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…
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…
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 bug but the Steelers defense will feature a healthy Aaron Smith up front and Troy Polamalu and Ryan Clark solidifying…
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 their opponent, score on a safety and still win by only one point? It helps to also win the penalty game by…
Kudos are in order for the defense. How many straight times did they stand strong when the Giants had first and goal? Then again when the Giants had inches to go? Time after time they stood strong and time after time the offense shat their pants in return. The offense snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. It’s hard to pick where to begin on this one. May have to let it sit for another…
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,…
