Congratulations to the Steelers

[fishwax]

I'm a die-hard Bronco fan, but I can hold out hope no longer.

Congrats to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the first 6 seed to win a conference championship. They've had a great run in the playoffs and will be tough to beat in Detroit :toast:

[fishwax]

1. kick

it's a final now ...

[Dave Sund]

2. Plummer reverts to his old form

Fuck. Hand it to Pittsburgh's defense, though (which is what the Broncos did all game). They did the job, Denver didn't. The secondary was exposed, and the blitz was ineffective.

No question, next year, the Broncos need a pass rushing end, a wide receiver, and a good safety. Ferguson isn't cutting it, and the Browns are only good at stopping the run. A rush end takes the pressure off the linebackers and allows them to play more coverage. Lelie's a good receiver, but not a true #1, and they need someone to take the load off Smith and open up the pass game a little more.

[fishwax]

4. the defense was HORRIBLE today

All credit to the Steelers, but the denver defense wasn't getting it done. Pittsburgh scored on every single possession in the first half :grr:

I agree with you about next year. I think they'll be competitive again next year, but they've got some pretty serious tweaking to do. Receivers and DBs will definitely be a priority, I think.

[mvd]

3. Congrats, Steelers

I'm not a fan, but you earned it! Happy celebrating, DU Pittsburgh fans. Hope the Super Bowl is a good game. :toast:

Maybe Philly will get its turn with the Flyers.

[chookie]

27. THANKS!

We're proud of our team and looking forward to the big one coming up!

[Beware the Beast Man]

5. Finally!!!

:toast:

[fishwax]

8. it's hard to believe it's been so long

I like their chances with Big Ben better than Neil O'Donnell, and I hope that they fare better than last time (feckin' cowboys)

:toast:

[johnnie]

9. Takes ya back huh?

Congrats BWTB. :toast:

[johnnie]

6. Being from Cleveland

They both suck..LOL.

No really, Congrats Steelers. Here is hoping for a good Bowl.

[Wapsie B]

7. Seeing Iowa play against Big Ben

for two years I knew he'd be good in the NFL. I just didn't know how good.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

10. I just love watching this guy...

He plays football with soul!

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

11. LOVE him too. He grows orchids and is a wine connoisseur off field

He's this maniac on the field but a gentle soul off.

Love Bettis and Big Ben too.

So proud of my Steelers.

[fishwax]

12. I like this guy

I like troy too, but this guy went to Porter went to CSU, and I like the Rams :)

[Beware the Beast Man]

14. Don't forget this guy:

Always smiling, even after a rough tackle.

[qanda]

16. I'm wearing my Polamalu shirt right now

My hubby bought it for me the other day. Gotta love the husband who understands that I love another man!

[bleedingheart]

17. check out this song about him...

http://www.dve.com/pages/am/

under the morning show links..


http://www.flidop.com/flidop/Music/184/MrDevious-Puhlahmahlu.mp3

[GoddessOfGuinness]

35. Hahaha!

I remember that tune...
Didn't they use it on Laugh-In?

[Dude_CalmDown]

13. GO STILLERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've tried to shut the hell up as much as I could for the last few weeks (I barely even rubbed it in to all the Giant's fans at work) but I can't shut up tonight. GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS! GO STILLERS!

OK I'm done. Not another word for the next 2 weeks from me. It's worked so far this year - hopefully it will work for 1 more game.

BTW, I'm quite impressed that as a Bronco fan you can say that. I sure as hell would be far more immature than anyone here could probably deal with if the Steelers lost.

[fizzgig]

15. you and i are in the same boat, my friend

denver did not want it today

at least my dad and i had fun imagining what shannahan was saying to plummer on the side lines

'ok, here's the play: don't fuck it up, that's all the play is, not fucking up'

[fishwax]

19. i think jake must have misunderstood those instructions

:rofl:

he played so inspired in that fourth quarter, but there were some pretty bad moments earlier. Also, a couple of dropped balls from his receivers. Oh well, next year :)

[fizzgig]

24. we denver fans are used to it

nothing a bit of (add your alcohol of choice here) won't fix

:rofl:

[bleedingheart]

18. It is one big party here in da Burgh!!!

woooooo hoooo!!!!!

[Lone_Wolf_Moderate]

20. My unending hatred for the Steelers notwithstanding,

I have to give them their props...Ah, the heck with that. Why'd you fail us, Denver? WHY!?

I'm a Ravens fan, but I was rooting for whoever was against the Steelers.

[chookie]

21. THANKS!

We're very proud of our team tonight!

[bleedingheart]

22. that was a great game wasn't it!!!

[chookie]

26. YES YES YES YES

And they will win in Detroit as well! What a great year for our great team in the Burgh!!!!!!

[tigereye]

23. I can't believe it!

it is so cool! They deserve it after all the effort and everyone thinking they weren't going to make it. It's fun to see people eating a bit of humble pie.

Go Steelers!

[bleedingheart]

25. It is great isn't it!!!

:hi:

[tigereye]

28. it's so exciting!

I couldn't stop screaming... the menfolk were laughing at me and my kid kept telling me to calm down.

:rofl: (I'm not usually a football obsessive, but these guys have rekindled my interest!)

[Dave Sund]

29. Man, the Seahawks look really good.

I don't know if the Steelers can stop 'em.

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

30. I hope all the "experts" make the Steelers the underdogs

We like it that way.

[RPM]

31. W00t!!!!

[XOKCowboy]

32. I second that..

I love my Bronco's but today they got outplayed pure and simple by a superior team. Good Luck to the Steelers in the Super Bowl. You guys deserve it.

[chookie]

33. THANKS!

It was a tough match up -- could have gone either way, but here in the Burgh we're very happy!!!!

[XOKCowboy]

34. AFC All The Way Baby!

Hoist one for me! :toast:

[Dave Sund]

36. Pittsburgh is favored by 4

Go figure.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

37. The sixth seed thing is BS. Bottom line, PGH had a weak middle of

the season (sort of like the Pats) and then came on like gangbusters at the end, and have been pretty much playing the best football of anyone. Even though it seems weird, they should be the favorites.

But Seattle is very good too and certainly has a good shot.

Both teams have great QB play, great running. Defense edge to PGH I think.