Found November 29, 2011 on One For the Other Thumb:
Oh, winning is such sweet sorrow, isn't it?Every time I check the internet, it seems like someone or some many people are all up in arms about something. And apparently one of the latest things among Steeler fans is the Steelers WIN on Sunday night.Well, I don't really have time for that, so you'll have to excuse me if I ignore that and go right to the positives.How about...1) Held Chiefs to less than 10 points and no TDs (albeit with Tyler Palko and no Jamaal Charles, yes). Check. 2) Beautiful play on the Steelers only TD (congratulations Weslye Saunders, by the way). Check. 3) Four takeaways. Check. 4) 49 yarder for Sweezy. Check. 5) QB playing balls out with a broken thumb, hitting 9 different receivers and setting blocks like nobody's business. Check.Ok, so I wasn't thrilled to be watching what could have been Tyler Palko's last laugh either. But Keenan Lewis made it all moot in one glorious play. 8-3, at pace with the Ravens, and on to Heinz...
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