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Oh puhlease. AJ Green making a great play on the ball isn't nullified by a 5-yard penalty that wasn't seen. Little stuff like that happens all the time.
Well people have sure done a lot of crying about "teh rulez" lately, so I figured I'd show A.J. Green breaking a rule and getting away with it to illustrate how not one-sided the officiating was. By the letter of the law, they should have been moved back to the edge of FG range instead of being awarded six points and the lead. If that was Antonio Brown, the wailing and gnashing of teeth would never end.
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Keep your head on a swivel and if Vontaze is such a dirty player you'd be aware of that so you'd at least be able to react to something like that happening.
Tis quite amusing that ZOS wants to take shots simply because I wanted the Bengals to win a game over the Steelers which they actually did..winning at beating themselves. Pittsburgh has proved nothing and has earned nothing so far being in a postseason they shouldn't be in? Is Ben an underrated elite QB? Absolutely. Did I used to not mind the Steelers a few years ago when they still had Polamalu, Clark, Ward, and Taylor? Absolutely. Has that perception changed now with dirty bastards like Shazier, Gay (Never liked him), DeCastro, and a few others? Yeah.
God forbid me want to see AJ McCarron see a playoff victory with the Bengals and players that I actually like in Green, Vontaze, Pacman, Whitworth, Dunlap, Nelson and numerous others. I should be taken to Mt. Calvary just like the last perfect man to walk the earth.
Anyway, this all comes down to the Steelers are not a good team, with an abysmal defense skating by because another team beat themselves more than the Steelers could beat them.
You can rage and stuff all you want, but with a hobbling Ben and a concussed AB you're not going to have fun in Denver. Even with the most overrated playoff QB of all-time starting, you'll find a way to lose and your already overachieving playoff run will be over just like that.
Wow, the Steelers have fucked your mind, haven't they? You say they haven't proven or earned anything? Bitch, they're in the playoffs, like it or not! And they got there in spite of a) their elite franchise QB missing four games in the middle of the season, b) their backup QB missing the entire season, c) their third-string QB and an emergency QB each starting multiple games, d) their All-Pro C missing the entire season, e) their All-Pro RB missing the last eight games of the season, f) their starting LT missing the last 10 games of the season, g) their #2 WR being suspended for four games and missing a fifth due to injury, h) only three of the 11 starters on offense playing all 16 games, i) two of their four best players on defense each missing multiple games, j) two PKs missing the entire season, l) a third PK missing more FG attempts than he made and directly contributing to a loss before getting cut, m) having the seventh-highest Injury Impact to Team of all teams in the NFL (second-highest among playoff teams), and n) having the hardest schedule of all playoff teams in the AFC based on their opponents' combined winning percentage this season. So if you don't think they've proven or earned anything, then seriously, go fuck yourself.
By the way, if you want to bitch about the refs, then bitch about them letting A.J. Green get away with a false start right before he scored the go-ahead TD for the Bengals.
The TD clearly shouldn't have counted, but it ultimately doesn't matter to me since the Steelers won the fucking game anyway, despite the refs spotting the Bengals the lead with less than two minutes left in the game.
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So much to say.
-The Burfict hit is undeniable and anyone saying otherwise is biased or a troll.
-Speaking of trolls, I'm going to call you out again, ATL. You're a punkass poser that just tries to stir the pot. You always used to say that you liked the Steelers and their hard-nosed style and that Ben was one of the most underrated, elite QBs. You've started to "swap teams" constantly, knowing what an uproar it causes. I don't trust anything you say. Try being real for once.
-This game and all of the nastiness comes down to Marvin Lewis. Marvin's teams have always been marked by "thuggery". He allows this culture to gestate and it manifests itself in the actions of his players. He's tried to "rehabilitate" people like Burfict and Pacman, but he does not reel them in like Belichick and we end up with this shitty "rivalry" that's nothing more than Burfict and Pacman manufacturing drama as an excuse to be cunts.
-Burfict should have been ejected long before the Brown hit. The entire game he was instigating fights and skirmishes without repercussion. He's a known dirty player, that's why he went from 1st round talent to undrafted. He celebrated after he injured Bell this year. There's ferocity and trying to make your opponent hurt, and there's being dirty and trying to injure them. He shouldn't be on the field.
-The officials were extremely inconsistent all night. Everyone wants to blame the "bullshit refs" for handing the Steelers the win, but the Steelers were shafted multiple times throughout the game, a game that was scoreless for 3 quarters, a battle for field position.
- Gay and another Steeler danced in the endzone for like 3 seconds before they were penalized, which was complete bullshit. Then the TD was overturned and they still lost the 15 yards. lmao.
- Later, Burfict catches the INT and literally runs the entire length of the field and through the tunnel followed by multiple Bengals. No flag. wtf?
- I know that when I saw it, the 42 yard PI on Will Allen looked iffy, but I know plenty of people in the Shoutbox said they disagreed with the call. This put the Bengals at the 4 and lead to their first TD of the game.
- Like I mentioned earlier, there were plenty of skirmishes and shit after the whistle that were instigated by Burfict, but nothing came of it. The Steelers were penalized twice in instances like this.
- Also, the game should have been over when Shazier took the fumble back. They blew the whistle after he was already gone. The "inadvertent whistle" rule is bullshit and inconsistent.
-I would go on at length about the Porter incident and post gifs and videos, but these two reddit posts have done it for me:
Some other guy with extra video
-Saying Porter shouldn't be on the field in that situation is laughable. EVERY time a player is down like that, the sidelines empty. EVERY TIME. It happened when Bernard was hurt and all of the Bengals and their coaches were on the field.
Sir, you just detonated a nuclear device that ended this discussion.
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Confused of what Johnny Manziel did that was so terrible...
Meanwhile Greg Hardy is still mulling about.
Johnny Manziel doesn't have the dedication required to be a QB in the NFL. He picked the wrong position if he wanted to be a party animal. QBs simply don't get to have as much fun as their teammates; their level of responsibility to the team is far greater than any other position. The fact that he's still flying off to Las Vegas during the season is proof that he doesn't get it. It's not even the partying that I have a problem with; it's the fact that he's doing this during the season when he should be with his team, offering moral support and learning more about how to play the position properly at a professional level. Tony Romo and Andrew Luck have been injured, but they're not flying off to party in parts unknown. They're right there on the sideline with their teams. And I don't ever hear about QBs throwing money around and making spectacles during their bye weeks either. Plain and simple, Johnny Manziel is an immature, unprofessional loser who doesn't take his job seriously enough to deserve another opportunity in the NFL. I hope he's out of the NFL after the Browns get rid of him, because his tenure wouldn't even qualify him for a pension from the league. Heaven knows he has more than enough money already. He and that "affluenza" dipshit can share a cell together later. (What is it with rich kids from Texas anyway?)
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U.S. Code, Title 8, Chapter 12, Subchapter II, Part II, Section 1182 (Inadmissible aliens):
(B) Terrorist activities(i) In general -- Any alien who - (I) has engaged in a terrorist activity; (II) a consular officer, the Attorney General, or the Secretary of Homeland Security knows, or has reasonable ground to believe, is engaged in or is likely to engage after entry in any terrorist activity (as defined in clause (iv)); (III) has, under circumstances indicating an intention to cause death or serious bodily harm, incited terrorist activity; (IV) is a representative (as defined in clause (v)) of - (aa) a terrorist organization (as defined in clause (vi)); or (bb) a political, social, or other group that endorses or espouses terrorist activity; (V) is a member of a terrorist organization described in subclause (I) or (II) of clause (vi); (VI) is a member of a terrorist organization described in clause (vi)(III), unless the alien can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the alien did not know, and should not reasonably have known, that the organization was a terrorist organization; (VII) endorses or espouses terrorist activity or persuades others to endorse or espouse terrorist activity or support a terrorist organization; (VIII) has received military-type training (as defined in section 2339D©(1) of title 18) from or on behalf of any organization that, at the time the training was received, was a terrorist organization (as defined in clause (vi)); or (IX) is the spouse or child of an alien who is inadmissible under this subparagraph, if the activity causing the alien to be found inadmissible occurred within the last 5 years, is inadmissible. An alien who is an officer, official, representative, or spokesman of the Palestine Liberation Organization is considered, for purposes of this chapter, to be engaged in a terrorist activity.(ii) Exception Subclause (IX) of clause (i) does not apply to a spouse or child - (I) who did not know or should not reasonably have known of the activity causing the alien to be found inadmissible under this section; or (II) whom the consular officer or Attorney General has reasonable grounds to believe has renounced the activity causing the alien to be found inadmissible under this section.(iii) "Terrorist activity" defined -- As used in this chapter, the term "terrorist activity" means any activity which is unlawful under the laws of the place where it is committed (or which, if it had been committed in the United States, would be unlawful under the laws of the United States or any State) and which involves any of the following: (I) The highjacking or sabotage of any conveyance (including an aircraft, vessel, or vehicle). (II) The seizing or detaining, and threatening to kill, injure, or continue to detain, another individual in order to compel a third person (including a governmental organization) to do or abstain from doing any act as an explicit or implicit condition for the release of the individual seized or detained. (III) A violent attack upon an internationally protected person (as defined in section 1116(b)(4) of title 18) or upon the liberty of such a person. (IV) An assassination. (V) The use of any - (a) biological agent, chemical agent, or nuclear weapon or device, or (b) explosive, firearm, or other weapon or dangerous device (other than for mere personal monetary gain), with intent to endanger, directly or indirectly, the safety of one or more individuals or to cause substantial damage to property. (VI) A threat, attempt, or conspiracy to do any of the foregoing.(iv) "Engage in terrorist activity" defined -- As used in this chapter, the term "engage in terrorist activity" means, in an individual capacity or as a member of an organization - (I) to commit or to incite to commit, under circumstances indicating an intention to cause death or serious bodily injury, a terrorist activity; (II) to prepare or plan a terrorist activity; (III) to gather information on potential targets for terrorist activity; (IV) to solicit funds or other things of value for - (aa) a terrorist activity; (bb) a terrorist organization described in clause (vi)(I) or (vi)(II); or (cc) a terrorist organization described in clause (vi)(III), unless the solicitor can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that he did not know, and should not reasonably have known, that the organization was a terrorist organization; (V) to solicit any individual - (aa) to engage in conduct otherwise described in this subsection; (bb) for membership in a terrorist organization described in clause (vi)(I) or (vi)(II); or (cc) for membership in a terrorist organization described in clause (vi)(III) unless the solicitor can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that he did not know, and should not reasonably have known, that the organization was a terrorist organization; or (VI) to commit an act that the actor knows, or reasonably should know, affords material support, including a safe house, transportation, communications, funds, transfer of funds or other material financial benefit, false documentation or identification, weapons (including chemical, biological, or radiological weapons), explosives, or training - (aa) for the commission of a terrorist activity; (bb) to any individual who the actor knows, or reasonably should know, has committed or plans to commit a terrorist activity; (cc) to a terrorist organization described in subclause (I) or (II) of clause (vi) or to any member of such an organization; or (dd) to a terrorist organization described in clause (vi)(III), or to any member of such an organization, unless the actor can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the actor did not know, and should not reasonably have known, that the organization was a terrorist organization.(v) "Representative" defined -- As used in this paragraph, the term "representative" includes an officer, official, or spokesman of an organization, and any person who directs, counsels, commands, or induces an organization or its members to engage in terrorist activity. (vi) "Terrorist organization" defined As used in this section, the term "terrorist organization" means an organization - (I) designated under section 1189 of this title; (II) otherwise designated, upon publication in the Federal Register, by the Secretary of State in consultation with or upon the request of the Attorney General or the Secretary of Homeland Security, as a terrorist organization, after finding that the organization engages in the activities described in subclauses (I) through (VI) of clause (iv); or (III) that is a group of two or more individuals, whether organized or not, which engages in, or has a subgroup which engages in, the activities described in subclauses (I) through (VI) of clause (iv).© Foreign policy
(i) In general An alien whose entry or proposed activities in the United States the Secretary of State has reasonable ground to believe would have potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States is inadmissible.
(ii) Exception for officials -- An alien who is an official of a foreign government or a purported government, or who is a candidate for election to a foreign government office during the period immediately preceding the election for that office, shall not be excludable or subject to restrictions or conditions on entry into the United States under clause (i) solely because of the alien's past, current, or expected beliefs, statements, or associations, if such beliefs, statements, or associations would be lawful within the United States.
(iii) Exception for other aliens -- An alien, not described in clause (ii), shall not be excludable or subject to restrictions or conditions on entry into the United States under clause (i) because of the alien's past, current, or expected beliefs, statements, or associations, if such beliefs, statements, or associations would be lawful within the United States, unless the Secretary of State personally determines that the alien's admission would compromise a compelling United States foreign policy interest. (iv) Notification of determinations If a determination is made under clause (iii) with respect to an alien, the Secretary of State must notify on a timely basis the chairmen of the Committees on the Judiciary and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and of the Committees on the Judiciary and Foreign Relations of the Senate of the identity of the alien and the reasons for the determination.
(D) Immigrant membership in totalitarian party
(i) In general -- Any immigrant who is or has been a member of or affiliated with the Communist or any other totalitarian party (or subdivision or affiliate thereof), domestic or foreign, is inadmissible.
(ii) Exception for involuntary membership -- Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien because of membership or affiliation if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the consular officer when applying for a visa (or to the satisfaction of the Attorney General when applying for admission) that the membership or affiliation is or was involuntary, or is or was solely when under 16 years of age, by operation of law, or for purposes of obtaining employment, food rations, or other essentials of living and whether necessary for such purposes.
(iii) Exception for past membership -- Clause (i) shall not apply to an alien because of membership or affiliation if the alien establishes to the satisfaction of the consular officer when applying for a visa (or to the satisfaction of the Attorney General when applying for admission) that - (I) the membership or affiliation terminated at least - (a) 2 years before the date of such application, or (b) 5 years before the date of such application, in the case of an alien whose membership or affiliation was with the party controlling the government of a foreign state that is a totalitarian dictatorship as of such date, and (II) the alien is not a threat to the security of the United States.
(iv) Exception for close family members -- The Attorney General may, in the Attorney General's discretion, waive the application of clause (i) in the case of an immigrant who is the parent, spouse, son, daughter, brother, or sister of a citizen of the United States or a spouse, son, or daughter of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest if the immigrant is not a threat to the security of the United States.
(E) Participants in Nazi persecution, genocide, or the commission of any act of torture or extrajudicial killing
(i) Participation in Nazi persecutions -- Any alien who, during the period beginning on March 23, 1933, and ending on May 8, 1945, under the direction of, or in association with - (I) the Nazi government of Germany, (II) any government in any area occupied by the military forces of the Nazi government of Germany, (III) any government established with the assistance or cooperation of the Nazi government of Germany, or (IV) any government which was an ally of the Nazi government of Germany, ordered, incited, assisted, or otherwise participated in the persecution of any person because of race, religion, national origin, or political opinion is inadmissible.
(ii) Participation in genocide -- Any alien who ordered, incited, assisted, or otherwise participated in genocide, as defined in section 1091(a) of title 18, is inadmissible.
(iii) Commission of acts of torture or extrajudicial killings -- Any alien who, outside the United States, has committed, ordered, incited, assisted, or otherwise participated in the commission of - (I) any act of torture, as defined in section 2340 of title 18; or (II) under color of law of any foreign nation, any extrajudicial killing, as defined in section 3(a) of the Torture Victim Protection Act of 1991 (28 U.S.C. 1350 note), is inadmissible.
(F) Association with terrorist organizations -- Any alien who the Secretary of State, after consultation with the Attorney General, or the Attorney General, after consultation with the Secretary of State, determines has been associated with a terrorist organization and intends while in the United States to engage solely, principally, or incidentally in activities that could endanger the welfare, safety, or security of the United States is inadmissible.
(G) Recruitment or use of child soldiers -- Any alien who has engaged in the recruitment or use of child soldiers in violation of section 2442 of title 18 is inadmissible.
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...expressions of cultural superiority, which typically has a racial or religious piece.
I am slowly accepting that Trump has a very good chance of winning the Republican primary, because we've gotten into one of those periods where the extreme nationalists have seized control of the Republican Party and turnout for primaries is embarrassingly low. However, once he gets to the general election he will stand no chance. If you want to see what happens when an extreme nationalist gets to the general election look at France's 2002 election.
Actually, Donald Trump's popularity is the equal and opposite reaction to the expressions of cultural and religious superiority by Muslim supremacists. A Muslim supremacist does not come here to be one of us. (S)He comes here to destroy us; therefore, (s)he doesn't belong here. And there's absolutely nothing in the U.S. Constitution that gives any foreigner the right to immigrate here; immigrating here is a privilege. Furthermore, any pro-immigration sentiment by any of our Founding Fathers was based on the belief that those immigrating here wanted to better their lives and become one of us, not destroy our lives and become the rulers of us. Their pro-immigration sentiment does not apply to Muslim supremacists for this reason. If believing this makes me a nationalist, then so be it. I'd rather be a nationalist than a globalist anyway.
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Donald Trump can't possibly make a bigger joke of the presidency than it's already been made by Barack Obama.
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I like sitting on the couch in my living room with a big TV to watch football. It's not the same if I'm holed up in my bedroom on my dinky computer. Besides, my fucking internet connection likes to die for 30 seconds at a time every 10 minutes anyway.
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Justin Tucker.
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I believe the Jets will finish with the worst record because they have no offense, and they play in a tough division. The Patriots are the best team in the NFL until proven otherwise. The Cardinals are the most complete team in the NFL, and the Packers have the best QB in the NFL. The Cowboys have the best offensive line in the NFL, and an improving defense. The Broncos have a tough defense that can compensate for the decline of Peyton Manning. The Falcons and Panthers have weak schedules, and the Panthers are the most complete team in their division.
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I believe the Colts will finish with the best record because they play in a weak division, and they have a franchise QB, while the lack of a franchise QB for the Texans contributes to the weakness of the division. The Ravens are missing Haloti Ngata and Terrell Suggs, and they have a tough schedule. The Seahawks are missing Kam Chancellor, and they play in a tough division. The Lions are missing Ndamukong Suh, and they have to deal with the Packers in their division. The Eagles and Giants have glaring deficiencies that will prevent them from overtaking the injury-ravaged Cowboys. The Saints are finished. The Bears could be the worst team in the NFL.
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Soon we will be in week 3... Christ.
Discuss.
Fuck.
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Teddy Bridgewater = BUST
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I admire athletes for their athletic accomplishments, and the way those accomplishments represent the city, state or country they play for. Beyond that, I don't necessarily admire them for their personal lives, and I'm actually critical of their personal lives in many cases. I've even been critical of Michael Phelps despite the fact that he's done something that no other Olympic athlete ever has, and represented the United States while doing it. The amount of admiration that athletes get for their athletic accomplishments often goes to their heads, and they become very arrogant as a result, which can create chaos in their personal lives if they have sociopathic tendencies to begin with.
This discussion hits very close to home for me, because lately I've been left dealing with the mess created by a segment of Steeler fans who, over the years, have somehow conflated "the Steeler way" with some holier-than-thou competition of personal righteousness. They were the ones who were busy casting stones at Michael Irvin, Nate Newton, Ray Lewis, Jamal Lewis, and various Bengals during the mid-2000s, but went scattering for the hills when James Harrison had his domestic dispute, and Ben Roethlisberger had rape accusations made against him. And that's left all of us who have known better all along to withstand all the fans of other teams casting stones back at us, and being uniformly labeled hypocrites because of the bigmouth idiot contingency's flawed interpretation of the Steeler way. Any Steeler fan with a clue should have known that the Steeler way was never about being a Boy Scout the moment Ernie Holmes -- a beloved Steeler among many older fans -- fired shots at a police helicopter on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and managed to stay with the team after spending time in a psych ward.
Ultimately, I think that if there's a moral aspect to the Steeler way, it's in redemption, though replaceability undeniably plays a factor too, given both the business and competition aspects of the NFL. The Rooneys are generally good judges of character, but given the troubled backgrounds of so many young football players, there are bound to be some who go astray for any team. The Steelers have kept their fair share of athletes who have behaved badly, and performance on the field has played a factor in whether or not a player stays or goes, but also a factor is whether or not they believe the player can redeem himself. It's why Santonio Holmes was traded away for a relatively minor transgression, and Ben Roethlisberger was not traded away despite the gravity of the accusations against him. No doubt replaceability played a significant role, but given the positive changes in Roethlisberger's personal life versus Holmes becoming a locker room cancer elsewhere, redemption had to have played a significant role as well.
One reason why I don't get super-emotional over sporting events anymore is not only because I'm older and better able to control my emotions, but also because I'm wiser than before. I'm genuinely happy when my favorite teams win, but I'm not euphoric about it, nor do I become upset or depressed for days after a loss. Whenever the media does a human interest story about some athlete's charity, I always remember that these athletes are probably doing things that aren't so charitable on Friday or Saturday nights. Conversely, I don't call for fire and brimstone whenever an athlete is caught in a shameful act either. As despicable as Jerry Sandusky's behavior was, simply removing him from polite society is punishment enough. There's no need to cut his balls off and feature him get gang-raped in prison on pay-per-view. There's a fine line between justice and revenge. I also don't believe in punishing a person beyond the legal system. If Michael Vick still has what it takes to play football, then he can still be hired to play football now that he's paid his debt to society. If a plumber goes to jail, he can get back to plumbing when he's out of jail.
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The Seahawks are gonna suffer the SUPER BOWL HANGOVER and miss the playoffs!
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Four bad breaks created a 17-point swing:
1. Josh Scobee's first missed FG attempt (lose three points)
2. Josh Scobee's second missed FG attempt (lose three points)
3. Darrius Heyward-Bey stepping out of bounds in the end zone (settled for FG; lose four points)
4. Defense failing to recover a forced fumble near their goal line (lose seven points)
Regardless of what Tom Brady or Rob Gronkowski did, if even two of those four bad breaks went the Steelers' way, the game would have been winnable, and if three or more did, then the Steelers more than likely would have pulled off the upset.
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Go here and tell me which games yo' ass get to watch. Here's mine...
CBS early: Indianapolis at Buffalo
CBS late: Baltimore at Denver
FOX early: Green Bay at Chicago
My only complaint is that I don't get to see Kansas City at Houston for the early CBS game.
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I want to believe that the absence of Stephon Tuitt, Lawrence Timmons and Mike Mitchell was a factor, but the Steelers defense looked like a shit sandwich against the Bills of all teams. I actually think their starting lineup on defense is adequate, but the fact that the Bills scored 30 more points against their reserves indicates a lack of depth across most of the unit. I think NT, ILB and CB are the only positions with decent depth. They're dangerously thin at DE, OLB and S, though.
My take is that the Steelers defense will struggle early in the season but start coming together late, once more of the players get a handle on Keith Butler's modified defense.
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I particularly hate when a defensive battle is going on the NFL and people are spouting off shit like "This isn't good defense, it's inept offense!"
No, it isn't. Sometimes people forget that these are professional athletes and that alone throws the idea of ineptitude out of the window. Yes, certain single individuals are truly inept at the NFL level (Ryan Lindley), but if it's a low scoring game, the high level of defensive play should be appreciated.
I hate that too. Shootouts can be fun sometimes, but so can defensive struggles. It's awesome watching two teams with good defenses smack the shit out of each other, and it makes victory sweeter for the winning team.
One game I'll always have fond memories of was the second matchup between the Steelers and Ravens in 2010. Ben Roethlisberger had his nose broken; Heath Miller was damn near decapitated, and the game in general was full of bone-crushing hits, but a key play late in the game by Troy Polamalu swung the momentum, and a key play by Roethlisberger decided the game. The Steelers won 13-10, but it was a compelling game nonetheless, especially since the AFC North was on the line. I was on edge all game, but boy, did I sleep well that night!
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What I love about football:
1. The organized chaos. There are 22 players on the field at any given time, and much of the action looks like a scrum, but there's a strategy to everything they do. If even one player screws up his assignment, the butterfly effect can prove disastrous for his team, and bountiful for his opponent.
2. The physicality and psychology. Football is a test of will, and teams exert it through their strength, speed and discipline. Every collision is a test of that will, and the most resilient team wins. The battle makes each victory sweeter, and each defeat more agonizing. Then it's right back to work, preparing for the next game.
3. The significance of every game. Major League Baseball has 162 games, and the NBA and NHL each have 82 games, so the abundance of games makes them less special. The NFL has 16 games, though, and college football has 12 games, making each one significant. Each weekend is a release of pent-up energy and suspense.
4. The atmosphere. There's nothing in sports quite like a frenzied crowd in the stands, 60,000 to 90,000 strong, exploding with joy and making the stadium shake with each big play by the home team. Every game day is a day of fun, with pre-game tailgate parties, and post-game unwinding at the bar watching other games.
5. The camaraderie. Football gives complete strangers something to talk about, and friendships can form when people have common hobbies and interests. Bonus points if they also have common team allegiances. Relaxing with food, drink and other people for three hours during a game is a good bonding ritual.
6. The travel opportunities. Football games are a great excuse for people to travel. When the new schedule is released in April, football fans can circle a weekend or two on their calendars and make arrangements. Road trips in particular are great, because getting to the destination becomes part of the fun.
So that's what I love about football.
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Sorry, but I can't stand his punk ass. One of my favorite football moments of the last five years was watching Andre Johnson beat the living shit out of him.
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I'm seriously starting to get sick and tired of stupid, reckless and criminal behavior by players in the NFL, and it seems that other people are too, given that the NFL has developed the same kind of "thug" reputation that the NBA had in the late 1990s and early 2000s. And the problem doesn't seem to be getting any better with time either. It makes me wonder if the NFL should just start banning players for life to get their point across. I'd say one felony would get you gone, and so would a combination of three misdemeanors and/or violations of the league conduct policy. I don't know for sure if it's a good idea, but please either tell me how I'm wrong, or let me know if you agree.
Steelers @ Eagles
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The first-quarter sequence of Markus Wheaton dropping a TD pass followed by a blocked FG attempt basically set the tone for this game.
David DeCastro just had the worst game of his career. Losing Ramon Foster didn't help either. The Steelers have an athletic offensive line that's susceptible to getting pushed around by strong, physical defensive lines. That's how they lost to the Jets in 2014; Muhammad Wilkerson and Sheldon Richardson just destroyed the offensive line. Today it was Fletcher Cox.
The defense better find answers quickly. They have one sack in three games this season, and they've done a piss-poor job of tackling. Now there's an injury problem too, with three of the four starting LBs and the starting SS all injured. Get well soon, guys.
Is the Eagles secondary that good, or is the Steelers WR corps overrated?
Ben Roethlisberger played OK, all things considered. He was simply the last domino to fall. In fact, he, Antonio Brown, Stephon Tuitt and Jordan Berry were the only ones who even showed up. I want to say that DeAngelo Williams showed up too, but the game spiraled out of control so quickly that he didn't get many opportunities to run the ball.
I thought the INT call in the end zone was bullshit, but whatever. It wasn't going to make a difference at that point.
The 1976 Raiders, 1979 Steelers, 1994 49ers, 2003 Patriots, 2006 Colts, 2011 Giants, 2012 Ravens and 2014 Patriots are all teams that won the Super Bowl after losing a game by 25 or more points (four or more possessions) during the regular season, so while there is cause for concern with the Steelers, it's not necessarily a bad omen.
Carson Wentz has played like a stud so far. It's still way too early to judge him, though. He could be another Tom Brady or Ben Roethlisberger, with continuous success after a fast start but he could also be another Robert Griffin III or Nick Foles, who had one good season and then fell apart. Only time will tell, though the initial indications are that the Eagles have found a legitimate franchise QB.