Posts Tagged ‘ defense ’

Chargers Back for Rematch

January 5, 2009
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Chargers Back for Rematch

The San Diego Chargers were the team to knock the league MVP from the playoffs.  After the Chargers won the game on a 22 yard TD scamper in overtime by Darren Sproles, people whined about the nature of the victory. The whiners said that getting the ball first is an advantage that cannot be overcome.  That’s loser talk.  I’ve never heard the winning team have any problem with the overtime format.  As a matter of…

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Welcome to the Real NFL, Rookie

December 14, 2008
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Now Joe Flacco remembers what it’s like to play against the top defensive unit in the NFL.  After two straight months of beating up on the mid-tier teams and the bottom feeders of the NFL, the Ravens ran head first into a freight train. Full of ill-advised bravado and superficial confidence, the Ravens offense was soundly whipped on it’s own turf. And while their mouthy, bounty-paying, over-confident defense rested on the sidelines, they had the…

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Thanks, Romo!

December 8, 2008
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(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!…

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Steelers Sidestep Trap

October 19, 2008
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It was looming ahead of them: a road matchup with the 0-6 Bengals. The trap was set but the cats from Ohio placed it in plain sight. Coming off a bye week amid speculations of rust and worries of falling for a trap, the Steelers roll over the Bengals 38-10 and head home to regroup for a tough four game stretch. This game had a little something for every Steeler fan: crushing blows, outstanding defense,…

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