
Which is one of the reasons why the Rovers don’t bother me. They’re not a power house. So I don’t mind rooting for them. Although they were good back in the day.
And they don’t call them Indians. They’re called Asians over there. haha
by Brownie's Year on Dec 8, 2011 5:51 PM EST up reply actions
I feel it is appropriate to say:
Holloway’s Tangerine Army!
Why is the "football" not round and thrown around?
Follow me on Twitter for updates on when I poop.
by Josh Roberts (ESGB) on Dec 8, 2011 6:55 PM EST up reply actions
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