Conference Championships Thread

[kingfc22]

I didn't see a thread yet for today's games like we have had the previous two rounds.

Here's hoping for 2 solid and exciting games.

[Hurst2112]

here we go!

[Abe Sargent]

Good tease by the Deacon.

-Anxiety

[Hurst2112]

Bronco Nation?!?

[vtbub]

That was cool

[Hurst2112]

looks like the cameras are higher-up than at most stadiums.

[Lathum]

Good tease by the Deacon.

-Anxiety
did anyone notice the shot they took at Peyton Manning

[Hurst2112]

did anyone notice the shot they took at Peyton Manning

yeah. truth hurts.

[kingfc22]

did anyone notice the shot they took at Peyton ManningI missed it. What did they say or show?

[kingfc22]

Steelers come out firing again.

[Abe Sargent]

I missed it. What did they say or show?


Deacon was talking about the importance of the Super Bowl and he
finishes by saying "Even careers are defined by it." Then he follows up with a "Just ask Peyton Manning."


-Anxiety

[Hurst2112]

ward 1 - bailey 0

[kingfc22]

Deacon was talking about the importance of the Super Bowl and he
finishes by saying "Even careers are defined by it." Then he follows up with a "Just ask Peyton Manning."


-AnxietyNice.http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[Hurst2112]

oops. bummer

[TroyF]

Bailey should have had six there. That's where Ben has to be very careful today. The Broncos will take away the TE read. If he looks off the TE and makes a quick, stupid throw to the outside, one of them will go back all the way.

[kingfc22]

And we have our first challenge of the day. Let's hope the refs can get it right.

[ISiddiqui]

Huh... this is actually a tough challenge.

[kingfc22]

I say fumble.

[Hurst2112]

wow!!!!

[kingfc22]

I say fumble.
guess not

[Eaglesfan27]

I think it was a good call to say it wasn't a fumble.

[Abe Sargent]

Hell, just seeing Deacon Jones is awsome. He's the DE who named a tackle of a QB behind the line while looking to throw a "sack." It was his speciality, and the statbook changed as a result. These days, careers of DEs are defined by the number of sacks they have, and it is all due to Deacon Jones. Definiately one of my choices for an All-Time NFL Team starter.


-Anxiety

[kingfc22]

Nice play by Washington there to save the pick.

[Hurst2112]

good gutsy call on 3rd. way to test the D. great play. now don't ef up the field goal.

[henry296]

Solid start although nearly turned it over on 3 plays on the drive.

[kingfc22]

Woot! Prop bet won. :)

First score of game not a TD

[TroyF]

Big Ben has twice did the look to the middle, throw a prayer to the sideline play and it almost burned him both times.

I dont' know what to think. Should I be happy Denver alomst forced three turnovers or worried that they all went the Steelers way and maybe it's just not the Broncos day?

[Hurst2112]

Woot! Prop bet won. :)

First score of game not a TD

then you buy the first round. congrats

[Hurst2112]

awesome lo-def commercial!

[Hurst2112]

yeah!!!!!!!!!!

[kingfc22]

Oops. That no good.

[kingfc22]

Hopefully the Steelers can capitalize.

[Eaglesfan27]

If Pittsburgh's defense can keep that up, this is going to be fun.

[Hurst2112]

right on! don't forget about miller

[henry296]

Glad to see them give it to Bettis the first time he got in the game. Hopefully that helps his confidence, even if he didn't gain much.

[muns]

i cant stand willie parker

[Eaglesfan27]

Excellent play! :)

[Hurst2112]

yeah!!!!!!!!!! right on! bailey? was that you!?

[ISiddiqui]

Well, 10-0 now for Pittsburgh.

[kingfc22]

TD!

[Hurst2112]

i cant stand willie parker

noob

[Pumpy Tudors]

Who forgot to play defense for Denver? Obviously, the only solution to this game is a heaping helping of Ron Dayne. :mad:

[kingfc22]

yeah!!!!!!!!!! right on! bailey? was that you!?Looked like he was following Ward in on the slant and didn't see Wilson on the outside until it was too late.

[muns]

lol, just the truth....... lets pay duce who is better 5 mil to sit the bench....

[Hurst2112]

was montana that small in his uni? wow, im getting old

[henry296]

Didn't want to see them settle for another FG. Steelers doing a great job on blitz pickup.

[kingfc22]

Freaking kickers.

[TroyF]

Who forgot to play defense for Denver? Obviously, the only solution to this game is a heaping helping of Ron Dayne. :mad:


Defense isn't playing that bad. Had a chance at three turnovers on the first drive. Didn't get any and then Jake gave up one.

If you'd have told me how this game was going without looking at the score, I'd be happy. Denver is running fairly effectively, and have open receivers out there.

But Jake's the wild card. He can't turn the ball over like that and if he does, Denver will lose, no matter how well the D plays.

[Hurst2112]

lol, just the truth....... lets pay duce who is better 5 mil to sit the bench....

can't really do much injured.

bad kickoff reed

[kingfc22]

He can't turn the ball over like that and if he does, Denver will lose, no matter how well the D plays.See last Saturday.

[Hurst2112]

nice stop!

[kingfc22]

What a play by Troy. Had two blockers to defend with and he still stops them short.

[muns]

duce hasnt been injured since sometime around week 4..... Im from Pitt...... i think they are waiting till bettis retires, and adding a year to duce's career.

[Pumpy Tudors]

Defense isn't playing that bad. Had a chance at three turnovers on the first drive. Didn't get any and then Jake gave up one.I was referring only to the touchdown pass by Roflsburger.

[henry296]

Plummer mentioned it during the pregame, but they have gone with a quick snap many times.

[Hurst2112]

duce hasnt been injured since sometime around week 4..... Im from Pitt...... i think they are waiting till bettis retires, and adding a year to duce's career.

doesn't defend why you dislike parker.

broncos on a roll...nice thread by plummer.

[TroyF]

If you would have told me Denver would run the ball effectively in the first half against the Steelers and be down ten, I'd have told you that you were nuts. Amazing game and it shows you what turnovers can do.

[muns]

i dislike parker because he doesnt fit our inside running game....... he hasnt done anything since week 1-2......... Now if we are going to switch to the outside run thats different, but they wont......

[muns]

broncos had a nice drive there

[Hurst2112]

i dislike parker because he doesnt fit our inside running game....... he hasnt done anything since week 1-2......... Now if we are going to switch to the outside run thats different, but they wont......

what part of a 1200 yard season is so damn bad?!

Staley hasn't been the healthiest the last 2 years either.

[st.cronin]

It doesn't seem like Denver is getting enough pressure on Roethlisberger. That could be an issue.

[TroyF]

I'm not sure what's not to like about Parker. 4.7 yards a carry, 12+ yards a catch. . . and four games of that came with Tommy Maddox/Batch at QB, I think you can deal with that type of production.

[Hurst2112]

gotta love that tuck rule.

[muns]

Willie parker has five 100 yard games.......... Cleveland, Detroit, Cincinnatti, Houston and Tenn.....

Agaisnt anybody that has a D- he doesnt do anything......

[st.cronin]

I'm not sure what's not to like about Parker. 4.7 yards a carry, 12+ yards a catch. . . and four games of that came with Tommy Maddox/Batch at QB, I think you can deal with that type of production.

agreed ... Parker was awesome, definitely a major discovery by Cowher

[Hurst2112]

I'm not sure what's not to like about Parker. 4.7 yards a carry, 12+ yards a catch. . . and four games of that came with Tommy Maddox/Batch at QB, I think you can deal with that type of production.

never thought i would agree with TroyF

[kcchief19]

Deacon was talking about the importance of the Super Bowl and he
finishes by saying "Even careers are defined by it." Then he follows up with a "Just ask Peyton Manning." I love Deacon Jones as much as the next guy, but maybe he should leave the slams to guys who won a playoff game at some point in their careers.

[Abe Sargent]

I love Deacon Jones as much as the next guy, but maybe he should leave the slams to guys who won a playoff game at some point in their careers.


He pointed that out. He said "Even I haven't been there" when saying that some of the games greatest hadn't been there.

-Anxiety

[vtbub]

I love Deacon Jones as much as the next guy, but maybe he should leave the slams to guys who won a playoff game at some point in their careers.Game. Set. Match.

[st.cronin]

Wow, I didn't think that was a slam on Peyton. I thought it was more of an exhortation to the players, that no matter how good you think you are, it means nothing without a Super Bowl.

[kingfc22]

Is Denver going to cover Cedric Wilson?

[Hurst2112]

nice! ward 2 - bailey 0

[kingfc22]

Steelers are getting nothing done on the ground

[TroyF]

Denver is in trouble. For some unknown reason, they've changed their gameplan. They've rushed five and six guys every play all year and are now rushing three and four 80% of the time, including on the last two third and longs.

They are trying to be cute at the wrong time. Do what you do and if you get beat with it, so be it. But don't lose by changing your gameplan 150%. It isn't worth it.

[kingfc22]

First down.

[Hurst2112]

here comes the bus

[henry296]

Today, though Parker is being way to cute around the line of scrimmage. While he does have the home run ability, I'd try Bettis for a full drive early in the second half.

[Pumpy Tudors]

This is the fastest first half in the history of football. Also, I think the Broncos are replacing their defense on third down with me, Subby, and Suicane. Sorry we keep blowing the coverage, Bronco fans. :(

[Hurst2112]

yeah!!!!

[TroyF]

I've never been this pissed off at a Denver team as I am now. Again, third and long, rush four.

I have no idea what they are doing. They've won 14 games with the blitz and for some reason have decided to get away from it in the championship game.

It's just beyond reason. Denver is getting EXACTLY what they deserve here and if they don't switch back to what they are in the second half, I hope Pittsburgh runs away with the game and beats them 45-3

[vtbub]

*applauds* Sweet Mercy

[st.cronin]

Jerome Bettis is a large man.

[TroyF]

This is the fastest first half in the history of football. Also, I think the Broncos are replacing their defense on third down with me, Subby, and Suicane. Sorry we keep blowing the coverage, Bronco fans. :(


No, they aren't blowing the coverages, they have done a 180 from what makes them good. They got here a certain way and decided to "trick" the Steelers with the same ridiculous standard defense of last year.

[st.cronin]

I can see it now.

The Patriots didn't 'lose' the game, they got BEAT by a better team.

But the Broncos blew it against the Steelers...

[Hurst2112]

that's the plummer we know and love.

[kingfc22]

WOW

[st.cronin]

Oh baby, it's JAKE PLUMMER TIME.

[muns]

wow thats a HUGE pick

[TroyF]

Thanks Jake.

Game is just about over.

[Pumpy Tudors]

No, they aren't blowing the coverages, they have done a 180 from what makes them good. They got here a certain way and decided to "trick" the Steelers with the same ridiculous standard defense of last year.I get what you're saying, but giving up 20 yards is blowing a coverage almost by definition. I was just trying to work in a joke anyway, though.

[kingfc22]

The crowd is stunned.

[Hurst2112]

ping muns:

that's parker my friend

[robbgmaier]

woo hoo fucking hoot!!!

[Hurst2112]

yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

[ice4277]

Wow. What a playcall.

Terrible penalty to take.

[ISiddiqui]

Denver's defense looks demoralized.

[Hurst2112]

hahahahah NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[kingfc22]

Ouch.

[kingfc22]

Time to throw it to Wilson who will have nobody covering him.

[kcchief19]

Denver's just given up. How could you fall for that?

Lucky that Ward screwed up. This game would be over.

[Hurst2112]

ward 3 - bailey 0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[kingfc22]

DOMINATED!!!

[ISiddiqui]

Holy crap!

[st.cronin]

Ben Roethlisberger is goooooooood.

[robbgmaier]

la la la la ...... how much will it cost me to get a ticket to the next game?

[Abe Sargent]

When do we officially decalre the Steelers the AFC rep to the Super Bowl?


-Anxiety

[robbgmaier]

pwned

[TroyF]

Denver's just given up. How could you fall for that?

Lucky that Ward screwed up. This game would be over.

It pretty much already has. It gave up from the first play on. I hope it goes to 63-3 now.

I can live with a Steeler blowout. That doesn't bother me at all. But going away with what made you successful in the championship game? Inexcuseable. Members of this coaching staff should be fired.

[muns]

ping muns:

that's parker my friend


yes he had 2 good runs........ Again 5 100 yard games this year agaisnt the teams that will pick at the top of the draft..... take a look at the stats, i didnt make them up........

[robbgmaier]

don't jinx it anx

[kingfc22]

Denver better take some smelling salts or something to wake up for the 2nd half.

[jeff061]

Can't say this has been surprising so far. Roethlisberger should be considered one of the top QB's in the AFC after this postseason.

[Abe Sargent]

don't jinx it anx


Oh come on - this game is ova'. It's good too because Sharpe's overly homeristic predictions grated on my nerves.



So....um....anybody want to start talkin g about the NFC game?



-Anxiety

[henry296]

This game is almost the exact mirror to the game last year. Last year it was the Steelers turning it over and the Pats jumped all over them and got a big pick late in the 2nd quarter to make it 24-3.

[kingfc22]

It's good too because Sharpe's overly homeristic predictions grated on my nerves.
What's he going to say at the half.http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/images/smilies/smile.gif

[muns]

What's he going to say at the half.http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/images/smilies/smile.gif

im looking forward to it

[Hurst2112]

yes he had 2 good runs........ Again 5 100 yard games this year agaisnt the teams that will pick at the top of the draft..... take a look at the stats, i didnt make them up........

you look at the season, i am looking at the now. his speed has helped the steelers get to 21 points ahead at the half!

can he be successful next year? who cares. there is much more to think about now.

[Hurst2112]

im looking forward to it

probably something that sound like:

lakdjf dsfadsofa ahejr ae adfadf orsfdafd

[jeff061]

Yeah, during the run up to the Pats game I was wondering why they even let Sharpe talk. Didn't watch him this game, but it sounds like same old Shannon.

[Hurst2112]

Can't say this has been surprising so far. Roethlisberger should be considered one of the top QB's in the AFC after this postseason.


why stop at the AFC?

[cthomer5000]

Denver =

http://somethingwithanh.com/jokes/NEW_PWNED.gif

[muns]

ya im not arguing with the fact he has speed most do not. I just cant stand watching him pick up a yard here and there and do nothing for 90% of the game.

I am estatic on how well we have played so far this half. Up 21 is amazing at this point. Parker is gonna get a boat load of the carries the next half, Praying we can jump on his back and he can get us there.

[jeff061]

Well that's a given ;). It's always been Manning, Brady and Palmer being in another league. Ben's been like Brady early in his career, keep it conservative when it helps the team win and now when they needed to he's let the ball fly.

[Pumpy Tudors]

I know that Pittsburgh gets the ball to start the second half, but if Denver can get the next score and do it quickly, they might get enough of a momentum shift. The turnovers hurt, but it's the poor defense that's the cause of this 24-3 score. The Broncos have had lots of chances to stop Pittsburgh drives on third down, and they're not doing it. It's not completely over yet, but the Broncos don't have much time to turn things around.

[cthomer5000]

By the way... did anyone not think this game was going to turn on the "Jake Plummer moment" that comes in any big game? At least once in any big game you wonder what the fuck was going through his head.

[st.cronin]

I know that Pittsburgh gets the ball to start the second half, but if Denver can get the next score and do it quickly, they might get enough of a momentum shift. The turnovers hurt, but it's the poor defense that's the cause of this 24-3 score. The Broncos have had lots of chances to stop Pittsburgh drives on third down, and they're not doing it. It's not completely over yet, but the Broncos don't have much time to turn things around.

Agreed. This isn't much different from how Pittsburgh jumped on Indy, and they had to get lucky to win that game.

[dubb93]

My impression before last week was that Big Ben was one of the more overrated QB's in the game. I had never really seen him make a throw worth anything when I'd watched him.

Then he has these two games, where he looks like he may be the best QB in the league. He's made me a believer.

[MikeVic]

Good first half, but I hope the Steelers can keep it up, and the Broncos continue to make mistakes. I think it'll be a much much closer 2nd half though. Shanahan will prepare his team during the half.

[Hurst2112]

steeler's opening drive this half will tell the tale.

[Hurst2112]

By the way... did anyone not think this game was going to turn on the "Jake Plummer moment" that comes in any big game? At least once in any big game you wonder what the fuck was going through his head.


Woody Paige would have argued with you all week.

[cthomer5000]

My impression before last week was that Big Ben was one of the more overrated QB's in the game. I had never really seen him make a throw worth anything when I'd watched him.

Then he has these two games, where he looks like he may be the best QB in the league. He's made me a believer.
He also has some of the best running instincts I've seen in a QB. He's not all that fast, but he always seems to make the right move. He's either very lucky or just has that sort of sixth sense.

[Hurst2112]

ward 4-bailey-0

[Hurst2112]

willie. keep your mits on the ball!

[Hurst2112]

interesting position. i would say punt

[Hurst2112]

yeah. excellent call

[henry296]

Perfect punt.

[vtbub]

Cowher is putting on a coaching clinic

[Pumpy Tudors]

The Broncos need 98 yards in a hurry. Time to sign John Elway to a two-game contract.

[Deattribution]

Cowher is putting on a coaching clinic

Really when you consider the QBs he's taken this far, he's alot better coach then he gets credit for.

Difference being now he actually has a young good QB, and he's made the AFC championship game both years with him thus far. I think theyre gonna be in good shape for a while as long as they keep Ben.

[Hurst2112]

nice!!! troy is a fricken mad man. he and porter are running on turbo.

[muns]

Hell of a defensive stand there

[vtbub]

Two near safeties. Great playcalling.

[Hurst2112]

Hell of a defensive stand there

there, we CAN agree on something. ;)

[Pumpy Tudors]

Hell of a defensive stand therePretty easy to put on a defensive stand when the offense completes two passes to guys standing in the end zone. I'm not trying to take anything away from the Pittsburgh defense, but the Broncos aren't even close to doing anything right on offense.

[muns]

there, we CAN agree on something. ;)


Ha Ha, good call

[Vince]

Seriously, what was the point of those two passes? Do you think the Pitt defense isn't quick enough to catch on?

[Hurst2112]

ward 4 - bailey 1

[Hurst2112]

yeah!!!!!!!! awesome!!

simms said it right before the break. the steeler's special teams have played much better this year. they have gotten better the last 2 years but this year they aren't getting caught and are playing smart.

[Vince]

That was awesome.

[vtbub]

Can you decline a Delay of Game?

[Vince]

I don't think so -- aren't all dead ball fouls non-declineable (false start, encroachment, etc)?

[Hurst2112]

Can you decline a Delay of Game?

nope.

[Pumpy Tudors]

Can you decline a Delay of Game?I don't think you can decline dead ball fouls anymore. I know you used to be able to, but I think they changed it. Otherwise, the offense would just keep taking delays of game until the defense finally got sick of it and accepted.

[Hurst2112]

good challenge by the broncos. gonna be touch to overturn though.

[Vince]

Upon further review, I'd say that there's not conclusive evidence, and I'd let the ruling on the field stand.

[henry296]

I think this gets overturned, but great effort by Chidi.

[Vince]

So if Denver loses a timeout and has to start on the three, does that just kill them or what?

[Vince]

Nevermind.

[Hurst2112]

refs are doing a good job today, that's for sure

[Eaglesfan27]

I think that was a good call on the overturn.

Still, I think Pittsburgh is going to force another 3 and out.

[Eaglesfan27]

Very nice catch by Rod Smith.

[ISiddiqui]

WOW... what a catch by Smith.

[Vince]

I can't believe Plummer didn't run for the first.

I can't believe Rod Smith caught that ball.

[Hurst2112]

broncos rollin.

[JonInMiddleGA]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/6726382
I need you to settle an argument for me about a rule. Can you decline delay-of-game penalties? Say it's fourth down on your opponent's 40. It's fairly tough to plant the ball inside the 20, but by taking the penalty you give yourself five more yards. I remember seeing teams decline this penalty so their opponent wouldn't get the extra yardage to play with. Am I correct?
-- Garen, Indiana

You are correct. All penalties can be declined, although some just go away by rule. An example is the 5/15 penalty, where the five-yarder is disregarded by rule.

Oddly enough, this same conversation has come up with regard to the Second And Ten football game (the latest changes finally convinced me to purchase btw, the computer version has really come along nicely). So far, no one has found anything contrary to the answer above.

[ISiddiqui]

Brilliant TD strike!

[Hurst2112]

interesting. TD! good throw. bad defense.

[Logan]

Can you decline a Delay of Game?

Well you can in college, and it was the dumbest thing I've ever seen a coach do (Greg Schiano, Rutgers).

[Deattribution]

I don't *think* will win this game but maybe Jake can redeem himself a little.

[Hurst2112]

ben looks pretty effortless out there. stunning

[kingfc22]

Let's get that clock moving a little bit faster. The under 41.5 is not looking so good right now.


Also Cedric Wilson is STILL open.

[st.cronin]

He also has some of the best running instincts I've seen in a QB. He's not all that fast, but he always seems to make the right move. He's either very lucky or just has that sort of sixth sense.

He's also incredibly hard to tackle - kind of like how Vince Young was in college. I've seen some really good players with clean shots at him end up on their back with nothing to show for their efforts.

[Hurst2112]

good sack. good decision by ben to take the sack.

[Hurst2112]

never saw that bud commercial. funny!

[henry296]

Well ready by Lynch. That play worked well against Cincy 2 weeks ago.

[muns]

never saw that bud commercial. funny!

number 2 :eek: agree, just classic

[muns]

Geez denver is on a role now

[Hurst2112]

awesome run! what was i saying about special team?

[kingfc22]

Almost broke it. Quick score is what the Broncos need right here.

[henry296]

The kick off coverage had been so good today, so they were due to give up a big one.

[Hurst2112]

jake the FAKE!

[kingfc22]

Ehh, that would be Jake Plummer folks.

[muns]

thats the jake I know and love

[Deattribution]

Forget that redeem stuff I said earlier ;)

[Eaglesfan27]

Jake kills Denver's momentum.

[SackAttack]

Almost broke it. Quick score is what the Broncos need right here.

Or, you know. Not.

[st.cronin]

Where has Jake Plummer been all year???

[Hurst2112]

Where has Jake Plummer been all year???

hiding behind his D.

[jeff061]

And running game. The question is what happened to Denver's run attack.

[henry296]

And running game. The question is what happened to Denver's run attack.

Same thing that happened to Pittsburgh's last year, they fell behind by 21. They were averaging over 4 yards per carry in the first half.

[jeff061]

Wasn't the case last week. They didn't even try.

[Hurst2112]

lelie has stepped up today.

[Hurst2112]

yikes. bogus.

jake is refusing to go out without a fight.

[Hurst2112]

good call by the way. though there was a 'hold' to allow jake to make the throw. ;)

[kcchief19]

This is exactly how Jake looks and acts when he's going into Jeff George mode and he's doing so much to help his team that he ends up throwing a left handed shovel pass to a downlineman.

The Steelers are bailing him out with some stupid plays.

[Hurst2112]

wow! funny stuff here.

[Deattribution]

Looks like we might have a game soon but the Steelers D almost look like theyre falling apart with all these penalties.

[Hurst2112]

good td.

[Deattribution]

How does the official RIGHT there not call a TD but the guy at the otherside of the endzone does?

[Pumpy Tudors]

How does the official RIGHT there not call a TD but the guy at the otherside of the endzone does?Not sure if you means the official on the goal line or the one in the end zone, but the umpire (standing in the end zone) is not allowed to make that call. It has to be one of the officials standing on the goal line at the pylons.

[kcchief19]

He couldn't see Anderson fall into the end zone. I couldn't see it on the original play either. I thought the Steelers pushed him back and the official on the far side gave him forward progress, but finally just fell into the endzone. Great second effort.

[kcchief19]

Geez ... how do you kickoff out of bounds?

[Deattribution]

Not sure if you means the official on the goal line or the one in the end zone, but the umpire (standing in the end zone) is not allowed to make that call. It has to be one of the officials standing on the goal line at the pylons.


ahh alright

[Hurst2112]

good stop by the broncos. again,

heeeerre weeeee gooooo

[Pumpy Tudors]

The Broncos have to score SOMETHING before the clock hits 3:00. Field goal, touchdown, rouge, I don't care. They need to score.

[Hurst2112]

Geez ... how do you kickoff out of bounds?

get up to grab your soda while pressing left by accident. ;)

[robbgmaier]

we're getting close to interception overturn time

[st.cronin]

If Denver punts, Shanahan should be immediately fired.

[robbgmaier]

slurp

[Deattribution]

If Denver punts, Shanahan should be immediately fired.

If they miss it's basically over though

[robbgmaier]

yo
mamma

[Hurst2112]

yeah!

[robbgmaier]

go get some tackles in the off season

[kingfc22]

The bus is about to leave the station for Detroit.

[robbgmaier]

big question now, do we let bettis handle the ball? :)

[henry296]

2 hands on the ball Jerome.

[robbgmaier]

have a coke and a smile and a case of shut the fuck up shannon :)

[robbgmaier]

foot
throat
end

[robbgmaier]

maybe we should put polamalu in the backfield incase of a bettis II

[robbgmaier]

i would have prefer a little play action there on 2nd down......i'm not interested in an exciting ending

[Hurst2112]

that's game!

[Eaglesfan27]

Ben with the exclamation point!

[robbgmaier]

so pwned

[Greyroofoo]

and there goes the boy from Ohio

[robbgmaier]

i wonder how much tix are going for on ebay

[Logan]

Anyone know what the odds on the Steelers reaching/winning the Super Bowl were before the playoffs started?

[Hurst2112]

ahem....

to all those guys 'prognosticating' about how the Broncos were going to win (even it's a close game), I call all of you out. Steelers have kicked ass the last 3 weeks and the Steeler fans don't need 8 paragraphs on why the broncos are gonna win.

One thing you need is heart and a vision. Bengals didn't have it, Colts didn't have it, and the Broncos DID NOT HAVE IT.

So put your bibs on, scoot up to the table and prepare to eat your crow. But don't worry... there is STILL room on the bandwagon!

[robbgmaier]

I don't know that we need any crow eating here. these guys did beat the patriots last week. it's not like they are punks.

[robbgmaier]

finally, please god, one for the thumb, i'm so sick of hearing that song from 26 years

[ThunderingHERD]

Ok, lets get the real game started.

[Hurst2112]

I don't know that we need any crow eating here. these guys did beat the patriots last week. it's not like they are punks.

doesn't matter. ive seen the spin. ive heard all sorts of stuff about what it meant to beat the pats. doesn't matter. broncos fans can celebrate their win against the pats. i will be watching the superbowl with pride.

[henry296]

I've got a feeling ....

Pittsburgh going to the Super Bowl!!!!!

[MikeVic]

Super Bowl!!! I'll be watching that game very closely. :)

[ice4277]

I predict that I will be sick of hearing about Jerome Bettis by Tuesday.

Great that he gets to finish his career here, though. I think the Steelers will definitely be the 'home team' in the Detroit area.

[st.cronin]

NFL's sexiest man??? What the hell???

[ThunderingHERD]

Clearly John Madden voted on that one.

[kingfc22]

NFL's sexiest man??? What the hell???Foxhttp://www.operationsports.com/fofc/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

[k0ruptr]

LETS GO CAROLINAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

[biological warrior]

The Jerome Bettis montages will begin as of this very minute. Non stop coverage on all networks.

[cthomer5000]

I'm very happy for Bill Cowher and Jerome Bettis. Having both had long, successful careers, I really hope they pull it off in two weeks. Now let's go Carolina, so I'll be happy for either super bowl winner!

[kingfc22]

I think Bradshaw is a little pumped that Pittsburgh one.

[Buccaneer]

Just saw the score. Now I'm glad I don't have to see everyone wearing orange for the next two weeks.

[astrosfan64]

C A R O L I N A -- lock of the year!

[st.cronin]

Just saw the score. Now I'm glad I don't have to see everyone wearing orange for the next two weeks.

Definitely good news - Broncos gear is amazingly ugly.

[kingfc22]

C A R O L I N A -- lock of the year!Going to be so sweet when the Seahawks drench Holmgren with gatorade at the end of this one.http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/images/smilies/wink.gif

[ThunderingHERD]

C A R O L I N A -- lock of the year!

You're almost as annoying as WrongWay--too bad we're on the same side in this one.

[robbgmaier]

I'm going to try hard enjoy this game that will determine the runner up for superbowl XL

[kingfc22]

I'm going to try hard enjoy this game that will determine the runner up for superbowl XLYea, I don't see how either of the NFC teams have a chance against the Steelers right now.

[kingfc22]

What's the O/U on dropped passes for Seattle's wideouts?

[jeff061]

I'm 50/50 on the Panthers and Steelers for the super bowl.