Steelers vs. Chargers - Who Gets YOUR Game Ball? - Page 3

VTsteel · 01-11-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HometownGal

This week's game ball goes to the ENTIRE team from the coaches to the players! Every single one of our guys played their hearts out and played 60 minutes of Pittsburgh Steelers football.

Ben - you silenced all the critics today - even fans on this board - and played a career game!

FWP - you also silenced your critics and the haters - great job buddy!

OL - you silenced ME - a critic most of this season - and came through! You guys were just awesome today!

Coach Arians - you called a great game and I think some of your haters are going to end up with a nice juicy

Steelers D - what else can I say? You are the undisputed #1 D in the NFL! What a tremendous performance by each and every one of you!

ST's - you, too, brought your A game today!

Santo - you played a WOW of a game all the way around!

Hines, Nate, Heath - guys - you all contributed hugely to the success of the Steelers O today and we're blessed to have all of you wearing the black 'n gold!

Last but not least - Coach T. Congrats on winning your first playoff game! You outcoached and outsmarted a very experienced and very good HC - the Rooneys knew exactly what they were doing when they hired you to coach our Steelers and I hope you are our HC for an eternity!

Congrats Steelers - you're hosting the AFCC next week against the Rats!

I am SO DAMNED proud of all of you!

. . . I think I got a tear in my eye

I couldn't say it better myself!

Neil-Still-Rules-14 · 01-11-2009, 07:21 PM

Oline, Ben, Willie.

Especially Oline. They were the key today, and led to the re-emergence of the Ben and Willie we all remember.

GodofGridiron · 01-11-2009, 07:28 PM

I think Santonio's punt return set a tone for this team all the way around. That was a huge shot in the arm and i bet it just keyed everyone elses ignition to amp the intensity that much more. That was right on time.......

cubanstogie · 01-11-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Neil-Still-Rules-14

Oline, Ben, Willie.

Especially Oline. They were the key today, and led to the re-emergence of the Ben and Willie we all remember.

you hit the nail on the head there, you can't pick one without giving the other 2 an assist. Ben played within himself and converted huge 3rd downs, Willie ran with aggression and speed, and the line opened up holes and protected Ben nicely. For once the offense outplayed the defense, well maybe it was close.

cubanstogie · 01-11-2009, 07:40 PM

We could've finally given Sweed part of the game ball but he dropped his only chance. Poor guy is the only one who lost confidence after this game.

Dino 6 Rings · 01-11-2009, 07:40 PM

I'll have to watch the replay this week on NFL Network to figure it out. Woodley had a really good game on defense, Harrison was held all day, but he was in on some big plays too, The secondary let me down a little, but Ike played well after giving up that big TD.

Ben did exactly what he needed to do, made plays on 3rd when he had to. Willie ran like a beast all day. Russell was a little lacking on his touches, but made a huge play to get us a first on a rush.

Heck...HTG is right...the entire TEAM gets the game ball!

WOOHOO!!!!

X-Terminator · 01-11-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GodofGridiron

I think Santonio's punt return set a tone for this team all the way around. That was a huge shot in the arm and i bet it just keyed everyone elses ignition to amp the intensity that much more. That was right on time.......

That was a HUGE play after the Chargers easily scored on their opening drive, and the timing couldn't have been better. It quickly tempered any momentum the Bolts had and after that, the Steelers slowly started to take over the game and really put it away in the second half.

welder4pit · 01-11-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fansince'76

OL, Ben, and Parker.

Dino 6 Rings · 01-11-2009, 07:45 PM

Per PPG

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09011/941186-100.stm

Willie Parker scored two touchdowns and rushed for a season-high 146 yards, the third most in Steelers playoff history and the most since Franco Harris had 153 vs. the Baltimore Colts in 1975.

Most rushing yards since Franco in 1975.

RoethlisBURGHer · 01-11-2009, 07:47 PM

Ben and Willie

Ben played great football and Parker is BAAAAAAAAACK!

01-11-2009, 07:21 PM	#22
Neil-Still-Rules-14 Team Captain Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 671 Gender: Male Member Number: 1048 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Steelers vs. Chargers - Who Gets YOUR Game Ball? Oline, Ben, Willie. Especially Oline. They were the key today, and led to the re-emergence of the Ben and Willie we all remember.

01-11-2009, 07:28 PM	#23
GodofGridiron Bench Warmer Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 389 Member Number: 10597 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers vs. Chargers - Who Gets YOUR Game Ball? I think Santonio's punt return set a tone for this team all the way around. That was a huge shot in the arm and i bet it just keyed everyone elses ignition to amp the intensity that much more. That was right on time.......

01-11-2009, 07:40 PM	#25
cubanstogie Assistant Coach Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,483 Member Number: 3082 Thanks: 5 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Steelers vs. Chargers - Who Gets YOUR Game Ball? We could've finally given Sweed part of the game ball but he dropped his only chance. Poor guy is the only one who lost confidence after this game.

01-11-2009, 07:40 PM	#26
Dino 6 Rings Living Legend Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arkansas (formerly New Jersey) Posts: 8,213 Gender: Male Member Number: 6891 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Steelers vs. Chargers - Who Gets YOUR Game Ball? I'll have to watch the replay this week on NFL Network to figure it out. Woodley had a really good game on defense, Harrison was held all day, but he was in on some big plays too, The secondary let me down a little, but Ike played well after giving up that big TD. Ben did exactly what he needed to do, made plays on 3rd when he had to. Willie ran like a beast all day. Russell was a little lacking on his touches, but made a huge play to get us a first on a rush. Heck...HTG is right...the entire TEAM gets the game ball! WOOHOO!!!! __________________ SuperBowl Wins - How many does YOUR team have? Steelers 6, 49ers 5, Cowboys 5, Packers 4, Giants 4, Redskins 3, Raiders 3, Pats 3, Broncos 2, Dolphins 2, Colts 2, Ravens 2 Bears 1,Jets 1, Bucs 1, Rams 1, Chiefs 1, Saints1

01-11-2009, 07:45 PM	#29
Dino 6 Rings Living Legend Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arkansas (formerly New Jersey) Posts: 8,213 Gender: Male Member Number: 6891 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Steelers vs. Chargers - Who Gets YOUR Game Ball? Per PPG http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09011/941186-100.stm Willie Parker scored two touchdowns and rushed for a season-high 146 yards, the third most in Steelers playoff history and the most since Franco Harris had 153 vs. the Baltimore Colts in 1975. Most rushing yards since Franco in 1975. __________________ SuperBowl Wins - How many does YOUR team have? Steelers 6, 49ers 5, Cowboys 5, Packers 4, Giants 4, Redskins 3, Raiders 3, Pats 3, Broncos 2, Dolphins 2, Colts 2, Ravens 2 Bears 1,Jets 1, Bucs 1, Rams 1, Chiefs 1, Saints1

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01-11-2009, 07:47 PM	#30
RoethlisBURGHer Living Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Clowns Town,Ohio Posts: 5,941 Member Number: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers vs. Chargers - Who Gets YOUR Game Ball? Ben and Willie Ben played great football and Parker is BAAAAAAAAACK! __________________ Congrats to the 2009 Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins

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