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The BTSC Predict the Score Competition, Wk 13 vs Oakland Raiders

Steeler_ — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:20:30 -0000

Before I begin, the long awaited updated scores and rankings will be posted after this week, just so I can start fresh from next week the way I did earlier in the season

Week 13 the Steelers head home from a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens, where we saw the defensive pass rush return to near full form, and the first career start for Dennis Dixon. Although there were a few good aspects during the game, utimately nothing but a W will satisfy a fan base now starting to wonder if we have enough tank for a true playoff run

The AFC Wildcard race is well and truly heated up, with Baltimore (6-5) now well back in the thick of the race, as well as Denver (7-4), Jacksonville (6-5), Tennessee (5-6), New York (5-6), Houston (5-6), Miami (5-6) and our own 6-5 Pittsburgh Steelers.

Teams like Jacksonville, New York and Houston are reeling much the same as we are after tough losses.

As it stands, Tennesse is the most hot team of the Wildcard race, and is 5-0 after switching to Vince Young, and after the amazing 99 yard drive to the win against the Arizona Cardinals I can only imagine how high their confidence levels is.

Denver pulled off a semi upset against the Giants, and are looking to reclaim themselves as legitimate threats. Being 1 game up on the rest is a sure advantage

Oakland comes into Pittsburgh this week, and are not to be underestimated. This one in my eyes is well and truly a must win. Each win is critical from here on out.

Oakland upset Cincinatti, and has new energy under Bruce Gradkowski. As DrinkYourMilkshake posted in the 6 pack, Gradkowski's stats are less than impressive against the Steelers. I look for that trend to continue

The Steelers pass rush is starting to execute at the right time of the season. Lawrence Timmons has been in fine form and Lamarr Woodley is getting back into his dominant form of last post season.

Although our Special Teams coverage has been poor, the re-signing of Anthony Madison will hopefully pay dividends.

Make your picks for the Raiders game below. Here we go Steelers, Here we go!

The BTSC Predict the Score Competition, Wk 12 @ Baltimore Ravens

Steeler_ — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:51:27 -0000

Booya!

Ive been waiting for this one all year. It may have lost a little lustre in the national spotlight due to the Cincinatti Bengals surprising leading of the AFC North, yet both teams are still in the playoff hunt.

After a surprising loss at Kansas City, the Steelers were semi let off the hook by means of both the aRavens and Bengals losing in the same weekend, so Cincy is still 2 games ahead, and Baltimore 1 behind.

To take positives for the Ravens, they were in the game until the end, and they held off the great Peyton Manning led offense for the most part, as well as creating a number of turnovers.

The Steelers on the other hand, dominated statistically, yet special teams mishaps, a number of costly penalties, and a poor lack of defensive/offensive in crunch time cost them the game.

When the game is there for the taking, particularly in the final quarter, the first three quarters almost becomes irrelevant, as the Ravens found out in the second meeting last season. After stifling the Steelers for the majority of the game, the Steelers were able to drive 90 yards to victory, albeit on a controversial touchdown ruling

Dont think for a moment that the Baltimore Ravens have forgotten the three, count 'em, 1,2,3 epic battles they lost last season. They have had the Steelers games circles on their roster since the schedule came out. I can't speak for their fanbase, but Im sure winning both these games would make their season, even if they dont win another game the rest of the way.

Oh, yeah, make your picks for the week.

The BTSC Predict the Score Competition, Wk 11 @ KC Chiefs

Steeler_ — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:10:56 -0000

Still in the process of calculating scores, bear with me

Steelers lost to the Cincinnatti Bengals for the second time this season, the last time this happened was 1998.

Yet I urge the masses of Steeler fans (real ones, not you fair weather fans, go support the Colts) to not panic. We still have a slate of winnable games coming up, first of which starts this week at Kansas City

Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium is an amazing sight, the sea of red, as well as being known as one of the loudest stadiums in the league

Make your picks below.

The BTSC Predict the Score Competition, Wk 10 vs Cincinatti Bengals

Steeler_ — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:32:04 -0000

Still racing around like a headless chicken, organising jobs and what not.

The Steelers played a brilliant game on Monday. Shut out offensively in the first half and shut down by almost all means, the Steelers hit back in the 2nd half with a dominating effort, thumping the Broncos 28 - 10 and finally providing to us what he had been hoping for, which was an absolute burying of an opponent.

Rashard Mendenhall and Big Ben torched the Top ranked Orange Crush Defense, and the Steelers are well and truly hitting their stride.

This week, Cincinatti 2.0. This could be the division right here. Being swept by Cincinatti would mean we would have to finish with a better record than the Bengals to take the division.

I have never been more fired up for a game since the opener.

Bring it Cincinatti! Lets finish this!

(Make picks below :P)

BTSC Predict the Score Comp, Steelers @ Broncos

Steeler_ — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:31:10 -0000

Hope you enjoyed the week off Steeler fans

Blah blah make picks

Steelers coming off a bye for their longest road trip of the year

We handed the Vikings their first loss in a game where our defense well and truly stepped up to Favre and AP and performed brilliantly

This competition will be much nicer structured after the weekend, i have 3 exams in the next four days YAY arent i lucky

Make your picks below

The BTSC Predict the Score Competition, Wk 7 vs Minnesota Vikings

Steeler_ — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:03:01 -0000

Bear with me while it is exams time for me. I really want to keep this going, so im going to get the picks fanposts up so you guys can register them. I will have the standings etc all stocked up in November

Meanwhile, congrats to the Steelers who are on a 3 game winning streak, heading into a HUGE game against the undefeated Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota has looked great both run and pass, but that Defense isnt what it used to be, especially in recent weeks

Please make your picks below!

Ask a Steeler Fan

Steeler_ — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:20:40 -0000

Hows it going Browns fans. My names Steeler_, no surprises I'm from over on the BTSC blog. I know we are not your favourite guys but I come here completely respectful and not out to bash anyone, more so, just converse with you about our upcoming game in a friendly way and answer any questions you may have about the game this Sunday.

Cheers

Divisional games are always great, no matter how the two teams stack up.

This weekend we highlight the great Browns vs Steelers rivalry, which admittedly has simmered the last few years but one that the fans still enjoy nonetheless.

Last Week:

In difficult conditions, the Browns defense and special teams did just enough to preserve a 6 - 3 win over the Buffalo Bills, windy conditions made the passing game havoc for Derek Anderson, but he will have a chance at redemption this week against a Steelers defense that has lost a little lustre from last season.

The Steelers on the other hand, visited Detroit, and came away victors with a 28 - 20 decision, after playing well for the early parts of the game, the Steelers lay down a little and let the Lions back in with a shot at a win, but when push came to shove, the Steeler D held off the Lions impressive game.

Discussion:

I love me a little debate, as long as each side keeps it respectful and mature. Feel free to post any queries/concerns or opinions on this weekends upcoming game either Browns/Steelers/AFC North related whether it be about expected gameplans, injuries etc and I'll be sure to respond with my own insight from the Steelers camp.

Cheers guys!

The BTSC Predict the Score Competition: Week 6 @ Cleveland

Steeler_ — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:30:49 -0000

Solid win for the Steelers in Detroit, many Steeler fans making the trip north to the special site of our Superbowl XL victory ground.

Sorry this one is very brief, have assignments coming out my ass and a test to study for. Man I just love how Uni throws everything at you at once.

Will update you on last weeks and this weeks standings next week

This week we travel to Cleveland, where Mangini is sucking the life out of the Browns, and they continue to suck. They participated in one of the most pathetic games of my memory, but WON (WTF???!!!) against the Buffalo Bills with an amazingly shit score of 6-3.

Derek Anderson completes 2 of 17. That was good for my LOL of the week

Make your picks below as always

The BTSC Predict the Score Competition: Week 5 @ Detroit, plus Week 4 Results

Steeler_ — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:15:35 -0000

The Steelers in Week 4 hosted the Chargers on Sunday Night Football, and for the most part did not disappoint. Despite another defensive lapse in the 4th quarter, this one was not really as close as the score suggested. A couple massive mistakes on Special Teams helped allow the Chargers to sneak closer, but when push came to shove, our Offense was just far too formiddable for the Chargers to handle.

Many BTSC'ers did not make their picks, which I blame on myself for not getting this done fast enough, so i have tried to be earlier this week. May incorporate a "Drop your worst score" at the conclusion, to make it fair, as the majority of predictors were way off this week.

Congrats to indianasteelers and DarinS for scoring the best result of the week with a mere 8 points!

Wooden Spoon Award for the week goes to Steel in FL who missed wide right with his defensive battle prediction of 17-10

Anyways, below is the weekly standings:

Rank	Name	Prediction		Score
		Pitt	SD
1	indianasteelers	31	27	8
2	DarinS	33	31	8
3	Mechem	31	24	11
4	Steelerstyle	26	28	12
5	LV Steelers Fan	27	26	13
6	WVPiratesFan	28	24	14
7	acrollet	27	24	15
8	BC Steeler Fan	27	24	15
9	Steeler.Lifer	31	20	15
10	Steeler_	28	21	17
11	Jett	27	21	18
12	idiscgolftexas	27	21	18
13	TheCommish	28	20	18
14	Johnny_S	27	20	19
15	HeartofSteel	30	17	19
16	SiamSteel	27	20	19
17	euwolfie	30	16	20
18	wg1of5	24	21	21
19	Citizen of Steeler Nation	28	17	21
20	stillerfn86	31	14	21
21	thedonger	24	20	22
22	mikemex	27	17	22
23	Bonek	24	17	25
24	C-Mac	17	24	25
25	CarlWeathersMustache	24	17	25
26	DrinkYourMilkshake	27	14	25
27	ChewieSteeler	24	17	25
28	j-man	24	17	25
29	HighSchoolSteeler	23	17	26
30	DwightWhites Missing Tooth	23	16	27
31	SoCalSteelerFan	26	13	27
32	shleeve	24	14	28
33	SteelChamps !!	31	7	28
34	Hines Ward	23	14	29
35	Paulamalu	20	17	29
36	LongTimeSteelersFan	20	17	29
37	fabr3g4s	23	13	30
38	SteelFever	20	13	33
39	1STstate bucco	23	10	33
40	Worldtrip	24	7	35
41	Steel in FL	17	10	39

As always, please make your picks for the Week 5 clash at Detroit below in the comments section

BTSC Predict the Score Competition: Overall Standings as of Week 2

Steeler_ — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:11:34 -0000

Overall Standings, sorted by Average Weekly score are as follows.

Rank	Name	Total	Average
1	TheCommish	2	2
2	WVPiratesFan	8	4
3	LongtimeSteelersFan	6	6
4	steelerstyle	6	6
5	Colorado Steelhead	13	6.5
6	Jett	13	6.5
7	CarlWeathersMustache	7	7
8	iMike29	14	7
9	PHXSteeler	15	7.5
10	JonesJeffum	16	8
11	LongTimeSteelersFan	17	8.5
12	TheDonger	17	8.5
13	Acrollet	18	9
14	DistrictSteelerFan	18	9
15	Paulamalu	18	9
16	SoCalSteelerFan	18	9
17	Citizen of Steeler Nation	9	9
18	SteelerWheeler	20	10
19	bleedBlack_GoldWV	10	10
20	freeben	10	10
21	Cannon36	21	10.5
22	Catesinator	22	11
23	ChewieSteeler	22	11
24	FanofSteel	22	11
25	NYSteelersFan4	11	11
26	Johnny_S	23	11.5
27	Sunshine Steeler	24	12
28	theatrain	12	12
29	HeartofSteel	25	12.5
30	Mechem	25	12.5
31	JuanDomino	26	13
32	LV Steelers Fan	26	13
33	AkShay R	13	13
34	SirGeorge	13	13
35	Steelde#1	13	13
36	timmy10	13	13
37	Steel in FL	27	13.5
38	Steeler_	27	13.5
39	ZnJersey	27	13.5
40	Bonek	28	14
41	HighSchoolSteeler	28	14
42	SiamSteel	28	14
43	SteelersRock08	14	14
44	TomlinsPuffyJacket	28	14
45	wg1of5	28	14
46	BC Steeler Fan	14	14
47	DarinS	14	14
48	IndianaSteelers	29	14.5
49	PGHNorthside	29	14.5
50	Steelers in XLIV	29	14.5
51	SteelersVT	29	14.5
52	Alba	30	15
53	HereWeGo	30	15
54	SteelyMcSmash	15	15
55	PonchoBrew	31	15.5
56	SoFlaSteeler	31	15.5
57	DwightWhites Missing Tooth	32	16
58	BlkNGold	33	16.5
59	Fabr3g4s	33	16.5
60	Steeler.Lifer	33	16.5
61	DrinkYourMilkshake	34	17
62	idiscgolftexas	34	17
63	1stStateBucco	17	17
64	Light Dweller	17	17
65	stillerfn86	17	17
66	Shleeve	36	18
67	AgentOrange	37	18.5
68	Euwolfie	37	18.5
69	PCISteeler	37	18.5
70	MikeMex	38	19
71	Worldtrip	38	19
72	LeBeau-a-Constricter	19	19
73	SteelChamps !!	39	19.5
74	SweetleB	39	19.5
75	Inkognegro	20	20
76	WorkingOn7	20	20
77	Ouzoman	20	20
78	SteelersPensBuccos	20	20
79	Black&GoldtillDead&Cold	41	20.5
80	SteelFever	41	20.5
81	Bdub	42	21
82	SyrSteelerFan	21	21
83	VASteelersfan	21	21
84	Jonny B.	22	22
85	SteelersChatPack	29	29
86	PixburghArn	34	34

So now you work....piece of sh....