While I have tried to be the voice of optimism over the last few weeks, we certainly have to be a bit concerned about where our season is going. The thing of it is, we are at a fork in the road. The December Fork. The question is, what road will we take? Lets examine the roads we HAVE taken, and see where each one will lead. This is the month where the season is decided

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Yes today's loss was a brutal, stupid, and ultimately poorly timed loss. In a day where the entire AFC North lost, we could have helped secure a division title and instead, probably lost it.

But this poast will examine our Wild Card prospects, which are completely intact. In fact, we are still in the drivers seat. Observe after the hippity hop.

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I just was reading about Jamal Lewis' recent early retirement announcement. The 30 year old Lewis is trapped in the pit we call the Cleveland Browns. The pour soul.

He has indicated in the past he wants a championship ring, which is likely why he decided to resign to the Browns after their 10-6 year, possibly seeing hope.

Now, last we checked, whos the team who won the last championship? Yep, ours.

And what could said team use? Why a RB that doesn't fumble for one thing!

And what could we give to pry said RB away? I propose we try and sweet talk and get him to ask to get out of there.

I'd love to see him in a Steeler Uniform, I think he really fits our style. He could help mentor Mendy, and maybe get his ring.

I feel like pointing out a few plays and moments, and just things in general, that I found enjoyable about the game overall. Maybe some obvious points, and maybe some lesser seen ones. Hope you like.

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Now I'm not here to criticize the refs, but merely to offer my explanations of what happened today in our game. We had several bizarre calls that were just a little out of the ordinary. In addition we had quite a few no calls that altered the flow of the game. I feel like analyzing a few of the more important ones in my new (possibly recurring) segment, Mechem's Review of the Refs.

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Every year as we know each team gets a bye week. Some of these byes come early, and some late. For some teams it can be helpful, and for some, not so much. In a world where "Mechem" rules, the Bye week would be completely re-changed. And how? Observe:

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A bit ago, I poasted an in-depth look at our defense's ability to withstand an opposing team's offense with under 3 minutes to go in the half. In particular, the goal then was to see if Troy Polamalu was the key to our defense.

I just felt like following up on that review. Yet another game, and two 3 minute or less opportunities were converted into 3 points, and 8 points, Those last 8 being the deciding ones.

Since we have more data this year now, I wanted to look at it a bit more.

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Now, I'm not one to make snap judgements. I personally like to take my time. And this current post is not one that is going to jump down the throats of anybody on our team. Its simply to make a comparison.

I think we've all noticed a serious problem in our first two games, that of the short clock defense going horribly down the tubes. In 4 two minute opportunities, The opposing team has 2 TDs and a FG, 3/4 opportunities have been converted. Needless to say this should be a time of lockdown and shutting out, not a time to yield over half your points allowed this year.

So this got me wondering, why prytell is this the case? My thought went to Troy Polamalu's absence. And to find out, I dug through our 07 and 08 game records. We know Polamalu was there all last year, but not toward the end of 07, nor right now. I've compiled the numbers. The results, shocking. Put your children in another room and have a look.

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Thanks to Mechem for an excellent early preview that is full of great tidbits on what to expect for Thursday's season opener.  Be sure to stop back this week as the content, analysis, and news will be flowing fast and furious in preperation for the Week One Match-Up versus the Tennesse Titans. (DYM)

The much anticipated beginning to the NFL season is almost upon us. Yes in just 3 days we will be watching the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Tennessee Titans. The long offseason is over. Time for football. And really, could there be a better way to start the season than taking two very similar, very potent teams with some bad blood and sour grapes, and smashing them together on primetime? I think not.

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The man who shot himself in the leg with a gun put in a plea agreement, and is going to serve 2 years of prison. For those of you counting, thats more than Michael Vick, the man who murdered dogs and gambled illegally.

For shooting himself in the leg. Granted it was stupid. but Plaxico is not a criminal. I cant honestly believe taxpayer dollars are going to be used on this... I mean he didnt hurt anybody other than himself. You should be allowed to shoot yourself in the leg if you want, even if the weapons not yours.

Whats the BTSC thoughts here? Way too harsh in my opinion. Anything over a month of jail is too much here.