Here we go Steeler Nation, it’s game time and we’re ready to rock in Baltimore, as the Steelers and Ravens fight it out for first in the division.
Leave your comments throughout, and let’s have some fun!
Oh my gosh, that walking boot looks like Ben is going to be severely hampered tonight.
Awesome start on D, good to see Ziggy Hood get a sack!
Great play on 3rd, they get the first down on a make it as you go play by Ben to Redmen
One series, and Ben looks like he’s been through a 10 round fight with Tyson
A series that could change the game, 10 plays, 92 yards, 7:10, Ravens up 7-0
Gotta respond here, can’t believe they wasted good field position twice though
Big play for Mike Wallace, gets them some field position
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Mike
December 5, 2010 at 8:19 pm
anyone in the house?
Steve
December 5, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Difference between Ravens and Steelers is the Ravens got better at key positions (wide receiver) in the off season and Pitt got worse (Santonio) or stayed the same (defensive backfield is weak in cornerback position.)
Ron in Michigan
December 5, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Checkin in
Matt Loede
December 5, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Here we go! You know when you see Faith Hill its gametime!
Mike
December 5, 2010 at 8:24 pm
faith hill is foxy. she can trash it up with the best of them…
Matt Loede
December 5, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Saw that hold, come on D, lets’ get off to a good start
Mike
December 5, 2010 at 8:34 pm
3 and out…nice
Mike
December 5, 2010 at 8:35 pm
stupid penalties on special teams…
Matt Loede
December 5, 2010 at 8:38 pm
The cold seems to be hurting Ben here early
Ron in Michigan
December 5, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Bloody nose
Mike
December 5, 2010 at 8:40 pm
so ben gets hit in the face and there is no penalty? But james harrison breaths on a QB and and it 15 yards? Fuck you Goddell…
Ron in Michigan
December 5, 2010 at 8:40 pm
If he wasn’t awake already I guess he’s awake now.
Ron in Michigan
December 5, 2010 at 8:43 pm
It’s clear to all that we ARE NOT going to get fair officiating under the Godell regime.
Matt Loede
December 5, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Direct blow to the helmet, no penalty..unreal
Ron in Michigan
December 5, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Shit! I just saw the replay. A direct punch to the head and no call.
Mike
December 5, 2010 at 8:44 pm
its unreal. i get it was completely accidental but my goddness…
Mike
December 5, 2010 at 8:45 pm
ben needs to sack up here. if he doesn’t answer the bell i will be pissed…
Matt Loede
December 5, 2010 at 8:51 pm
The offense has wasted two drives already with good field position, that’s not good, you know the birds offense will get going eventually
Matt Loede
December 5, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Sure looked like a hands to the face on Rice on Troy on that third down, but again, no call
Mike
December 5, 2010 at 8:59 pm
troy gave as good as he got though
Matt Loede
December 5, 2010 at 9:03 pm
That’s what happens when you only rush 3. Gotta bring more guys than that. Can’t give Flacco that much time.
BenMc
December 5, 2010 at 9:05 pm
Gotta get off the field on 3rd downs…that drive was ridiculous
Mike
December 5, 2010 at 9:07 pm
steelers have 2 problems as i see it: their pass defense and their oline. ravens will get pressure all night, we will only get pressure if we blitz then expose our shitty secondary. such a frustrating thing.
Matt Loede
December 5, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Good start on first down, 7 yards…they need an 80 yard drive in the worst of ways here
Matt Loede
December 5, 2010 at 9:09 pm
They had a shot there on 3rd and 15…Troy needed to make that play and get past Rice, that was the killer
Matt Loede
December 5, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Dodged another bullet, now the offense needs to step up and make some plays
Matt Loede
December 5, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Flozell Adams is a bust to me, my money is him not being in black and gold in 2011
Matt Loede
December 5, 2010 at 9:30 pm
In the glass half full department, it’s as good as a punt, and like seeing them start at their own two.
cbo
December 5, 2010 at 9:39 pm
if we get away with holding them to 7 in the 1st half, then we’ll be sooo lucky
Matt Loede
December 5, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Agree cbo, they have dodged a number of bullets already this first half, and get the ball in the second half to start
Jeff
December 5, 2010 at 9:47 pm
I think Sepulvada is out for the game?
John
December 5, 2010 at 10:02 pm
Can anyone tell me why we always leave the secondary open on 3rd and long. Just like that near safety in the 1st quarter, 2 points is not worth leaving the rest of the field open. Why did they call for blitz. It is typical for the Steelers to leave the field open in hopes for a sack, when we already have good position. Help me out. I’m thinking John Gruden would be willing to make those changes we need in the secondary faster than Tomlinson has this whole season.
man in japan
December 5, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Wow… interesting hard-hitting game…
Hines drops one, Ben is way off, but the ‘burgh is only down 7!
Redman had a couple good runs because they’re keying on Mendenhall. I wonder if Arians will quit running Mendy up the middle or off right tackle on every first down just like he’s done all season? One of the problems with Arians is that he lacks imagination, and our plays are too conservative, which means there’s little new that shows up after half-time. I have yet to watch a game where the Steelers have come out in the second half with a totally different game plan and approach from the first half.
The game against New Orleans showed textbook half-time adjustments and a very different second half with some very well drawn-up plays – from the Saints. The Steelers made no changes that game. Same against New England. Same today, or will Arians surprise us?
Our defense looks good for the most part, but we now know (although we’ve guessed it all season) why the Cardinals gave up B Mac, don’t we?
Why is ARE returning punts? He just fair catches… get Brown back there and keep him back!
Kudos to Redman for some excellent backfield blocks. Kudos for David Johnson, and I hope next year another young TE is brought in and Spaeth let go.
Kudos to Suisham for those two punts.
Kudos to Manny Sanders who is learning how to run routes. Now if Ben can only hit him in the numbers a couple times!
Why do we see less draws, screens, and other plays that beat rushes from the Steelers than from most all the other teams in the NFL?
The Steelers get the ball back to start the second half… if the first play is a hand-off to Mendy up the middle the team is in trouble… but if it’s a successful pass play…………….
BenMc
December 5, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Suisam looks better than Sepulveda kicking
Steve
December 5, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Steelers ever run the ball anymore? Shot gun..what about running the ball? Ariens needs to get another job. Pass happy isn’t working well in general, not just with Ravens but in general.
man in japan
December 5, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Steve, running the ball is great, but the Steelers need a fullback because the run blocking isn’t effective enough, especially going up against a front 7 like the Ravens have, and Arians prefers tall tight ends to go back there…. a tight end can’t get low enough to take out linebackers. That’s one reason the running game doesn’t work.
The other reason is obvious – Arians’ plays are too conservative, too unimaginative, and too predictable. And if some draws and reverses or pitch outs aren’t in our game plan, the defense can read the runs before they happen.
Why do the Steelers almost never have 2 back sets = Mendy & Redman together?
Chris
December 5, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Arians is complete jag off. He has no idea how to prepare for, call or adjust a game. I hate that bastard. Tell me why there has only been one play-action pass for the entire game. 2nd and two and this jerk doesn’t bother w a play action. They need to fire that dolt!
BenMc
December 5, 2010 at 10:51 pm
that was the worst playcalling I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!!
man in japan
December 5, 2010 at 10:52 pm
1st & goal… 2 runs (with Flozell out)… then a pass out wide to a receiver at the line of scrimmage… not one pass into the end zone on those 3 plays….. someone please shoot Arians after shooting the referees!