#5 Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4) @ #4 Denver Broncos (8-8)

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Jan 8, 2012 12:25pm
"Cleveland fans saw enough of Brady Quinn. Don't put that guy in."

- Mike Ditka

quote of the year
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Jan 8, 2012 12:38pm
Non;1042980 wrote:"Cleveland fans saw enough of Brady Quinn. Don't put that guy in."

- Mike Ditka

quote of the year

To be fair though, I believe Brady Quinn is undefeated when starting against the Steelers...
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Jan 8, 2012 12:39pm
The language is a little dated, but the message remains the same...

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Jan 8, 2012 12:54pm
Y-Town Steelhound;1042987 wrote:To be fair though, I believe Brady Quinn is undefeated when starting against the Steelers...
True. He led Cleveland to their only win over Pittsburgh in the last 18 games that they've played against each other.
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Jan 8, 2012 1:18pm
what's the thing with ryan clark, again? looked like he was in denver but he just can't play because of the blood disorder and the altitude
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Jan 8, 2012 1:21pm
dazedconfused;1043016 wrote:what's the thing with ryan clark, again? looked like he was in denver but he just can't play because of the blood disorder and the altitude
Correct. He traveled with the team, but is not playing today. He has a form of Sickle Cell that is greatly affected by the altitude.
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Jan 8, 2012 1:52pm
dazedconfused;1043016 wrote:what's the thing with ryan clark, again? looked like he was in denver but he just can't play because of the blood disorder and the altitude
He got very ill after a game in I think 2007. He had to have his spleen and gall bladder removed and nearly died. I agree with the decision not to play him. It's football, not worth risking your life over.
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Jan 8, 2012 2:51pm
Y-Town Steelhound;1042987 wrote:To be fair though, I believe Brady Quinn is undefeated when starting against the Steelers...
Maybe they should've kept him around.

They wouldn't be getting owned by the Steelers like they are.
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Jan 8, 2012 3:02pm
Non;1043106 wrote:Maybe they should've kept him around.

They wouldn't be getting owned by the Steelers like they are.
14-3 and 13-9 is owned? Well under that logic that 35-7 loss by the steelers to the ravens was an absolute massacre!
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Jan 8, 2012 3:04pm
Non;1043106 wrote:Maybe they should've kept him around.

They wouldn't be getting owned by the Steelers like they are.
clearly he was the difference-maker that night...not any joe off the street could just come in and go 6-19 for 90 yards and a 48 qb rating
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Jan 8, 2012 3:08pm
Y-Town Steelhound;1043116 wrote:14-3 and 13-9 is owned? Well under that logic that 35-7 loss by the steelers to the ravens was an absolute massacre!
22-2 in the last 24...17-1 in last 18 is the complete definition of ownage

nice season, 4-12
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Jan 8, 2012 3:11pm
Y-Town Steelhound;1043116 wrote: Well under that logic that 35-7 loss by the steelers to the ravens was an absolute massacre!
It was.
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Jan 8, 2012 3:13pm
Y-Town Steelhound;1043116 wrote:Well under that logic that 35-7 loss by the steelers to the ravens was an absolute massacre!
That game was...no doubt about it.

Steelers rebounded and went 12-4, though, after you all thought they were finished.

Browns just sucked from Week 1 through Week 17.
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Jan 8, 2012 3:20pm
All three favorites won so far. That's not good.
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Jan 8, 2012 3:22pm
Non;1043155 wrote:All three favorites won so far. That's not good.

Doesn't matter. Bruce Arians controls how this game unfolds.
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Jan 8, 2012 3:23pm
And yes, that scares the t total fuck out of me.
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Jan 8, 2012 3:25pm
Non;1043155 wrote:All three favorites won so far. That's not good.
Why the steelers are favored?
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Jan 8, 2012 3:25pm
Non;1043128 wrote:22-2 in the last 24...17-1 in last 18 is the complete definition of ownage

nice season, 4-12
Sadly the Browns-Steelers rivalry has always been one of cyclical dominance. Luckily for Browns fans Dick LeBeau ain't getting any younger.


As for today's game. The Steelers should shut down the Broncos spread option offense pretty easily. Offensively even a hobbled Ben and "Mr. B/Circle Button" Redman should be enough to put up at least 20 points. Today we find out if God really does have a hand in the outcomes of football games with Tebow vs. Ben. Talk about polar opposites in terms of morality.
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Jan 8, 2012 3:26pm
Y-Town Steelhound;1043174 wrote:Sadly the Browns-Steelers rivalry has always been one of cyclical dominance. Luckily for Browns fans Dick LeBeau ain't getting any younger.
Great D-coordinator, but I think it's a complete joke he is in the HOF.
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Jan 8, 2012 3:27pm
Skyhook79;1043172 wrote:Why the steelers are favored?
Yeah, an underdog is due to win.

Also, every game has been a blowout.

We're looking at a 16-13 game for sure.
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Jan 8, 2012 3:28pm
Ok, enough Steelers-Browns talk.

Browns played the Steelers really tough this year. Those were close games. I'll be straight about that.

now the focus must shift to today...playoff game an hour away...getting nervous
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Jan 8, 2012 3:32pm
Y-Town Steelhound;1043174 wrote:Sadly the Browns-Steelers rivalry has always been one of cyclical dominance. Luckily for Browns fans Dick LeBeau ain't getting any younger.


As for today's game. The Steelers should shut down the Broncos spread option offense pretty easily. Offensively even a hobbled Ben and "Mr. B/Circle Button" Redman should be enough to put up at least 20 points. Today we find out if God really does have a hand in the outcomes of football games with Tebow vs. Ben. Talk about polar opposites in terms of morality.

You're referring to Redman's tendency to spin. Priceless. Well played.
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Jan 8, 2012 3:32pm
like_that;1043178 wrote:Great D-coordinator, but I think it's a complete joke he is in the HOF.
Still butt hurt because the Browns cut him? He had 62 Int's that is amazing for the era he played in and he still holds the record for most consecutive games played in for a CB. He earned his way in.
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Jan 8, 2012 3:33pm
lol non is such a turd

steelers are goign to crush the broncos. I love how scared he gets.
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Jan 8, 2012 3:35pm
No way it's a blowout.

Steelers have struggled every road game against bad teams like Indy, Kansas City, etc.

They're so injured. I don't understand them being 8 1/2 point favorites.

They won't score more than 16 points so Denver just needs 10.

Three blowouts already...it's going to be a nailbiter for the viewing audience.