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  • SanAntonioSteelerFan
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    • May 2008
    • 8361

    Big Ben not huge #s today, but ...

    No turnovers. Steelers win.

    Funny how that works!


    We got our "6-PACK" - time to work on a CASE!

    HERE WE GO STEELERS, HERE WE GO!
  • NorthCoast
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    • Sep 2008
    • 26636

    #2
    The naysayers might say, against this team, there is still something ailing the offense of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Not the best weather conditions, but 167 yds against a pathetic defense is not all that comforting.

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    • Slapstick
      Rookie
      • May 2008
      • 0

      #3
      Maybe, but the 146 rushing yards probably had a lot to do with it as well. In addition to Le'Veon, Ben was able to keep the chains moving...4 drives of at least 11 plays...
      Actually, my post was NOT about you...but, if the shoe fits, feel free to lace that &!+€# up and wear it.

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      • Ghost
        Legend
        • May 2008
        • 6338

        #4
        O sucked in the red zone and 3 and out twice later in the 4th quarter when trying to put the Browns away. Take the critical win but it was not an inspired offense today.
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        • NorthCoast
          Legend
          • Sep 2008
          • 26636

          #5
          Originally posted by Slapstick
          Maybe, but the 146 rushing yards probably had a lot to do with it as well. In addition to Le'Veon, Ben was able to keep the chains moving...4 drives of at least 11 plays...
          maybe... but the average NFL team is running for 140 yds a game against the Browns this season... so Bell was a tad above average.

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          • NJ-STEELER
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            • May 2008
            • 12563

            #6
            Originally posted by Ghost
            O sucked in the red zone and 3 and out twice later in the 4th quarter when trying to put the Browns away. Take the critical win but it was not an inspired offense today.
            One was where there was a holding penalty that pinned us deep in our end.

            But in a game where Ben checked down all game, didn't make any costly mistakes and took what the defense gave him.
            I'm sure his critics will find something to complain about (not saying you)

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            • Ghost
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              • May 2008
              • 6338

              #7
              I'm a Big Ben fan but field goals instead of TDs can easily lead to a loss against a quaiity team. Thank goodness Cle could not stop committing penalties to give us additional shots at the end zone b/f half. Move the ball at will and than just can't punch it in. Frustrating. But I agree, he made good choices, didn't force it and no turnovers is always huge.
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              • NJ-STEELER
                Legend
                • May 2008
                • 12563

                #8
                If they don't hold.brown. I think he scores there. But we scored s Td anyway.


                The one hold they missed could have been a long gainer and a possible TD.
                Should have given us at least a first down

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                • buccoray61
                  Starter
                  • Jul 2009
                  • 945

                  #9
                  Fun fact,with this win Ben has tied Derek Anderson for most wins (10) at the Browns new stadium.

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                  • NorthCoast
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                    • Sep 2008
                    • 26636

                    #10
                    Originally posted by NJ-STEELER
                    One was where there was a holding penalty that pinned us deep in our end.

                    But in a game where Ben checked down all game, didn't make any costly mistakes and took what the defense gave him.
                    I'm sure his critics will find something to complain about (not saying you)
                    Wow. reading this I could have sworn it was a rookie QB you are describing. .... game manager.

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                    • BradshawsHairdresser
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                      • Dec 2008
                      • 7056

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Ghost
                      O sucked in the red zone and 3 and out twice later in the 4th quarter when trying to put the Browns away. Take the critical win but it was not an inspired offense today.
                      $$$$
                      Had the D not showed up the way they did, the Steelers would've likely lost this game. Offense continues their pattern of underachieving on the road vs. less than stellar teams.

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                      • SanAntonioSteelerFan
                        Legend
                        • May 2008
                        • 8361

                        #12
                        Originally posted by NJ-STEELER
                        ...

                        But in a game where Ben checked down all game, didn't make any costly mistakes and took what the defense gave him.
                        I'm sure his critics will find something to complain about ...
                        Originally posted by NorthCoast
                        Wow. reading this I could have sworn it was a rookie QB you are describing. .... game manager.
                        Yup, just like Marcia Brady* wins games too. No complaints!


                        We got our "6-PACK" - time to work on a CASE!

                        HERE WE GO STEELERS, HERE WE GO!

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                        • NJ-STEELER
                          Legend
                          • May 2008
                          • 12563

                          #13
                          Originally posted by NorthCoast
                          Wow. reading this I could have sworn it was a rookie QB you are describing. .... game manager.
                          You would probably be the first person to complain about a gameplan that called for a heavy pass attack into a 30 MPH wind

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                          • feltdizz
                            Legend
                            • May 2008
                            • 27531

                            #14
                            The RZ fg's were frustrating but sheesh... some of you need to enjoy a win.
                            Steelers 27
                            Rats 16

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