Steelers vs Broncos game thread

[mat1419]

Might as well start it now since I came into work to get stuff done and can barely keep my eyes open.

The NFL is absolutely praying for the Steelers to take they can market the Super Bowl. There are 3 medium markets with little nationwide fan support, and Steeler nation. I would be amazed to see another game reffed against them like last week.

As for the game...it really depends on which teams show up. Both teams are going to want to run, both teams are going to want to stop the run. Whoever wins that battle will have a huge advantage. Both teams have agile QB's who can work on the run and who are out there to manage the game. If one of the teams can't run, that team's QB will have to step up and be more than a manager and there are questions on both guys (youth vs. track record). I'd look for both teams to get out of the blocks early so that they can work the running game. People are calling the Steelers a team of destiny...but in a game this close, I have to go with the team that has a better record and is at home.

Broncos 30 Steelers 21.

[LeftWideOpen]

I think Plummer will come thru with a big game today, especially if Pittsburgh tries to blitz him. The running game will be efficient as well, and I think Rod Smith puts up good numbers. On the other side of the ball, Pittsburgh will run well, but I think a TO or 2 will come back to haunt them. Denver has an opportunistic defense and I think that gives them a slight edge ... 27-20.

[dai the flu]

i say steelers stop the run, forcing plummer to pass, pressure into bad throws. i say steelers 3 interceptions and a fumble recovery lead them to a 31-13 domination of the broncos. roethlisberger 2 TD to heath miller, 1 TD bettis, 1 TD verron haynes in garbage time. (jeff reed field goal start of second quarter)

lets make our predictions specific.

[nfggc10]

I think Plummer will come thru with a big game today, especially if Pittsburgh tries to blitz him. The running game will be efficient as well, and I think Rod Smith puts up good numbers. On the other side of the ball, Pittsburgh will run well, but I think a TO or 2 will come back to haunt them. Denver has an opportunistic defense and I think that gives them a slight edge ... 27-20.
Agreed...It's so hard for teams who pull off big upsets to come back the next week and play with the same intensity.

[Goodbye Forever]

14-14 at the half. Denver scores early in the 3rd to make it 21-14. No scoring until a Bettis TD with about 4:30 to go. Elam kicks a 40 yard FG with :27 to go. Steelers get to midfield before running out of time.

Plummer: 2 TD (1 rushing), 1 INT, 220 Yards
Anderson: 1 TD, 70 Yards
Smith: 5 Receptions, 70 Yards
Lelie: 1 TD, 4 Receptions, 45 Yards

Roethlisberger: 1 TD, 1 INT, 210 Yards
Bettis: 1 TD, 35 Yards
Parker: 1 TD, 65 Yards
Miller: 1 TD, 3 Receptions, 30 Yards

[dai the flu]

14-14 at the half. Denver scores early in the 3rd to make it 21-14. No scoring until a Bettis TD with about 4:30 to go. Elam kicks a 40 yard FG with :27 to go. Steelers get to midfield before running out of time.

Plummer: 2 TD (1 rushing), 1 INT, 220 Yards
Anderson: 1 TD, 70 Yards
Smith: 5 Receptions, 70 Yards
Lelie: 1 TD, 4 Receptions, 45 Yards

Roethlisberger: 1 TD, 1 INT, 210 Yards
Bettis: 1 TD, 35 Yards
Parker: 1 TD, 65 Yards
Miller: 1 TD, 3 Receptions, 30 Yards

there we go, thats the kind of prediction i like.

[still_life]

The Broncos worst running days this year came against 3-4 defenses. That will continue today. Plummer will have to throw more than he's used to in his Denver offense, and a big mistake will happen. No way Plummer stays TO free in the biggest game of his career. The Steelers will pass early and often, like last week.

24-20 Steelers after a late fumble leads the Bus into the endzone for the game winning TD.

[ActorInThisPlay]

I think the Broncos pull this one out but who knows.

34 - 28

[Vincewithouthee]

Mostly everyone picking the Broncos huh? Good, keep it that way.

I'm not going to pick, because it can go either way, plus I don't want to jinx the Steelers. (When I pick the opponent or dont pick, I usually get better results. hope its like that today) I can say that it will be a low scoring game, with 20-17 being the most and 13-10 being the least.

[sweethypocrisy]

broncos will be up 17-14 late in the game, but a palomalu (sp?) interception sets up hines ward to get them to the 2 yard line, and the bus will take it in. 21-17 steelers.

[RedWineSheets]

Panthers over Hawks, Broncos over Steelers.

[RedWineSheets]

Deacon Jones. haha

[somethingyellow]

lets go broncos

[RedWineSheets]

im pretty much neutral in this one, kinda want to see jake get to the super bowl.

[marrost]

His forearm hit the ground?

[Trainsaw]

broncos will be up 17-14 late in the game, but a palomalu (sp?) interception sets up hines ward to get them to the 2 yard line, and the bus will take it in. 21-17 steelers.
nice dream sequence

[btbam > you]

fumbleeeee

[LostSymphonies]

that fumble was huge, even if it only turns into 3

[Saves The Night]

steelers will win...

[btbam > you]

touchdown. sweet.

[LostSymphonies]

Whats that? TOUCHDIZZLE BABY!

[Vincewithouthee]

WOOOOO! Wilson baby.

[somethingyellow]

steelers will win...i hope not :\

[LostSymphonies]

worst kickoff ever

[LeftWideOpen]

not surprised too much by the quick 10-0 lead. Pitt has come out hot frequently ..I think as the game progresses this will even out. Denver's coverage has been a little spotty, but they've done a pretty good job of moving the ball on offense.

[tambo41187]

10-3, Denver looked good on that drive.

[Drew Beringer]

I hate it when QB's wear gloves.

[LostSymphonies]

I hate it when QB's wear gloves.

..there are far more important things in the world to hate

[Drew Beringer]

..there are far more important things in the world to hate

It's queer looking, baseball players don't wear batting gloves in the field when it's cold.

[LostSymphonies]

It's queer looking, baseball players don't wear batting gloves in the field when it's cold.

it's not because it's cold, he fractured his thumb earlier in the year and that glove helps him to be able to grip the ball and throw it with some effectiveness

[Drew Beringer]

it's not because it's cold, he fractured his thumb earlier in the year and that glove helps him to be able to grip the ball and throw it with some effectiveness

Don't hand me that, Ben has been wearing gloves his whole career.

[Drew Beringer]

Denver's defense is horrendous.

[btbam > you]

i love it.. more money for me.

[LeftWideOpen]

denver's d is playing really soft. credit pittsburgh for their consistency on offense though ..it doesnt look good for the broncos, especially if pittsburgh puts some points on the board when they get the ball to start the 2nd half.

[Drew Beringer]

INT, ballgame.

[LostSymphonies]

YEEEEEAHHHHHHHHH, Here we go lets put 7 on the board before the half

[Jason Tate]

YEEEEEAHHHHHHHHH, Here we go lets put 7 on the board before the half
How about Bettis puts a penis in your vagina.

[Jason Tate]

INT, ballgame.
Calling a ballgame in the first half against Denver - wow, someone's never watched this Denver team's 3rd quarters.

Stupid.

[Drew Beringer]

Hines Ward TD, game over.

[RedWineSheets]

o my

[LostSymphonies]

How about Bettis puts a penis in your vagina.

How about, TOUCHDOWN HINES WARD BITCH!!!

[btbam > you]

yessssssss hines

[RedWineSheets]

will the crowd boo as the teams go to the half?

[Drew Beringer]

Calling a ballgame in the first half against Denver - wow, someone's never watched this Denver team's 3rd quarters.

Stupid.

But it's 24-3 now. Pittsburgh is playing strong, and Plummer is struggling badly. It's gonna have to be a complete 360 turnaround for Denver to get back in this game. Trust me, I want Denver to win, but it's just not their day right now.

[mikeford]

bill simmons finally got a pick in the playoffs correct.

pittsburgh looks DOMINANT. this is SAD.

i cant believe the patriots lost to such a crappy looking team.

[fromwithin]

Calling a ballgame in the first half against Denver - wow, someone's never watched this Denver team's 3rd quarters.

Stupid.

correction, someone has not seen pittsburgh's defense when they have a big lead. theyll give up at least 2tds in the 2nd half

[Jason Tate]

How about, TOUCHDOWN HINES WARD BITCH!!!
Psh, fuck yourself.

[Drew Beringer]

How about, TOUCHDOWN HINES WARD BITCH!!!

You need to shut the fuck up.

[fedhed7]

i don't like either team, but i want a broncos comeback.

[RedWineSheets]

you could hear a pin drop in at mile high.

[Jason Tate]

correction, someone has not seen pittsburgh's defense when they have a big lead. theyll give up at least 2tds in the 2nd half
Put in Van Pelt. I'm turning the game off - told you this would happen the moment Duke lost yesterday.

PS - It was a fumble.

[LostSymphonies]

You need to shut the fuck up.

You need to suck it, all you guys are pissed cuz the steelers actually have talent and you refuse to admit it.

[Jason Tate]

You need to suck it, all you guys are pissed cuz the steelers actually have talent and you refuse to admit it.
I have other talents - one called clicking the "ban" button because I'm a sore loser. So blow me.

[Drew Beringer]

You need to suck it, all you guys are pissed cuz the steelers actually have talent and you refuse to admit it.

Just letting you know, talking shit to staff members is a great way to get banned. I could give a shit about this game.

[RedWineSheets]

will the crowd boo as the teams go to the half?

yep

[Drew Beringer]

I have other talents - one called clicking the "ban" button because I'm a sore loser. So blow me.

You read my mind.

[Jason Tate]

You read my mind.
I HATE SPORTS THIS WEEKEND!!!!!

[mondeoman]

I'm glad the Steelers are winning only because I hate the Broncos so much. I was really hoping for a Colts-Pats AFC Championship.

[mikeford]

real mature.

[fromwithin]

i was going to bet on this game, i shouldve. fucking steelers i knew they wouldve beat the spread.

[marrost]

Denver is playing like the Giants.

[Drew Beringer]

Denver is playing like the Giants.

Agreed.

[Drew Beringer]

I HATE SPORTS THIS WEEKEND!!!!!

Yeah, I hate sports last week when the Colts lost and also this week when Wisconsin lost. Plus, I'm a Packers fan, so my sports have been ruined for like 5 months.

[Vincewithouthee]

Whoever is talking back to the staff, stop. I know I know, I'm loving the Steelers right now as well, but don't do that.

Man this looks great so far. Talk about an underrated team in the Steelers.

We just need to run the ball and control the clock and keep up the good D play to win this game.

[LostSymphonies]

Just letting you know, talking shit to staff members is a great way to get banned. I could give a shit about this game.

wait wait, so you can talk shit on me and i can't talk it back, way run to a site in which you all preach your freedom of speech..good work guys way to be hippocrites

[dai the flu]

yeah good game so far. a few close calls by the refs, but nothing i would call controversial. couldve gone either way.
and way to maintain some class here steelers fans. thats why the majority of us are hated on here. only thing worse than a sore loser is a sore winner.

[LeftWideOpen]

wait wait, so you can talk shit on me and i can't talk it back, way run to a site in which you all preach your freedom of speech..good work guys way to be hippocrites

theres a difference between talking shit and being offensive and vulgar. by the way you should make use of the spell check button.

[LostSymphonies]

Whoever is talking back to the staff, stop. I know I know, I'm loving the Steelers right now as well, but don't do that.

Man this looks great so far. Talk about an underrated team in the Steelers.

We just need to run the ball and control the clock and keep up the good D play to win this game.

dude, seriously, thats fucked up, they started talking shit on me for no reason. Jason started this shit, and i'm not gonna just sit back and take it cuz i'm scared they are gonna ban me from their precious site, FUCK THAT

[Vincewithouthee]

yeah good game so far. a few close calls by the refs, but nothing i would call controversial. couldve gone either way.
and way to maintain some class here steelers fans. thats why the majority of us are hated on here. only thing worse than a sore loser is a sore winner.

Yeah, that irritates me. I never talked trash here at all.

[Drew Beringer]

wait wait, so you can talk shit on me and i can't talk it back, way run to a site in which you all preach your freedom of speech..good work guys way to be hippocrites

I told you to shut the fuck up because you called the WEBMASTER of this fuckin site a bitch! That's fuckin disrespectful dude.

[LeftWideOpen]

the steelers have stepped it up to another level today. i know i'm convinced, and that wasnt the case before today.

[Vincewithouthee]

dude, seriously, thats fucked up, they started talking shit on me for no reason. Jason started this shit, and i'm not gonna just sit back and take it cuz i'm scared they are gonna ban me from their precious site, FUCK THAT

Just ignore it. It's not a big deal at all. Both sides could be considered wrong, yes, but I wouldn't let it bother me. The Steelers are winning, who cares? ;)

[LostSymphonies]

How about Bettis puts a penis in your vagina.

yeah you're right, i'm the offensive and vulgar one...

[Drew Beringer]

dude, seriously, thats fucked up, they started talking shit on me for no reason. Jason started this shit, and i'm not gonna just sit back and take it cuz i'm scared they are gonna ban me from their precious site, FUCK THAT

I didn't shit about YOU, just telling to shut up for disrespecting Jason.

[LostSymphonies]

Just ignore it. It's not a big deal at all. Both sides could be considered wrong, yes, but I wouldn't let it bother me. The Steelers are winning, who cares? ;)

haha Amen to that my friend, black and gold all the way

[mikeford]

hippocrites

http://www.billybear4kids.com/animal/puzzles/hippo.jpg

[LostSymphonies]

I told you to shut the fuck up because you called the WEBMASTER of this fuckin site a bitch! That's fuckin disrespectful dude.

i didn't call him a bitch, it was a general phrase that was taken out context, if i wanted to call him a bitch and i would have used a comma

[Vincewithouthee]

All right I'll be back on sometime later. Back to the game.

[Trainsaw]

hahaha denver is blowing dogs for pennies right now

[Caleb Cattivera]

so are people listening to still_life?

is he a steelers fan this week? or who's he rooting for?

[LostSymphonies]

hahaha denver is blowing dogs for pennies right now

haha yeah they are, thats such a funny quote

[Trainsaw]

haha yeah they are, thats such a funny quote
usually you say quarters but they aren't worth that at the moment

[Drew Beringer]

Denver's defense is just horrendous.

[Katie Schmitz]

this game is looking awful....

[LostSymphonies]

this game is looking awful....

i think ti's the sexist thing i've ever seen

[Trainsaw]

i was really hoping this game would be the "good one" of the day, because the panthers bore me to death

[crit]

this game is looking awful....

yeah it is. the broncos are so much better than they've played today.

[Drew Beringer]

good punt.

[Drew Beringer]

yeah it is. the broncos are so much better than they've played today.

Hopefully they can make a comeback.

[Trainsaw]

Denver shoulda signed Terry Tate.

[ActorInThisPlay]

ha and to think i actually thought the Broncos would win...this Super Bowl is gonna be horrible team wise for me.

[Trainsaw]

Hopefully they can make a comeback.
Not gonna happen.

[LostSymphonies]

a safety would be the biggest balltap ever right now

[mat1419]

so are people listening to still_life?

is he a steelers fan this week? or who's he rooting for?
oh, he won't pick which team he's rooting for until the game's over. i'm pretty sure he's got jerseys from all 32 teams so he's always prepared.

[Trainsaw]

Homer: (reading Hank's letter) "Project Arcturus couldn't have succeeded without you. This will get you a little closer to that dream of yours. It's not the Dallas Cowboys, but it's a start. Drop me a line if you're on the East Coast, Hank Scorpio." (a whole football team is on his lawn) Aw, the Denver Broncos?!
Marge: I think owning the Denver Broncos is pretty good.
Homer: (disheartened) Yeah, yeah.
Marge: Well, explain to me why it isn't.
Homer: (sighs) You just don't understand football, Marge.

[RedWineSheets]

that was close

[LostSymphonies]

o man troy polamalu, he is amazing

[mat1419]

i don't like any of the teams left, but this is shitty....i just wanted a good game.

and Phil Simms is a fucking disgrace in the booth.

[crit]

Hopefully they can make a comeback.

I'd love to see that. I picked the Steelers, but I thought it would be a close game, plus I like the Broncos a lot more...and it would make this game a lot more interesting.

[RedWineSheets]

i don't like any of the teams left, but this is shitty....i just wanted a good game.

and Phil Simms is a fucking disgrace in the booth.

*see my thread about worst announcers. phil isnt on the list though.

[mat1419]

Aw, the Denver Broncos?!

the whole room has been saying that all afternoon here

[Drew Beringer]

i don't like any of the teams left, but this is shitty....i just wanted a good game.

and Phil Simms is a fucking disgrace in the booth.

I hate Phil Simms.

[FreshyFresh23]

the steelers are tough sons of bitches. This is getting ugly

[mat1419]

*see my thread about worst announcers. phil isnt on the list though.
i actually purposely avoided that thread because i would have gotten too worked up. they just make me angry.

[mikeford]

yeah, ever since i was a boy ive always loved the atlanta falcons

yea, theyre good but i wouldnt count out the denver broncos

i hear president clinton will be watching with his wife hillary

[Trainsaw]

the whole room has been saying that all afternoon here
hahaha now that's a football game party

[mat1419]

I hate Phil Simms.
he's single handedly ruining my sunday

[Trainsaw]

yeah, ever since i was a boy ive always loved the atlanta falcons

yea, theyre good but i wouldnt count out the denver broncos

i hear president clinton will be watching with his wife hillary
lol simpsons quotes are trumping this ball game

[RedWineSheets]

i actually purposely avoided that thread because i would have gotten too worked up. they just make me angry.

haha. yea.

[mat1419]

lol simpsons quotes are trumping this ball game
dude, my laundry is trumping this ball game. this is awful to watch for the indifferent fan.

[LostSymphonies]

he's single handedly ruining my sunday
downed at the 3! hahahah o man talk about twisting the fucking knife

i usually just turn on the radio mute those idiots on tv

[FondestMemory]

dude, my laundry is trumping this ball game. this is awful to watch for the indifferent fan.

but fantastic to watch for a steelers fan that hasn't doubted them all season.

i'm lovin it.

[Trainsaw]

Broncos should have given up their spot to the Colts to have another good playoff game

[FreshyFresh23]

wow...lets see if they can get a safety it would fit into the whole scheme of the way this game is going

[Salomonbz90]

later Denver.
Seattle or Carolina..
who wants it?

[mat1419]

but fantastic to watch for a steelers fan that hasn't doubted them all season.

i'm lovin it.
yeah, part of me is happy for my friend who's a legit steelers fan. the other, bigger, and more important part hates this and wants the steelers to suffer as much as the eagles did this year. my misery doesn't want company, it wants a packed house.

[FreshyFresh23]

later Denver.
Seattle or Carolina..
who wants it?

Seattle all the way son!!!

[mat1419]

later Denver.
Seattle or Carolina..
who wants it?
i don't care, it just better be worth watching

[btbam > you]

oh, he won't pick which team he's rooting for until the game's over. i'm pretty sure he's got jerseys from all 32 teams so he's always prepared.

hahah i wouldnt be surprised at all

[Salomonbz90]

i don't care, it just better be worth watching
it will be, and im betting $10 on Seattle..so they better win

[mat1419]

it will be, and im betting $10 on Seattle..so they better win
ha, i've lost hundreds this season...i'm taking a weekend off. thank god...i would have picked denver.

[btbam > you]

im betting a lot on carolina

[itsjdiggity]

i want more bettis

[itsjdiggity]

TD for Lelie

[somethingyellow]

finally

[FreshyFresh23]

Nice pass/catch ...

Back in it? What do you say fellas

[Trainsaw]

could it be??? Will this turn into a ball game?

[mat1419]

im betting a lot on carolina
see...i would have bet on seattle...better for me to just sit this one out

finally some life in denver

[mat1419]

could it be??? Will this turn into a ball game?
i dunno, hopefully...i'm gonna go watch this in the room with the kegerator in it so i can find some enjoyment.

talk to everyone later

[LostSymphonies]

could it be??? Will this turn into a ball game?

i hope not

[itsjdiggity]

willie parker annoys me...more bettis please

[Drew Beringer]

Denver can't stop them, so I doubt Denver will get back into it. They need a turnover here.

[btbam > you]

see...i would have bet on seattle...better for me to just sit this one out

finally some life in denver


and i have a lot on the steelers moneyline.

hopefully this will at least turn into a game.

[Vincewithouthee]

Just keep this up Steelers. Good job guys.

[LostSymphonies]

willie parker annoys me...more bettis please

as much as i love bettis, he needs to just keep doing what he's doing, i don't want his lungs imploding

[Trainsaw]

Best case Scenerio: Steelers go to the superbowl and lose because i hate Cower

[Drew Beringer]

good return.

[FreshyFresh23]

Nice kick return only to be lost thanks to jake the mistake

[Trainsaw]

good return.
good interception

[Drew Beringer]

Oh Plummer, you choke artist.

[btbam > you]

i called that one before he threw the ball.

[LostSymphonies]

god i love the steelres defense INT baby

[Vincewithouthee]

Hahaha yes.

[LostSymphonies]

i heard troy polamalu is acctually casted as the new superman

[FreshyFresh23]

i heard troy polamalu is acctually casted as the new superman

i heard you cant have bitch hair to be superman

[FreshyFresh23]

this is the most fortunate drive for the broncos. Jake the snake man look at him wiggle out of all these sacks

[LostSymphonies]

i heard you cant have bitch hair to be superman

nope, you can

[FreshyFresh23]

nope, you can

oh. that's unfortunate

[LostSymphonies]

man, i feel fantastic

[Vincewithouthee]

man, i feel fantastic

Me too man. Me too.

[LostSymphonies]

Me too man. Me too.

I can't wait to celebrate at the Monty show tonight at Mr. Smalls

[Vincewithouthee]

Pittsburgh's going to the Super Bowl....oh my.

[FondestMemory]

Me too man. Me too.

i seriously quit my second job (which i loved) at the beginning of the season so i didn't miss a game this season.

i had that much faith in this team. i knew this season would be special.

words can't describe how happy i am right now.

and i'll be saying the same thing two weeks from now.

[LostSymphonies]

i seriously quit my second job (which i loved) at the beginning of the season so i didn't miss a game this season.

i had that much faith in this team. i knew this season would be special.

words can't describe how happy i am right now.

and i'll be saying the same thing two weeks from now.

amen, all us steeler fans on here bleed black and gold. HERE WE GO!

[fluke182]

I predicted the score! Yay!

[Katie Schmitz]

well the steelers will win the super bowl, no matter if they play the 'hawks or the panthers

[Vincewithouthee]

well the steelers will win the super bowl, no matter if they play the 'hawks or the panthers

I hope you're right on that one, haha. The Steelers beat arguably two of the best teams in the NFL on the road. They should win at Super Bowl XL.

[Trainsaw]

hahaha broncos sucked

[dai the flu]

good game. another super bowl, its been a long time coming.
now the two week wait is gonna bore me to tears.

[NoPenguinsInPA]

the other team won't gain any ground

cuz Pittsburgh's gonna bring the Steel Curtain down

here we go...

[ChokingOnADream]

Steelers will lose to the Panthers in the Super Bowl.

[dai the flu]

yeah yeah yeah. every week, steelers will lose...i have money against the steelers...blah blah blah. when will you guys learn?

[cuetheflames]

dammit broncos.

:(:(

[LeftWideOpen]

i don't see anyone beating the steelers. personally, my feelings for them border on hatred ..but they're the best team left.

[Salomonbz90]

i don't see anyone beating the steelers. personally, my feelings for them border on hatred ..but they're the best team left.
I dont hate them, but i do agree they are the best team left

[Split2nd]

I can't believe this is happening... we're going to the fucking 'ship. The days of Kordell Stewart and Tommy Maddox are over... BEN THE SAVIOR

[Salomonbz90]

South Side of Pittsburgh is shut down due to partying in the streets.
Pittsburgh knows whats up

[Vincewithouthee]

South Side of Pittsburgh is shut down due to partying in the streets.
Pittsburgh knows whats up

haha yeah pretty awesome.

[GoWaitInTheCar]

steelers Nation Takes Over.

[ActorInThisPlay]

Steelers will lose to the Panthers in the Super Bowl.
too bad it doesn't look like the Panthers are going anywhere except back to Carolina. Seahawks beat the Steelers in my opinion.

[fluke182]

Where'd the prediction thread go on the main page?! I want to know what I get!

[sweethypocrisy]

oh, he won't pick which team he's rooting for until the game's over. i'm pretty sure he's got jerseys from all 32 teams so he's always prepared.
except for hes always been a steelers fan.