# The Myron Cope Memorial Steelers March to the Super Bowl Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [August 7, 2008, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116 "2008-08-07T02:23:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2008, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/181 "2008-10-28T21:57:54Z")
I meant it sarcastically after we had a lot of debate last year over the subject. What happened there was legit. ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2008, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/182 "2008-10-28T22:03:55Z")
I thought it was funny. after I clicked the link ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2008, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/183 "2008-10-28T22:07:51Z")
> [@SenorBeef](#): > > I meant it sarcastically after we had a lot of debate last year over the subject. What happened there was legit. OK. I’m still a bit touchy about how that game went down. I still want to know how a horse-collar tackle trumps a helmet-to-helmet hit that caused the fumble to begin with, for instance. ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2008, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/184 "2008-10-28T22:19:17Z")
> [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](#): > > OK. I’m still a bit touchy about how that game went down. I still want to know how a horse-collar tackle trumps a helmet-to-helmet hit that caused the fumble to begin with, for instance. The officiating crew was down one man, that may explain some of the missed calls. I’m still touchy about the game too but mostly because the offense squandered the game. The two touchdown plays were nice but that seemed to be all they could muster all day. When things are going well, PGH dominates the Time of Possession, wse haven’t seen that type of clock management this season. It’s not the end of the world though, everyone knew this would be a tough stretch in the schedule. If they can go 2-2 through here they’ll still be in good position in the standings. ETA: By the way, congratulations **Airman Doors, USAF** on getting to see them live. My wife is starting to get interested in the team, I almost have her talked into making the trip. Unfortunately it’s a 16 hour drive for us and the Loonie just plunged against the US dollar ☹ ---
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2008, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/185 "2008-10-28T23:44:03Z")
> [@SenorBeef](#): > > What happened there was legit. Actual, honest to god signal stealing – which this was not – is also legit. ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2008, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/186 "2008-11-03T23:11:15Z")
OK, now we get to see if the Steelers can go 50-50 against the toughest division in football starting tonight. The Cowboys are dog food right now, so they shouldn’t even be a challenge, but the 'Skins? It remains to be seen. ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2008, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/187 "2008-11-03T23:36:18Z")
It pains me to say it, but…go Redskins. Strictly for football pool purposes. And if they lose, then make it a low-scoring game (which I’m expecting anyway). ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2008, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/188 "2008-11-04T01:49:33Z")
Oh, isn’t this just great.:rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![MeanJoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanjoe/32/5693_2.png) [@MeanJoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanJoe)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2008, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/189 "2008-11-04T01:51:41Z")
One hell of a start to this game. Failed on-side kick? D saves their ass. Deflected pass turns into an interception? D saves their ass. Did Max Starks duck on that deflection?? Christ… 6-0 after 4 minutes… ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2008, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/190 "2008-11-04T01:58:41Z")
An inauspicious start guys… Luckily, I’m going to bed soon. They always seem to do better when I’m not watching… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Hamlet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hamlet/32/2818_2.png) [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2008, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/191 "2008-11-04T03:07:00Z")
Under 100 yards passing in the half. By both QB’s. Combined. Boy, this game is crap. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2008, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/192 "2008-11-04T03:08:02Z")
On the one hand, I want Portis to go nuts to further enhance my fantasy football team’s awesomeness. On the other hand, I want a Steelers win to ensure Obama wins the election. Hey, touchdown Steelers! Roethlisberger off left guard. ---
**Author:** ![Kid\_A\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Kid\_A\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kid_A_1)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2008, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/193 "2008-11-04T03:34:18Z")
Steelers? Obama? I’m missing something. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2008, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/194 "2008-11-04T03:38:26Z")
> [@Kid\_A](#): > > Steelers? Obama? > > I’m missing something. > **[Washington Redskins Predict Presidential Elections](https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/winning-tradition/)** > > Have the Washington Redskins home game results correctly predicted presidential election outcomes since 1936? ---
**Author:** ![Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentor_the_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2008, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/195 "2008-11-04T04:28:16Z")
Has anyone been counting the number of times they’ve shown that McCain commercial with the roiling sea? That was a bad commercial the first time I saw it. The 20th time it becomes farcical. ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2008, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/196 "2008-11-04T04:46:34Z")
I guess I owe Bruce Arians an apology. Since Ben went out the offense has looked sharp. The play calls haven’t changed but the execution has. Roethlisberger’s shoulder might be affecting him more than we’ve been led to believe. And how about the D?! The Ravens are getting the press but the Steelers’ have the best defense in the league right now. Hampton, Smith, and Keisel are playing like maniacs and freeing up the LBs to make plays; I love it. ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2008, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/197 "2008-11-04T05:08:28Z")
GodDAMN the defense is unbelievable. What else is there to say? They held the 'Skins to 2 field goals, in great field position, no less, and then they simply shut their asses down for the rest of the game. Boy, the offense came alive under Leftwich, didn’t they? I don’t know what Ben’s problem is this year, but Leftwich came to play. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2008, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/198 "2008-11-04T15:12:14Z")
Wow! Kudos to the D!. What a great job they did. Ben, if you are hurt, wait until you are healthy to play. I’d rather see Leftwich (or Batch the year Ben had the Motorcycle accident) than you come in limping and playing poorly. Of course, I helped too - I \*did \*go to bed after all… ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2008, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/199 "2008-11-04T15:20:30Z")
> [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](#): > > GodDAMN the defense is unbelievable. What else is there to say? They held the 'Skins to 2 field goals, in great field position, no less, and then they simply shut their asses down for the rest of the game. > > Boy, the offense came alive under Leftwich, didn’t they? I don’t know what Ben’s problem is this year, but Leftwich came to play. That was really surprising. Leftwich’s problem has always been that massive wind-up in his throwing motion which means he takes forever to get rid of the ball. I thought he was going to be sacked at least three or four times playing behind that excuse for an offensive line. Instead, he saved the day. ---
**Author:** ![Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentor_the_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2008, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/200 "2008-11-04T18:00:29Z")
> [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](#): > > That was really surprising. Leftwich’s problem has always been that massive wind-up in his throwing motion which means he takes forever to get rid of the ball. I thought he was going to be sacked at least three or four times playing behind that excuse for an offensive line. Instead, he saved the day. I agree. I have to admit that I was saying we were really sunk when he came in. He certainly proved me wrong. He’s just been so erratic when he’s come into games earlier in the year that I expected the worst. That D brings a tear to my eye. I love to see a run-crushing defense, but to stomp all over the passing game at the same time is awesome. And how about back to back weeks with big fourth and goal stops! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116.md?page=9) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116.md?page=11)