Steelers aren't making the playoffs?

[Les 74]

Lakers in 5.

[Jigawatts]

SASF---I agree. I am really surprised to see how many in the national sportds media are actually rooting against the Spurs. They are a class team and organization.

BTW--San Antonio is a cool city. I've been there twice.

I am rooting for anyone to take out the Celtics. I would love nothing more then to see another Boston team with the best season record and have nothing to show for it.

I couldn't agree more.

[SanAntonioSteelerFan]

SASF---I agree. I am really surprised to see how many in the national sportds media are actually rooting against the Spurs. They are a class team and organization.

BTW--San Antonio is a cool city. I've been there twice.

I am rooting for anyone to take out the Celtics. I would love nothing more then to see another Boston team with the best season record and have nothing to show for it.

I couldn't agree more.

My kid doesn't understand why I'm so down on anything Boston. Besides the Bellichek thing, I'm a Yankees fan, so really the whole concept of Boston makes me sick.

[NKySteeler]

My kid doesn't understand why I'm so down on anything Boston. Besides the Bellichek thing, I'm a Yankees fan, so really the whole concept of Boston makes me sick.

...It's a tough one for me... The Celtics have a bit of a "UK" thing going.... But I think the Lakers will take it... That said, I really don't follow pro B-ball.

[LasVegasGuy]

My kid doesn't understand why I'm so down on anything Boston. Besides the Bellichek thing, I'm a Yankees fan, so really the whole concept of Boston makes me sick.

...It's a tough one for me... The Celtics have a bit of a "UK" thing going.... But I think the Lakers will take it... That said, I really don't follow pro B-ball.

I'm with you NKY. Ever since Jordan, Ewing, Barkley, Miller, Robinson left it's not the same for me either. And what is up with those "shiny satin" uniforms? Is the NBA trying to compete with the WBA?

[SteelerOfDeVille]

Didn't you guys know? Every year since the division became the AFC North, the 3rd place team has the best record in the division the next year.

2007 - Bengals 3rd place; 2008?
2006 - Steelers 3rd place; 2007 Division Champs
2005 - Ravens 3rd place; 2006 Division Champs
2004 - Bengals 3rd place; 2005 Tied with steelers for Best Record (11-5)
2003 - Steelers 3rd place; 2004 Division Champs
2002 - Ravens 3rd place; 2003 Division Champs
2001 was the first season

[Iron Shiek]

I am a forecaster in profession, and I must say that is one solid trend. However that $$hit is getting broken this year when the Steelers steamroll the division.

[NKySteeler]

Didn't you guys know? Every year since the division became the AFC North, the 3rd place team has the best record in the division the next year.

2007 - Bengals 3rd place; 2008?
2006 - Steelers 3rd place; 2007 Division Champs
2005 - Ravens 3rd place; 2006 Division Champs
2004 - Bengals 3rd place; 2005 Tied with steelers for Best Record (11-5)
2003 - Steelers 3rd place; 2004 Division Champs
2002 - Ravens 3rd place; 2003 Division Champs
2001 was the first season

How do you politely say "not a chance in hell"?..... (at least I hope).....



...Seriously, I also see this trend breaking this season. The Bengals have issues beyond just Chad.... Thier D-line is still weak, Willie Anderson is a question after surgery, and the passing attack in general is not what it used to be.... Yes, Henry was a punk, but a solid receiver when not in jail.

[SteelerOfDeVille]

Didn't you guys know? Every year since the division became the AFC North, the 3rd place team has the best record in the division the next year.

2007 - Bengals 3rd place; 2008?
2006 - Steelers 3rd place; 2007 Division Champs
2005 - Ravens 3rd place; 2006 Division Champs
2004 - Bengals 3rd place; 2005 Tied with steelers for Best Record (11-5)
2003 - Steelers 3rd place; 2004 Division Champs
2002 - Ravens 3rd place; 2003 Division Champs
2001 was the first season

How do you politely say "not a chance in hell"?..... (at least I hope).....



...Seriously, I also see this trend breaking this season. The Bengals have issues beyond just Chad.... Thier D-line is still weak, Willie Anderson is a question after surgery, and the passing attack in general is not what it used to be.... Yes, Henry was a punk, but a solid receiver when not in jail.

Every year, they start off by saying somebody has no chance and by year's end, they're saying, "how'd they do that?" (as with Cleveland this past season - started with serious QB issues... )

The year before, the Bears went from "they need a QB" to Super Bowl opponents to the Colts.

Not that I want it to happen... but, it does happen.

[AngryAsian]

Didn't you guys know? Every year since the division became the AFC North, the 3rd place team has the best record in the division the next year.

2007 - Bengals 3rd place; 2008?
2006 - Steelers 3rd place; 2007 Division Champs
2005 - Ravens 3rd place; 2006 Division Champs
2004 - Bengals 3rd place; 2005 Tied with steelers for Best Record (11-5)
2003 - Steelers 3rd place; 2004 Division Champs
2002 - Ravens 3rd place; 2003 Division Champs
2001 was the first season

SoD.... that dog will not hunt this year. The Bengals are a sham of a team, and if Lewis has a horrid year like 4-12... he'll be out of a job. Period.