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Oh Joy, the Pro-Bowl

2012-01-24T19:59:00.004-05:00

Oh fun, it's the NFL Pro-Bowl this weekend. What an awesome game, the best from both conferences matching up against one another. IT'S GREAT!!!

Re-read that with a heavy dose of sarcastic undertones.

The Pro-Bowl is lame, and not really fun to watch. Time for something different NFL, shake things up. Make it a flag football tournament. Keep the Pro-Bowl voting, just put the players on 4 or 6 different teams and have a tournament. Not every team gets the necessary players needed for a team. That means there will be a lineman or a defensive player playing the quarterback position or wide receiver or running back or maybe kicking?

I'd watch this.

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Te-boned! Steelers vs Broncos WildCard Recap

2012-01-09T17:53:00.003-05:00

Broncos 29 Steelers 23

Despite everything, the Steelers still had a chance to win this game in the final minutes of the 4th quarter. It's a shame, but at the same time with the mounting injuries to starters on both the offensive and defensive lines, how much further could they have went. Broncos played a hell of the game, their gameplan was dead on. Way to go Broncos, have fun, I hope you spoil some other teams hopes too.

Announcing

CBS number 1 team, Nantz and Simms. SUCK.

Officiating

I rarely complain about the referees, there's no point. But that team was horrible, they missed calls on for both teams, and called a bunch of ticky-tacky penalties. The playoffs are suppose to be a showcase of the best teams and referees, this was not the case for that crew. Better be looking into that crew NFL, maybe it's time for some of those old guys to retire.

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Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Broncos Wildcard weekend

2012-01-06T10:30:00.000-05:00

WHOOOO!!!! Playoffs baby!!! Steelers travel to Denver for a wildcard showdown.

Steelers 33

Broncos 6

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Stumbling and Fumbling: Steelers vs Browns Round 2 Recap

2012-01-02T13:12:00.003-05:00

Steelers 13 Browns 9

Last game of the 2011 season, as it turned out the game was unimportant to the Steelers playoff seeding seeing how the Ravens won their game against the Bengals. The injury to Mendenhall sucks, but knowing that Redman and Clay can run the ball as well will ease my pain. It's hard to blame Redman for those fumbles, the first one was a great hit at the right spot and the other was stripped out of his hands as he is about to hit the ground. Luckily they didn't hurt the Steelers, since the defense stepped up and shut the Browns down.

On to Denver to face Tebow.

Announcing

Kevin Harlan and Solomon Wilcots. Harlan was definitely trying to use up all his anecdotes in this last game and Wilcots just thinks he knows everything about the game. If he was that great, he'd be a coach and not a commentator.

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Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Browns Round 2

2011-12-30T10:30:00.000-05:00

Wow. Last game of the 2011 NFL Season, crazy. The Steelers need to win and need help if they want the number 1 or 2 seed. No help from other teams and they'll be stuck at the number 5 seed.

Steelers 30 Browns 13

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That a boy Chuck: Steelers vs Rams Recap

2011-12-26T10:08:00.003-05:00

Steelers 27 Rams 0

Charlie Batch got the start, and managed the Steelers to a win over the hapless Rams. Batch impressed me, he escaped some sacks and made some throws that kept drives alive. Bonus, he didn't hurt the Steelers offense. They took a while to get going, but really started to dominate in the second half and put up some much needed points. The Rams on the other hand are just bad, Stephen Jackson, your talent has been wasted. The Steelers defense, really needs to get some more pressure on the Quarterback the entire game. Better have some big plans for the playoffs or you'll be out in one game.

Announcing

Dick Stockton and John Lynch. Wow. Horrible doesn't even describe Lynch as an announcer. The guy was all over place, making no sense as times. Really Fox, hire some better announcers. I mean if you really need someone, give me a call. I have zero experience, but have been following football for most of my life. I have the same qualifications as these former Pros, except I won't have a word of the day calendar or tell dumb stories that have no meaning for the game being played on the field.

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Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Rams

2011-12-23T10:30:00.000-05:00

I honestly have no idea if this Clemens will be the starter for the Rams or not. I don't even know what to make of this game, if the Steelers are starting Batch over Dixon they're really just throwing in the towel. NO WAY IN HELL that Ben should even be dressed for this game.

Steelers 20

Rams 9

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Blown Opportunity: Steelers vs 49ers Recap

2011-12-20T08:41:00.002-05:00

49ers 20 Steelers 3

What a waste, Steelers had their chance to yet again take control of the AFC North and the #1 seed in the AFC Playoff. All they had to do was win, sounds simple right? Not for the Steelers last night.

The Offense and Defense played like doodoo. That is all.

Announcing

ESPN Monday Night Crew needs to fire Gruden and just keep Trico/Jaworsk. Gruden talks way to much about nothing at all.

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Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs 49ers

2011-12-16T10:00:00.001-05:00

The Steelers take on small hands on Monday night. Seriously Alex Smith has tiny hands.

Steelers 24

49ers 13

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Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Browns Round 1

2011-12-08T10:00:00.000-05:00

It's a 2 for 1 this week! Flying Woodley takes out the Madden coverboy and McCoy in one leap!!

Steelers 45

Browns 6

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Crushed. Steelers vs Bengals Round 2 Recap

2011-12-05T19:20:00.002-05:00

Steelers 35 Bengals 7

I think I was expecting more of a fight out of the Bengals, especially since they did just a few weeks ago. But thankfully they did not, that second quarter was great. 28 points by the Steelers and they never looked back. Although it's at that point when I miss that power running game where they would just grind clock and never let the other team have a chance. Then I realize the Steelers won zero Super Bowls (in my time) with that game plan.

I had to watch this game from some on the internet, some british feed. Annoying, at just about every commercial break they would discuss plays like at half-time. Lame. So I didn't get to enjoy the game in HD, but in really crappy internet feed. So honestly it was kind of hard to get a good read on the game. The defense played well. The offense played well. Special Teams were awesome. Plus a HUGE bonus, two weeks of Ike Taylor Interceptions. He must be practicing on catching footballs.

Announcing

Aside from the lame British show, we had Jim Nance and Phil Simms. Ugh, at one point Phil Simms was going on and on about the Bengals and the Playoffs for some reason. So damn annoying, just call the game Phil! Seriously, how does this guy get to be on the number 1 announcing team. He sucks. He sucks real bad.

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Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Bengals Round 2

2011-12-02T10:30:00.000-05:00

Had you told me at the beginning of the season that this match-up between the Steelers and Bengals would have been an important game with playoff intentions. I would have just laughed at you and I would have been wrong.

Steelers 34

Bengals 24

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Ugly: Steelers vs Chiefs Recap

2011-11-28T17:34:00.003-05:00

Steelers 13 Chiefs 9

What an ugly game, but the Steelers won and I'll take it. The offense just couldn't seem to get on the right track at all and I'm blaming Ben. He's a big boy and needs to recognize what the defense is bringing and needs to audible the play to counter it. Plus, the Steelers didn't go into their no-huddle mode at all, this just let the Chiefs defense cover the wideouts and continue to stop the Steelers drive after drive. I expect this from a budding young team, but Ben is a top NFL QB, he's getting the blame for the stalled offense this week.

The Defense got the job done, getting those interceptions from the poorly thrown balls was great to see since the Steelers haven't done much in the take away category this season. Losing Troy to a concussion really sucked. I swear the pressure wasn't there again this week. Just wondering if LeBeau is playing his defensive calls close to his chest saving formations for the playoffs?? Don't know, just want to see some more sacks/QB Pressure on the younger quarterbacks they face.

Announcing

Sunday Night Football on NBC. That's Al Michaels and Douchy-McDouche Chris Collinsdouche. Hate Collinsdouche, hate the announcing from all networks. Focus on the game, the chitter-chatter about stories that have nothing to do with the game are just extremely annoying.

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Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Chiefs

2011-11-25T10:30:00.000-05:00

I have no idea if this is the starting Quarterback for the Chiefs or not this week, since they signed neckbeard this week. Whatever, Flying Woodley doesn't care who the QB is, he'll still wreck shop, even on the sidelines.

Steelers 37

Chiefs 6

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Bye Week. Booo!

2011-11-18T10:30:00.000-05:00

The Steelers have a bye this week, as if you didn't know already. Hating on bye weeks, now I have to watch other teams on Sunday.

Watch the skies though, I hear Woodley is out there flying around taking off the heads of random people. And by random people I mean Ravens fans.

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Coming up Big: Steelers vs Bengals Round 1 Recap

2011-11-14T10:30:00.000-05:00

Steelers 24 Bengals 17

Well, well, look at that. Got the opponent score right again. I'm halfway there to getting it right. This game really looked like a blowout in the first quarter, Steelers leading 14-0. Then late in the first quarter, boom the Bengals drive get a TD and make me sit on the edge of my seat the rest of the game.

The Steelers offense/defense was once again really hot then really cold. I swear there was zero pressure on the ginger quarterback. The defense rarely pressured him, you can't let any QB just sit in the pocket and have time. Gotta get more pressure on the Quarterbacks you face Steelers Defense. DO IT!!!

Willie Gay was playing with a chip on his shoulder this week. He needs to play like that every week. The pick at the end of the game was awesome. Pretty much sealing the game for the Steelers.

Loving Antonio Brown more and more each week, that guy made some great catches, he's only going to get better. And at some point, Wallace and Brown are going to break one of those short passes for a TD, those guys are just too fast not to. Running game was decent, didn't seem like they got a 100 yards on the ground, but they did. I say that, because although it makes me sick to my stomach, the bengals defense played pretty well today, so did their offense. In no way am I going to say that Dalton is a good QB (I just don't do that for rookie QBs), but he played a good game. We'll see how well he's doing in 3 seasons before I crown him a decent QB. But really the Bengals needed to get rid of those me-first players. They're a better team without them.

Announcing

Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts, my favorite announcing team. I really could have these guys call every Steelers game, they just don't annoy me at all.

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Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Bengals Round 1

2011-11-11T10:30:00.000-05:00

The Bengals went and got themselves a ginger Quarterback. Flying Woodley does not care for ginger Quarterbacks.

Steelers 41

Bengals 17

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Gut Check: Steelers vs Ravens Round 2 Recap

2011-11-07T17:36:00.003-05:00

Ravens 23 Steelers 20

Ugh.

Swept by the Ravens this season. Awesome. Not really, I hate when the Steelers lose to the Ravens, especially when they just give the game away like they did last night. Take the lead, stop the Ravens, get the ball back and can't get a first down. Fine, pin the Ravens back deep, with just a little over 2 minutes, defense can't stop them and let them march down the field and score a touchdown to win the game.

Other than that I thought the Steelers played a solid game on offense and defense. The offensive line played really well, keeping Ben upright at least. That was a positive. The defense did alright, not nearly enough pressure on Flacco. That pressure is needed against any Quarterback in the NFL, no pressure on them and they'll look like the greatest QB in the world, even if they're not.

Enjoy it Ravens Fans, it doesn't happen often.

The Refs

This does not happen often. I do not like to complain about officiating. They do not determine the outcome of a game, the players and the execution of the plays do. However, I do have a problem with one of the plays last night that did not receive a flag, the hit Ray Lewis put on Hines Ward. Lewis leads with his helmet and makes contact. No flag, but Ryan Clark gets a flag for doing the same thing, and he should have, not saying that was wrong of the refs just saying you need to call it across the board not just when it suits the refs.

I know the NFL is concerned about concussions with the helmet to helmet hits, but the sometimes happens because of the angles players take. I feel as if both of those plays were results of that. Again, if you're going to call it on one and not the other that just doesn't sit right with me.

Announcing

Sunday Night Football on NBC, Al Michaels and Chris Douchenworth. Double Puke.

Bonus Photoshop this week

Elisha Manning and the New York Giants drove down the field near the end of the game to take the lead and beat the New England Patriots. And what did Elisha Manning get for this, well take a look.

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Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Ravens Round 2

2011-11-04T10:00:00.000-04:00

Steelers take on the Ravens Sunday night in Pittsburgh! I bet Ray Lewis is pissed. I hope he wears his new uniform.

Steelers 31

Ravens 20

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Trade Ben: Steelers vs Patriots Recap

2011-10-31T13:01:00.004-04:00

Steelers 25 Patriots 17

The Steelers kept this game close, despite dominating the Patriots the entire game. They had a few drives just stall out in the redzone. You can't do that against good teams they'll burn you. Which the Patriots almost did, but their defense blows. I mean really just isn't good, it's kind like the opposite of what the Ravens have been for so many years. Can you see my tears?

Ben was on point. No Ward, the Patriots doing their best to take away Wallace, no problem. Manny Sanders, Antonio Brown, and Heath Miller will all catch the ball and rip you apart. Go ahead try to cover all of them NFL!

The defense played a great game and when it mattered the most, they made the stop, got the take away, and the points. Heads up play by Troy on that fumble. Yeah, he totally batted that ball, but made it look like he didn't. Loved that all the backups have really been stepping up and showing what they got. Steelers can draft linebackers. Oh yeah, and just seconds before that Patriots turnover.

That's right, I called it. FIRST!!!

Announcing

The #1 team! Jim Nance and Phil Simms. What a duo! The best CBS has to offer. I mean, Phil Simms is so insightful, and makes the most intelligent comments about the game. Barf. Hate these guys. Not Jim Nance so much, but mostly all Phil Simms. Nance needs to bitch slap Simms around.

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Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Patriots

2011-10-28T10:30:00.000-04:00

Patriots can keep Brady, I'll take Ben. Brady is a pretty boy anyhow, I'll let my field goal kicker win my super bowls. Wussy.

Steelers 33

Patriots 31

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Let the yellow flags fly: Steelers vs Cardinals recap

2011-10-24T10:00:00.000-04:00

Steelers 32 Cardinals 20

Defensive backs on both sides were getting all sorts of calls on them for this game. Kind of annoying, but whatever at least the refs were calling them on both sides.

Steelers couldn't run for shit this game, but guess what who cares. They have Ben, Heath, Hines, AB, Manny, and Mike Fucking Wallace. That's right, crowd the damn box, the Steelers are going to burn you with all those weapons. That 95 yard Ben to Wallace touchdown was awesome. More of that please, the next few seasons will be great, especially once the young guys get that much needed experience.

The defense, sans-Woodley, was kind of lackluster. Was not impressed, better bring it next week. Woodley was a beast yet again, that guy is killing it right now.

Announcing

CBS number 2, Bryant Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf. Yuck.

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Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Cardinals

2011-10-21T10:30:00.000-04:00

OMG! IT'S A RE-MATCH OF SUPER BOWL XLIII!!!!!!!!!!!!

No, it's not. So please don't talk about it shitty Fox Announcers.

Steelers 45

Cardinals 16

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Half-assed: Steelers vs Jaguar recap

2011-10-17T18:25:00.003-04:00

Steelers 17 Jaguars 13

Well for the second time this year, I had the Steelers opponent score dead on. I mean, I'm just that awesome, but you already knew this.

A total tale of two halves. The first half the Steelers just dominated, the Jaguars could do nothing on offense or defense. Then the second half happened. The Steelers offense seemingly disappeared into thin air. Incomplete passes, running game going nowhere, the offensive lined turned back into the pumpkin for sure doing that half.

Gotta give Rashard Mendenhall some credit, after sitting on the sidelines last week and see his backups rip apart the Titans. Mendy came out and ran extremely well before the offense decided to stay in the locker room.

The defense was good all day, they did their job. Held the Jaguars in check, got pressure on the Quarterback, was about to say limited the rushing game but MJD ran for 96 yards though. I guess they still did, writing this the day after probably is not the best thing to do. It was 96 yards, but they weren't spectacular, so the defense did their job, plain and simple.

Announcing

Oh man, I've been waiting for this team all season. Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts. These guys should be the number 1 team. The only negative I have for these guys, Fouts kind of shout talks, but I'll deal. The best part about these guys, they seemingly never hum on the nuts of whichever team is playing well. They just call the game. Please CBS, Fouts/Eagle for the Steelers the rest of the year or at least make them the number 1 team. COME ON!

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Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Jaguars

2011-10-14T10:00:00.000-04:00

I have no idea who that Quarterback is, and that sucks because there are like zero images out there.

Steelers 34

Jaguars 13

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Take that!: Steelers vs Titans recap

2011-10-10T18:14:00.002-04:00

The ass-kicking Steelers showed up yesterday.

Steelers 38 Titans 17

The defense dominated and the offense produced. I don't think there is anything more I could ask from the Steelers. Despite the injuries on both sides of the ball, the Steelers still dominated. I was impressed with the backups on defense, it makes me not as worried once the veterans retire or are cut (whichever comes first). Chris Johnson had one good run, then I think he went into the locker room, because I didn't see him the rest of the game.

Was happy to see the younger running backs trying to make a name for themselves by running the ball quite well. Was really hoping Dwyer was going to make that 76 yard run a touchdown, but he still had an impressive game. I thought Redman did a great job, there were a few times he broke tackles or was dragging the defensive players with him. Ben was awesome too, except for the fake spike thing get on the same page guys! Luckily that was before the half and the Titans didn't capitalize on that turnover.

Announcing

CBS number 2, Bryant Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf. Gumbel is fine with me, he doesn't really bug me. He's got a good voice, and doesn't seem to favor one team or the other. Dan Dierdorf on the other hand sucks.

I said this last week and it still holds true this week. Dierdorf blows. He was all over Hasselback's dick. Hasselback is 36 years old Dan, he's not going to do shit with that franchise, he's just there to fill the void until they think the guy they drafted this year is ready.

I really hope that they're not announcing next weeks game, and I know I could find out if I looked it up, but I'd rather be surprised. And then really pissed off.

Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Titans

2011-10-07T10:30:00.000-04:00

Not sure which group of Steelers are going to show up, the shitastic ones, or the ones that kick everyone's ass. I hoping for the latter.

Steelers 26

Titans 10

Blocked: Steelers vs Texans Recap

2011-10-03T10:00:00.000-04:00

Texans 17 Steelers 10

Balls. I mean really Pittsburgh, you could beat down the Texans? The best team from the horrible AFC South. Yeah, Foster ran all over the Steelers but when a team has that many holding penalties in a game it makes you wonder about the ones that aren't being called. But whatever that doesn't control the outcome of the game, the Steelers had their chances to take over this game and failed big time.

Yeah the o-line sucks, but I don't think the play calling is doing anything to alleviate the pressure from the defense. Seems like the routes the wide receivers run are taking too long to develop and Ben is spending too much time in that "pocket". Three step drop, throw. Hey, it's worth a shot, Mike Wallace is fast, but I rarely see him getting passes thrown to him deep, like one a game doesn't cut it. At this point I could care less if Ben has 50 interceptions this season, start launching the ball down the field towards Wallace. Until they can fix this offensive line, it's better than Ben standing there getting hammered every down.

Not sure what the deal with the defense is, it's weird, they play great a few series, then when it really matters they fall apart. That first drive was what it was, not like the Texans did that the whole game, one drive from them didn't impress me. I expect that to happen to the defense now and again. But hardly any at all is really a concern, something else they need to fix along with the offensive line.

Hum on the Texans nuts, they didn't impress, I really hope this is a wake up call to the Steelers players/coaches/front office. You're wasting talented players at this point because certain positions are below par.

As for the prediction, I got the Texans score right, not once but also three years ago as well. The Texans can only score 17 points on the Steelers.

Announcing

CBS number 2, Bryant Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf. Gumbel is fine with me, he doesn't really bug me. He's got a good voice, and doesn't seem to favor one team or the other. Dan Dierdorf on the other hand sucks. His voice is a big owie to me.

Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Texans

2011-09-30T10:00:00.000-04:00

Texans are now the team to beat or something from the AFC South, since all the other teams suck because their front offices blow. Whatever. Expansion team.

Steelers 31

Texans 17

Too close for comfort: Steelers vs Colts recap

2011-09-26T20:03:00.003-04:00

Steelers 23 Colts 20

The score should have been closer to my prediction. Old man Collins just isn't suited for that offense, I think the Colts may be better off with that 3rd stringer, Paint by numbers or something. Their defensive line wreaked havoc on the Steelers running game and offensive line. I swear the Steelers went through like 20 o-linemen.

I was all excited in the first quarter, looked like a blow-out was coming, then I was just dumbfounded by the rest of the game. I was just happy to have the Steelers come out with the win. I really have no idea what to say about their offense. I'm really sick of the Steelers trying to run the ball without a fullback. The tight end they use as a "fullback" just doesn't cut it. At this point the Steelers need that in their running game. That extra blocker would help, and you all know it!

The passing game well, it's fine, in a way. The 81 yard bomb to Wallace was great, but there needs to be more. The Steelers have a few fast receivers, time to start sending them down the field more than just once a game. Stop with the ridiculous route running from some of these guys. Really.

Bring on Houston.

Announcing

Sunday Night Game that means NBC. Al Michaels and Chris Collinsworth. When Collinsworth first started in broadcasting, he never said a kind word about the Steelers. That has somewhat changed, but he's still a pompous ass and I'd rather not listen to him at all. Al Michaels is a decent broadcaster, he's never really bothered me. Although, they kept panning to Pey-Pey up in the booth. Who cares about him, he's not playing, so stop showing him!

Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Colts

2011-09-23T10:00:00.000-04:00

Sunday night game this week, the flying wood doesn't care who is Quarterbacking the Colts.

Steelers 33

Colts 12

All Smacked Up: Steelers vs Seahawks recap

2011-09-19T10:00:00.000-04:00

I didn't feel like finding a picture of the game. You'd think that would be an easy task but I find it to be a pain in the ass.

Steelers 24 - Seahawks 0

Boom.

I mean really, did the Seahawks really have a chance in this game? Not really. The Steelers were winning this game plain and simple.

I wasn't too impressed with the offense today, I still thought they weren't really playing up to their ability. The score should have been doubled, Ben missed some passes here and there. And the running game. Really. I mean really, they had some nice runs, BUT there are certain parts of the field when you are planning on running, you do not, DO NOT go singleback. That is killing me about the Steelers running game. The fullback, a true fullback, not a lineman, is just needed to knock that initial defender down. Really miss that element.

The defense showed up keeping the Seahawks in check without showing their hand on blitz packages. Special teams did their part as, but Suisham missing a 40 yarder in his home stadium unacceptable.

Manning-less Colts next week.

Announcing

This week the game was on Fox, and we had Kenny, Moose, and Goose. I am thankful the Steelers only have 2 games on Fox a year. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Moose was talking up the Seattle the whole game even though they were getting their ass handed to them, all while talking shit on Steelers. Goose, not even sure why he's there. Kind of annoying to hear another ex-pro chime in now and again. Kenny, not even sure he did much talking. Eat it Fox announcing.

Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Seahawks

2011-09-16T10:00:00.000-04:00

Last week was bad, but that was last week. Take out your frustration Steelers.

Steelers 38

Seahawks 3

God Awful: Steelers vs Ravens Round 1 Recap

2011-09-12T10:00:00.000-04:00

Man, what a crappy game, I don't even want to do a recap of this at all.

But, I'll give it a go.

Ravens 35 Steelers 7

Man, I wasn't even close to that score, see here. Horrible game if you were a Steelers fan, hell even the players. I haven't seen the team beaten that bad in a while. 7 turnovers, I mean really 7 turnovers, the hell?? First Quarter was bad, but really thought the Steelers were going to overcome all that after their touchdown. I was wrong, the constant fumbles/interceptions were horrible and just let the Ravens attack on defense like it was nobody's business.

At least this was week 1 of the season, being a fan of the NFL for well over 20 years, I know there really isn't a reason to get to excited for your team in the first few weeks. I know you don't want your team to ever lose to division rivals, but week 1 is a good week for for that loss to happen. I always find it funny when the media jumps to conclusions after week 1 of the NFL, it's always a crapshoot. Some teams are coming off a great training camp and look great for a few weeks, then turn out just how you thought they would, shitty.

Does this loss matter, yes, it's a divisional game, but I'm not calling the Ravens champs just yet. Besides Joe Flacco has a unibrow, I have proof.

Announcing

New feature to the recap this year, if I have to watch the game I'm critiquing the announcers. The game was on CBS, so they gave us their number 1 team which is Jim Nance and Phil Simms. Ugh. How are these guys the number 1 team? Well it's not really Jim Nances' fault, he's decent. It's really Phil Simms. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. I mean just call the game in a neutral fashion will you. The guy was all over how "great" Flacco was, reminding me a few times that he's won 4 road playoff games in his career. Really, that's great because he's never sniffed a Super Bowl. Plus, need I remind you Phil that Ben won 3 consecutive road games on his way to a Super Bowl win in only his second season, so winning 4 round playoffs games in a career isn't all that great.

Ready for next week.

Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Ravens Round 1

2011-09-09T20:52:00.004-04:00

The Flying Wood is back, I heard Flacco likes wood flying towards his face.

Steelers 27

Ravens 20

Yay! The Preseason is over

2011-09-05T19:37:00.002-04:00

I don't hate the NFL Preseason, I just hate fans who think that the preseason is worth a shit.

And that's the NFLs fault for making it seem like those games are important. I have always said that those games are not for me. Don't get me wrong, I'll watch those games, but I'm not caring whether or not the offense and defense plays well or not. I'm not pumped up for those games.

The preseason is for the coaches/front office to evaluate the talent they have brought in through the draft, free agency, and vets they feel are not up to par.

But the preseason is all behind us now, the regular season starts this Thursday, with the shitty Green Bay Fudge Packers. Yeah. I'm still bitter. Eat it.

Free Money

2011-08-17T13:43:00.004-04:00

It seems like I'm always seeing stories about athletes just giving their money away when trying to invest it. David Akers seems to be the latest athlete to do such a thing. Giving away $3.7 million. Good one.

I mean, just give me the money. I offer nothing in return, I'm going to spend it, and at least you'll know where your money is going. Chances are once you're broke 10 years after your career has ended, I may be willing to offer you some sort of loan to get you back on your feet. That's better than just dumping all your money into a shady investment that promises big riches, but really a guy just takes your money and runs.

It's Back Baby!

2011-07-29T16:04:00.000-04:00

That's right my Steelers t-shirts are back. I have not worn (except my hat, which is a workout hat since it's all nasty not really a white hat, but an off-white sweat ring hat now) any Steelers gear since the Super Bowl. I refused to wear it, I did not care about their silly little lockout. It's like it wasn't even happening. Now that everything has worked out for all the parties involved, I am once again wearing my shirts. Which reminds me, I need a new gray Steelers T. I really don't care for the one I have on today, it's ok. Doesn't help the Steelers lost like every time I wore it.

Exclusive Hines Ward DUI Photo!!

2011-07-13T09:49:00.003-04:00

Apparently this photo was just released from the night Hines Ward got busted for a DUI.

Wow. So Hines was driving KIT around town, you'd like to think that KIT could keep Hines out of trouble. Since Hines was in his Steelers uniform, not holding onto a steering wheel, all while getting ready to drink a das boot full of beer. Damn Evil Steely McGnome, damn you.

Hines Ward: Champion

2011-06-07T10:28:00.002-04:00

Again, late to the party. Damn NFL Lockout really just has me bummed about anything NFL/Steelers related. I just don't care about it.

Still, Hines Ward was on the show Dancing with the Stars (see my extremely exciting blog post about it). I did not watch it at all, sorry could not bring myself to watch that show. Even if one of my favorite Steelers player was on it. Just lame.

Apparently by the picture shown above, Hines won. Hines is just so damn awesome he can accomplish anything. Unlike Chad "don't call me Ochocinco anymore" Johnson, who is just a loser at anything. I know the above picture has some half-naked dancer chick in the picture, it's just not as cool as the one below.

The NFL had a 1st Round Draft Last Night, who knew?

2011-04-29T09:55:00.004-04:00

I really wanted to kind of move forward a little more with this blog this year, but that damn NFL lockout has really put a damper on that. I mean I really just do not care about the NFL at this point because of all of that B.S. I love the break from football, it's needed, but I also like the off-season items as well. Just not this year.

Last night was the first round of the NFL draft, I did not watch it. I had it up on my computer waiting to see who the Steelers were going to pick. With the 31st overall pick, I never got that chance, since when I went to bed at 10:30, the draft was only halfway through the first round. Way to milk the advertisement teet and get more money in your greedy ass hands. The first round shouldn't take that damn long. Every team knows who they want even if their top choices are no longer available.

Waking up this morning I saw that the Steelers took a Defensive Tackle named, Cameron Heyward. Which I later found out was Craig "Ironhead" Heyward's son. See I do not really follow college football, so this was news to me. I like the pick, the Steelers defensive line is aging and new guys are needed. Ziggy Hood played great last year and if Heyward can come in and play well, I won't feel so bad about losing guys like Smith, Keisel, or Hampton. (that's if they play this year, bastards). There are my thoughts on this, not much since the NFL draft really does not mean a whole lot to me, considering I have no clue about college players other than most are hyped up to be the next great player then suck a nut in the NFL.

Hines Ward is a dancer now or something

2011-03-23T10:18:00.002-04:00

I know, this has been news for a while now, but I'm only now getting around to it. Hines Ward is on dancing with the stars, maybe I'll watch it now.

No.

No I will not.

Think the premiere was this past week, I have no idea how well he did. Since you know I did not watch the show because I really have no interest whatsoever in watching dancing.

I kind of hope Hines wins the competition just to shove it in Chad Oinchostinko's face.

Sometimes I don't get NFL players

2011-03-10T09:38:00.005-05:00

Pey-Pey is due for a contract extension this year. The guy is 34, going to be 35 this upcoming season, if the NFL has a season. Apparently Pey-Pey is going to be the highest player in the NFL season according to this article.

This blows my mind. I'm not going to argue that he isn't one of the best QBs in the league, because he his and has been. Especially in the regular season, the post-season not so much. I know, he's got 1 ring (on the legs of his running back but yet he wins the MVP award). I mean, he doesn't have much left in the tank, at this point I see another Brett Favre situation brewing in a few seasons.

You would like to think that Pey-Pey would say that. 'Hey, I rake in a decent amount of money in endorsements. Why don't I only take a few million a year and you guys go out and buy me a defense to put together a solid run for the final few years of my career.'

Nope. He's going to take the 20+ million a year or whatever and just see his final few seasons end in the first game of the playoffs. Way to be Pey-Pey.

So Brett Keisel shaved his beard

2011-02-28T08:00:00.001-05:00

I fear the man in the picture below.

However the one in this picture doesn't scare me, even though it's the same man.

I hope the beard returns next season.

A day late and a dollar short - Super Bowl 45 recap

2011-02-18T10:46:00.002-05:00

Who put that cheese wedge there???

I know, we are nearing two weeks since Super Bowl 45 and I am only now getting to my recap. I do my best to recap the Steelers game, something new I started this season. Yet, it is really hard to do when your team loses, even worse when your team gives away a Super Bowl. That's right the Steelers handed that win the Packers and you can say whatever you want you'll never change my mind on that thought. No turnovers by either team and the Steelers win that game.

The Packers played a safe game and that is all they needed to do since the Steelers fumbled and bumbled their way to losing. It really is a tough loss to swallow especially since no one expected the Steelers to be there, with Ben being out the first 4 games and a rotating offensive line. But they made it and were only down 6 points with 2 minutes left to play. I was really hoping for another last second drive, but it just wasn't meant to be.

One thing I didn't get, is that the Steelers Defense just didn't seem to adjust to the Packers offense. Just like every loss this past season for the Steelers, the defense just seemed to be normal defense and the second ranked feared defense that everyone claimed they were. They just didn't stop the Packers after those turnovers which just wanted to make me smash a lot of crap.

I have to say, I don't ever want to hear a fan of another team complain about injuries ruining their season. Both of these Super Bowl teams had a lot of injuries throughout the year, but yet made it to the big game. Although if they go to 18 games, then complain away, since that is just going to suck.

I could go on ranting, but I'm done. The pain is coming back.

Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Packers Super Bowl Edition

2011-02-04T08:41:00.002-05:00

Oh man. Steelers vs Packers this Sunday for the Super Bowl. I'm so ready for this, I wish it were 6:30 Sunday right now. But then I would have wrote this post a few days ago. Interesting.

On paper this looks like a close match-up, but the game isn't played on paper. It's played on a field with actual people. With that in mind.

Steelers 33

Packers 17

Dallas Bound: Steelers vs Jets Recap

2011-01-24T14:46:00.003-05:00

Didn't get around to a recap last week for the Steelers vs Ravens game. This game was kind of similar, except the Steelers didn't blow the lead in the second half like the Ravens did.

First half was great, was extremely relaxed and not all that nervous, but the second half was a different story. It's like the Steelers offense just stayed in the locker room for most of the second half. Not cool Steelers, took another year off my life playing like that in the second half. I'm sure Pouncey going out of the game didn't help that with the Jets D, but really stop killing me.

That goal line stand by the Steelers D keeping LaDainian Tomlinson out of the endzone and in the end the Super Bowl was great. Defining moment in my mind. Maybe one day you can be an announcer at the Super Bowl Tomlinson.

It was kind of fun to see Rex Ryan slam his head set when the Steelers got that last first down. PSAMP has an animated gif of it, go here to check it out.

Packers are up next, very similar team in my opinion, can't wait for the Pro Bowl....almost typed that without laughing.

Steely McGnome Predicts - Steelers vs Jets Take 2 AFC Championship Edition

2011-01-21T09:00:00.000-05:00

AFC Championship this Sunday.

Let's do this.

Steelers 34

Jets 16

Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Ravens Take 3 Playoff Edition

2011-01-14T07:00:00.001-05:00

Here we go, welcome to playoff Steely McGnome Predicts. Same as the regular season Steely McGnome Predicts except now with sprinkles.

I kid, I kid.

The Ravens come up to Pittsburgh for round 3 this season in the start of the divisional this Saturday at 4:30. Over the past few years most of these contests have been some of the best games you'll ever watch. I love them, but at the same time they take about a year off my life. That last minute crap is just a killer for the fans of either team, but great for football.

I don't think it'll be that way this Saturday.

Steelers 24

Ravens 10

Blowout - Steelers vs Browns Recap Take 2

2011-01-04T11:00:00.002-05:00

The Browns should have just stayed in the locker room at halftime because the game was over. Worst part about the game was the 4th quarter when the Browns kept trying and couldn't do a thing, even against the Steelers defensive backups. Nothing worse than keeping a game going when you have no chance to win.

Not much to say that hasn't already been said by people who are actually good at recapping. But the only thing that has me concerned going into the playoffs is Special Teams. That's the one part of the Steelers that just doesn't seem to have it right. I know they adjusted for this past week by putting the ball on the ground on kickoffs and trying to keep it out of Cribbs hands. That guy can ruin your day given the opportunity. That's it though. I'm not concerned about the running game, the past two weeks the panthers and browns seemed to be ready for the run. Which was a big mistake on their part, not like Ben is a 2-time Super Bowl winner or anything. Take a note playoff teams, stop the run. Ben won't hurt you.

I wish it were January 15th this weekend. I'm ready.

Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Browns take 2

2010-12-31T08:56:00.003-05:00

I didn't feel like searching for another picture of McCoy, so I'm re-using this one.

Big, big game for the Steelers, a win and they clinch the division and the #2 seed. A loss and that all goes away with a Ratbirds win. Of course the Ratbirds lose and the Steelers still get all of that.

Still, can't worry about another team. The Steelers need to get the job done, and I think they will.

Steelers 34

Browns 6

Crushed - Steelers vs Panthers Recap

2010-12-27T14:22:00.002-05:00

Yeah, I know it was a Thursday night game and this awesome recap is only coming out like 4 days later. But you'll deal.

That was an ass-whoopin' the Panthers got. Although on the Panthers first drive for a little bit it seemed like the Steelers forgot they could tackle and the Panthers thought they could actually play offense. Not so.

We need to see more of those passes to Mike Wallace. That was bad-ass.

Look. Hines Ward has been with the Steelers for 12 years, his production is going to drop off. And it still pisses me off that Santonio Holmes just couldn't lay off the blunts. Holmes was, in my mind, going to take over for Ward. He was filling in nicely, but the dude just had to keep getting high and he got caught, then sent packing.

Oh well, I'm becoming more and more impressed with Sanders and Brown. Steelers have a lot of options for catching the ball. And those guys all seem better than Butterfingers Nate Washington.

I'm happy that the Steelers need to go out and play this weekend to win the division, instead of having it locked up already. Although another part of me would like if they had that 2nd seed locked up already. That week off is going to help the Steelers heal a little.

That's it for my awesome recap.

Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Panthers

2010-12-22T09:16:00.003-05:00

Thursday night game this week. I don't care what you or the NFL players think. I love Thursday Night Games, and Saturday night games too. More NFL games on TV is a good thing and you know it.

The Panthers come up to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers. Big game for the Steelers, they need to win their remaining two games to keep that division lead and the #2 seed for the playoffs. Can't overlook a team with nothing to lose. I'm thinking the Panthers will put up a good fight, I hope I'm wrong about that.

Steelers 38

Panthers 16

Close Game, with a crappy finish - Steelers vs Jets recap

2010-12-20T12:09:00.004-05:00

Close NFL games come down to big plays and mistakes. The Steelers did not make any real big game changing plays and they made all the mistakes. Allowing the Jets opening kickoff return was a big breakdown, actually the special teams play of the Steelers were kind of crap all day. The Jets got really good field position out of their returners yesterday, and on punts they pinned the Steelers back inside the 5 several times. Those are hard to overcome, and besides the safety, the Steelers did. Then that safety late in the game, which made the Steelers need a touchdown instead of a field goal.

I actually thought the Steelers played well on Offense yesterday. The offense seemed to be clicking a little better than the previous weeks, they actually scored some touchdowns. The defense, well, they played ok, that's below well. Really need to get pressure on the QB, that seemingly wasn't there yesterday. I don't know, seems like the Steelers held back on defense, just like they did against the Patriots. Maybe thinking they'll see them again in the playoffs and did not want to tip their hand?? Seems dumb to me, but you know how those AFC East teams like to video tape everything.

I do not like complaining about the refs, but I'm going to. If you're going to call defensive holding when a jersey gets grabbed, you need to call that every time. There were quite a few plays where the Jets DBs grabbed the jersey of the Steelers receivers. Plus, I'm sick of the non-hold calls on the Steelers linebackers, those are obvious holds and the head referee is right there. With that said, those non-calls DID NOT cost the Steelers the game, they had a chance at the end of regulation to win that game and came up short. Not even going to say if any of those holds had been called if the outcome would have been different. You can't look at a game like that, but the NFL needs to make referees full-time employees (I don't think they are).

On to Thursday, Steelers are already in the playoffs. Win out for the number 2 seed and the division. Let's go Steelers!

Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs the Jets

2010-12-17T10:42:00.003-05:00

The Jets make a visit to Pittsburgh this Sunday to take on the Steelers. The Jets were once poised to be the number 1 seed and led their division, but have since shown their true colors. The Steelers need to get some offensive touchdowns, the defense can't score two TDs every week, that would be nice though.

Steelers 24

Jets 13

Pick 6 - Steelers vs Bengals take 2 recap

2010-12-13T12:30:00.003-05:00

I wonder what Tomlin said to make him laugh so hard?

Defense wins championship. Right now the Steelers defense is hitting on all cylinders, and it's coming at a great time. Especially with the offensive line being so banged up. The last time I saw a carousel of offensive lineman was the 6-10 Tommy Maddox led Steelers. That was a bad year, but it led to good things. The drafting of Ben Roethlisberger.

Back to the game recap. Final Score 23-7. My prediction 31-9. On the right track, I figured the last game was kind of a fluke with the Bengals scoring like that in 4th quarter. Although, I kept feeling like the Bengals were going to make it a closer game near the end of the game, but the last INT by Troy made that go away...until he tossed the ball back instead of just downing the ball. Bonehead move for sure, but he also turned the game the Steelers way with his pick 6 of Palmer. The Woodley pick 6 was great too, gotta love when the defense scores touchdowns.

The Steelers offense just can't seem to get into the end zone as of late. Not sure what the deal is, and it's really annoying. FGs are great, but they're not going to win you games against good teams. I know the Steelers offense out scored the Bengals offense 9-7, but that's just not good enough. I know that line is banged up and that's part of the issue. Ben not having enough time to go through his reads before someone is coming after him is never helping in the production of Touchdowns.

Seriously. The frickin' commentators sucked. They would have liked you to think that the Bengals had the game wrapped up in the 1st quarter when their offense actually produced. Dan Dierdork and Greg Bumble sucked it up. I'm normally not opposed to Greg, but he was getting on my nerves yesterday. I never liked Dierdork, guy was a lineman. You blocked the guy in front of you, I don't really care about your thoughts on anything other than the offensive line. Please, retire.

Oh, and don't think I forgot about you Refs. YOU SUCK. How can you not call that hit on the head of Ben? I saw a game earlier this season where a defender barely brushed Tom Brady's helmet, Brady was all up in the Ref and got a flag on flag on the defender. Ben got swatted in the head, again, and no flag. Then, before the half on a 3rd and goal, there was a late hit. Again no flag, but multiple times the James Harrison hit a QB with the legal time and got flagged. Get it right NFL, make your refs full-time. Make them watch film on legal and illegal hits. This non-sense has to end.

Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Bengals take 2

2010-12-10T09:49:00.003-05:00

Steelers take on the Bengals for the second time this weekend. Last game the Steelers had a big lead that they decided to blow in the 4th quarter and were very close to losing. But the Defense stepped up and did their job.

Could this be the last time Palmer faces the Steelers in a Bengals uniform? I hope so, go to the UFL loser.

Steelers 31

Bengals 9

Damn, that was a game - Steelers vs Ravens recap

2010-12-07T13:03:00.002-05:00

Damn. When I think of a good NFL game, this game between the Steelers vs Ravens is what I think of. Hard hitting, tough defense, last minute heroics.

Would be great if the NFL officials could actually get their damn act together. Two illegal hits and no flags, how does that happen these days. Since they flag legal hits half the time. Good to know they at least fined the Ravens for those hits. Hines Ward is right, someone is going to lose a game in the playoffs because the Refs can't get it right.

Ben really had to get use to his foot being in that shoe boot, and it showed in the first half. The announcers wouldn't let you forgot about it either, god I hate Chris Collinsworth. I swear they had one camera guy just focusing on Ben's foot. So annoying. Ben got on the right path in the second half, plus it helped his receivers started catching the ball on 3rd down.

At first it looked like the defense was going to let the Ravens pass all over them. But, again they showed up and started shutting them down. Frickin McFadden, better get it together you've been taking a beating this season. Troy came up big in another game against the Ravens, seems like he always makes a difference in those types of games. Gotta say, it was nice to have Keisel back, although the Defensive line has been holding it's own with Aaron Smith and Keisel out. Ziggy Hood was a good choice.

As much as I hate the Ravens, I look forward to the games between these two teams.

Steely McGnome Predicts - Steelers vs Ravens Round 2

2010-12-02T11:43:00.004-05:00

Round 2 this Sunday night for the Steelers vs the Ravens. This time with more Ben and less Chuck.

Should be a good game, they normally are, and a close one.

Steelers 24

Ravens 16

Rumor has it that the Ravens will be wearing their new uniforms this week.

So this is OK by the NFL

2010-12-01T09:06:00.004-05:00

So when Quarterback in the NFL is hit in the NFL, it's not ok. You get fines and flags.

BUT.

When a QB is on the ground, it's OK to still bend and twist him.

Tell me how that is right?

A win is a win - Steelers vs Bill recap

2010-11-30T10:36:00.008-05:00

Well, well, well. The Steelers let the Bills stay in the game and somehow overcame a certain loss in Buffalo this past Sunday.

There's a reason why you can't say a game is over by halftime, since the Steelers dominated the Bills in the first half and let them hang around, then comeback and go into overtime. Had it not been a drop by Stevie Johnson the Steelers would have lost. BUT, they didn't, it's another win for the Steelers.

Worry about celebrating after you catch the ball Stevie, not as the ball is floating into your arms. Fail.

There was a time I wished every game was like last week against the Raiders. 35-3 blowout. Not anymore, a lot of games like that don't prepare you for the post-season. They just let you waltz into the post-season then get blown out by a team that hit their stride while you were "resting". Games like this can define a season, good or bad.

I had a bad feeling this game was going to go down like it did. The Steelers dominated and were only up by 13 at the half. That's never good with any team. I would have felt better had the score been 21-0 going into the second half, but it wasn't. The Bills just aren't there yet, I mean they've been rebuilding since the late 90's right? That's starting to get Detroit bad.

Steelers win, onto the Ratbirds next week.

I suck at recaps.

Steely McGnome Predicts - Steelers vs Bills

2010-11-26T11:24:00.009-05:00

This week the Steelers travel up to Toronto...wait, not yet. They're still in Buffalo. They'll be taking on the Bills, who came back last week and defeated the lowly Bungles. Whoopity do. The bungles suck.

Steelers 38

Bills 10

Steelers vs Raiders Recap

2010-11-24T10:22:00.003-05:00

That image says it all about the Raiders this past Sunday. Hopes crushed. The Steelers shut you down on Sunday and that's putting it nicely.

I had to watch this game online, since the stupid Ravens were on the local CBS this week. Luckily I found something worthwhile to watch. The Raiders had no answers to the Steelers on all aspects of the game. So Oakland, you're not quite there, maybe if you draft a franchise QB to groom instead of picking up free agent after free agent for the position. So, maybe in a few years the Raiders may actually be good. (Well, once Al Davis dies).

All those penalties sucked balls, but I'm not getting into that, there are plenty of others talking about that. Stupid Ginger Commissioner.

The running game from the Steelers lacked a little. The numbers lie, not saying I won't take them, but they lie. Ben got a lot of those yards on 3 rushes, they were passing plays with the Raiders dropping seemingly everyone back and there were clear lanes for Ben to run. Other than that the Raiders kind of shut down Mendenhall. NEED A REAL FULLBACK.

Oh, and the final score was 35-3. This has been the closest prediction in a long time for Steely McGnome.

Gobble Gobble bitch.

Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Raiders

2010-11-19T09:20:00.006-05:00

Man. Woodley and the Steelers D needs to step up and start stopping teams again. All this scoring on them is making me mad.

Here we go.

Steelers 27

Raiders 10

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Missed Opportunities - Steelers vs Patriots recap

2010-11-15T15:21:00.003-05:00

Seriously.

I hate the Patriots, I just don't think they're that good. Not like Brady has ever led his team down the field in a Super Bowl for a touchdown to win the game. Only field goals. That doesn't impress me and it never will. Yeah sure, he's won 3. Big whoop!

At least this loss was during the regular season and not the post season. The loss would have hurt more.

Not sure what is up with the Steelers defense. I thought for sure with the addition of Bryant McFadden the secondary was going to go back to being somewhat dominant, but they are sucking it up. The defensive line and linebackers aren't getting dick for pressure. This straight on rushing the line DOES NOT WORK! I don't know why they continued to do that play after play. Bring some damn pressure, it worked when you did.

The running game never really got going, but it could have been effective. But one thing the offense really needs, a damn fullback. That singleback shit pisses me off to no end.

Gotta catch the ball when it hits you in the hands, especially in the end zone. Those were missed opportunities to keep the game close and get the momentum. That just never happened until the 4th quarter and the defense couldn't stop the Patriots to keep the game close. Pretty much ending the game late in the 4th quarter. Not the end of the 3rd quarter like the announcers made it seem like.

Gawd I hate Chris Collinsworth, he was downing Brady's cock all night it was horrible to listen to.

That's it. Losses suck. Losses to the Patriots/Ravens suck even more.

Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Patriots

2010-11-12T09:47:00.003-05:00

Steelers take on the Patriots this Sunday night. It's the Steelers 3rd straight primetime game.

NFL must love the Steelers in the spotlight, I mean you could have spaced these games out. Just sayin'.

Steelers 31

Patriots 20

Steelers vs Bengals recap

2010-11-09T15:06:00.004-05:00

The hell. Too damn hard to find a picture of the game on the internet. Damn NFL locking down their images or something. Guess I could have taken more than 2 minutes to look, but I shouldn't have to. I SHOULD have snapped a picture of one of Chad Oinchocinco's temper tantrums. That was great to watch. Man he sucks. The Steelers expose him for the phony that he is. Too bad the same can't be said about T.O.

I know T.O. runs his mouth and can have a bad attitude, but he can produce. He did last night that's for damn sure, could you cover the guy maybe?

The game looked like a blowout by the Steelers early on, then the o-line started going down. I thought for sure the Bungs would take advantage, but that make-shift line did the job. I didn't get some of the three straight runs that ended with a punt. I know you want to establish the run, but you have Ben as your QB now, let him pass for the 1st down ESPECIALLY if you're going to run the ball in singleback formation. If you're not even going to put a "fullback" in the backfield. Just pass on 3rd and short. No fullback and a charging D, you'll probably never convert. I miss Dan Kreider sometimes.

That damn comeback took a few years off my life, and Skippy IF the Steelers offer you a new contract after this season and it's not the amount of money you want and you bitch. Have fun kicking in the UFL.

BRING ON THE PATRIOTS!!!!

Steely McGnome Predicts - Steelers vs Bengals

2010-11-05T09:23:00.004-04:00

This week the Steelers travel into Bungle territory to face the dynamic duo and Carson Palmer, elite NFL Quarterback.

This is a big game for both teams, the bungles need to start climbing out of the basement and the Steelers need to keep pace with the stupid Ravens.

Flying Woodley has the answer.

Steelers 28

Bengals 14

BONUS IMAGE!!

Steely McGnome Recaps Steelers vs Saints

2010-11-03T09:38:00.004-04:00

Just what you needed, some other a-hole recapping a game. I try to do this every week but it just doesn't always happen. I think I've done one recap so far this year. Whatever, like 1 person might read this.

Well kids, Steely McGnome was WAY off on the final score. Saints won 20-10, bastards.

I wouldn't look too much into the Saints as being all that great this year (so far). I've seen this before where the Super Bowl champions go into the season and lose to really crappy teams, then beat good teams only to not make the playoffs because of injuries and just really shitty play down the stretch. Actually, I've seen it twice in recent years. Both years after the Steelers won the Super Bowl.

Steelers had their chances to take this game and it just didn't happen. Plus the Saints defense played really well despite injuries, can't take that away from them at all.

It's easy to point the finger at the play calling at times, looking at you Arians, but Ben needs to recognize those blitzes and get the necessary protection and routes to his receivers before the snap. If he wants to be the man, he's got to act like it. And I'm sick of hearing about the rust that Ben has from missing 4 games. I bet it was there the 1st week, not like he was injured and out an entire year, yeah every game he'll be rusty. Not the case, get over it announcers, call the game and not everything else.

I also read somewhere complaining about Antwaan Randle El's punt returning production. Yes, it's true, he's not getting the return yards, BUT he's back there on a short field. Most of the time he's fielding punts when the opposing team is in between 40 yard lines. Meaning that there will be a swarm of defenders by the time the ball arrives. Who do you want back there, a rookie who thinks he can break away from those defenders, but in reality gets knocked for a loss or worse muffs the punt. Or do you want the veteran and can recognize when to call a fair catch to prevent the ball being downed inside the ten or fielding a punt and getting a few more yards. Yes Sanders had a long punt return, but that's when the Saints were punting from their 20, lots of room to run. I'd say the Steelers are making the right choices in the return game.

The Steelers defense is unfortunately breaking at this point, but I'm not blaming them. The D has been put into too many situations where they're excepted to stop a team with a short field within minutes of each other. Defenses are going to break when you keep giving an offense multiple times to try and score.

Losses suck, but they happen. It's not the end of the world.

Steely McGnome Predicts - Steelers vs Saints

2010-10-29T09:24:00.006-04:00

The Steelers travel to New Orleans on Halloween night to battle the Saints.

Hopefully there isn't any bad Voodoo against the Steelers, but Flying Woodley has some bad voodoo for Brees.

Steelers 34

Saints 24

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Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Dolphins

2010-10-22T07:05:00.002-04:00

This week the Steelers take on the mighty Dolphins from Miami in Miami.

Flying Woodley is not impressed with the progress Henne has made.

Steelers 27

Dolphins 13

Steelers - Browns Recap

2010-10-19T09:47:00.004-04:00

Well, I didn't get to watch it so I don't really have a recap of the game. I just got to "watch" it on NFL.com, watching the drive chart. Yay fun and I can't listen to that shit on the radio, it's way too annoying, I think 95% of the announcers suck. Plus half the time the announcers on the radio think I'm actually watching the game they tell me something about the players life I could really care less about.

Stupid Ravens being on TV this past week, no one likes them in this area. Move to LA.

All I really wanted to do was post the picture on my blog, it's priceless. Image swiped from One for the Other Thumb.

Steely McGnome Predicts - Steelers vs Browns

2010-10-15T07:00:00.000-04:00

The Steelers take on the Browns this week, and at this point in time it looks like Colt McCoy will start. Flying Woodley has something in store for McCoy.

Steelers 38

Browns 6

Steely McGnome Predicts: Steelers vs Ravens

2010-10-01T08:51:00.002-04:00

Steelers vs the Ratbirds this week. It'll be a great game, but flying Woodley has the answer for the uni-brow.

Steelers 20

Ravens 13

GO STEELERS!

Steely McGnome Predicts - Steelers vs Buccaneers

2010-09-24T09:49:00.003-04:00

Flying Woodley tears through the Tampa blackout and takes out Josh Freeman.

Steelers 17

Buccaneers 6

Steely McGnome Predicts

2010-09-17T08:46:00.005-04:00

This week flying Woodley attacks Vince Young and Tennessee Titans.

Steely McGnome Predicts:

Steelers 23

Titans 13

Steelers-Falcons Game Recap

2010-09-14T19:29:00.002-04:00

Yeah, I'm like a day late but you know what? Fuck it, I don't care and you shouldn't either.

Here we go:

Steelers fucking won, what do you really want? All I know is a win > tie > loss.

Jim Mora sucks at announcing. Fox sucks at showing me game updates, there's like some shitty little box up in the corner and no stats, I need to see if my fantasy guys are doing well and if they are should I check out yahoo and see how much I'm kicking ass or not. So happy the Steelers are only on Fox like twice a year.

You want a real game recap, go to One for the Other Thumb or Pittsburgh Area Sports and Mini Ponies.

Steely McGnome Predicts

2010-09-09T09:00:00.000-04:00

Oh Snap! Steely is back!

First game of the season for the Steelers and it's against those shady Atlanta Falcons. Flying Woodley has plans for Matt Ryan.

Steelers 27

Falcons 17

DIXON!!! WHOO!!!!!!!

Dennis Dixon

2010-08-27T10:00:00.004-04:00

As much as I liked Bryon Leftwich when he was the backup during the 2008 season, I don't like him there now. Sure he's a good QB, when healthy. But I always thought the Steelers drafted Dennis Dixon to be Ben's backup once Batch was done, so when Ben gets suspended for 4 or 6 games I thought for sure Dixon would get some of those starts to help learn the offense more. Since that game he started against Baltimore started out great, but once the Ravens figured out the 10 plays that he knew it was over for Dixon. Then the Steelers went out and got Leftwich, which just doesn't make sense to me once Ben comes back from his suspension. Who are you going to cut/trade Pittsburgh?

Oh, and I don't like that he took the number 10 as a jersey number. ugh.

Flying Woodley is coming for YOU!

2010-08-24T19:18:00.002-04:00

Get ready kids. In a few short weeks, Steely McGnome will be back to his predicting ways and with the help of flying Woodley, hopefully I'll get back to my spot on predicting.

Remember that time I actually got it right.

That was awesome.

Well, well, well. Look who's back

2010-08-19T10:26:00.002-04:00

That wasn't a surprise at all.

I knew his dumb ass would be back for another season and I won't believe he's done until he doesn't play at all next season.

I don't wish injuries on NFL players, except him who should not be named (except in the tags). Break a leg Bert. seriously.

TO and Oincho

2010-08-13T10:18:00.003-04:00

TO and Oincho will no doubt be a great duo in the NFL for years to come...

Oh wait, probably not. Maybe for one season, but it will be the season that's the greatest for the Bungles since TO is the missing piece to their championship woes.

No, he's not. I'm not going to doubt his athleticism or that he's a very good WR. But to think that he's the piece you've been waiting for is ridiculous. I always thought that Johnson, Houshmandlakczahod, and Henry were a dangerous group of receivers and the bungs wasted that. Plus it takes more than just adding 1 person to your offense, unless it's a great QB on an already decent offense, to get you to the promise land.

Have fun Bengal fans, all you're going to get this year is a bunch of shenanigans from two WR who only care about themselves.

Ben's been a bad boy.

2010-08-12T15:21:00.001-04:00

Looks like Skippy is digging it though.

Awe Snap

2010-07-10T13:33:00.002-04:00

Steely McGnome is about to go all mobile on your ass. Blogging from anywhere I want to. Sweet.

Steely McGnome Predicts

2010-01-01T17:02:00.000-05:00

Steelers 37

Dolphins 13

Steely McGnome Predicts

2009-12-26T13:52:00.001-05:00

Steelers 38

Ravens 21

Steely McGnome Predicts

2009-12-18T07:00:00.000-05:00

Steelers 20

Packers 17

Steely McGnome Predicts

2009-12-10T09:25:00.001-05:00

Steelers 41

Browns 0

Steely McGnome Predicts

2009-12-04T14:56:00.002-05:00

Steelers 35

Raiders 10

Steely McGnome Predicts

2009-11-29T08:00:00.000-05:00

Steelers 19

Ravens 12

Steely is Pissed.

2009-11-25T13:46:00.002-05:00

Quit fucking around Pittsburgh. Start acting like a championship team.

Ben, you need to out throw Mike Wallace, don't wait for him to be open. Put the ball in front of him and let him get it.

Arians should not be allowed to call plays anymore. I like his offense, but the play calling is horrible. Go up to the booth and let someone with some common sense call them.

Get pressure on the QB defense. Just do it. You're good. Show it.

DO IT!

Steely McGnome Predicts

2009-11-20T15:49:00.002-05:00

Steely McGnome wishes the Chiefs would go back to this logo.

Steelers 27

Chiefs 9

Steely McGnome Predicts

2009-11-15T10:45:00.001-05:00

Steelers 41

Bengals 24

Steely McGnome Predicts

2009-11-06T08:55:00.001-05:00

Steelers 31

Broncos 17

Steely McGnome Predicts

2009-11-01T09:58:00.003-05:00

Bye week.

Steely McGnome needs to recharge his powers.

Check back next week.

Steely McGnome Predicts

2009-10-23T18:05:00.000-04:00

Steelers 40

Vikings 31

Steely McGnome Predicts

2009-10-17T09:25:00.001-04:00

Steelers 31

Browns 6

Steely McGnome Predicts

2009-10-09T10:47:00.001-04:00

Steelers 42

Lions 17

Steely McGnome Predicts

2009-10-04T09:44:00.001-04:00

Steelers 20

Chargers 16

Steely McGnome Predicts

2009-09-25T15:48:00.000-04:00

Steelers 38

Bengals 10