In a week filled with upsets, it felt a little better to be a Steelers fan, even if they played the Browns.  In fact, it was Pittsburgh’s 12th straight win against the Browns.  What was once a fierce rivalry is little more than a Sunday get together these days.  Despite the offense starting a little [...]

I’m jumpin’ on a plane tomorrow and heading to Chicago for the game at Soldier Field on Sunday. I’m sure I won’t be the only Steelers fan in the crowd waving a terrible towel – because, as we know, Steeler Nation travels well.
I hope to see a much improved game from last week – from [...]

The day is almost here.
You know what day….September 10, 2009 – otherwise known as NFL Kickoff Day!
That day we have been anxiously awaiting since February.  Sure, there have been glimmers of fun since Super Bowl Sunday…tweeting the draft and meeting @NFLPRGuy (aka Brian McCarthy) as the NFL finally caught up with the rest of us [...]

It’s Sunday.  Championship Sunday.
In my opinion, here’s what the Steelers need to do to win:
1.  Play action passes.  Fake the Ravens into thinking TE Heath Miller is there to block then drop him back to catch.  It worked several times against the Chargers and I think will work against Baltimore as well.
2.  Watch for the [...]

Going into this Sunday’s game against the Browns, Coach Tomlin has a big decision – sit your top players or let them play.  I’m hoping he let’s them all play a quarter and then let’s them sit.  At this point, it’s all about the post-season strategy and healthy players make great plays!
After that crushing loss [...]

Force turnovers and score on those mistakes.
Win Sunday clinching the Division.
Finish out the season with just three losses – which means winning straight through to the Super Bowl.
What remains in the way is Balitmore and their defense.  Since 2002, Pittsburgh has not won in Baltimore.  We need to win this game and wrap up the [...]

I’m going to say exactly what Anthony Smith said in an interview with the Indiana Gazette.
“If they ask me again, I’ll say the same thing,” said Smith.  “We’re the number one defense.  If we play like we’ve been playing, and our offense comes around and has a good game and we’re clicking on all cylinders, [...]

In the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Ed Bouchette talks about the Steelers “Hog” offense but I am not sure I buy it working or creating a big enough gap for Fast Willie to take off….
Here’s what Ed says:
“It’s a version of the old single wing, where the snap goes directly to a running back instead of the [...]