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cima · 12-31-2006, 01:22 AM

this is always a fun game. i really give the bengals about a zero chance of losing because this is by far the biggest game of their season, and it's pittsburgh, and it's been about a year since the playoffs, so it's fresh on their minds. i'm sure pitt would love to spoil it though.

for the bengals to make it, we need the jets to lose against oakland (haha yeah like that will happen) or the broncos to lose (against the 49ers..it's possible) AND the chiefs to beat the jags. the odds aren't real great...but hey, it could happen.

SlimKibbles · 12-31-2006, 10:45 AM

Lot of if's there. They had their chance to control their own destiny and blew it. Not happy about that. Anyway, a Steelers-fan friend of mine from Erie, PA, came down last night to go to the game with me. Be interesting to see how Bengals fans act towards him, or any other Steelers fan. I hope I don't get into any fights. People have become pretty obnoxious at these games anymore.

Best of luck to both teams and Happy New Year!

mjb2124 · 12-31-2006, 10:53 AM

Cincy 34
Pittsburgh 10

If last years playoffs are still on the mind of the Bengals, that's not a good thing and could spell trouble for them as it means they aren't worrying about the "here and now". However, I don't think the Bengals will be too worried about that despite what Jimmy W stated and is the reason I don't think this game will be close.

To be honest, I don't even care about this game. Lately I've found myself doing other things at my house while the game is on. The Steelers aren't playing well and have a coach who no longer has interest in coaching the team. Next week the season will be over and if Cowher's last press conference is any indication, he'll announce his retirement at that time as well. Have fun in North Carolina, Bill! For what it's worth, I think he'll come back to coach in a few years, but not with the Steelers.

With that said, the Steelers are out of the playoffs and the Bengals aren't making it in either. 2 disappointing teams this year. Many thought both would compete for the division title, but that wasn't even close to happening. The Steelers couldn't handle the post-Super Bowl success IMO. Couple that with Cowher's impending retirement, some injuries and poor play by many key players and that spelled doom. IMO Marvin Lewis needs to get a handle on his players. Either don't draft guys with bad rap sheets or find a way to get a handle on them. I really think that was a major deterrent for this team. Sure there were some injuries as well, but every team has them.....some overcome the injuries, some don't.

Enough of my rambling.

cima · 12-31-2006, 02:06 PM

well apparently the bengals don't care about making the playoffs...

mjb2124 · 12-31-2006, 03:07 PM

Parker fumbled at the 1 yard line... Wow. That's 2 weeks in a row he's fumbled inside the 5 yard line and I think the 3rd time he's done it this year.

The Steelers 9 redzone turnovers is the worst in the NFL and is a huge part of the Steelers struggles this year.

The Willie Colon penalty during the nice run by Ward was also costly during that drive.

7-3 Steelers, but I think that might change. Too many chances by the Steelers that they've screwed up today.

mjb2124 · 12-31-2006, 03:08 PM

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	7-3 Steelers, but I think that might change. Too many chances by the Steelers that they've screwed up today.

I'm good.....damn good. Next play TD Palmer to Henry for 66 yds. Parkers fumble deflated the Steelers team.

10-7 assuming Cincy can make the XP.

billmatic · 12-31-2006, 03:26 PM

Damn, Palmer just got smashed, hopefully it was just the wind getting knocked out of him. Still don't like the penalty call though.

mjb2124 · 12-31-2006, 03:26 PM

Wow. Palmer down after Farrior hits him in the chest. Personal foul on Farrior. The personal foul call is the right call according to the rule, but the rule is a HORRIBLE rule IMO. How can one stop themselves in mid-tackle?

Stats say that's the 12th shot Palmer has taken today. Oline isn't doing a good job protecting him.

EDIT - Steelers are falling apart at the end. Looks like the Bengals will get a late TD to make it 17-14.

12-31-2006, 01:22 AM	#1
cima Hall Of Fame OVR: 5 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 13,474	steelers @ bengals this is always a fun game. i really give the bengals about a zero chance of losing because this is by far the biggest game of their season, and it's pittsburgh, and it's been about a year since the playoffs, so it's fresh on their minds. i'm sure pitt would love to spoil it though. for the bengals to make it, we need the jets to lose against oakland (haha yeah like that will happen) or the broncos to lose (against the 49ers..it's possible) AND the chiefs to beat the jags. the odds aren't real great...but hey, it could happen.

12-31-2006, 10:45 AM	#2
SlimKibbles Supporter OVR: 22 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Downtown Cincinnati Posts: 7,276	Re: steelers @ bengals Lot of if's there. They had their chance to control their own destiny and blew it. Not happy about that. Anyway, a Steelers-fan friend of mine from Erie, PA, came down last night to go to the game with me. Be interesting to see how Bengals fans act towards him, or any other Steelers fan. I hope I don't get into any fights. People have become pretty obnoxious at these games anymore. Best of luck to both teams and Happy New Year! __________________ MLB: Cincinnati Reds NFL: Cincinnati Bengals NCAA Hoops: Xavier Musketeers NCAA Football: Miami Hurricanes NHL: Calgary Flames "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." - Edmund Burke "The wisest men follow their own direction." - Euripides

12-31-2006, 10:53 AM	#3
mjb2124 Hall Of Fame OVR: 32 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 13,649	Re: steelers @ bengals Cincy 34 Pittsburgh 10 If last years playoffs are still on the mind of the Bengals, that's not a good thing and could spell trouble for them as it means they aren't worrying about the "here and now". However, I don't think the Bengals will be too worried about that despite what Jimmy W stated and is the reason I don't think this game will be close. To be honest, I don't even care about this game. Lately I've found myself doing other things at my house while the game is on. The Steelers aren't playing well and have a coach who no longer has interest in coaching the team. Next week the season will be over and if Cowher's last press conference is any indication, he'll announce his retirement at that time as well. Have fun in North Carolina, Bill! For what it's worth, I think he'll come back to coach in a few years, but not with the Steelers. With that said, the Steelers are out of the playoffs and the Bengals aren't making it in either. 2 disappointing teams this year. Many thought both would compete for the division title, but that wasn't even close to happening. The Steelers couldn't handle the post-Super Bowl success IMO. Couple that with Cowher's impending retirement, some injuries and poor play by many key players and that spelled doom. IMO Marvin Lewis needs to get a handle on his players. Either don't draft guys with bad rap sheets or find a way to get a handle on them. I really think that was a major deterrent for this team. Sure there were some injuries as well, but every team has them.....some overcome the injuries, some don't. Enough of my rambling. Last edited by mjb2124; 12-31-2006 at 12:37 PM.

12-31-2006, 02:06 PM	#4
cima Hall Of Fame OVR: 5 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 13,474	Re: steelers @ bengals well apparently the bengals don't care about making the playoffs...

12-31-2006, 03:07 PM	#5
mjb2124 Hall Of Fame OVR: 32 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 13,649	Re: steelers @ bengals Parker fumbled at the 1 yard line... Wow. That's 2 weeks in a row he's fumbled inside the 5 yard line and I think the 3rd time he's done it this year. The Steelers 9 redzone turnovers is the worst in the NFL and is a huge part of the Steelers struggles this year. The Willie Colon penalty during the nice run by Ward was also costly during that drive. 7-3 Steelers, but I think that might change. Too many chances by the Steelers that they've screwed up today. Last edited by mjb2124; 12-31-2006 at 03:13 PM.

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12-31-2006, 03:26 PM	#7
billmatic Treble Complete OVR: 21 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Virginia is for Haters Posts: 7,361	Re: steelers @ bengals Damn, Palmer just got smashed, hopefully it was just the wind getting knocked out of him. Still don't like the penalty call though.

12-31-2006, 03:26 PM	#8
mjb2124 Hall Of Fame OVR: 32 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 13,649	Re: steelers @ bengals Wow. Palmer down after Farrior hits him in the chest. Personal foul on Farrior. The personal foul call is the right call according to the rule, but the rule is a HORRIBLE rule IMO. How can one stop themselves in mid-tackle? Stats say that's the 12th shot Palmer has taken today. Oline isn't doing a good job protecting him. EDIT - Steelers are falling apart at the end. Looks like the Bengals will get a late TD to make it 17-14. Last edited by mjb2124; 12-31-2006 at 03:30 PM.

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