Gak Attack Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 If you are a Steelers fan, such as I, this is a great article! Source: NFL.com "Ending New England 's 21-game winning streak was impressive. Crushing Philadelphia might have been even more so. But the Steelers biggest wins of the season were, unquestionably, against the Browns. Those earn extra Brownie points. Because in every year since the Browns returned to the NFL in 1999, they have lost -- and often lost badly -- to the eventual Super Bowl champion. It happened in 1999 with St. Louis, in 2000 with Baltimore, in 2001 with New England, in 2002 with Tampa Bay and last season again with New England. Even though they can't win a Super Bowl, the Browns are the one thread that runs through each of the past five Super Bowl champs. Now Pittsburgh has beaten the Browns not once, but twice. The first time came Oct. 10, when the Browns pounded rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, but he pounded Cleveland harder. The next time came last Sunday, when Cleveland delivered its best shot in pregame warmups, from running back William Green. Now Pittsburgh has gotten the shot it needed. It has beaten the team every champion must beat on the way to a Super Bowl victory. Beating Cleveland is more important than takeaways and giveaways, rushing offense and rushing defense, points scored and points allowed. Unfortunately for Pittsburgh, it couldn't clinch its super parade. That's because Philadelphia also beat Cleveland this season. And New England plays the Browns on Dec. 5. So here's the bad news for the contending Colts, Broncos, Falcons and Rams. They're not even on Cleveland's schedule this season. And that means only one thing. They're Browned out." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 coincidence. nothing more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Any team from the AFC but the Colts is fine with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finger Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Not that I buy into this but the Pats play Cleveland 12/5. So don't go booking hotel rooms in Jax just yet. Actually, maybe Bill C and the boys should just like in 2001. Thank You! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Isn't XXXIV 34? What kind of mojo are you trying to work for the Steelers anyway? Big John, for the love of football, edit this title to XXXIX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Rodriguez Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Because in every year since the Browns returned to the NFL in 1999, they have lost -- and often lost badly -- to the eventual Super Bowl champion. 563818[/snapback] This proves nothing. The Browns have lost badly to a lot of teams since re-entering the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Isn't XXXIV 34? What kind of mojo are you trying to work for the Steelers anyway? Big John, for the love of football, edit this title to XXXIX. 564490[/snapback] Titans were in Super Bowl 34. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gak Attack Posted November 20, 2004 Author Share Posted November 20, 2004 Hit the wrong key ~ that's what happens when you try to post something at 6:30 in the morning without your coffee. Thanks Big John for fixing that. Yes, it's just a silly happenstance - but as a Steelers fan, it puts a smile on my face. I'm sure we can find a stat that supports cheerleaders being a deciding factor in Super Bowl participants as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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