First, dear
readers, and you too, KillCowher &RetireJB36, please
understand that my split identity as SteelHearted for
articles/Swissvale72 for message board is by no means a conspiratorial effort
to deceive, but rather a reflection on my lack of computer savvy.� I�ll blame this somewhat on age..as I�ll be hitting 50 next
month (�the week before Super Bowl!!).� I
had to come up with a moniker for the articles, it had to be Steel or Still
something, and SteelSwissvale just didn�t cut
it.� Not knowing that StillHearted
existed, I chose SteelHearted.� Keep in mind that I�ve required enormous tech
assistance from Mill, both in bringing my articles onto the site, and in
posting on the message board.� So�.I wasn�t
about to fuck with either.� Hence, my dual identity.
- Bettis, continued:� No one�s suggested that he �offered� to
take a pay cut, merely that he accepted one without publicly grousing
about it, or about his diminished role.�
I would like to see him block more effectively, I�m not as
concerned about his below-average abilities as a receiver, but I do know
that it was damn good to see him bowling over tacklers on occasion last
week.� Again, it hardly makes sense
to have the level of criticism be directly proportional to one�s positive performance.
- Everyone probably know this, but�..Tomorrow�s tilt with the Jints obviously significantly affects homefield throughout vs. the Pats, but really has nil
affect on our quest for a first-round by, vs. Indy & SD.� Assuming Indy wins out, Steelers then
have to beat EITHER Ravens or Bills to have a better conference
record.� If SD wins out, and
Steelers beat EITHER Ravens or Bills, the conf record would be tied, but
we would win out on common opponents, with a 4-0 vs. 3-1 edge (Browns,
Raiders, Jets).�
- Certainly a much bigger
difference between the 2 & 3 seed, vs. the 1 & 2 seed, and both
Hines & Plax have indicated that playing in NE would be okay with
them.� While I think the Steelers
are certainly capable of winning at the Razor, I do think that Heinz Field
covers up a number of warts for them, and probably matches them up against
SD vs. Indy.� I know that SD is tougher
defensively, Indy is a dome team, etc. but I would still rather take my
chances facing Brees than Manning.
- Is it possible that we�re
attaching too much import to the concept of Plax/Ben getting their timing back.� I tend to
think that this is more important for running backs, ala Duce, hitting the
hole properly.� I never played WR (�if
you saw me, you�d know why), but I�m not sure that game conditions are
that vital to keeping this position sharp.�
Plax is running, I imagine he�s catching�I know he�s not cutting,
but maybe a week of drills will adequately prepare him to light up Chris
McAlister.
- Guess we�ll be rooting for the
Ravens on Sunday night�.let�s hope they win, with reinjured ankles for Heap, Lewis & whatever
has been ailing
- SteelIke�.please stay with the board.� Believe me, I know it can be
frustrating, but your voice is an important and enjoyable one.
- Lee Mays will make another play
tomorrow�Steelers win, 27-10.