The Charlie-Ben embrace

[lloydroid]

I don't care even if we are spoiled, jaded Steeler fans. That hug at the last of the game between those two says it all. If this is all we got out of Charlie for hanging around 3 years too long, it was worth it. That image said it all: The win meant everything to Charlie, as he went out as awesome as possible, other than winning the Super Bowl. He went out and found a way to beat the hated Ravens when the season hung in he balance, and now we got Troy back (although, as I predicted, he was looking chubby but will work his gut off), Harrison is truly almost back into full form (sack with forced fumble), DeCastro is back, and will be playing soon, Dwyer actually is playing hard for a full game.

I hate to tell the rest of the league, but if this team makes it to the post season, they could be as dangerous as any AFC team out there.

Oh, and since it's mandatory to bitch about something, Sanders, you almost single-handily cost us the game. Grow up. Man up. Don't take lessons from Wall-@SS.

Go Steelers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kindlecatsb'ng]

Have picture or link?

Kindle

[SteelBucks]

Special moment.

[Iron Shiek]

It was truly emotional and basically summed up the game in a single image. Climbing the mountain several times in that game and finally reaching the top put a toll on that team and the qb. As the clock ticked down to the 2 minute warning they showed the huddle and batch was taking command and it looked as if he was giving a good speech trying to fire the players up. It was pretty inspiring from the little you could see on tv. But nevertheless, that is what a backup should do. Make up for lack of ability with leadership. At least we got that out of him. If losing the way this team did the last couple weeks meant getting this win, then I suppose it was worth it.

[Mister Pittsburgh]

Gotta say, I got a tear in my eye on that hug. Batch was amped. Good for Charlie. Might be his last NFL start or even snaps.

[SanAntonioSteelerFan]

Gotta say, I got a tear in my eye on that hug. Batch was amped. Good for Charlie. Might be his last NFL start or even snaps.

Gotta say, me too.

I think Charlie did too, that's what pushed me over the edge.

[DukieBoy]

Yeah, that was a great moment. Man, it pumped me up even more. Need the pic for sure.

[Djfan]

No charge!!!!

[fordfixer]

No charge!!!!

Thanks DJ ............

[Djfan]

Thanks DJ ............

We aim to serve.

[SanAntonioSteelerFan]

Pic is awesome. What is even MORE awesome, is that the real time thing was no different - they were basically immobile forever. Tomlin came in after a while, but it was definitely a Ben-Charlie thing. Hard to tell who was the "father figure" there ... I think Ben was to be honest. But it was sure nice to see how they respect each other so much. "No drama Steelers".

[kindlecatsb'ng]

Thanks, Dijan, for the pic and Lloyd for bringing this up. This was a visceral win.

Kindle

[papillon]

If you had to listen to the fans, writers and anyone else telling you for a week that you sucked, you should be cut, you're too old, your arm is a noodle, etc and you just went out and passed for 276 yards, 1 TD and beat the Ravens in their house you'd be emotional as well. That hug was Charlie giving everyone the finger for the past week of crap he had to listen to for no real reason.

Good for Charlie and for the record I thought the Steelers could win today, but I didn't think they'd score 23 points, good for Charlie, he's a Steeler and darn proud Steeler.

Pappy

[DukieBoy]

Best pic posted on the board this season. Thx.

[fordfixer]

We aim to serve.

Really .......... then bring me a BLT