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01-19-2011, 06:43 AM
Back in the AFC Title Game
Written by Lawrence Timmons Wednesday January 19 2011
http://www.timmons94.com/2011/01/19/back-in-the-afc-title-game
It feels great to be back in the AFC Championship Game. I just feel like we worked so hard all season to get this far. We had some tough points, like the first four games, and most people probably didn’t think we could make it this far. We overcame a lot of adversity, and that just goes to show what type of team we have. This team sticks together and fights as one. That’s what makes us so tough.
We beat the Ravens on a big stage and I think I will always remember how loud the fans were that game. It was the loudest game I’ve ever played in. After every play, the fans showed how much they care. I’m sure it was tough for Baltimore to hear their plays called. And to beat another AFC North team is always a big deal, especially the fashion in which we did it, down 21-7. That victory just shows that with a strong will, anything is possible.
Now we’ve got the Jets and that’s a whole new challenge. It’s nice that the road to the Super Bowl goes through Pittsburgh. We’d much rather play the game here than take it on the road. Both us and the Jets have been kind of underdogs this season, I don’t think either team was expected to get this far. Both teams have a lot to prove. It will be a hard fought battle, a defensive battle. Not a lot of points will be scored and the defenses will decide this one. That’s the kind of game we love to be in.
Our key is definitely to stop the running game. They’re not really going to let Sanchez do too much. He’ll get the ball out of his hands quick, throw screens, pitches and short routes. Their offense depends on the running backs LaDainian Tomlinson and Shonn Greene, we have to shut those guys down. If we shut them down, we should win the game. We know that if everyone just does their job and nobody tries to do too much, we’ll be fine.:tt04::tt04:
Getting this far is also great for the city of Pittsburgh. It really does a lot for the city, especially on game days when sales are boosted in Steelers stores and restaurants by the stadium. It’s a big deal for the city. To get to another Super Bowl with six championships already, that would be incredible.
For me, I just think it’s a blessing to be in my fourth year, already have a Super Bowl and be back in the AFC Championship Game. Who would’ve thought after we were predicted to go 1-3 or 0-4 through our first four games? It’s a great accomplishment and just goes to show you how great the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise is.
One more thing, I would like to thank all the fans who follow me on Twitter www.twitter.com/lawrencetimmons. After the Ravens game I must have had like 300 Tweets. So thank you for your support. I try to get back to everyone but sometimes I just can’t return every Tweet. But believe me, I do appreciate your support.
Lawrence Timmons is a linebacker with the Pittsburgh Steelers. His blog for www.playerpress.com runs at www.timmons94.com.
Written by Lawrence Timmons Wednesday January 19 2011
http://www.timmons94.com/2011/01/19/back-in-the-afc-title-game
It feels great to be back in the AFC Championship Game. I just feel like we worked so hard all season to get this far. We had some tough points, like the first four games, and most people probably didn’t think we could make it this far. We overcame a lot of adversity, and that just goes to show what type of team we have. This team sticks together and fights as one. That’s what makes us so tough.
We beat the Ravens on a big stage and I think I will always remember how loud the fans were that game. It was the loudest game I’ve ever played in. After every play, the fans showed how much they care. I’m sure it was tough for Baltimore to hear their plays called. And to beat another AFC North team is always a big deal, especially the fashion in which we did it, down 21-7. That victory just shows that with a strong will, anything is possible.
Now we’ve got the Jets and that’s a whole new challenge. It’s nice that the road to the Super Bowl goes through Pittsburgh. We’d much rather play the game here than take it on the road. Both us and the Jets have been kind of underdogs this season, I don’t think either team was expected to get this far. Both teams have a lot to prove. It will be a hard fought battle, a defensive battle. Not a lot of points will be scored and the defenses will decide this one. That’s the kind of game we love to be in.
Our key is definitely to stop the running game. They’re not really going to let Sanchez do too much. He’ll get the ball out of his hands quick, throw screens, pitches and short routes. Their offense depends on the running backs LaDainian Tomlinson and Shonn Greene, we have to shut those guys down. If we shut them down, we should win the game. We know that if everyone just does their job and nobody tries to do too much, we’ll be fine.:tt04::tt04:
Getting this far is also great for the city of Pittsburgh. It really does a lot for the city, especially on game days when sales are boosted in Steelers stores and restaurants by the stadium. It’s a big deal for the city. To get to another Super Bowl with six championships already, that would be incredible.
For me, I just think it’s a blessing to be in my fourth year, already have a Super Bowl and be back in the AFC Championship Game. Who would’ve thought after we were predicted to go 1-3 or 0-4 through our first four games? It’s a great accomplishment and just goes to show you how great the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise is.
One more thing, I would like to thank all the fans who follow me on Twitter www.twitter.com/lawrencetimmons. After the Ravens game I must have had like 300 Tweets. So thank you for your support. I try to get back to everyone but sometimes I just can’t return every Tweet. But believe me, I do appreciate your support.
Lawrence Timmons is a linebacker with the Pittsburgh Steelers. His blog for www.playerpress.com runs at www.timmons94.com.