# 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:** 25
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2009, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/481 "2009-12-07T21:42:59Z")
> [@kidchameleon](#): > > Here we go… > > [URL=“[http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=10771587&postcount=15](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=10771587&postcount=15)”] I would tell you to go jump off a bridge but I’m suddenly afraid you’d actually go and do it. ---
**Author:** ![kidchameleon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/898d66/32.png) [@kidchameleon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kidchameleon)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2009, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/482 "2009-12-07T21:52:00Z")
> [@HongKongFooey](#): > > I would tell you to go jump off a bridge but I’m suddenly afraid you’d actually go and do it. We don’t have real bridges in Illinois. Just miniature versions. ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2009, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/483 "2009-12-07T23:01:55Z")
So breakdown the reamining Steelers schedule, all you fans of the Black and Gold. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2009, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/484 "2009-12-07T23:22:16Z")
> [@Gangster\_Octopus](#): > > So breakdown the reamining Steelers schedule, all you fans of the Black and Gold. Next week: We lose in the last few minutes of the game, or in overtime. If we hadn’t allowed a kickoff return for a touchdown, we would have probably won. The week after: We lose in the last few minutes of the game, or in over time. We lose in the last few minutes of the game, or in overtime. If we hadn’t allowed a kickoff return for a touchdown, we would have probably won. The week after _that_: well I think you see… Hopefully I’m wrong though. 🙂 ---
**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:** [December 8, 2009, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/485 "2009-12-08T03:28:30Z")
> [@Gangster\_Octopus](#): > > So breakdown the reamining Steelers schedule, all you fans of the Black and Gold. You’re absolutely right about the REAMing they are going to take. You’re way off base on the “GOLD” part, though. The Saints have “gold” colors on their uniform. The Stealers have a decidedly piss-yellow color. If the fans tell you otherwise and then attempt to go on a tirade about their six rings, please kindly remind them that _nobody cares_ about last year OR 1975 with the possible exception of highly paid referees. That is all. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Superhal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/486 "2009-12-08T04:17:50Z")
> [@Gangster\_Octopus](#): > > So breakdown the reamining Steelers schedule, all you fans of the Black and Gold. It’s going to go down to the wire for the wildcard. After today’s game, one team is 8-4 (Denver,) one team is 7-5 (Jacksonville, although Baltimore can do the same if they win tonight,) and then there’s 3 teams at 6-6 (4, if Baltimore loses.) The games may matter all the way up to the final day, but very likely, any team that hits 8 losses is out, 9-7 minimum for the wildcard. ---
**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:** [December 8, 2009, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/487 "2009-12-08T05:34:47Z")
I’d like to thank the Ravens for that pathetic showing tonight, because due to their quit job against the Packers the Steelers are still alive in the playoff race. ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/488 "2009-12-08T05:53:17Z")
> [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](#): > > I’d like to thank the Ravens for that pathetic showing tonight, because due to their quit job against the Packers the Steelers are still alive in the playoff race. I thought the Ravens were a sleeping giant but watching our third-string QB take them to overtime really shattered that. There are a lot of holes in that defense despite the strength they have at a few key spots (Reed and Ngata; Ray Lewis is still good but no longer great). Our season may be lacklustre but it’s still been better than theirs. ---
**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:** [December 8, 2009, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/489 "2009-12-08T06:29:18Z")
> [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](#): > > I’d like to thank the Ravens for that pathetic showing tonight, because due to their quit job against the Packers the Steelers are still alive in the playoff race. > [@HongKongFooey](#): > > I thought the Ravens were a sleeping giant but watching our third-string QB take them to overtime really shattered that. There are a lot of holes in that defense despite the strength they have at a few key spots (Reed and Ngata; Ray Lewis is still good but no longer great). Our season may be lacklustre but it’s still been better than theirs. I’m sadly observing a “a team like the Bengals is having success because we, the mighty Steelers, are having a down year (for once)” set of excuses for this thread… ---
**Author:** ![Superhal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/490 "2009-12-08T06:38:20Z")
Yeah the ravens are really weak this year, I dunno what happened…the only major player they lost really was Chris McCallister, and they improved all over on offense and the DL. Imho, the Ravens are going down because their defense is getting old, exposing their “just good enough” offense. ---
**Author:** ![Superhal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/491 "2009-12-08T07:34:03Z")
Re: Harrison: He’s not being held. Nobody can get sacks on three step drops. ---
**Author:** ![Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d9b06d/32.png) [@Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boozahol_Squid_P.I)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 10:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/492 "2009-12-08T10:16:07Z")
> [@Superhal](#): > > Imho, the Ravens are going down because their defense is getting old, exposing their “just good enough” offense. Am I the only person who noticed that Joe Flacco, the Ratbirds best QB since Elvis Grbyzbcytgc, couldn’t throw the ball more than 40 yards at the end of the first half? ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 11:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/493 "2009-12-08T11:07:09Z")
> [@FoieGrasIsEvil](#): > > I’m sadly observing a “a team like the Bengals is having success because we, the mighty Steelers, are having a down year (for once)” set of excuses for this thread… Now’s not the time to be insecure, your team’s on top because they’re playing well and ours are playing poorly. It’s really no disrespect to the Bengals. In the games where they beat the Steelers they did it by playing 60 minutes of relatively mistake-free football; that’s what winning football looks like and that’s the kind of precision we need to regain. **Superhal** , the Harrison being held complaints were mostly from the last couple of seasons. There was one mildly notable game this year where he was being held but it really wasn’t that bad. Teams have adjusted to him in how they play him, how they slide protections. Frankly, I think Woodley has been the better LB this year despite how it looks on the stat sheet. The Cardinals gave everyone a blueprint for beating the Steelers in the Super Bowl and they have had to drop Woodley and Harrison into coverage a great deal to protect the flats. Having Aaron Smith out has affected the play-calling too since those guys are much more relied on in defending the run. ---
**Author:** ![Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9de053/32.png) [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/494 "2009-12-08T21:08:27Z")
> [@Gangster\_Octopus](#): > > So breakdown the reamining Steelers schedule, all you fans of the Black and Gold. Let’s see. at Browns: W Packers: W Ravens: W at Dolphins: W at San Diego or Cincy: W at undefeated Indy: W at San Diego or Cincy or Patriots: W vs. undefeated New Orleans: W Yeah, I SAID it! Don’t think it can happen? Check this out: > **[Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 Postseason NFL Schedule - ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/schedule/_/name/pit/pittsburgh-steelers)** > > ESPN has the full 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers Postseason NFL schedule. Includes game times, TV listings and ticket information for all Steelers 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:** [December 8, 2009, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/495 "2009-12-08T21:41:43Z")
> [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](#): > > Let’s see. > > at Browns: W > Packers: W > Ravens: W > at Dolphins: W > at San Diego or Cincy: W > at undefeated Indy: W > at San Diego or Cincy or Patriots: W > vs. undefeated New Orleans: W > > Yeah, I SAID it! Don’t think it can happen? Check this out: > [Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 Postseason NFL Schedule - ESPN](http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/teams/schedule?team=pit&year=2005) I think the Steelers are looking at 8-8 or 9-7. Beat the Browns and the Fins, lose to the Ravens and the Packers, with a win possibly coming against the Ravens for the 9-7 record. Even if the Steelers finish 10-6, it will be really interesting to see how the AFC wildcard picture shapes up. ---
**Author:** ![Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9de053/32.png) [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/496 "2009-12-08T22:33:23Z")
> [@FoieGrasIsEvil](#): > > I think the Steelers are looking at 8-8 or 9-7. Beat the Browns and the Fins, lose to the Ravens and the Packers, with a win possibly coming against the Ravens for the 9-7 record. > > Even if the Steelers finish 10-6, it will be really interesting to see how the AFC wildcard picture shapes up. I’m more afraid of the Dolphins than the Ravens. The true test will be Green Bay, since Rodgers can torch a secondary. I really hope they get Polamalu back for that game. ---
**Author:** ![Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9de053/32.png) [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2009, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/497 "2009-12-08T23:26:20Z")
> **[Steelers' Polamalu unsure he'll return this year](https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4725821&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines)** > > With the Pittsburgh Steelers fast running out of games and his left knee still not healed, star safety Troy Polamalu isn't certain if he will be back this season. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/498 "2009-12-09T00:39:02Z")
I wish I shared some of the optimism for a late-season run but this just ain’t the 2005 Steelers. I would love to see it; I’d sacrifice a pinky finger à la Ronnie Lott to get another Super Bowl but it just isn’t going to happen. Simply put, with or without Troy Polamalu, the team that gave up 308 and 248 passing yards to Oakland and Kansas City is not going to be able to stop Indy or N.O. This team has more of the same vibe as the 6-10 Steelers who drafted Big Ben and went 15-1 the next season. There will be big changes in the line-up against the Browns but it’s too little too late. With Ward and Polamalu out they’ll start putting guys like Keenan Lewis in there to test their mettle. I only ask one thing from them for the rest of the season: for the love of all that’s good in this world don’t lose to the Browns. Anything but that. ---
**Author:** ![MadTheSwine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/499 "2009-12-09T00:41:20Z")
Go Browns! ---
**Author:** ![unwashed\_brain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/a9adbd/32.png) [@unwashed\_brain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/unwashed_brain)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2009, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/500 "2009-12-09T00:56:03Z")
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