# 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:** 17\ **Page:** 18
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/341 "2009-01-26T02:27:14Z")
I was talking to a customer today who just got back from Florida. He said that “Stiller” fans far out number the Cardinal fans down there. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Soapbox\_Monkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Soapbox\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soapbox_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2009, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/342 "2009-01-26T03:40:23Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > I was talking to a customer today who just got back from Florida. He said that “Stiller” fans far out number the Cardinal fans down there. 😃 Steelers fans probably outnumber Cardinals fans in Arizona… ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/343 "2009-01-27T23:00:55Z")
What are everyone’s thoughts about the big game? All the commentators are focusing on is Steelers D vs. Fitzgerald, that’s not the aspect of the game I’m worried about. I think the D can handle them. I think the toughest match-up for the Steelers will be the interior O-linemen vs. Darnell Dockett and the edge guys trying to pick up Adrian Wilson if he blitzes, sacks aren’t the big worry, it’s the fumbles and INTs that go along with blown protection schemes. Overall though I feel good about the team’s chances. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2009, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/344 "2009-01-27T23:26:22Z")
I have been concerned with our Oline all year. Ben spends too much time looking at the sky. I still think we will win - but that might be reason enough for concern 'cause I’m usually wrong. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2009, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/345 "2009-01-28T02:34:11Z")
On the news tonight, they were showing a family down in Florida that run a restaurant known as “The Pittsburgh Connection”, and they’re majorly HARD CORE “Stiller” fans. The daughter had a shirt that said: “I root for two teams: the Steelers, and whoever is playing the Browns.” If anyone could find that shirt for me, they would be my best friend for LIFE. ---
**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:** [January 28, 2009, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/346 "2009-01-28T02:44:38Z")
My prediction: team leading after the first quarter wins. ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2009, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/347 "2009-01-28T03:00:46Z")
One thing to keep in mind about the Steelers D is that, great as they are, they typically give up big yards on the opening drive. Lebeau’s a master at making adjustments, especially now that the secondary is playing so well. I don’t know what to predict in this one. I’m rooting for the Steelers of course but the offense has been so inconsistent this year. I think the offensive lines on both sides will determine the outcome as much as anything. If they give Fitzgerald time to work it won’t matter what schemes Lebeau comes up with. I think we’ll see the Steelers D trying to bust the gaps a lot to blow up their protection schemes, they haven’t done that much this year and it’d be tough for the Cards to gameplan against. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2009, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/348 "2009-01-28T04:17:58Z")
From what I gather, President Obama is supporting the Black and Gold in the Super Bowl too! (Well, the man obviously has good taste!) ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2009, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/349 "2009-01-28T12:56:36Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > On the news tonight, they were showing a family down in Florida that run a restaurant known as “The Pittsburgh Connection”, and they’re majorly HARD CORE “Stiller” fans. The daughter had a shirt that said: “I root for two teams: the Steelers, and whoever is playing the Browns.” If anyone could find that shirt for me, they would be my best friend for LIFE. I’d buy that too. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2009, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/350 "2009-01-29T05:00:39Z")
[Well, the Cards just screwed the pooch.](http://kdka.com/sports/Terrible.Towel.curse.2.919650.html) 😃 Back story: ANY team in the past that has attempted to “desecrate” the Terrible Towel usually ends up losing. [Cite](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrible_towel#Opposition) [Nice try-but you’re still screwed.](http://www.wpxi.com/news/18580473/detail.html) 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/351 "2009-02-02T03:34:56Z")
Woohoo! March to the Superbowl indeed! Wow, these sumbitches are trying to kill me! Right down to the end. I guess it makes for a better show, but damn, I woulda preferred a blowout! 6! ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/352 "2009-02-02T03:39:18Z")
Yessir, what a game! Could’ve easily been a loss but never mind that. I think it’s the worst I’ve seen our D play this year. What a play by James Harrison, that was a big highlight for me, ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/353 "2009-02-02T05:42:18Z")
> [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](#): > > …So, to sum up, the Steelers will take their 6th Lombardi Trophy in honor of Myron. Sure, they might lose a game or two, every team does, but it will still be a dominating performance under the tutelage of young Mike Tomlin. A ring in his second season? Can it be? Yes, yes it can. The slaughter starts promptly at 1 p.m. on September 7th, when Big Ben shows why he got that big contract by systematically dismantling the Texans at Heinz Field and setting the tone for great things to come. > > You can take that to the bank. > > Bring it. You posted this August 6, 2008, in the first post of this thread. Kudos on your predictive skills. ---
**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:** [February 3, 2009, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/354 "2009-02-03T01:15:07Z")
In anticipation of **Airman Door’s** thread of next year, I just want to say that the Steelers have all of two players who will be free agents - Max Starks and Marvell Smith, and 20 million under the cap. Looks like we shouldn’t have too much problem bringing essentially the same team back next year. Hopefully we can shore up the offensive line and running game. ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/355 "2009-02-03T01:20:58Z")
Don’t forget Bryant McFadden, he played well but I don’t think he’ll be back. William Gay played really well when he was in. Amen on the running game woes. Winning is nice but it just ain’t the same with a wussy running game. I’m hoping we get Alex Mack with our first round pick. I’m also stoked that Dick Lebeau is back, the day he retires is the day half the D-line retires I think… ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/356 "2009-02-03T06:23:24Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > [Well, the Cards just screwed the pooch.](http://kdka.com/sports/Terrible.Towel.curse.2.919650.html) > > 😃 > > Back story: ANY team in the past that has attempted to “desecrate” the Terrible Towel usually ends up losing. [Cite](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrible_towel#Opposition) > > [Nice try-but you’re still screwed.](http://www.wpxi.com/news/18580473/detail.html) > > 😛 Hehehehehhee!!! ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116/357 "2009-02-06T22:25:17Z")
Link [here](http://www.wgal.com/sports/18656896/detail.html) Buy it now price: 1 Mil. Last time I looked the bid was at 5500. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-myron-cope-memorial-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/459116.md?page=17)