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Autumn · 12-20-2009, 07:29 PM

Week 9 at Pittsburgh

The Steelers are 1-6, at the bottom of their division. Long time starter Richie Brady is struggling at QB, and it doesn't seem they've made many other improvements to the team. Perhaps being a four time visitor to the playoffs does that to you in this league of talented rookies.

Nichols marches us straight down the field first possession for a touchdown, caught by Fulton, set up by a big catch by Fenderson.It's 14-0 by the end of the first quarter. They bravely go for it on fourth but don't convert. That's what it takes to beat an unbeaten team, but we end up going up 17-0 as a result.

What does help though is big plays, and the Steelers get one, their tight end somehow getting behind the defense and turning a 30 yard throw into a 71 yard touchdown and their first score.

Nichols throws his third touchdown pass before the half ends, Davidson and Hiscock providing some good running as well. We go to the locker room up 24-7.

We are 10/12 on third down in the game so far, but they do finally stop us, preventing what seemed likely to be a score. We come up with a fumble-sack on their next drive however and their work is for vain, as Nichols passes for another, and a 31-7 score.

Pittsburgh converts their first third down in the third quarter, and shortly after that Brady gets pulled for his backup. The new QB can't complete a pass but he does scramble for three first downs, keeping the ball in their hands. They never do anything with it, and we do just enough with our ground game to keep grinding the clock out.

Davidson had the start at RB, but Hiscock outshines him, picking up 101 yards on 20 carries and earning himself a spot back in the starting lineup I think. Meanwhile, Nichols earns Offensive Player of the Week going 23/30 for 211 yards and 4 TDs. The offensive line earns a lot of credit, only allowing one sack, and busting a lot of nice runs all day. Bratton was well enough to play, but played second fiddle to Fulton who continued to perform well as the lead receiver.

Omaha Tornadoes 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 7

8-0

12-20-2009, 07:29 PM	#116
Autumn Head Coach Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bath, ME	Week 9 at Pittsburgh The Steelers are 1-6, at the bottom of their division. Long time starter Richie Brady is struggling at QB, and it doesn't seem they've made many other improvements to the team. Perhaps being a four time visitor to the playoffs does that to you in this league of talented rookies. Nichols marches us straight down the field first possession for a touchdown, caught by Fulton, set up by a big catch by Fenderson.It's 14-0 by the end of the first quarter. They bravely go for it on fourth but don't convert. That's what it takes to beat an unbeaten team, but we end up going up 17-0 as a result. What does help though is big plays, and the Steelers get one, their tight end somehow getting behind the defense and turning a 30 yard throw into a 71 yard touchdown and their first score. Nichols throws his third touchdown pass before the half ends, Davidson and Hiscock providing some good running as well. We go to the locker room up 24-7. We are 10/12 on third down in the game so far, but they do finally stop us, preventing what seemed likely to be a score. We come up with a fumble-sack on their next drive however and their work is for vain, as Nichols passes for another, and a 31-7 score. Pittsburgh converts their first third down in the third quarter, and shortly after that Brady gets pulled for his backup. The new QB can't complete a pass but he does scramble for three first downs, keeping the ball in their hands. They never do anything with it, and we do just enough with our ground game to keep grinding the clock out. Davidson had the start at RB, but Hiscock outshines him, picking up 101 yards on 20 carries and earning himself a spot back in the starting lineup I think. Meanwhile, Nichols earns Offensive Player of the Week going 23/30 for 211 yards and 4 TDs. The offensive line earns a lot of credit, only allowing one sack, and busting a lot of nice runs all day. Bratton was well enough to play, but played second fiddle to Fulton who continued to perform well as the lead receiver. Omaha Tornadoes 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 7 8-0