where's all the love????

[Starlifter]

I must admit I'm shocked at how quiet this board is after yesterday's game. Maybe everyone is too busy celebrating Columbus day?

I've been as critical of Tomlin's teams as most (especially with his typical 'september stench' as he himself calls it) - yet yesterday was a terrific game. The team played complete in all phases, put up large points, shut down a top tier offense, came out in the second half and put their foot on the falcons throat and didn't let up.

It's what I want to see every week and I'm thrilled that's what we got yesterday.

there are usually 800 'the sky is falling' threads after a loss - I admittedly have even started one or two. but dang - I get stoked when they play will and win. If we go into cincy and play like we did yesterday - this season will just be getting started.

go steelers!!!!

[AzStillers1989]

[SidSmythe]

b/c we've seen the worst this year. Next week's game is what will really matter.
It was a great bounce back game but it was the now 1-4 Falcons at home. #Meh

[flippy]

Decent start to October.

If we can score 40+, we never lose. Unfortunately we won’t face as many bad D’s like ATL.

There’s still a lot to work on but there’s some good things that happened.

Im still not ready to crown this team a contender. But it sure is more fun watching a win.

[D Rock]

Decent start to October.

If we can score 40+, we never lose. Unfortunately we won’t face as many bad D’s like ATL.

There’s still a lot to work on but there’s some good things that happened.

Im still not ready to crown this team a contender. But it sure is more fun watching a win.

Unless the opponent happens to be an offensive juggernaut like the Jaguars

[Captain Lemming]

I must admit I'm shocked at how quiet this board is after yesterday's game. Maybe everyone is too busy celebrating Columbus day?

I've been as critical of Tomlin's teams as most (especially with his typical 'september stench' as he himself calls it) - yet yesterday was a terrific game. The team played complete in all phases, put up large points, shut down a top tier offense, came out in the second half and put their foot on the falcons throat and didn't let up.

It's what I want to see every week and I'm thrilled that's what we got yesterday.

there are usually 800 'the sky is falling' threads after a loss - I admittedly have even started one or two. but dang - I get stoked when they play will and win. If we go into cincy and play like we did yesterday - this season will just be getting started.

go steelers!!!!

No surprise.
There are fewer people who routinely start threads to celebrate wins on the forum.

But don't worry after the next loss, the forum will come to life with rejoicing.

[Mick'sTeam]

Here's something I loved - the emotion from Ben following the first TD pass to AB. I appreciate how stoic he can be, but there are times I wish he showed more emotion. I loved the way he snapped his chin strap off and was yelling. Not sure if that was just a release following the poor INT at the end of the first half, a culmination of some built up frustration, or if I'm reading in to it too much. Either way - I thought it was really good to see.

[K Train]

Everyone expected the falcons to feast, LOVED what they put on the field yesterday. It is definitely a quiet day on the boards, which has become the norm when something positive happens

[Eich]

Here's something I loved - the emotion from Ben following the first TD pass to AB. I appreciate how stoic he can be, but there are times I wish he showed more emotion. I loved the way he snapped his chin strap off and was yelling. Not sure if that was just a release following the poor INT at the end of the first half, a culmination of some built up frustration, or if I'm reading in to it too much. Either way - I thought it was really good to see.

Completely agree. It's been a while since I've seen that from him. He needs to play with that emotion and little pissed off.

[Starlifter]

Everyone expected the falcons to feast, LOVED what they put on the field yesterday. It is definitely a quiet day on the boards, which has become the norm when something positive happens

Some people are only happy when they’re miserable. I’m deeply upset when the Steelers lose - but I get no joy from it. And I’m far more happy when they win. I’d rather feel like this than upset every Monday!

But it’s not just me. Overpaid janitors around the country are high fiving each other saying ‘way to go tomlin’....!!!

[flippy]

Some people are only happy when they’re miserable. I’m deeply upset when the Steelers lose - but I get no joy from it. And I’m far more happy when they win. I’d rather feel like this than upset every Monday!

But it’s not just me. Overpaid janitors around the country are high fiving each other saying ‘way to go tomlin’....!!!

It's human nature. People typically need therapy or religion after they lose something. To many, posting is therapy. And just like religion/God, when things are going well, most don't feel a need to pray for anything.

[Steel Maniac]

No surprise.
There are fewer people who routinely start threads to celebrate wins on the forum.

But don't worry after the next loss, the forum will come to life with rejoicing.

Cap, rejoicing? There's an old saying : " I only complain because I care" . I think a 90 percentile of posters actually do care. Their just frustrated. But the quietness you hear is called "relief". That's all. I know after yesterday's win, I feel like a load has been lifted because of the way the defense played. Forget the offense; this team will go as far as the defense takes them.

I kinda feel there's some hope now. 24 hours ago, I didn't. Seems like like no VW was addition from subtraction huh?

[williar]

I am very happy and surprised with the win because frankly, I don't know what to expect from this team. What I do know is that when the offense comes to play and scores points it seems to have energized the defense, therefore, resulting in a total team effort! I hope they can keep it up. And why didn't they use Fort instead of Spence when Shazier went down! This guy would flash a little bit in preseason then buried on the bench during the season. Looks like player to me.

[papillon]

It seems for the Steelers this year that the first series or two are the most important. When they get off on the right foot the rest of the game seems to come to them, but when they start poorly, the game seems to get away from them even if they manage to get it under control by halftime. So, in Mike Tomlin's words from a few years back when the Steelers were playing the Broncos and the Bronco defense was being heralded as one of the greatest of all-time. Ben and Tomlin were talking about the coin toss and Ben asked his coach what they should do if they win the toss and Tomlin replied "take the ball". Ben looked surprised and responded, "Well, don't the Broncos have one of the greatest defenses ever?" Mike Tomlin looked Ben square in the eyes and responded "But, I have you."

So, Ben, the Steelers have you, take the ball every time if we win the toss and start the game on a positive note.

Pappy

[pittpete]

Here's something I loved - the emotion from Ben following the first TD pass to AB. I appreciate how stoic he can be, but there are times I wish he showed more emotion. I loved the way he snapped his chin strap off and was yelling. Not sure if that was just a release following the poor INT at the end of the first half, a culmination of some built up frustration, or if I'm reading in to it too much. Either way - I thought it was really good to see.

I saw that yeterday and on replays today...
That really showed me that Bens not just collecting a check