# 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:** 27
**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 11, 2009, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/521 "2009-12-11T02:28:40Z")
This is just painful to watch. 5 sacks? The Browns? 6-0? This might be the weirdest season I have ever seen. A team that lost games that they ought not have lost by the barest of margins, now getting beat by the worst team in football like a rented mule. It’s a playoff-caliber team that has almost no chance of making the playoffs. It absolutely staggers the imagination. ---
**Author:** ![Jman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jman/32/4416_2.png) [@Jman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jman)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/522 "2009-12-11T02:43:44Z")
That’s the worst half of football the Steelers have played in a decade. Seriously. When you look like a high school team against the worst team in the NFL, the season is officially over. Even if we play well in the 2nd half and pull out a win, the season is over. This team has packed it in. I’ve got tickets to the game against the Ravens on the 27th, and I don’t even want to go. Truly pathetic. I’m not watching this game anymore. I’ve switched to the Pens game…at least they know how to follow up a championship by playing even harder the next year. ---
**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 11, 2009, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/523 "2009-12-11T02:46:19Z")
> [@Jman](#): > > That’s the worst half of football the Steelers have played in a decade. Seriously. When you look like a high school team against the worst team in the NFL, the season is officially over. Even if we play well in the 2nd half and pull out a win, the season is over. This team has packed it in. I’ve got tickets to the game against the Ravens on the 27th, and I don’t even want to go. Truly pathetic. I’m not watching this game anymore. I’ve switched to the Pens game…at least they know how to follow up a championship by playing even harder the next year. I know how you feel, but I’m sticking with it. By the way, I have tickets for the same game. Maybe I’ll see you there. ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/524 "2009-12-11T02:47:32Z")
Heads must _ROLL_ following this debacle. :mad: ---
**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:** [December 11, 2009, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/525 "2009-12-11T03:04:11Z")
> [@Khadaji](#): > > Alas, I will not get to see them tonight, I do not have the NFL channel. Just so you know, they show the game live on [nfl.com](http://nfl.com). Although you might not want to be watching anyway… ---
**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:** [December 11, 2009, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/526 "2009-12-11T03:13:41Z")
> [@Hal\_Briston](#): > > Just so you know, they show the game live on [nfl.com](http://nfl.com). They show PARTS of the game live. For a good part of it, however, it’s off screen commentary and filler. ---
**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:** [December 11, 2009, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/527 "2009-12-11T03:16:27Z")
Aaaagh! Mother effer! I must have forgotten to hit save changes - I am starting Roethlisberger instead of McNabb in my money league. Sominabitch. ---
**Author:** ![MadTheSwine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/528 "2009-12-11T03:20:11Z")
Doubt we will see this thread next year. ---
**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 11, 2009, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/529 "2009-12-11T03:21:57Z")
You will. I guarantee it. ---
**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:** [December 11, 2009, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/530 "2009-12-11T03:27:44Z")
Perhaps it could be replaced with **The Sixburgh Steelers Underachieve to an 8-8 Record** thread. ---
**Author:** ![MadTheSwine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/531 "2009-12-11T03:33:13Z")
mebbe **The Suxburgh Steelers** or the **Saxburgh steelers** ---
**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:** [December 11, 2009, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/532 "2009-12-11T03:35:16Z")
Should I puke or cry? ☹ ---
**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 11, 2009, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/533 "2009-12-11T03:35:49Z")
_yawn_ No other team in the post-merger era has ever sucked so badly that they have six championships. So suck on that. ---
**Author:** ![MadTheSwine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/534 "2009-12-11T03:47:21Z")
> [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](#): > > _yawn_ > > No other team in the post-merger era has ever sucked so badly that they have six championships. So suck on that. Boo Hoo ---
**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 11, 2009, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/535 "2009-12-11T03:48:15Z")
I’m not crying, I’m merely pointing out that just like a typical Steelers hater, you got nothing. ---
**Author:** ![Enginerd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bcef8e/32.png) [@Enginerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enginerd)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/536 "2009-12-11T03:49:49Z")
You sound like a Yankees fan. ---
**Author:** ![MadTheSwine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/537 "2009-12-11T03:51:39Z")
> [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](#): > > I’m not crying, I’m merely pointing out that just like a typical Steelers hater, you got nothing. You are right..but if the steelers lose to KC,Oakland and Cleveland… ---
**Author:** ![gonzomax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e8c25b/32.png) [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/538 "2009-12-11T04:02:58Z")
This thread should be changed to “Steelers Limp to Playoffs” (with luck). Looks like they will be on the sidelines with the Lions. ---
**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 11, 2009, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/539 "2009-12-11T04:12:04Z")
Well, that’s that. ---
**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:** [December 11, 2009, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339/540 "2009-12-11T04:13:09Z")
Not necessarily. They can get the ball back with ~30 seconds remaining. ETA: Never mind. Thought they had two timeouts. The announcers are complaining that Bruce Bowens didn’t pick off that pass. It was fourth down - you don’t _want_ to intercept the pass. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339.md?page=26) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sixburgh-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-thread/506339.md?page=28)