This is a great board, BUT...

[msp26505]

You guys are not immune to Internet Message Board Overreaction Syndrome. I like to come here because it's generally a much calmer, more mature place to hang out than practically anywhere else.

But jeez.

The Steelers win and look halfway decent doing it and we are Super Bowl locks...

The Steelers lose (or in this case win ugly) and we are incapable of winning the Big East...

It's one game. Against professionals. In a hostile environment. KC was highly motivated for whatever reason (probably because they saw this as their last hope for a successful season).

Bill Parcells' quote, "you are what your record says you are" is more true in the NFL than any other sport due to the fact that each game is so important and the playing field is so even.

The Steelers are 8-3 with a pretty reasonable shot at 13-3, though I expect another loss in there somewhere. They have had a ton of injuries, I still don't really care for BA, Ben holds the ball too long, the D doesn't bring enough pressure (probably again due to injuries), but in this league, it's all about positioning yourself well (which the Steelers have done reasonably well except for the second Baltimore loss), and getting healthy and hot at the right time.

I don't think the Packers will win it all unless they trip up somewhere along the line, and I think the Steelers will beat the Ravens if they meet again in the playoffs. Because of those beliefs, I also believe that the Steelers chances are as good as any team in football. But they might lose along the way, too.

With 6 Lombardis, I'm not as bothered by that as I might be if they were, say, the Lions. As a WVU fan, I know the frustration of never quite getting over the top. I feel none of that with the Steelers. We are lucky.

Now quitcherbicthin.

[NorCal-Steeler]

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[WindyCitySteel]

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Nah, I think most just believe this team should be looking better given the relatively weak schedule they've played. Three games against bottom feeders have been too close for comfort.

[feltdizz]

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I know we had drops, holds, fumbles etc but I must blame someone other than the players for playing sub par and scrapping out a W on the road...

Doesn't matter if we win or lose... someone must take the blame for the misery in my life.




I'm being sarcastic but you do know there are other boards out there if you don't like this one...

That's the response I got one time when I said this board was whining too much about the refs.

[Oviedo]

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I know we had drops, holds, fumbles etc but I must blame someone other than the players for playing sub par and scrapping out a W on the road...

Doesn't matter if we win or lose... someone must take the blame for the misery in my life.




I'm being sarcastic but you do know there are other boards out there if you don't like this one...

That's the response I got one time when I said this board was whining too much about the refs.

Wisdom!!!!!!!

[Slapstick]

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I agree...

I find myself spending less and less time on the board because of the over-the-top hyperbolic reactions...

It happens...

[flippy]

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How can you not over react to this team. We play to the level of the competition and make every game a nail biter.

We're loaded with talent, but we play every game like we're barely hanging on.

This team has been on the verge of losing to some very bad teams this year.

The only positive I like about this is that it prepares us to compete in closer games and be better prepared to pull them out in the end come playoff time.

A lot of good teams trounce their opponents and get comfortable in the regular season. Then in the playoffs where teams are evenly matched, I sometimes think those teams aren't prepared for the adversity of close games.

Although the NFL is becoming more like the NBA where every game comes down to the wire and the team with the ball last has the best shot of winning.

[Eddie Spaghetti]

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can't have it both ways flip.

in the lebeau thread you said our talent stinks.

now we are loaded?

[RuthlessBurgher]

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Nah, I think most just believe this team should be looking better given the relatively weak schedule they've played. Three games against bottom feeders have been too close for comfort.

Three games against bottom feeders have been too close for comfort.

Okay, I'll grant you that. But we have actually won these games (albeit not comfortably enough for some folk's taste).

Consider the alternative...our division rival Ravens have played poorly on the road to several bad teams, and they have actually lost games at Tennessee, at Jacksonville, and at Seattle. When they struggle on the road against the dregs of the league, they lose! Meanwhile, when we are playing poorly on the road against subpar competition, we still manage to squeak out nailbiter wins.

An ugly win over Tyler Palko's team counts just as much in the standings as a "monkey off the back" win over Tom Brady's team.

[Oviedo]

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Nah, I think most just believe this team should be looking better given the relatively weak schedule they've played. Three games against bottom feeders have been too close for comfort.

Three games against bottom feeders have been too close for comfort.

Okay, I'll grant you that. But we have actually won these games (albeit not comfortably enough for some folk's taste).

Consider the alternative...our division rival Ravens have played poorly on the road to several bad teams, and they have actually lost games at Tennessee, at Jacksonville, and at Seattle. When they struggle on the road against the dregs of the league, they lose! Meanwhile, when we are playing poorly on the road against subpar competition, we still manage to squeak out nailbiter wins.

An ugly win over Tyler Palko's team counts just as much in the standings as a "monkey off the back" win over Tom Brady's team.

Look at the bright side. It was this type of game just a few years ago that we found a way to lose starting with another game in KC (followed by loses to Oakland and Cleveland). Maybe we exorcised some demons last night no matter how ugly it was.

[snarky]

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You guys are not immune to Internet Message Board Overreaction Syndrome. I like to come here because it's generally a much calmer, more mature place to hang out than practically anywhere else.

But jeez.

The Steelers win and look halfway decent doing it and we are Super Bowl locks...

The Steelers lose (or in this case win ugly) and we are incapable of winning the Big East...

It's one game. Against professionals. In a hostile environment. KC was highly motivated for whatever reason (probably because they saw this as their last hope for a successful season).

Bill Parcells' quote, "you are what your record says you are" is more true in the NFL than any other sport due to the fact that each game is so important and the playing field is so even.

The Steelers are 8-3 with a pretty reasonable shot at 13-3, though I expect another loss in there somewhere. They have had a ton of injuries, I still don't really care for BA, Ben holds the ball too long, the D doesn't bring enough pressure (probably again due to injuries), but in this league, it's all about positioning yourself well (which the Steelers have done reasonably well except for the second Baltimore loss), and getting healthy and hot at the right time.

I don't think the Packers will win it all unless they trip up somewhere along the line, and I think the Steelers will beat the Ravens if they meet again in the playoffs. Because of those beliefs, I also believe that the Steelers chances are as good as any team in football. But they might lose along the way, too.

With 6 Lombardis, I'm not as bothered by that as I might be if they were, say, the Lions. As a WVU fan, I know the frustration of never quite getting over the top. I feel none of that with the Steelers. We are lucky.

Now quitcherbicthin.

So much truth in your post. So much over-reaction on this board. (Though I think most of the long-timers see the big picture).

[Chadman]

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The sky!

It is falling on our heads!!

[RuthlessBurgher]

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The sky!

It is falling on our heads!!

Be glad you are on the other side of the world from Pittsburgh...you will be spared.

[Eich]

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How can you not over react to this team. We play to the level of the competition and make every game a nail biter.

We beat Seattle 24-0. That wasn't a nail biter. AND the Rats LOST to Seattle 22-17 !!!!!!! This kind of stuff happens in this league. The only team right now who isn't having much of the ups and downs is Green bay.

We're loaded with talent, but we play every game like we're barely hanging on.

Eddie Spagetti responded well. And yes, we have talent. But don't forget, yesterday we played without Pouncey, Woodley, Troy and Wallace's hands.

This team has been on the verge of losing to some very bad teams this year.

So have the Rats.

The AFC is up for grabs. And we have the talent and ability to get to the Super Bowl again this year. How many teams can say that year and and year out as often as we can? I live in Redskins land. It gives me a sincere and severe appreciation for being part of Stillernation !!

I've put a lot of effort into trying to avoid being too emotional during games. It's not always easy. It can get frustrating when we play like crap at times. But give thanks that we're not fans of a team and organization like the Redskins !!!

[Tomlinator]

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Any given Sunday.

A wins a win. I’ve pretty much given up worrying about how they get done.

Now, do I still get frustrated and shout colorful metaphors at the TV? Absolutely.

But as my wife reminded me last night, it doesn’t matter, its a win. And she is right. But would it hurt to have some games decided early for us? This heart attack week in and week out is getting annoying.