# The Sixburgh Steelers March to the Super Bowl Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [August 13, 2009, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339 "2009-08-13T21:22:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 11
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2009, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/201 "2009-11-02T20:53:26Z")
Well, I have noticed Harrison hasn’t been held as much in the past month. I also noticed he was named Defensive Player of the Month. ---
**Author:** ![DSYoungEsq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c6cbf5/32.png) [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2009, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/202 "2009-11-02T23:23:04Z")
> [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](#): > > Well, Pittsburgh’s win against Minnesota looks much better now, doesn’t it? Yes, but I’m hoping for the sake of your team and the Bengals that the Ravens did not just wake up and decide they are really a good football team. :eek: ---
**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 2, 2009, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/203 "2009-11-02T23:51:44Z")
I think it’s more a case of the Broncos waking up and realizing they aren’t all that good. ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2009, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/204 "2009-11-03T05:50:38Z")
I don’t think the Broncos are as good as their record indicates but I also think the Ravens are better than their’s indicates and will get stronger as the season goes on. The Broncos have a strong defense though there’s no question about that. I’m still not convinced Kyle Orton can keep that ship on track for an entire season. Looking back at the Steelers season so far I think they look like a 5-2 team regardless of close wins/losses, good/bad officiating, whatever else, their record seems about right. Depth will be important in the latter half of the season and this team has good depth at most positions. An injury to Ben would be catastrophic but the Steelers aren’t the only team in that boat. Special Teams have to get better though, especially on defense. That’s one of Tomlin’s pet areas so I have confidence we’ll see better coverages following the bye. ---
**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 3, 2009, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/205 "2009-11-03T17:38:45Z")
The Ravens are certainly better than 4-3, that’s for sure. It wouldn’t surprise me to see them go 11-5. It _would_ surprise me if they win 12 games. ---
**Author:** ![FoieGrasIsEvil](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foiegrasisevil/32/16638_2.png) [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2009, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/206 "2009-11-03T18:14:39Z")
> [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](#): > > The Ravens are certainly better than 4-3, that’s for sure. It wouldn’t surprise me to see them go 11-5. It _would_ surprise me if they win 12 games. No they are not. They are certainly no better than 4-4. Yes, I’m back. Forgive me if I get a little soft in the head…I tend to get objective… > **[Wish Me Luck...DETOX, Baby!](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=537642)** > > This pretty much sums up my feelings and trepidation regarding this process. Sorry I copied and pasted from another board, but I haven’t the heart to rewrite it all, and I’m not sure I could. I mashed two separate posts together. Pray, celebrate... ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2009, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/207 "2009-11-08T16:55:57Z")
So no game until tomorrow night. Which means I’m probably stuck watching the Ravens and Bengals. Probably the Ravens winning is best for Pittsburgh, but man, I have trouble rooting for them. ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2009, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/208 "2009-11-08T17:00:13Z")
Hope for a tie! Tomorrow night’s game is a pretty decent match-up for us. Being down 4 defensive starters is going to be tough though. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2009, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/209 "2009-11-10T02:03:45Z")
An inauspicious start. ☹ Alas, I find I am already nodding off. I am doubtful that I will even make half time. ---
**Author:** ![asterion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2009, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/210 "2009-11-10T02:07:14Z")
I like the Steelers, but the Broncos are my team. How do I go about talking smack? ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2009, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/211 "2009-11-10T02:11:56Z")
No need for smack. Not much hatred for the Broncos amongst Steeler fans I don’t think. If it makes you feel better you could call us a bunch of whiny assholes or something, that seems to be in vogue right now. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2009, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/212 "2009-11-10T02:17:39Z")
There we go! Much better! Nice INT! ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2009, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/213 "2009-11-10T02:36:38Z")
Three guys deep every play. Lebeau’s conceding those short passes and hoping we get a chance to jump another one I think. They’re probably thinking Orton won’t be able to keep making good decisions all night. ---
**Author:** ![asterion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2009, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/214 "2009-11-10T02:45:16Z")
> [@HongKongFooey](#): > > No need for smack. Not much hatred for the Broncos amongst Steeler fans I don’t think. If it makes you feel better you could call us a bunch of whiny assholes or something, that seems to be in vogue right now. I spent four years being the lone Broncos fan on a campus full of Steelers (and Eagles, but most of my friends were from western Pennsylvania) fans. I know there’s not a lot of animosity between the fan bases. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2009, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/215 "2009-11-10T02:46:13Z")
Denver’s D came to play. It is going to be a long game. ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2009, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/216 "2009-11-10T02:51:47Z")
> [@asterion](#): > > I spent four years being the lone Broncos fan on a campus full of Steelers (and Eagles, but most of my friends were from western Pennsylvania) fans. I know there’s not a lot of animosity between the fan bases. Ben Roethlisberger is the new John Elway (well, kinda). I can’t speak for other Steelers fans but there have been a lot of Broncos over the years I’ve really enjoyed watching; Terrell Davis, John Elway, D.J. Williams, Champ Bailey to name a few. ---
**Author:** ![FoieGrasIsEvil](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foiegrasisevil/32/16638_2.png) [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2009, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/217 "2009-11-10T03:11:33Z")
> [@HongKongFooey](#): > > Ben Roethlisberger is the new John Elway (well, kinda). I can’t speak for other Steelers fans but there have been a lot of Broncos over the years I’ve really enjoyed watching; Terrell Davis, John Elway, D.J. Williams, Champ Bailey to name a few. Ben Rothlisberger feeds the unborn fetuses of his ill-beggoten children into a liquifier to fuel his Hayabusa… ---
**Author:** ![asterion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2009, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/218 "2009-11-10T03:12:13Z")
I’m thinking it’s safe to say that this game will probably be decided by the defenses. ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2009, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/219 "2009-11-10T03:12:31Z")
> [@FoieGrasIsEvil](#): > > Ben Rothlisberger feeds the unborn fetuses of his ill-beggoten children into a liquifier to fuel his Hayabusa… What’s your point? :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2009, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/220 "2009-11-10T03:26:34Z")
Way to shake off the fumble Ben! That was a nice drive. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339.md?page=10) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339.md?page=12)