Archive for November, 2008

It was a rainy day along much of the East Coast, fitting weather as the Patriots’ defense threatened to rain on the Steelers‘ hopes of a road win. Big Ben’s second pass from scrimmage was intercepted and quickly converted into a Patriots touchdown. The next possession was a 3-and-out. The game... »

When the Pittsburgh Steelers arrive in Foxboro they’ll have their offensive gameplan in hand.  One hopes that  offensive coordinator Bruce Arians has devised a plan for success, one that gets back to smash mouth Steeler football. The Steelers need to establish their running game versus the Patriots.  Whether it be with Fast Willie Parker or... »

The Steelers roll into Foxboro with a chip on their collective shoulder.  Let’s face it, the Pats have owned the Steelers this decade.  But this week that all changes. Last season when they met the Patriots easily rolled to a 34-13 victory against an injury ridden team.  This season both teams suffer from the injury... »

He still wears a jersey with “Johnson” stitched across the back. But this isn’t the same brash and productive wide out of years past. His numbers are down across the board. Instead of 15 yards per catch he’s slipped below ten. Instead of 90+ catches and 1300+ yards it’s looking more... »

Ha ha! When the Bengals play at Heinz field on Thursday night, it will have been about one month since Ward broke the jaw of linebacker Keith Rivers with a crushing but legal block. Rivers, only halfway through his eight week jaw-wired-shut sentence, will not suit up for the contest but looks forward to their next... »

How about “Steelers Buzz Bolts?” “Chargers Drained at Heinz?” “Steelers 11, Chargers 10, Refs $$$$$$?” How does a team have a 300 yard passer, 100 yard receiver and 100 yard rusher, own TOP by a 13:02 margin, win the turnover battle +2 with zero of their own, run 23 more offensive plays than... »

On a day that saw snow and on a field of muck Fast Willie Parker showed why the Steelers’ running game had floundered over the last several games: He wasn’t there. Back from injuries but still nicked, Parker pounded out a tough 115 on 25 clock eating carries. He showed that extra burst... »