Monday Night Open Thread: Steelers at Bengals

Slow night?

Or is everyone still mulling over Harris’s departure?

Wisconsin, proudly throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time.

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Nov 8, 2010 7:40 PM CST reply actions

Who's here tonight?

Wisconsin, proudly throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time.

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Nov 8, 2010 7:40 PM CST reply actions

here, albeit a little late.

And, in response to your first comment, I was a little surprised they let Al go. He must not have shown much in practice, cuz you’d think he’d be better than at least ONE of the backups.

by kgaul on Nov 8, 2010 8:04 PM CST up reply actions

Sort of here

got some hardcore studying to do so you guys have to keep me posted and up to date

By the way… we missed you yesterday… especially when Obrien scored a TD for the Cards

by Goldenarmadillo4 on Nov 8, 2010 8:43 PM CST up reply actions

Wow.

Effectively, the Steelers will get the ball on the opening drive of both halves.

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 8, 2010 7:42 PM CST reply actions

The Steelers were just on Sunday night football last week. In fact, they’re on SNF again next week (in Pittsburgh vs. New England) and then after two “normal” Sunday afternoon games, they’re on SNF again, this time at Baltimore. Two more “normal” Sunday afternoon games, and then a Thursday night game, hosting Carolina.

Lots of prime-time games for Pittsburgh this year.

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 8, 2010 7:45 PM CST reply actions

All those primetime games being losses

would be a nice touch.

Wisconsin, proudly throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time.

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Nov 8, 2010 7:52 PM CST up reply actions

I don't know.

If the Steelers beat the Patriots next week, I’ll be happy.

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 8, 2010 7:58 PM CST up reply actions

Eh, I'd rather play a Patriot team assured of its own destiny

than a desperate Patriot team looking for a WC berth that comes out and flattens us…or something.

Wisconsin, proudly throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time.

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Nov 8, 2010 8:59 PM CST up reply actions

I agree

I’ll totally take cheap starters are being rested wins over hard fought losses anyday… and twice on sundays lol

by Goldenarmadillo4 on Nov 8, 2010 9:00 PM CST up reply actions

Cincinnati's special teams channeling Miami from about a month ago against NE.

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 8, 2010 7:53 PM CST reply actions

That was a disaster.

MNF brings out the worst in certain special teams units.

Thankfully, Wisconsin doesn’t play on Monday Night Football…

Wisconsin, proudly throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time.

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Nov 8, 2010 7:54 PM CST up reply actions

Good God, that would look like a track meet.

It would be the Arizona State game x2.

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 8, 2010 7:54 PM CST up reply actions

Well, it depends...

on who the opponent is. Iowa and Ohio State both have crappy special teams units and Wisconsin won those games because of them.

Interestingly enough, my hero forced a fumble on special teams in the Vikings game…and the Cardinals returned it for a TD. It was awesome.

Wisconsin, proudly throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time.

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Nov 8, 2010 8:58 PM CST up reply actions

For the first time tonight,

The Bengals don’t have a special teams fail. STOP THE PRESSES!

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 8, 2010 8:06 PM CST reply actions

Your name is a fail

"I've got sizzle"-Legendary GM Ted Thompson

by Prince Fielder is Skinny on Nov 8, 2010 8:08 PM CST up reply actions

Classy, very classy.

You and themanthemyththelegennd should teach a class about being nice to others.

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 8, 2010 8:09 PM CST up reply actions

he has a point though

4 hours 5 minutes? Is that all? Buehrle coulda pitched three CGs and the bottom of the 14th in Houston by then. FTMFYITA! - RWShow

by blackoutsox on Nov 9, 2010 12:36 AM CST up reply actions

lol, it was a joke

"I've got sizzle"-Legendary GM Ted Thompson

by Prince Fielder is Skinny on Nov 8, 2010 8:10 PM CST reply actions

As was your reply button.

Wait a second…

Wisconsin, proudly throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time.

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Nov 8, 2010 8:57 PM CST up reply actions

If Ben Roethlisberger

was hit by a train, I would ask what was for dinner.

"I've got sizzle"-Legendary GM Ted Thompson

by Prince Fielder is Skinny on Nov 8, 2010 8:12 PM CST reply actions

Beef. It's what's for dinner.

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 8, 2010 8:14 PM CST up reply actions

Oh my.

The turnover bug bites the Steelers.

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 8, 2010 8:32 PM CST reply actions

Thank god, something about them makes me hate them

could be their rapist QB, their crybaby LB, or it might even be all that hair playing at safety.

"I've got sizzle"-Legendary GM Ted Thompson

by Prince Fielder is Skinny on Nov 8, 2010 8:40 PM CST up reply actions

I hate their crybaby LB as well.

I wish we could get James Farrior and ARE from them, though.

Wisconsin, proudly throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time.

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Nov 8, 2010 8:49 PM CST up reply actions

I'm going w/

the fact that half the rules made to protect players is because they try to hurt people on every play

by Goldenarmadillo4 on Nov 8, 2010 8:49 PM CST up reply actions

Sounds like the 70s Raiders...

Wisconsin, proudly throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time.

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Nov 8, 2010 8:50 PM CST up reply actions

Agreed. They are dirty

"I've got sizzle"-Legendary GM Ted Thompson

by Prince Fielder is Skinny on Nov 8, 2010 8:50 PM CST up reply actions

hello everybody

by Yankees10 on Nov 8, 2010 8:40 PM CST reply actions

Why hullo there.

How was your day?

Wisconsin, proudly throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time.

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Nov 8, 2010 8:50 PM CST up reply actions

Not bad, yours?

by Yankees10 on Nov 8, 2010 8:52 PM CST up reply actions

reply fail on my part...

it’s below.

Wisconsin, proudly throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time.

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Nov 8, 2010 8:53 PM CST up reply actions

OOOOOOpppppsssss Mike Tirico

Its a challenge flag not a challenge fag!!!!!!

"I've got sizzle"-Legendary GM Ted Thompson

by Prince Fielder is Skinny on Nov 8, 2010 8:50 PM CST reply actions

Oh wow.

I had to back it up to make sure he said that (I just had the TV muted).

Talk about your slipups!

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 8, 2010 8:52 PM CST up reply actions

I was in New Haven on Friday and Saturday

which involved 20 hours of driving from western WI through an absolutely crazy construction zone in Milwaukee on Wednesday night, a layover in Chicago @ my aunt’s house, an early morning departure and Chicago rush hour traffic on the other side…

Needless to say, I had a good weekend. The Packers and the Badgers won blowouts.

Wisconsin, proudly throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time.

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Nov 8, 2010 8:53 PM CST reply actions

This is a bad game...

bad, bad game. Enough of Pittsburgh in Primetime…

by Bush League All Star on Nov 8, 2010 8:59 PM CST reply actions

This is the second of three straight primetime games for them.

I didn’t know they were the only worthy team in the NFL.

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 8, 2010 9:00 PM CST up reply actions

We had two primetime games in 3 weeks

so we can’t complain too much

by Goldenarmadillo4 on Nov 8, 2010 9:00 PM CST up reply actions

Would you rather have our 45-7 win on national TV?

And would you like to see Brad Childress fired?

(Yes)
(No)

Wisconsin, proudly throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time.

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Nov 8, 2010 9:01 PM CST up reply actions

WIN

and no I wouldn’t like to see Chilly fired.

by Bush League All Star on Nov 8, 2010 9:02 PM CST up reply actions

Don't get me wrong. I think it is good for the NFL to have these teams playing.

I would rather see competitive games. I guess I shouldn’t be too hard on Pitt. They need to see what games actually mean something.

by Bush League All Star on Nov 8, 2010 9:02 PM CST up reply actions

What do you know

the Steelers are giving Wisconsin’s special teams coverage a run for their money!

Wisconsin, proudly throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time.

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Nov 8, 2010 8:59 PM CST reply actions

Jordan Shipley

He was kinda beast mode in college. He made some badass plays in college. But Jaws and Gruden are right, slot WR’s have to beat their coverage with a 2 deep shell.

by Bush League All Star on Nov 8, 2010 9:04 PM CST reply actions

Wow, Pouncey is back

that injured looked pretty bad

by Yankees10 on Nov 8, 2010 9:06 PM CST reply actions

*injury

by Yankees10 on Nov 8, 2010 9:06 PM CST up reply actions

Pouncey...

sounds like a name a woman give their cat…

by Bush League All Star on Nov 8, 2010 9:08 PM CST up reply actions

LOL

It really does

by Yankees10 on Nov 8, 2010 9:08 PM CST up reply actions

Hell of a kick

by Goldenarmadillo4 on Nov 8, 2010 9:09 PM CST reply actions

Are the Steelers this good?

Or are the Bengals that bad?

by Bush League All Star on Nov 8, 2010 9:09 PM CST reply actions

Yes.

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 8, 2010 9:09 PM CST up reply actions

UBER QUICK RESPONSE REQUIRED...NO THINKING!!!!

Top 5 Teams in the AFC:

Top 5 Teams in the NFC:

by Bush League All Star on Nov 8, 2010 9:09 PM CST reply actions

Minnesota, Dallas, Atlanta, NY Giants, Philadelphia.

New England, NY Jets, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, San Diego.

Oh wait … those are ESPN’s answers.

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 8, 2010 9:11 PM CST up reply actions

AFC = Pats, Steelers, Ravens, Colts, and ???
NFC = Giants, Falcons, Eagles, Packers, and Bucs (at least according to Raheem)

by Goldenarmadillo4 on Nov 8, 2010 9:12 PM CST up reply actions

Agreed.

Except I’d give the 5th AFC spot to the Jets.

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 8, 2010 9:13 PM CST up reply actions

It was quick

and I couldn’t think of one lol

by Goldenarmadillo4 on Nov 8, 2010 9:16 PM CST up reply actions

Here is mine:

1. Steelers
2. Ravens
3. Jets
4. Patriots
5. Chiefs

1. Giants
2. Falcons
3. Packers
4. Saints
5. Eagles

by Bush League All Star on Nov 8, 2010 9:12 PM CST up reply actions

Eh you can change the Jets and Pats around in mine.

by Bush League All Star on Nov 8, 2010 9:13 PM CST up reply actions

AFC: Patriots, Chiefs, Colts, Titans, Ravens
NFC: Packers, ~~Vikings~~ Eagles, Giants, Falcons, Cardinals (only because my hero is active)

Wisconsin, proudly throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time.

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Nov 8, 2010 9:14 PM CST up reply actions

Who is your hero? ;-)

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 8, 2010 9:23 PM CST up reply actions

The profile name isn’t enough of a tip-off?

Wisconsin, proudly throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time.

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Nov 8, 2010 9:24 PM CST up reply actions

You mean the winking face wasn't a cue that I was using the sarcasm font?

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 8, 2010 9:25 PM CST up reply actions

You forgot the sarcasm font.

Wisconsin, proudly throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time.

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Nov 8, 2010 9:45 PM CST up reply actions

Wow that highlight reel for the Packers just owning Kitna...

is scary.

by Bush League All Star on Nov 8, 2010 9:16 PM CST reply actions

I would almost want the Bengals to win this...

but meh. I don’t care!

by Bush League All Star on Nov 8, 2010 9:27 PM CST reply actions

Shipley does what a slot WR should do to beat the 2 deep.

by Bush League All Star on Nov 8, 2010 9:31 PM CST reply actions

Does Ochocinco even have a catch tonight?

by Yankees10 on Nov 8, 2010 9:31 PM CST reply actions

Another Cincinnati ST fail.

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 8, 2010 9:36 PM CST reply actions

Lamar Woodley

could have just ended Carson Palmer’s life.

"I've got sizzle"-Legendary GM Ted Thompson

by Prince Fielder is Skinny on Nov 8, 2010 9:43 PM CST reply actions

Just like Nick Collins

could have ended Roy Williams’s career in Dallas.

Ugh. That hit still makes me cringe…

Wisconsin, proudly throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time.

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Nov 8, 2010 9:46 PM CST up reply actions

That Miles Austin commercial could apply to every week with the way they are playing...

“It’s a bye week.”

by Bush League All Star on Nov 8, 2010 9:45 PM CST reply actions

Why the massive hard on over

Miles Austin…..Key Jon Gruden’s voice……..let me tell you something, this guy Miles Austin, he is way overrated, I mean this guy can’t catch, this guy can’t block, and this guy can’t run a decent route.

"I've got sizzle"-Legendary GM Ted Thompson

by Prince Fielder is Skinny on Nov 8, 2010 9:50 PM CST reply actions