SB Nation User Blog: SoCalSteelerFan

Oh now I'm just flat out day dreaming...

SoCalSteelerFan — Mon, 25 May 2009 21:10:40 -0000

"The 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers not only repeat their 08' superbowl year but do It in flawless fashion. The first time since Don Shula's Fins went undefeated!"

Can't you just hear it now? A repeat, and a flawless road all the way there? We have the team, the depth, the coach, and now the schedule. Let's break it down week by week:

Week 1 - Steelers vs. Titans- Hey you Tenn teeth towel stompers! Welcome to Heinz Field. Our 2009 opener will be an all out slug fest with the memory of towel mockery still very fresh in many players' minds. This is the hump that just so happens to be our 1st game. This is the hard one. (please don't let Nate score on us!)
Week 2 - Steelers @ Bears-We just won our match against a rival. Now heading to Chicago to meet up with the Bears and their QB. This might still be an uneasy time for Cutler so we can only hope to make plays off his mistakes.
Week 3 - Steelers @ Bengals-Palmer is back with some new offensive weapons. You can give a Pinto a paintjob but it's still a pinto. Nuff said.
Week 4 - Steelers vs. Chargers- Hold on to your hats. We got the best of these fair weather ladies last year so they will be out for bragging rights. I'd love to see Troy snag another immaculate interception.
Week 5 - Steelers @ Lion- Haha.
Week 6 - Steelers vs. Browns-If we want to own Mangini like we've owned past Brown head coaches we'll have to show them once again and stake our territory in the AFC North
Week 7 - Steelers vs. Viking- I just don't believe they have the QB to pick apart our defense.
Week 8 - BYE-Perfect timing, although it would have been nice to play the ratbirds once and then taken a break. We will be fresh and have to be focused when we head up to...
Week 9 - Steelers @ Bronco- The Colorado Mts! The biggest joke this offseason has been Denver. The coach can't get a hold of his team and it looks as though they didn't draft well to their needs. I say we take this one quite easily
Week 10 - Steelers vs. Bengals-Wax on, wax off..
Week 11 - Steelers @ Chief- For some insane reason I think the Chiefs will not only win their division but put up one hell of a fight week 11. They have been snagging the best of the best in the past 3 drafts and now with Haley at the helm that Pitt attitude will come through.
Week 12 - Steelers @ Raven-WWIV. Although we conquered the purple Browns all three times last year, nothing is promised this year. Only that these Ravens are all sorts of pissed at us. They want this division title more than they want new colors. I don't want to even think about it till week 11 is over.
Week 13 - Steelers vs. Raiders- Remember the last time we played the Raiders? They were terrible then and we blew it. Well they're going to be terrible next season and we shouldn't blow it this time.
Week 14 - Steelers @ Brown-Man Genius has been scheming and Quinn has been slinging. Finally they put up a fight but a cool headed Ben leads us on a game winning drive.
Week 15 - Steelers vs. Packers- Not too sure on this one. The Packers are switching to a new 3-4 and might have it working pretty well come this late in the season. Pittsburgh makes the 3-4 look easy thanks to Dad.
Week 16 - Steelers vs. Ravens-Extra ambulances are brought in to the field. Hospitals open up vacancy and the Steelers put an asswhooping on the birds.
Week 17 - Steelers @ Dolphin-Sorry Mr. Brown, we may look dumb but your wildcat hocus pocus is going no where today. We are already talking and looking for the playoffs. Focused and cool as ever we finish it out with a win at Land Shark. Jimmy Buffet throws a concert and the fins dance and drink their sorrows away.

So now that we've attempted to analyze our coming competition, (not very well but an educated guess,) we can toss around the idea of going all they way and never going down.

I've been juggling this around in my head and have had my doubts from time to time. The biggest problem with that is that unlike the 07' pats, we don't cheat. But, what we do, is feed off negativity. How many times have the Steelers been underdogs this new millenium? How many times did they set out to prove those nay-sayers wrong?

Without tough losses we could take our team for granted and that could spell disaster. Our 05' run to Detroit was anything but easy. It was hard fought and being the final seed only motivated us to do what no one had done before.

Last year we were acknowledged as one of the best teams that couldn't ever stay on top. The team barely flew under the radar as the Titans stole the spotlight and the new face of Flacco drew some attention.

This year we will have a different look. A look of champions that every team will want to take down. With it will come huge motivation for any David that can kill our Goliath.

Mike Tomlin doesn't want to talk about repeats. As far as he's concerned he's not coaching the same team from last year. Mike Tomlin could be the deciding factor of us going all the way, going all they way undefeated, or not going anywhere.

It's a long way till the season starts, keep dreaming BTSC...

Are the Redskins Racist (an outsiders perspective)

SoCalSteelerFan — Tue, 19 May 2009 23:36:31 -0000

Ok so I've had enough with the babying of america. It is pure BS that the Redskins are, and have been getting crap for their name. I'm a Steelers fan over at BTSC and can't stand the fact that people want Washington to change their name to something less racist. Indians skin color is red, mines white, and Obama's is black. All this said coming from a color blind football fan. I just read an article by Micheal Silver on the situation and he thinks it's so offensive that people can't sleep at night. As someone who supports a team that singles out the steel industry, (steel doesn't have much to say except 'ting',) I don't know how you all feel about it. What's the latest word on changing the name? Let me know how you feel and come on over to BTSC and chat it up wth us. We love to mingle. Thanks, Socalsteelerfan.

Poll

Is the name Redskins offending you or someone you know?

Yes

13 votes

No

175 votes

188 votes | Poll has closed

John Madden Retires

SoCalSteelerFan — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:19:39 -0000

After 30 years as a NBC broadcaster, John Madden is finally hanging it up. I find it sad but also a good thing that his last game was our Super Bowl. Keep on keepin' on John. Anyways, here's the link. Thanks for making my football memories great ones John. We will all miss your voice. "Boom!" "bam!" Anyone have any memories of John's broadcasts that they want to discuss?

Here we go Steelers Here we go!

The Steelers West is still at it.

SoCalSteelerFan — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:55:11 -0000

The Steelers West is still at it.

I'm seeing a good FB led running game in Arizona's offense next year. They better not take our logo.

Defense! Defense! Defense!

SoCalSteelerFan — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:55:15 -0000

I can't take it anymore. I'm buzzed and irritated. Seriously people. It's spelled D-e-f-e-n-S-e not Defence. There's no actual fence. C'mon. How old are we now? Might as well not make ourselves look like preschool asses, and spell correctly. That's why we have Spell Check right?

Whooo! Go Defence! I mean Defense! Here we go Steelers Here we go!

So dumb.

This was supposed to be a fanshot but with the liquor I couldn't find the link, Anyways, how bad ass is Mike Tomlin. I just wake up every morning knowing that My favorite team has the absolute most bad ass coach to ever walk onto a field with a puffy black jacket. What a BAMF! So sick. I want that Jacket. Goodnight Steel nation.

The D' won the big one. So can we name them yet?

SoCalSteelerFan — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:43:36 -0000

All of the Steeler defense didn't want to be recognized as one of the greatest defenses of all time until they brought home our 6th Lombardi. Now that history is history, what can we call these guys? I want to be able to tell my kids in 20 years about the most amazing defense ever to take the field. But, my kid is going to want to know what their nickname was. And all I can say is "well they didn't have one, but they were badass I promise you that!" Nah, I want to say that the_____________ defense was the best D. I know towards the end of this season someone put up a post about figuring out a name but now it has to be done. So what will it be? Anyone have a final say?

What's on Limas Sweed's mind?

SoCalSteelerFan — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:51:41 -0000

He had a for sure TD catch and a perfect pass from Big Ben. But once again stone hands Sweed dropped the for sure catch. And we know that he took it harder than any of the fans took it. He laid in the endzone crushed by what could have been. And what could have been was a coming out game for 14 in one of the largest games he may play in. (Yes I believe the AFCCG is bigger than the Super Bowl.) So his wallowing then cost us a timeout because he didn't get back to the line fast enough. Strike two Limas. Then, Hines, being the mentor that he is, pulled Sweed aside and told him to just play his game. Get that play out of his head. What transpired next was exactly what this longhorn needed. Ben rolled out and delivered a fast hit to Heath Miller. Miller started turning up field to get more yards. Cory Ivy came over to make the sure tackle on Miller. Out of nowhere Limas swoops in and decleats Ivy. A beautiful tackle, one that could be heard from the nose bleeds. Ben reassured the media that Sweed's hit will keep him on track for his SB appearance. So with this rookie now heading to Tampa for the big game, what do you think is on his mind? ESPN breaks it down.

Congrats to the Cards. Enjoy the NFC trophy.

SoCalSteelerFan — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:20:50 -0000

Because it's as high of honor as you'll get this season. I'm glad everyone is jumping on your bandwagon. I'm glad that Arizona will be repped as the home team. I'm glad that ill educated football fans swear that a high flying offense will catch an elite defense off guard. I like it cause when I watch the steelers knock the life out of the Cards in the SB I will look at everyone and smile as waggon jumpers put their heads down and start to mope. I'm not here to talk smack, rub it in, or stir up a fight. The battle will be fought in 2 sundays. I'm only here to forewarn everyone that is jumping on the cardwaggon to eat your words when the time comes. Just like my charger friends, just like my Patriot friends, just like my ravens friends. You'll all eat your words. Remember everyone, "offense makes headlines. Defense wins championships." Congrats on all that you've accomplished this year Cards. This is where your season ends.

Alright Steeler Nation. Let it out!!!

SoCalSteelerFan — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 03:38:36 -0000

Your 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers are the AFC champions. What a game. Oh man that was out of this world. Troy gets the game ball hands down. Woodley gets a hand on it. So here we go. This doesn't happen every day. Let's let it all out and enjoy it right now. (deep breath) AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! STEEEEELLLEEEEERRRRRSSSSSS!!!!!! YEEEEEEAAAAAAUUUUUHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

HERE WE GO! HERE WE GO! PITTSBURGH'S GOING TO THE SUPERBOWL! HERE WE GO STEELERS HERE WE GO!

James Harrison will live in people's nightmares

SoCalSteelerFan — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:19:58 -0000

Just flipped on the NFL network. James Harrison was being interviewed. This man is made of stone. Not once did he smile. Not once did he laugh. I believe he only blinked twice. He was asked if he's ever seen intimidation in opposition. He said that no man who plays in the NFL should ever be intimidated, as his eyes were purely fixated on the camera. You can see the absolute focus in his eyes. Like someone trying to play the blinking game and being told to talk to you. James Harrison is an emotionless man just waiting for another chance to wreak havoc. One thing I love about Deebo is when he was asked about what, in his opinion, makes the Steel Defense so good. He said it's the fact that all 11 guys are playing for the guy next to them. BTSC be assured that Deebo is ready. If any of the Chargers caught the interview I know they are intimidated. Man he's awesome!