skinpig Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 (edited) New England @ Pittsburgh Possible game scenarios (from least likely to most likely): 1) -PIT able to run and stop the run -NE forced into passing situations -PIT forces turnovers -PIT gets big early lead >PIT-24 NE-13 2) -both teams run effectively -passing games open up -few turnovers -many lead changes >NE-27 PIT-23 3) -neither team can run effectively -defensive field position game -few turnovers -kicking and punting games determine winner >NE-13 Pit-10 4) -NE able to run and stop the run -Pit forced into passing situations -NE forces turnovers -NE gets big early lead >NE-27 Pit-10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only way for Pit to win this game is to run and stop the run. That is how they won in October. This is January however, and I believe the chances of that combo happening again are somewhere between nil and none. There is NO WAY Pit will run the ball effectively against NE this time. Bank on it. This will force Pit into the air, where Roethy will be chewed up and spit out. Maddox will probably enter the game sometime late in the 3rd quarter as it becomes obvious that Roethy might get killed. It won’t matter. Dillon will be killin’ the clock by then. NE will be able to run the ball effectively against Pit. Dillon is the best running back in the league right now, as the world will soon see. There is NO WAY Pit is going to stop him from moving the ball and chain and eating up the clock. This will open up the passing game enough for Brady to toss his usual 2 scores. edited to add the h in Pittsburgh Edited January 23, 2005 by skinpig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 You know, it's funny. Last week many were predicting major shootouts for the Colts/Pats game. "If the Pats are going to keep pace, yadda, yadda, yadda..." and it turned out to be a defensive performance for the ages. Makes you wonder if this week could be the opposite. Two top defensive teams end up in a shootout. Hmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever in debt to mo lewis Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 I can see the Pats softening up the Steelers with alot of play action on the first series or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 New England @ Pittsburg Possible game scenarios (from least likely to most likely): 1) -PIT able to run and stop the run -NE forced into passing situations -PIT forces turnovers -PIT gets big early lead >PIT-24 NE-13 2) -both teams run effectively -passing games open up -few turnovers -many lead changes >NE-27 PIT-23 3) -neither team can run effectively -defensive field position game -few turnovers -kicking and punting games determine winner >NE-13 Pit-10 4) -NE able to run and stop the run -Pit forced into passing situations -NE forces turnovers -NE gets big early lead >NE-27 Pit-10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only way for Pit to win this game is to run and stop the run. That is how they won in October. This is January however, and I believe the chances of that combo happening again are somewhere between nil and none. There is NO WAY Pit will run the ball effectively against NE this time. Bank on it. This will force Pit into the air, where Roethy will be chewed up and spit out. Maddox will probably enter the game sometime late in the 3rd quarter as it becomes obvious that Roethy might get killed. It won’t matter. Dillon will be killin’ the clock by then. NE will be able to run the ball effectively against Pit. Dillon is the best running back in the league right now, as the world will soon see. There is NO WAY Pit is going to stop him from moving the ball and chain and eating up the clock. This will open up the passing game enough for Brady to toss his usual 2 scores. 667935[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Don't forget that the Pats had two starting offensive linemen either out, or starting for the first time at their position that day (Gorin). Brady's coverage was pretty sketchy. They've jelled a lot since that week. He also didn't have Deion Branch. We don't even have to go to the Dillon thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Don't forget that the Pats had two starting offensive linemen either out, or starting for the first time at their position that day (Gorin). Brady's coverage was pretty sketchy. They've jelled a lot since that week. He also didn't have Deion Branch. We don't even have to go to the Dillon thing. 667963[/snapback] Oh dear lord, will it ever stop. Check the Steelers injuries this year and from that game. Problem is, there is no reason to make excuses when you don't lose !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 No excuses. I'm just saying, expect Brady's pocket protection to be tougher today than it was in October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 (edited) No excuses. I'm just saying, expect Brady's pocket protection to be tougher today than it was in October. 667970[/snapback] Sorry, I'm fired up. Although I do question the "no excuses" your post two posts up was nothing but..... Edited January 23, 2005 by Menudo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 How's that? The Steelers totally took advantage of the Pats' weaknesses that day and forced them out of their game plan in the first quarter. That = a win most days, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 How's that? The Steelers totally took advantage of the Pats' weaknesses that day and forced them out of their game plan in the first quarter. That = a win most days, no? 668023[/snapback] I like you Czar. I'm not trying to start a sparring match with you. I might have misunderstood, I thought when you were saying everybody that was injured in the first game, you were making excuses, but I guess you were just trying to make the point that they will be playing today and will make a difference. My bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeler Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 There is NO WAY Pit will run the ball effectively against NE this time. Bank on it. 667935[/snapback] How many yards on the ground do you think Pittsburgh will get? What's your definition of "effectively"? I say they go for a buck fiddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinpig Posted January 23, 2005 Author Share Posted January 23, 2005 How many yards on the ground do you think Pittsburgh will get? What's your definition of "effectively"? I say they go for a buck fiddy 668029[/snapback] good question By 'effectively' I mean: -moving the ball enough to set up 3rd and short -moving the chains -controling the ball and the clock -gaining 100+ yards or so With history as a guide...I'd say Pit will get about 50 yards...just look at the NE history in Belichick era playoff games... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 good question By 'effectively' I mean: -moving the ball enough to set up 3rd and short -moving the chains -controling the ball and the clock -gaining 100+ yards or so With history as a guide...I'd say Pit will get about 50 yards...just look at the NE history in Belichick era playoff games... 668080[/snapback] I can't wait until the Steelers shut these guys up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 New England @ Pittsburg 667935[/snapback] Stopped reading right there. If dude doesn't even know who is playing or where, I figure he doesn't have anything important to say. Pittsburg is in Kansas, and they have no NFL franchise PittsburgH is a city in Pennsylvania, home of the best franchise in the history of the NFL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinpig Posted January 23, 2005 Author Share Posted January 23, 2005 Stopped reading right there. If dude doesn't even know who is playing or where, I figure he doesn't have anything important to say. 668113[/snapback] huh? How does leaving the h off translate to 'who is playing or where'? You can't figure out that 'Pittsburg' meant Pittsburgh? I could of stopped reading right with your first incomplete sentence--but who cares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 (edited) huh? How does leaving the h off translate to 'who is playing or where'? You can't figure out that 'Pittsburg' meant Pittsburgh? I could of stopped reading right with your first incomplete sentence--but who cares? 668130[/snapback] Squeegie is awesome !!!! Leave here alone..... Oh, and you will spell it correctly after tonight. It will be in all of the Super Bowl previews. Edited January 23, 2005 by Menudo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 huh? How does leaving the h off translate to 'who is playing or where'? You can't figure out that 'Pittsburg' meant Pittsburgh? I could of stopped reading right with your first incomplete sentence--but who cares? 668130[/snapback] You obviously did not know the name of the team which was playing ("Pittsburgh Steelers"), or where the game was being played (Pittsburgh, PA, not Pittsburg, KS). And if you think that was an incomplete sentence, your grammar is as bad as your geography. Lighen up - I was just fawking with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 (edited) You obviously did not know the name of the team which was playing ("Pittsburgh Steelers"), or where the game was being played (Pittsburgh, PA, not Pittsburg, KS). And if you think that was an incomplete sentence, your grammar is as bad as your geography. Lighen up - I was just fawking with you. 668141[/snapback] For the record, there is a "Pittsburg" in the Bay Area, California, too. Darn Coast bias. Edited January 23, 2005 by darin3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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