Calling it

stevew · 11-28-2005, 10:31 AM

The Colts will lose tonight, by double digits.

gottimd · 11-28-2005, 10:31 AM

As long as Jeff Reed gets at least 5 points, so my fantasy team doesn't lose, I could care less who wins and by how much.

Pumpy Tudors · 11-28-2005, 10:33 AM

Nothing wrong with calling that shot. You look like a genius if you're right, and it's so outlandish that nobody would blink if you're wrong. Nice job hedging your bets there.

Joe · 11-28-2005, 10:35 AM

Raiders Army · 11-28-2005, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

The Colts will lose tonight, by double digits.

So how many points are the Steelers going to win by tonight?

GreenMonster · 11-28-2005, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gottimd

As long as Jeff Reed gets at least 5 points, so my fantasy team doesn't lose, I could care less who wins and by how much.

I need Edge, Wayne, and Colts D to pick up 41 to win.. It's possible with our scoring if at least one guy has over a hundred and a TD...

gstelmack · 11-28-2005, 10:43 AM

I need 12 points from Troy Polamalu tonight. A few tackles and another big defensive TD from him and I'm golden...

Pumpy Tudors · 11-28-2005, 10:44 AM

I'm in three fantasy football leagues and haven't even looked at any of them since Week 4. I know I have Peyton Manning in one of the leagues, but I forget which one. I don't really care about fantasy football anymore, I guess.

Anyway, I predict that the sun will rise in the southwest sky on Saturday morning. I AM CALLING IT NOW!

Butter · 11-28-2005, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

The Steelers will lose tonight, and next week, by double digits.

You're a genius.

stevew · 11-28-2005, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

So how many points are the Steelers going to win by tonight?

At least 10

cthomer5000 · 11-28-2005, 10:46 AM

Not happening.

stevew · 11-28-2005, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

You're a genius.

Imagine if the Bengals actually won something.....you wouldnt shut up.

Joe · 11-28-2005, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Imagine if the Bengals actually won something.....you wouldnt shut up.

Neither would Shorty

Pumpy Tudors · 11-28-2005, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by George W Bush

Neither would Shorty

Thanks for reminding me to scan every thread for Shorty's single post of the day.

Butter · 11-28-2005, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Imagine if the Steelers actually won something.....you wouldnt shut up.

I know it... you're hard to take as it is.

stevew · 11-28-2005, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

I wish the Bengals had 1 Super Bowl Ring

Tell it like it is.

rkmsuf · 11-28-2005, 11:05 AM

Steeler fans are awesome. This reminds me of all the games against the inferior Patriots in the playoffs.

MizzouRah · 11-28-2005, 11:07 AM

Steelers win? HA-HA that's a good one. I hope Peyton eats up the Steelers defense.

MizzouRah · 11-28-2005, 11:14 AM

dola,

The Rams will bring in their 3rd string QB and then come back from a 24-3 deficit to beat a 1-9 team who thought they had the game in the bag.

Daimyo · 11-28-2005, 11:23 AM

Its an interesting matchup. Offensively the Steelers are the perfect team to face the Colts and Randel-el is probably salivating at the chance to face the Colt's terrible special teams kick coverage. I expect the Steelers to put up some points tonight.

On the other end its really a strength on strength matchup. Pittsburg is a great blitz team and Manning has always been amazing against the blitz. If the Steelers can confuse Manning and get him flustered it will be a blow out, but if not, I'd expect the Colts to win a relatively close one. I'm leaning toward the latter.

Butter · 11-28-2005, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

I wish the Steelers had been to as many Super Bowls as the Bengals in the last 25 years.

You know it!

I think tonight's the night that Cowher's jaw finally totally unhinges completely on the sidelines, causing a lengthy and unnecessary delay.

rkmsuf · 11-28-2005, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

You know it!

I think tonight's the night that Cowher's jaw finally totally unhinges completely on the sidelines, causing a lengthy and unnecessary delay.

Ugh, I was just reminded of the excessive number of reaction shots we are in store for.

spleen1015 · 11-28-2005, 12:05 PM

Hey stevew, care to make a sig bet?

rkmsuf · 11-28-2005, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

Hey stevew, care to make a sig bet?

That will put an end to his nonsense in a hurry. No way he bets you based on his original prediction.

cthomer5000 · 11-28-2005, 10:07 PM

i hope your second call was not to a bookie.

Joe · 11-28-2005, 10:09 PM

this thread has so much promise for tomorrow

Butter · 11-29-2005, 07:14 AM

Paging stevew.

Nice playing by Big Ben there. He looked stunned on the sideline all night long. That was the best MNF game I've watched in a long time, all the Steelers trying to muscle up and out-tough the Colts, and getting their ass handed to them in the process.

It almost makes this weekend's inevitable Bengals loss to the Steelers bearable.

MJ4H · 11-29-2005, 08:18 AM

Ksyrup · 11-29-2005, 08:22 AM

Colts looked good last night. If they march through games 13-15 in similar fashion, I don't see how anyone can pick against them in the playoffs. Jax, SD, and Seattle is just about as tough a 3 game run as they're likely to face in the playoffs.

spleen1015 · 11-29-2005, 08:41 AM

I thought stevew would man up. I am disappointed.

Joe · 11-29-2005, 08:47 AM

don't worry, the Steelers will beat the Colts in the playoffs

MikeVick7 · 11-29-2005, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by George W Bush

don't worry, the Steelers will beat the Colts in the playoffs

???

Back in the RCA Dome? Just like last night?

Joe · 11-29-2005, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeVick7

???

Back in the RCA Dome? Just like last night?

EXACTLY like last night

Butter · 11-29-2005, 09:03 AM

I'm sure the Colts are losing sleep. Lots and lots of tossing and turning.

MikeVick7 · 11-29-2005, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

I'm sure the Colts are losing sleep. Lots and lots of tossing and turning.

Yeah, I'm sure they shaking in their little space boots.

Daimyo · 11-29-2005, 10:02 AM

If the Colts defense can sustain the level of play from last night through the rest of the season this team just might have a shot at actually going undefeated.

stevew · 11-29-2005, 11:15 AM

Some day, i dare to dream of this day, uninspired playcalling and poor decision making will get Bill Cowher fired. Until that day, I should trust my better instincts when counting on the team. When i can call an onside kick at the half, the fact that a run is coming every first down, a running play into the 8 man front, an inside draw handoff every third down, etc, etc, i only dream about how much better an opposing DC can just shred the Steelers. I don't think Ben audibled once. I think they miss the playoffs now, especially with that turnstyle line.

In other news, i spent most of the morning in pain, hence my "not owning up to this debacle prediction earlier"....i think i have kidney stones. This is not gonna be fun.

Hurst2112 · 11-29-2005, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

I don't think Ben audibled once. I think they miss the playoffs now, especially with that turnstyle line.

i would place a friendly bet and say that with the parity in the afc, the steelers will make it.

Senator · 11-29-2005, 11:55 AM

There is nothing better than the "I'm calling it" thread.

stevew · 11-29-2005, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Hurst2112

i would place a friendly bet and say that with the parity in the afc, the steelers will make it.

Nope. We lose to the Bengals, Bears, and Vikings.

stevew · 11-29-2005, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Senator

There is nothing better than the "I'm calling it" thread.

I think that Child Molester thread is awesome-er.

ice4277 · 11-29-2005, 12:25 PM

Dear Steelers Fan,

If you are really that fed up with Bill Cowher, I'll trade you a Steve Mariucci for him.

Thanks,

Lions Fan

Desnudo · 11-29-2005, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Colts looked good last night. If they march through games 13-15 in similar fashion, I don't see how anyone can pick against them in the playoffs. Jax, SD, and Seattle is just about as tough a 3 game run as they're likely to face in the playoffs.

I would really like to replay the second half without the onside kick. That was an incredibly dumb play call. You're down by nine with 30 minutes left. You replay it without that silly move, the Steelers kick a field goal instead of going on 4th down, and it's actually a football game.

st.cronin · 11-29-2005, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Desnudo

I would really like to replay the second half without the onside kick. That was an incredibly dumb play call. You're down by nine with 30 minutes left. You replay it without that silly move, the Steelers kick a field goal instead of going on 4th down, and it's actually a football game.

Agreed. Cowher has the horses to beat the Colts, but he had a very bad game.

rkmsuf · 11-29-2005, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

Agreed. Cowher has the horses to beat the Colts, but he had a very bad game.

guy is a choker in a big spot

no reason to do the things he did last night. punting from the 36 yard line down double digits?

gottimd · 11-29-2005, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Desnudo

I would really like to replay the second half without the onside kick. That was an incredibly dumb play call. You're down by nine with 30 minutes left. You replay it without that silly move, the Steelers kick a field goal instead of going on 4th down, and it's actually a football game.

That is too many if's. Yes, agreed it was stupid call, but who knows how the crowd and the team would've reacted. Lets say they kicked it completely, and Harrison ran it back for a TD. Then Indy did an onside kick for some unknown reason and it works, and they score another TD. Its now 30-7.

But yes, I couldn't believe the onside kick to begin the half. Now Martz I would expect that from.

Hurst2112 · 11-29-2005, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gottimd

That is too many if's. Yes, agreed it was stupid call, but who knows how the crowd and the team would've reacted. Lets say they kicked it completely, and Harrison ran it back for a TD. Then Indy did an onside kick for some unknown reason and it works, and they score another TD. Its now 30-7.

But yes, I couldn't believe the onside kick to begin the half. Now Martz I would expect that from.

I didn't get to watch the whole game. I missed the kick in question.

But, I didn't miss the onside kick in superbowl 30 that took the cowboys by suprise and rallied the steelers. They got the momentum back in that game and would have won if odonnel didn't throw those 2 ints. That is gutsy and that's why I like cowher.

Desnudo · 11-29-2005, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gottimd

That is too many if's. Yes, agreed it was stupid call, but who knows how the crowd and the team would've reacted. Lets say they kicked it completely, and Harrison ran it back for a TD. Then Indy did an onside kick for some unknown reason and it works, and they score another TD. Its now 30-7.

But yes, I couldn't believe the onside kick to begin the half. Now Martz I would expect that from.

Or space aliens blow up the dome and it's a tie. My scenario is plausible and had one what if, the no onside kick. Until that point, the Steelers were in the game, so it's logical to think the game would continue to be close, rather than assume the Colts would blow the doors off them, which they didn't even with the onside kick gift.

Joe · 11-29-2005, 02:16 PM

If my grandmother had a dick, she'd be my grandfather

Ksyrup · 11-29-2005, 02:17 PM

Yeah, I'm sorry, but that game wasn't as close as 26-7 suggests. I don't think it is out of the question that Indy tacks on another 30 yards of offense to that drive if it starts from the 20 instead of the 50, and still ends up with a TD. In reality, once Reed failed to tie the game, the Steelers were never in it again.

Re: the onside kick, what I found interesting is that Madden and Michaels said that Cowher told them he was thinking of doing an onside kick to start the game. If that doesn't smack of "Division I-AA, homecoming game, we've got no chance"-type game planning, I don't know what does.

11-28-2005, 10:31 AM	#2
gottimd Dearly Missed (9/25/77-12/23/08) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DC Suburbs	As long as Jeff Reed gets at least 5 points, so my fantasy team doesn't lose, I could care less who wins and by how much. __________________ NAFL New Orleans Saints GM/Co-Commish MP Career Record: 114-85 NAFL Super Bowl XI Champs In memory of Gavin Anthony: 7/22/08-7/26/08

11-28-2005, 10:33 AM	#3
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Nothing wrong with calling that shot. You look like a genius if you're right, and it's so outlandish that nobody would blink if you're wrong. Nice job hedging your bets there. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

11-28-2005, 10:43 AM	#7
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	I need 12 points from Troy Polamalu tonight. A few tackles and another big defensive TD from him and I'm golden... __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

11-28-2005, 10:44 AM	#8
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I'm in three fantasy football leagues and haven't even looked at any of them since Week 4. I know I have Peyton Manning in one of the leagues, but I forget which one. I don't really care about fantasy football anymore, I guess. Anyway, I predict that the sun will rise in the southwest sky on Saturday morning. I AM CALLING IT NOW! __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

11-28-2005, 11:05 AM	#17
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Steeler fans are awesome. This reminds me of all the games against the inferior Patriots in the playoffs. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

11-28-2005, 10:35 AM	#4
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	no

11-28-2005, 11:07 AM	#18
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Steelers win? HA-HA that's a good one. I hope Peyton eats up the Steelers defense.

11-28-2005, 11:14 AM	#19
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	dola, The Rams will bring in their 3rd string QB and then come back from a 24-3 deficit to beat a 1-9 team who thought they had the game in the bag.

11-28-2005, 11:23 AM	#20
Daimyo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkeley	Its an interesting matchup. Offensively the Steelers are the perfect team to face the Colts and Randel-el is probably salivating at the chance to face the Colt's terrible special teams kick coverage. I expect the Steelers to put up some points tonight. On the other end its really a strength on strength matchup. Pittsburg is a great blitz team and Manning has always been amazing against the blitz. If the Steelers can confuse Manning and get him flustered it will be a blow out, but if not, I'd expect the Colts to win a relatively close one. I'm leaning toward the latter.

11-28-2005, 12:05 PM	#23
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	Hey stevew, care to make a sig bet?

11-28-2005, 10:09 PM	#26
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	this thread has so much promise for tomorrow

11-29-2005, 07:14 AM	#27
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Paging stevew. Nice playing by Big Ben there. He looked stunned on the sideline all night long. That was the best MNF game I've watched in a long time, all the Steelers trying to muscle up and out-tough the Colts, and getting their ass handed to them in the process. It almost makes this weekend's inevitable Bengals loss to the Steelers bearable. __________________ My listening habits

11-29-2005, 08:18 AM	#28
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	gg

11-29-2005, 08:22 AM	#29
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Colts looked good last night. If they march through games 13-15 in similar fashion, I don't see how anyone can pick against them in the playoffs. Jax, SD, and Seattle is just about as tough a 3 game run as they're likely to face in the playoffs. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

11-29-2005, 08:41 AM	#30
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	I thought stevew would man up. I am disappointed.

11-29-2005, 08:47 AM	#31
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	don't worry, the Steelers will beat the Colts in the playoffs

11-29-2005, 09:03 AM	#34
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	I'm sure the Colts are losing sleep. Lots and lots of tossing and turning. __________________ My listening habits

11-29-2005, 10:02 AM	#36
Daimyo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkeley	If the Colts defense can sustain the level of play from last night through the rest of the season this team just might have a shot at actually going undefeated.

11-29-2005, 11:15 AM	#37
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Some day, i dare to dream of this day, uninspired playcalling and poor decision making will get Bill Cowher fired. Until that day, I should trust my better instincts when counting on the team. When i can call an onside kick at the half, the fact that a run is coming every first down, a running play into the 8 man front, an inside draw handoff every third down, etc, etc, i only dream about how much better an opposing DC can just shred the Steelers. I don't think Ben audibled once. I think they miss the playoffs now, especially with that turnstyle line. In other news, i spent most of the morning in pain, hence my "not owning up to this debacle prediction earlier"....i think i have kidney stones. This is not gonna be fun. Last edited by stevew : 11-29-2005 at 11:19 AM.

11-29-2005, 11:55 AM	#39
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	There is nothing better than the "I'm calling it" thread. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

11-29-2005, 12:25 PM	#42
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	Dear Steelers Fan, If you are really that fed up with Bill Cowher, I'll trade you a Steve Mariucci for him. Thanks, Lions Fan

11-29-2005, 02:16 PM	#49
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	If my grandmother had a dick, she'd be my grandfather

11-29-2005, 02:17 PM	#50
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Yeah, I'm sorry, but that game wasn't as close as 26-7 suggests. I don't think it is out of the question that Indy tacks on another 30 yards of offense to that drive if it starts from the 20 instead of the 50, and still ends up with a TD. In reality, once Reed failed to tie the game, the Steelers were never in it again. Re: the onside kick, what I found interesting is that Madden and Michaels said that Cowher told them he was thinking of doing an onside kick to start the game. If that doesn't smack of "Division I-AA, homecoming game, we've got no chance"-type game planning, I don't know what does. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

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