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It has been pretty thoroughly discussed in some other threads that the steelers haven't been the beneficiaries of a holding call for the last 23 quarters of football.  Conspiracy theories abound, as does just a general frustration that James Harrison, who could very well be defensive player of the year, is being flagrantly held on so many occasions that he is being robbed of sacks, hurries, knockdowns and forced fumbles.  Steeler nation has collectively yelled, "Hey!  Not fair!"

But here is what I am wondering:  could all this lack of holding turn out to be a huge benefit for the team down the stretch?  While it has certainly been a detriment to Silverback, it just may be that the Steelers defense - in particular their pass rush - will enjoy the fruits of this into the playoffs. 

Here's how:  the league certainly has to notice this.  I understand that some of Steeler Nation thinks that the league is purposely not calling holding against opposing teams, but I am inclined to doubt that.  I believe the league doesn't want that accusation being made, especially with 23 (and how many more?) quarters of football to support it.  I believe that, at some point, the league will compensate--maybe even over-compensate--for this egregious/ridiculous lack of integrity in enforcing the rules of football. 

Further, I think the more we talk about it and make it an issue, the more likely we are to see some results.  I am seriously thinking that we will see several holding calls in the coming weeks against the Titans and Browns, and hopefully into the playoffs.  And not only that, but if we do start to see some calls go our way, then teams will have to be careful about holding Deebo, and then watch the terror that is unleashed.  Call me an optimist, but I have a feeling we will see an impressive run by our untamed beast of an outside linebacker over the next month and a half.  Any thoughts?

A rare post game fanpost 'bump' from me. I resisted engaging in some of the good natured trash talk this week, mostly because I was finishing up a few projects and then driving from Seattle to California, but anyway, I'm not sure I would have pulled off something so fun had I had the time. As we know all too well, even good QBs have off days. Tony Romo is certainly a good quarterback. And he certainly had an off day.

Anyway, keep all the great stuff coming guys. We're going to have to implement a few new rules to keep things navigable as volume continues to pick up, but all the great stuff from y'all sure has been wonderful. -Blitz (M.B.)-

Dear Tony Romo,

You don't really know me, nor do you probably want to, but I was always taught that it is polite to say thank you when you receive a gift, and so I find myself writing this note to you today.

I wanted to offer the deepest kind of gratitude for the very generous spirit you demonstrated during yesterday's football game in Pittsburgh, right from the outset all the way through to the end. Rather than simply offering a general and dismissive "thanks," I'd like to specifically thank you for the many ways you exercised a giving spirit.

First of all, you set the tone of heartfelt generosity right away when, on the third play from scrimmage, you hit Troy Polamalu with a beautifully thrown pass to the sideline. As a fan of the game, I was immediately impressed with you; and as you only get one shot to make a first impression, you really did a great job there. Thank you.

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