Chargers Versus Steelers NFL Divisional Playoff Live Thread | NFL | Pittsburgh Steelers

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Classiest Steelers fan ever - picture courtesy of lets_go_bucs

The San Diego Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers will meet again in a matchup of two teams that made history in their previous meeting. Last time they played was in Pittsburgh in week 11, and the Steelers won 11-10.

Back then, the Chargers had LaDainian Tomlinson in the backfield. Although he was largely ineffective, he led the team with 102 total yards frmo scrimmage. Today, Darren Sproles will be playing in his place. Sproles was spectacular last week against the Colts, but it's safe to say that the Steelers run defense is MUCH better than the Colts. The Steelers had the 2nd best run defense in the NFL, giving up an average of 43 yards per game LESS than the Colts, who were a pretty mediocre 24th.

The game will be in Pittsburgh, the place with the classiest fans in the NFL. Don't agree? Just ask Ty Law's mom. Or the baby in the picture up top, for that matter.

Anyway, this should be another brutally physical game, much like the Ravens and Titans yesterday, and the Giants and Eagles today.

79% picked the Steelers to win, but I have a nagging feeling that the Chargers will come away with this one. With or without LT, they're a better team now than they were in Week 11. I don't think you can say the same of the Steelers, especially since their QB is coming off a concussion, and their offense is absolutely abysmal anyway. I like the Chargers to come away with a win in this one, and to host the AFC Championship game next week.

If you're watching the game (4:45 pm EST on CBS), chat it up here or on the game page. As always, enjoy the game!

And go Chargers!

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176 days ago

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hwsteelers wrote:

I missed the fake punt. Wife had me unloading groceries. Was it close?

No. Not even remotely.

In other news, you need to tell your wife to straighten out her priorities.

Football > groceries.

176 days ago

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Chargers are determined and confident.....GO CHARGERS

176 days ago

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Lets see another upset Lets go Chargers!!

176 days ago

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I have Chargers 31 - Steelers 20

After the Cards game last night, and the Eagles today...I feel very comfortable with that.

176 days ago

TheBigThree

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This weekend is going to end up setting the record for most "Nobody believed in us!" quotes in a two-day span. Are we sure the Chiefs can't slip into the AFC title game just for the hell of it?

176 days ago

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I don't even want to see the dad in the Steeler fan picture try to burp his kid...that could be dangerous

176 days ago

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(Edited 01/11/09 4:41PM by Michael_Luchies)

Lions vs. Chiefs Super Bowl?

176 days ago

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TheBigThree wrote:

This weekend is going to end up setting the record for most "Nobody believed in us!" quotes in a two-day span. Are we sure the Chiefs can't slip into the AFC title game just for the hell of it?

Don't taunt me Chris, that's just cruel...

176 days ago

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Michael_Luchies wrote:

Lions vs. Chiefs Super Bowl?

i was gunna call that haha

176 days ago

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lol, final score would be 5-4 Lions! Jason Hanson with an 18 yard field goal to win the game with no time left!

176 days ago

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I don't think it's a coincidence that I finally started drinking right before this game starts.

176 days ago

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So will Sproles run for 600 yards like everyone is predicting?

176 days ago

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gearhead wrote:

I don't think it's a coincidence that I finally started drinking right before this game starts.

Like today, or for the first time in your life? lol

176 days ago

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Well here we go lets see how badly the Steelers will get killed by the way the games are going..

176 days ago

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holy cow....SD 7-0

176 days ago

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Excellent start. Go Chargers!!!

176 days ago

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OMG THIS IS A GAME LOL!!

176 days ago

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Wow, what a catch by Jackson.

176 days ago

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Nice catch!

176 days ago

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No need to worry Steeler fans, I heard Pitt was going to put up 50 today..

176 days ago

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Chief_aka_James wrote:

No need to worry Steeler fans, I heard Pitt was going to put up 50 today..

Haha here we go again.

176 days ago

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Hey Pat what is your prediction on the game?

176 days ago

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What you can't see in the picture of the Steelers dad is the Lions fan who has the 0-16 tattoo

176 days ago

100%InjuryRate

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Now let's see how Big (Head) Ben does. Something about his head not fitting into his normal helmet this week makes me wonder how he'll do.

176 days ago

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100%InjuryRate wrote:

Now let's see how Big (Head) Ben does. Something about his head not fitting into his normal helmet this week makes me wonder how he'll do.

He looks like those old Score baseball cards where the players had the inflated heads..

176 days ago

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Michael_Luchies wrote:

He looks like those old Score baseball cards where the players had the inflated heads..

In Bonds' case, that wasn't an inflated head at all...

176 days ago

JrCanuckFan

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Go Chargers!! GREAT start!

176 days ago

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Chief_aka_James wrote:

In Bonds' case, that wasn't an inflated head at all...

Well I think this card was even pre-steroid Barry though

176 days ago

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GO CHARGAS GO

176 days ago

TheBigThree

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A pooch punt from the freaking quarterback. I love January football.

176 days ago

100%InjuryRate

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what the hell? Big Ben's left-footed?

176 days ago

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Michael_Luchies wrote:

Like today, or for the first time in your life? lol

Today. Well, the weekend actually. A strangely dry weekend for me.

176 days ago

heyjustus

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Big Ben can kick!

176 days ago

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hwsteelers wrote:

Hey Pat what is your prediction on the game?

I didn't list a score, but in the post, I said "I have a nagging feeling that the Chargers will come away with this one". I also picked the under. I'll say Chargers 17, Steelers 9.

Nice to see Big Ben trying to be like Matt Cassel, with the quick kick. Ending up like Cassel would be a huge improvement for him.

176 days ago

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that was weird...he should have head butted it

176 days ago

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Once again a game that looks like it could be another upset.

176 days ago

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WOW

176 days ago

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sucks to be the camera guy at the end of that play

176 days ago

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Nice Punt

176 days ago

TheBigThree

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That was something.

176 days ago

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For the first time ever, the Steelers make a big special teams play.

176 days ago

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Pat wrote:

Still like the under Pat?

176 days ago

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Rivers should have punted the ball...

176 days ago

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Michael_Luchies wrote:

sucks to be the camera guy at the end of that play

Did you go to high school in peoria.

176 days ago

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hwsteelers wrote:

Did you go to high school in peoria.

no just moved here 6 months ago from Kalamazoo

176 days ago

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Michael_Luchies wrote:

Still like the under Pat?

I do. I think these teams will buckle down. Both teams scored a TD in the first quarter of the Ravens-Titans game. I think this will end up a bit like that.

176 days ago

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Ugh now refs are not only making good calls or not making? but they also get in the way..an exaple...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcdWdBgUBqw

176 days ago

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Maybe woodley should punt the ball.

176 days ago

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They called delay of game wow!!!

176 days ago

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Apparently they are calling delay of game in this one, too.

176 days ago

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This comment was voted poor quality by FanIQ (Show anyway)

176 days ago

richard2007

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Pat wrote:

Big Ben got sacked... ok, everybody drink!

Way ahead of u on that

176 days ago

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Another delay of game? wow the refs notice them now?

176 days ago

Steelersfan1972

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Pat...

176 days ago

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Is it me or is this game boring compared to the other 3 this weekend?

176 days ago

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176 days ago

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That was SICK! i hope he gets it

176 days ago

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sorry no catch

176 days ago

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Wow..I don't care if it's not called a catch afterwards, that was amazing.

176 days ago

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hwsteelers wrote:

sorry no catch

Hater...

176 days ago

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hwsteelers wrote:

sorry no catch

You're not sorry at all... but I agree with you. No catch, unfortunately.

176 days ago

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Pat wrote:

You're not sorry at all... but I agree with you. No catch, unfortunately.

Jackson toasted the defense.

176 days ago

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Those jackets that the coaches are wearing are just hideous.

176 days ago

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hwsteelers wrote:

Jackson toasted the defense.

Thats more like it haha, yah but either way good effort.

176 days ago

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That was an incredibly stupid fake punt there. Horrible call.

176 days ago

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Wow, that fake punt call was SO stupid

176 days ago

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..Smart move and good acting by #17....

176 days ago

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176 days ago

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Chief_aka_James wrote:

It's a Steelers game, you've seen one, you've seen them all..

Their boring games have them in the playoffs. I will watch every one.

176 days ago

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Pat wrote:

Roethlisberger might finish the half with more punting yards than passing yards.

Have I mentioned yet that he sucks?

You remind me every time I mention him in a post.

176 days ago

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176 days ago

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Steelers should try a fake kick return here...or maybe a pooch punt on first down

176 days ago

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and the FG is GOOOOD!!...way to go nice play calling Steelers!

176 days ago

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I missed the fake punt. Wife had me unloading groceries. Was it close?

176 days ago

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This comment was voted poor quality by FanIQ (Show anyway)

176 days ago

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No the Charges didnt fall for it at all...well except #28....

176 days ago

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hwsteelers wrote:

I missed the fake punt. Wife had me unloading groceries. Was it close?

No. Not even remotely.

In other news, you need to tell your wife to straighten out her priorities.

Football > groceries.

176 days ago

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hwsteelers wrote:

I missed the fake punt. Wife had me unloading groceries. Was it close?

lol no it was terrible...it was like a half court shot that goes over the backboard....or a tee shot that goes into the woods...not close at all

176 days ago

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Pat wrote:

That would probably be more successful than their offense has been lately.

SHHH you might jinx them!

176 days ago

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Pat wrote:

No. Not even remotely.

In other news, you need to tell your wife to straighten out her priorities.

Football > groceries.

She is a Rams fan and Hates Ben.

176 days ago

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Rams...that is well .....

176 days ago

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This comment was voted poor quality by FanIQ (Show anyway)

176 days ago

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hwsteelers wrote:

She is a Rams fan and Hates Ben.

wow, u can't even let her win sports arguments if you tried in that case

176 days ago

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Pat wrote:

That's the 2nd awful throw by Roethlisberger missing a wide open WR. WTF, Ben? Oh never mind... I know what the problem is.

Wow what a throw, Worthlisberger might be the greatest quarterback in the history of the league!

176 days ago

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Pat wrote:

That would probably be more successful than their offense has been lately.

See what you did Pat?

176 days ago

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that throw to Ward was much better

176 days ago

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Fast Willie taking it to the promised land

176 days ago

Steelersfan1972

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Steelers.....

176 days ago

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We'll see if the Steelers handing them a FG with that fake punt ultimately hurts them. That was so mind-numbingly dumb. Don't give an idiot like Norv Turner help, because he'll screw it up on his own if you let him.

176 days ago

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some Worthlisberger lover is throwing out some poor comment ratings like hotcakes

176 days ago

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This comment was voted poor quality by FanIQ (Show anyway)

176 days ago

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My button is a very light blue....

176 days ago

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Anybody else tired of the CSI commercials for an episode where a woman gets killed over an on sale wedding dress? "She dreamed her whole life about this one killer dress"

176 days ago

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Pat wrote:

They always do that. They are not too good with words, so they just press the little red button instead.

lol we both got 2 poor comments already Pat...wanna see who can get the most?

176 days ago

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Well Pat I can say it isn't me. Win, lose, or Draw, I am good with all of it.

176 days ago

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Michael_Luchies wrote:

some Worthlisberger lover is throwing out some poor comment ratings like hotcakes

I think it's someone not leaving comments on the live thread. I have a bunch of thumbs ups for funny. I haven't been funny during this game. Score is to close to be funny!

176 days ago

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MrNFL wrote:

I agree man, I was here and thinking what in the hell are you doing when you can't make any 4th downs.

176 days ago

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18packabs wrote:

Well Pat I can say it isn't me. Win, lose, or Draw, I am good with all of it.

I'm with you on that.

176 days ago

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hwsteelers wrote:

I think it's someone not leaving comments on the live thread. I have a bunch of thumbs ups for funny. I haven't been funny during this game. Score is to close to be funny!

I've got the same thing for "bold" yet my comments are true and straight to the point....

176 days ago

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in 30 minutes we will know if the Steelers hold serve or NFL history will be made with all 4 road teams winning.

176 days ago

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sullivanm wrote:

I've got the same thing for "bold" yet my comments are true and straight to the point....

Maybe it's that Steelers fans baby that keeps doing it...I would too if I was that mistreated

176 days ago

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and the Clock strikes 7.

176 days ago

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It looks like this miserable string of games of winning underdogs is going to end...if you count this as "good"

176 days ago

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Michael_Luchies wrote:

Maybe it's that Steelers fans baby that keeps doing it...I would too if I was that mistreated

maybe its not, lol.

176 days ago

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xtra_ill wrote:

maybe its not, lol.

yeah and Thomas the Train likes little boys

176 days ago

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Sproles is loose, then maybe an int?

176 days ago

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i was about to post that the Chargers were getting back in it..but...INTERCEPTION!!!

176 days ago

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Pat wrote:

Sorry, I was late to the thread, working out my 1st qtr frustrations on the bike.

I don't agree with marking everything poor, but

Pat you seem to be getting -3's and -4 so apparently there are a number of folks that disagree with you.

Also, suggesting Matt Cassell is better than Big Ben sounds like a comment that would come from a Patriot player bitter over this season. Its not becoming.

176 days ago

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Michael_Luchies wrote:

yeah and Thomas the Train likes little boys

Hey I am putting the batteries in my sons Thomas the Train. He wont leave me alone to watch the game.Lol

176 days ago

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Michael_Luchies wrote:

yeah and Thomas the Train likes little boys

Well as you can see by the "funny" +1s I've left on your posts (after others gave you PQs) its not me.

176 days ago

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uh oh I think I have stinky coverage on my car insurance...I wish they wouldn't show that guy in white sweatpants anymore

176 days ago

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I wish I had 89 cents right now...

176 days ago

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That Miller commercial says "Skip the Sunday Afternoon Game" during the Sunday Afternoon game.

So is Miller encouraging me to stop watching this game? I'm so confused.

176 days ago

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Can't really change it on that view...

176 days ago

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Wow, who used one of their 3 genie wishes on the Steelers after that first San Diego drive. Now it looks like all 3 parts of the Steelers game is working - Offense, Defense AND special teams.

176 days ago

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Willie is looking pretty good right now. Hope he stays healthy.

176 days ago

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I think I missed a post a few minutes a go...

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeath!

176 days ago

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What?!?! the refs are making good calls....Blasphemy!

176 days ago

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LOL?

176 days ago

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Soooo Genies do exist!!!

176 days ago

richard2007

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Wow

176 days ago

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Weddle tried fielding a punt with his hat.

176 days ago

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And everyone is making fun of Bens head.

176 days ago

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They should be able to close this game out if they can put up another score.

176 days ago

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Seems like the Steelers are the only good team in the play offs with some luck this weekend..

176 days ago

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Give Hines a Golden Globe for that. The Charger shouldn't have lightly shoved him, but I think Hines will be on WWE this week

176 days ago

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And the Norv Turner coach team implosion has begun in earnest.

176 days ago

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Wordsmith wrote:

Give Hines a Golden Globe for that. The Charger shouldn't have lightly shoved him, but I think Hines will be on WWE this week

I agree, that was a stuntman tumble.

176 days ago

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what a bad penalty...the Chargers have completely lost all hope

176 days ago

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Wordsmith wrote:

1) "folks disagreeing with me" are not why the button was created. I know this, because I have been on the site since before it existed.

2) I am not suggesting that Matt Cassel (1 L) is better than Ben Roethlisberger. I am stating unequivocally that he IS a better QB, without a shadow of a doubt.

3) I'm not bitter. There was a time when I wasn't sure if the Patriots would EVER win a Super Bowl. Now they've won 3. I am still very happy about that.

176 days ago

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the question will be if Carolina and San Diego will be looking for Coaches, should San Diego Lose?

176 days ago

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Be smart Tomlin. Kick the field goal.

176 days ago

Steelersfan1972

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go 4 it...

176 days ago

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Not another 4th down

176 days ago

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HAHA short?

176 days ago

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And there's 3 points off the board...

176 days ago

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(Edited 01/11/09 7:03PM by 18packabs)

kick the darn field goal

176 days ago

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DOH!!! They are killing me. I hope my neighbors can't hear me.

176 days ago