Like it says, musings about the Steelers
Back in November with the Steelers sitting at 6-3 following a gut-wrenching loss to the Indianapolis Colts (does that game remind you of anything?) conventional wisdom stated that the Steelers must win their next two games. Both of those were at home and against some of the weaker foes (San Diego, Cincinnati) they would face for the remainder of the regular season. They did it and then some. No, it wasn’t easy nor was it…
(Think, Let It Snow!) Oh, the Steelers‘ offense was frightful But the late comeback? Delightful Why didn’t he find TO? Thanks, Romo! Thanks, Romo! Thanks, Romo! Oh, the first half had fans shaking The game was there for the taking Forth and two to go Thanks, Romo! Thanks, Romo! Thanks, Romo! Oh, the Steelers‘ defense was flying But the third quarter left fans crying Fifteen more minutes to go Thanks, Romo! Thanks, Romo! Thanks, Romo!…
Note to Coach Phillips: avoid puffy, over-stuffed winter wear. Choose a regular winter hat over a roundish puffy hat if wearing a roundish puffy coat. You’ve heard of the Michelin Man, right? No? You will. Just trying to help, Coach Cupcake.
What a sight to behold: Terrell Owens ranting and raving on the sidelines after the Steelers iced their comeback. Isn’t this the same player who celebrated with the glee of a school girl receiving a new Hello, Kitty lunchbox after he caught an unlikely touchdown pass that gave the Cowboys a 7 point lead? Shudder to think that Tony Romo would deign to attempt a pass to Jason Witten with the game on the line.…
Mention the Dallas Cowboys and jumbles of images present themselves. There’s the goofy everyman quarterback, Tony Romo, his ditsy blond girlfriend, Jessica Simpson, brash and mouthy wide out “TO” Owens, nipped and tucked owner Jerry Jones, bad boy club hopper Adam “Make it rain Pacman” Jones and the rest of the merry band of misfits, hoodlums and football players. When one thinks of the Pittsburgh Steelers images of crushing blows, sturdy defense and a physical,…
(Think Jingle Bells) Kickoff time arrives Towels are waving high Tomlin says to beat them up Steelers happily comply Parker to the left Mewelde to the right Big Ben heaves it down the field Heat pulls that ball in tight Oh, Jingle bells, TO smells Flozell whiffed again Romo sacked, March them back Time to punt again Oh, Jingle bells, TO smells Flozell whiffed again Romo sacked, March them back Time to punt again Dashing…
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 had ugly potential before it started. That potential was quickly realized. Characteristically, the Pittsburgh defense would force punts on the following three series before…
