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Let's Start 2012 Off Right...
Ok, here's the deal - what follows is not going to be what I'd typically refer to as a "preview."For three reasons...1) Didn't write a preview for Bengals, Browns (Round 1), or Rams, but did for 49ers, and look how that worked out2) When you're reading this it will either be New Year's Eve day or New Year's day (if it gets read at all), and3) This...
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December 31, 2011
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Twas The Monday Night Before Christmas...
[image via Kiss Morning Freakshow]...and all through San FranNot a Steeler was scoring, not even Big BenThe Steelers were hung, by the Niners defenseAnd their hopes of a 1 seed, would have to wait henceThe Niners were ready, to grab every ballWhile the Steelers came out and met a brick wallJim Harbaugh in his skirt, and Alex Smith in his dressMade short work of the Steelers, oh what...
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December 20, 2011
This Is Now...
Alright, alright. Believe me, I feel you. I now have a special place in my heart for the San Diego Chargers defense too. But this is not about the Ravens, it's about the Steelers. With Assaultimore showing its true colors last night, the Steelers now have a legitimate chance to become the #1 seed in the AFC, and get a much needed first round bye. However, in order to potentially...
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December 19, 2011
86 #92 For Sunday...
Is anyone honestly surprised?Dumbfounded, likely. But, surprised?You know what I think about it?
Exactly. If you haven't already, become a fan of OFTOT on Facebook, and follow Cotter on Twitter. Or don't. Your choice, really.
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December 13, 2011
Yep...
10 wins, 10 days off. Here's to Ben Roethlisberger...
There were many big contributions tonight, but arguably none bigger than Ben coming back after absorbing that hit I can't get out of my head in the 1st half, after which he could barely limp off the field. 16/21 for 280 yards and 2 TDs, with a broken thumb on his throwing hand, and a high sprain on his left...
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December 08, 2011
You Wanted A Blowout, You Got It...
If this is what happens when I don't write a preview, I'm never writing another one again. Last week, there was apparently much crying about how the Steelers only beat the Kansas City Chiefs by 4 points. Well...
Challenge accepted. A blocked field goal, a punt return touchdown, a (forced and) recovered kickoff fumble, an Ike Taylor pick, Hines Ward over 12,000...
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December 04, 2011
No Time To Cry About Being 8-3...
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...
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November 29, 2011
Time For A Little KC BBQ...
Well, hello there, everyone (all three of you). It's nice to see you all again. I trust you all enjoyed your respective holidays to the fullest.But put all that competitive eating and in-law wrangling behind you, because as of today, Steelers football is officially back in gameday action. Now, about these Chiefs...The Chiefs have been outscored in losses by an average margin...
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November 26, 2011
William Gay Taketh Away...
And just like that, it was over.
Big Play Willie Gay, ladies and gentlemen.He started the game by knocking down a pass on 3rd down on the Bengals 1st drive, and then he finished it by getting his hands on the ball again with just over two minutes left. And game ball #2 goes to First Down Brown.Dude had four catches on that one drive for like 74 out of its 77 yards or...
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November 13, 2011
Cincy's New Big Red Machine...
In case you don't get the reference in the post title (ie, you weren't born before like 1970), back in the early/mid 70's the Cincinnati Reds used to be called "The Big Red Machine." But fast forward 35 years, and there's a new Big Red Machine in southwest Ohio, Bengals QB Andy Dalton (I'm going to give you all the benefit of the doubt and assume you...
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November 12, 2011
It's Better If We Don't Dwell On It...
If the Ravens' only aspiration is to beat the Steelers in the regular season, then congratulations to them. However, that does not excuse the way the Steelers concluded this game.
Next week becomes even more important, playing the AFC leading Bengals for the first time. A chance to keep pace. A chance to win, you know, A division game. Either way, let us never...
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November 07, 2011
A Little Lesson In Swagger...
Now, you may not think of me as the world's foremost authority on Swagger. As I'm sure you don't need to tell you, I've probably got about as much swagger as a bag of Frito's. Well, maybe that's an exaggeration, but put it this way - I'm no Ike Taylor.
Either way, let's talk about "swagger" for a moment, shall we?
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November 05, 2011
Pound It Out...
Like I said in the preliminary recap, this win didn't mean anything more than another tick in the left column, really. But the feeling of beating the Patriots, in the way we did it, was worth savoring, if only briefly. With everyone picking against the Steelers and in favor of the Patriots offense, it certainly was gratifying to remind them that oh, by the way, the Steelers are...
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November 01, 2011
Vengeance Game...
The reality is, this wasn't exactly the Super Bowl.
But, the reality also is - suck it, Tom Brady.Victory today meant maintaining the Steelers position atop the division, and a 6-2 record. But it felt like a lot more. I'd like to think the team remembered last year, and that it motivated them to give the Pats hell. Whether they actually did or did not is really...
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October 30, 2011
Only The Rooneys Own The Steelers...
Now, I'd love to get all up in arms about this **** on Boston.com that you see above. But the fact is, the Steelers have definitely lost every game in which they've faced Tom Brady over the last six or seven years. Do I think the Pats OWN Pittsburgh? Of course not. But you can't pretend like the case for it isn't as clear as Ochocinco's repressed sexuality. Either...
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October 29, 2011
Smiley With Teeth...
So, what a 48 hours, huh?First, the Steelers give it to the Cardinals to go 5-2, and then the Jags SHUT THE RAVENS DOWN 12-7, holding the entire Ravens offense to under 150 total yards.Which means that for the time being (read: at least until next week), the Steelers own the AFC North, with a game lead on Assaultimore. Begging the question - is this real life right now?And before...
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October 25, 2011
Cards Get Dealt...
I'm not going to get too far into the details of what happened this afternoon. I'm going to save most of that for the recap (which will drop Tuesday morning if all goes to plan). But, all I'm going to say is...Swag. Again, it wasn't a flawless victory, but it was still pretty damn awesome. Despite all of their early trials and tribulation, the Steelers do seem to...
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October 23, 2011
Give These Cards A Royal Flush...
OMG IT'S LESS THAN TWO HOURS FROM GAME TIME AND THE PREVIEW JUST GOT PUBLISHED!AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!Quick, hit the jump, there's no time to waste!
Quarterback:
"The finger wasn’t pointed, but it was just saying hey look it is pretty obvious where the mistakes are coming from. We are all making mistakes. Put your ego at the door."...
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October 23, 2011
Hit The Road, Jack(uars)...
Right, so we pretty much covered this Sunday, I think, but a win is a much needed win, and we'll take 17-13 just as welcomingly as 30-13. The reality is, with the Bengals somehow figuring out how to play football, and the Ravens continuing to put the NFL in its place (gotta admit, they're doing their jobs), every game is going to be a must-win. Granted, every game is a must...
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October 18, 2011
Ramble On...
I'm not going to repeat myself all season, here. Should the Jaguars have been within one score of winning that game? Repeat after Tomlin...
Who cares. The bottom line is they were. But we got the last laugh. Again, I've said it about a thousand times in probably a thousand different ways - I can't remember a time recently when these Steelers were in the habit...
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October 16, 2011
How You Like Us Now, Suckas?
Alright, so let's just get this out of the way right now...
Man, if you're going to follow up a **** show like last week with a 38-17 ***** slap, it doesn't get much better than that.The Steelers controlled the entire game, with a few situational exceptions, and re-invigorated our faith in their ability to lay down the law. Just about everything was different...
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October 10, 2011
At Least Playing The Titans Gives Me An Excuse To Post This Video...
Outside of the teams in their own division, the Steelers have few legit rivalries. New England. The Jets. MAYBE the Colts.And I'd venture to say Tennessee, probably left over from the old AFC Central days. Over the last few meetings the Steelers have more or less owned these jokers, the lone exception being the now-infamous towel stomping, bed ******** incident of 2008, when...
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October 08, 2011
Yeah, I Know...
Alright, let's face it, what happend on Sunday wasn't exactly a lot of fun for anyone involved. Things aren't exactly aces for the Steelers right now, and if you can't see that, I'll give you my address so you can send me some of whatever you are smoking. Guys are getting hurt left and right (Aaron Smith, Mendenhall, MeMo, and Silverback being the latest),...
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October 04, 2011
Patience Is A Virtue...
I'm sure you're all on the edge of your seats waiting for the recap. Farbeit from me to let you down, but the best I can say is that I'm working on it. Having a rough time at work lately. Much like the Steelers. Soon enough, my friends, soon enough. Until then...
It ain't over in the first week of October. Remember I said that, and check back soon for...
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October 03, 2011
Houston, You Have A Problem...
I don't think anyone can argue that the Texans have one of the least creative monikers in the game.Oh, you play in Texas and you're the Texans?
So, it's not just a clever name?But of course who really cares what they're called as long as we're calling them losers on Monday, right?The thing is, I think I'm the most nervous for tomorrow's game...
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October 01, 2011
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