The Steelers, The Chargers, the Purple Browns...
I don't know what coach Mike Tomlin said to the Steelers Offensive line, but he needs to say it again this coming Sunday. The Steelers O-line played absolutely fantastic yesterday at Heinz Field, in the AFC Divisional round of the playoffs against the San Diego Chargers. Not only did they give up only one sack, they paved the way for Willie Parker to rush for 146 yards on 27 carries, with 2 Touchdowns.
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had plenty of time. He could settle in the pocket, plant his feet and unleash that arm of his that has seemed to be on vacation as of late. Ok, so he didn't have earth shattering numbers at 17 of 26, for 181 yards with just one touchdown pass, with no interceptions. That's an OK day. But when you combine those types of numbers with 165 total yards rushing, and a vicious defense that every team in the league fears, you get Steelers football. And as we all know what Steelers football leads to, though I dare not speak it's name!
Not yet. I will not speak its name. That coveted title the Steelers have obtained five times in the past. You know the title. Though we dare not speak its name. The title the Steelers were the first team in NFL History to obtain for a third time. Then again, the first team to obtain that title for the 4th time. Could we be the first team to obtain it for an incredible 6th time? We dare not speak its name.
I dare not dream. I dare not mention its name for fear the mear whisper of it could make it bounce off our finger tips like a deep ball thrown to Limus Sweed. No, we must not mention its name for we have a major obstacle before us.
The Baltimore Browns. Oh, that's right, they're called the "Ravens" now. But they'll always be the Browns to me, despite their Prince like purple uniforms. And really, who names a football team after a poem? A bunch of homos, that's who.
However, give the Purple Browns their due. They've managed to knock off the number one seed, battling their way to earn a shot at the title. But here's the deal. This title fight is in Pittsburgh, where the Steelers have won 7 of their last 8 games against the Purple Browns. That should give us some major encouragement. I say, forget about it. We have to beat a very tough team for the 3rd time in a single season. A Purple team that is VERY pissed off about losing to us on a decision made by a ref. Three times in one season? That's a very tall order.
Make no mistake, it is the Steelers they want to play. It is revenge that they seek. It is revenge that they crave. This could end up being a battle of epic proportions. The road to Tampa comes through Pittsburgh this coming Sunday and honestly, I don't think the Purple Browns could be happier about it. And that does not bode well for us in the Steelers Nation. This is going to be a street fight. A street fight some might dread. But I'll tell you, I can't wait for it to happen. And my hunch is, neither can our beloved Steelers...
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had plenty of time. He could settle in the pocket, plant his feet and unleash that arm of his that has seemed to be on vacation as of late. Ok, so he didn't have earth shattering numbers at 17 of 26, for 181 yards with just one touchdown pass, with no interceptions. That's an OK day. But when you combine those types of numbers with 165 total yards rushing, and a vicious defense that every team in the league fears, you get Steelers football. And as we all know what Steelers football leads to, though I dare not speak it's name!
Not yet. I will not speak its name. That coveted title the Steelers have obtained five times in the past. You know the title. Though we dare not speak its name. The title the Steelers were the first team in NFL History to obtain for a third time. Then again, the first team to obtain that title for the 4th time. Could we be the first team to obtain it for an incredible 6th time? We dare not speak its name.
I dare not dream. I dare not mention its name for fear the mear whisper of it could make it bounce off our finger tips like a deep ball thrown to Limus Sweed. No, we must not mention its name for we have a major obstacle before us.
The Baltimore Browns. Oh, that's right, they're called the "Ravens" now. But they'll always be the Browns to me, despite their Prince like purple uniforms. And really, who names a football team after a poem? A bunch of homos, that's who.
However, give the Purple Browns their due. They've managed to knock off the number one seed, battling their way to earn a shot at the title. But here's the deal. This title fight is in Pittsburgh, where the Steelers have won 7 of their last 8 games against the Purple Browns. That should give us some major encouragement. I say, forget about it. We have to beat a very tough team for the 3rd time in a single season. A Purple team that is VERY pissed off about losing to us on a decision made by a ref. Three times in one season? That's a very tall order.
Make no mistake, it is the Steelers they want to play. It is revenge that they seek. It is revenge that they crave. This could end up being a battle of epic proportions. The road to Tampa comes through Pittsburgh this coming Sunday and honestly, I don't think the Purple Browns could be happier about it. And that does not bode well for us in the Steelers Nation. This is going to be a street fight. A street fight some might dread. But I'll tell you, I can't wait for it to happen. And my hunch is, neither can our beloved Steelers...
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