The Pens won last night, 3-2 against the Flames...The game was sent to overtime by Ryan Malone, whose unassisted goal was absolutely sensational...In the shootout, Kris Letang, yes a defensmen, scored the winning goal on a nifty little move and flip...His offensive play has really been top notch...
Game Notes: Marc "The Flower" left the game with what appeared to be a knee or an ankle very early in the game...Sabby came in and played admirably, especially in the shootout...Geno Malkin scored the first goal, his 11th of the season, on the powerplay.
Thanks to ESPN Page 2 for this one, 33 Reasons the Steelers Will Beat the Pats. Pretty funny stuff, if you ask me...They also have the 15 Worst Guarentees Ever, in honor of our boy Anthony Smith...Well, I guess that silly bastard became an overnight sensation...now let's hope he doesn't crap the bed against the Pats...
Seriously going for it on 4th down when you already got the game well in hand? Leaving your all-pro QB in the game till the bitter end no matter what? It is just unnecessary for this team to constantly blow out opponents. If you have the game won why don’t you put in some backups? No wonder everyone outside of Boston hates you.
9. Randy Moss...
The knock on the Pats used to be that they didn’t really have a big name wide out for Brady to throw to, but that all changed in the off-season with the signing of crybaby Randy Moss. We all have heard the stories that Moss quit on his team in Oakland and then publicly cried about his situation until they released him. And we’ve all seen him pouting on the bench, but I guess he’s happy now that all he’s doing is catching TD’s from Tom Brady all day long. Once a jagoff always a jagoff, if you ask me, you shoulda went to Green Bay Moss, you suck at life!
(Pic from projo.com)
Randy Moss, role model to children everywhere...
8. The Patriots fans are annoying...
The only Pats fan I like is the dude from NFL network commercials, and he is imaginary. “How could I forget about the blonde bomba” As far as I’m concerned the rest of those annoyingly accented, clam chowder eating, bastards can kiss my as$. These fans are so obnoxious about their team it makes me sick. Half of them are probably just jumping on the bandwagon. We all know that the Red Sox are the most popular team in town anyway you fair-weather jerk offs. In an all out no holds barred brawl I would put my money on the Steeler nation any day of the week.
7. Their old balls linebackers...
Not only are the Pats linebackers older then dirt, but they also cheat. Vrabel is a whiner and all he does is take cheap shots, such as in the Cleveland game when he dove at the knees of tackle Joe Thomas with 11 seconds left in the game winning 34-17. Then there’s Ted Bruschi, who knows when he’ll have another steroid induced stroke, look at the size of his head and tell me he’s not on the juice. Finally, Junior Seau who ‘retired’ from the Dolphins only to sign with the Pats four days later. This guy has been playing for like 20 years, he probably wears depends during games so he doesn’t drop a JoePa in the middle of missing a tackle.
(Pic from cdn.news.aol.com)
Ooops, I crapped my pants!!!
6. Wes Welker’s creepy mustache...
I was watching sportscenter on Monday morning all hungover and BAM out of nowhere appears Wes Welker, and he was sporting what I believe is a pretty creepy ‘stache. Maybe he should try to call up Wannestadt and get a few pointers on growing a ‘stache like a real man, instead of like a 15 year old kid. Good thing Wes keeps his helmet on while he’s shown on TV cuz if he didn’t this mustache would be creeping people out across the country. Maybe Wes is just going for the Uncle Rico look, who knows? (note from Diego: me and Snack tried hard to find a pic of the stache but we failed miserably, if I were him I wouldn’t be taking pics of it either, so be sure to check it out Sunday during the game)
5. They’re cheaters...
Sure they say every team in the NFL does it they just don’t get caught…. Oh ya thanks for trying to rationalize your cheating for us, but remind me how many other teams have been busted taping opponents plays? That’s right it’s a big fat zero. The NFL is going to take away their first round pick, but if you ask me that’s just a slap on the wrist. Not only did they tape play calls from opponents but they’ve also been accused of paying out bounties if, for example, the defensive line holds a rusher under a certain amount of yardage, and the ref’s have been called out for making calls in there favor. How much help do these bastards need?
4. Rodney Harrison is an admitted cheater...
I suppose you can call Harrison the “tough guy” of the Patriots defense, he took over this roll after Ty Law left a few years back. Harrison is usually the one running his yapper, and he used to be able to back up his tough talk back in his younger days at least. Nowadays Harrison is past his prime and washed up, and I am assuming these are the reasons why he cheated and took HGH. Did you see that exchange between him and Raven’s coach Brian Billick on Monday night? I wish he would try some nonsense like with Mike Tomlin, who is only 10 months older then Harrison. Tomlin wouldn’t blow any kisses, but he probably would sprint at Harrison and Goldberg spear the sh*t out of him right there on the field.
3. Tom Brady and his illegitimate child...
The man can do no harm as a football player, but in real life Tom is known to get around. Now I’m not saying that Tom has any VD, but we already have evidence he doesn’t like to wrap it up. It would be nice for him to get some type of flare up before the game Sunday; it makes it harder to throw a football with itchy nuts and discharge. This dude has banged every model/actress in Hollywood… who’s next Britney?? I wouldn’t do it Tom you know she is fertile and I’m sure that child support to Bridget Moynahan is already taking a nice chunk of change out of your pocket. I agree with the WDVE morning show, if we are somehow losing in the 4th quarter we should bring out Leo DiCaprio to make out with his ex-lady, and Tom’s current main squeeze, Gisele on the sideline.
(Pic from people.com)
How are those sloppy seconds treatin' ya, Tom?
2. The media’s constant admiration of this team...
Every f’n network, it doesn’t matter which one it is, rides the d*ck of Tom Brady and his precious Pat’s, and it literally makes me want to puke. How annoying was it the week they played the Colts? We heard about this game nonstop for a week it was pretty frustrating. I am so sick of hearing about the Patriots week in and week out on every sports segment on TV, radio, and newspaper. Even during other team’s games announcers feel it is necessary to make references and comparisons to Brady and the Pats, it’s just ridiculous. I don’t remember the Colts getting this much attention when they were undefeated a few years ago. Also, I hate that humble pie crap that the Patriots try feeding to the media. You aren’t the underdog after you win 3 Super Bowls you a*sholes!
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President of the Tom Brady man-crush fan club...
1. Bill Bellichek and his stupid hoodie...
I think Bill Bellichicken (thanks Carl) is the most hated man in sports today. That is quite a bold proclamation, as there are convicted and accused felons, murders, rapists, drug dealers, thugs, and gangsters spread throughout professional sports. This dude is just an all around jagoff though, he wears that dumb hoodie every game, he always has that constipated look on his face, he talks with that monotone voice of his, he runs up the score on team’s, and he would barely even hug his own former offensive coordinator after he played him last year. I heard a rumor that even Bellichek’s own mother hates his guts. I can’t believe that people in Boston actually buy that freakin cut off hoodie he wears (not only buy it but its sold out everywhere). Whenever he is on the sideline he reminds me of some panhandler down on Liberty Ave begging for my pocket change.
WVU's kicker was gettng death threats because he sucks and blew two kicks against our Panthers...Those hoopies haven't been this mad since the Beverly Hillbillies was taken off the air, or since marrying your cousin became a crime in WV in 2004, whichever was last...
The Pens win was somewhat of a shock, as they played like absolute dog crap for two periods, missing all of their scoring opportunities...But something happened in the third period...It was like Sid yelled at his boys and got them going, because they played like they had a fire under their asses and scored four unanswered goals to win 4-2...Sid finished with 3 assists, and goals were scored by the Talbot, Colby, Whitney and Letang...Good game all the way around boys...
The Panthers got one helluva scare from the Dukes of Duquesne, holding on to win 73-68...Since Snack can't afford ESPNU, he didn't get to see the game, however, from what he did see, it looks like the Dukes aren't the bottom feeders they once were...Kudos to the boys from the Hill for making a game out of it, and who knows, maybe an A-10 title is on it's way to Pittsburgh...
Anthony Smith...what a jagoff...hey I have an idea...let's play the best team in the league right after they barely win two games in a row, and then talk shit and say we're gonna beat them...yea, real smart...I wouldn't be surprised if the Hoodie posted that up on the board already...Way to kick a dog when it's sleeping Anthony Smith...you're not Joey Porter, and if we lose, there is NO ONE, and I mean NO ONE to blame but you...JAGOFF!!!
Jesus H, Jake from BuccoBlog is giving me a heart attack...He just mentioned we could get Phil Hughes from the Yanks for Ian Snell, but now it looks like it may not go through...Although, you never know, Jake is always hating on the management, so maybe this is just his normal gloomy view of the Bucs...But, it's much more likely, at least to me, that Jake is prolly just as flustered as I am at this Huntington not having the "intestinal fortitude" to make a big deal...It's time to crap or get off the pot Neil...
Here's a few random links I found while just doing my normal nothing today...
This one is compliments of Old Man Snack, as he found a sweet video of some base jumpers...he also wanted me to mention that him and Mama I (my sweetheart of a mother) used to share beers and laughs with the old 'Stache himself...good shit as far as I'm concerned...Now, if only Wanny would hire the old man as the o-coordinator, then we'd be goin somewhere...
Jimmy Leyland is the big winner in the trade market, landing D-Train and Miggy Cabrera...how the hell did they pull this off? They're pitching staff is now sick as hell, and the're starting 8 is the best in baseball...too bad the poor, poor Pirates are so broke...(Thanks to Mondesi's House for the story)
And finally, it looks like we may have some of our studs back for the showdown with the Pats on Sunday...Troy, Marvel and Santonio are all busting their humps to get back for this one...I hope they don't rush these guys though, we're gonna need them all down the stretch...
Here's your update on your Pittsburgh Ball Club...There is none...We've been linked to every team in MLB and yet we haven't been able to pull the trigger on anything yet..Below, I will post the links I've been using to keep up to date, and if any of you out there know of any others, feel free to email me at pierogisnat@gmail.com...
Ok guys, before I post some stuff on the MLB Winter Meetings, our boy Carl from Aqua Teen Hunger Force has love for the 'Stache, as seen in this video below...Also, we'd like to thank With Leather for posting this yesterday, and showing us the glory of the 'Stache...
I was happy about a lot of things after the Steelers Sunday night clash with the division rival’s the Bengals. For one, Hienz field held up pretty well considering it was another rainy night here in the Burgh, two, the offense finally looked like it was clicking, especially after the last two outings which were below average, and finally, we put the Bengals out of there misery once again. Also, I can’t forget about the defense, they played a heck of a game making the Bengals offense look mediocre at best.
The first drive started off kind of rough as the Bengals marched the ball down the field, eventually scoring on a Rudi Johnson TD. Hey good job Rudi I wasn’t even sure if you were still playing on the Bengal’s cuz you have been doing a whole bunch of nothing all year long. Little did they know this would be the first and last trip that they would be making to the end zone on that cold wet night. Allowing that first TD must have fired up the team because after that play our D clamped down hard on Carson and company. Rudi was held to only 34 yards on 14 carries a meager 2.4 yards a carry. Also the pressure put on from LeBeau and the front 7 seemed to rattle Palmer as he was forced to attempt 44 passes because of the failure to establish any proficient ground attack. There were no fancy TD celebrations by Ocho Stinko this week, as he and Douchemanzada were both held touchdownless (I make up words I do what I want) on Sunday night. I still believe that at least 50% of the reason Ike Taylor got that contract was because of his ability to shut down #85 on the Bungals. Does he ever score on us? Our research department says Chad hasn’t scored on us since 2003 ironically enough the same year we drafted Ike, maybe I do know what I’m talking about.
(Pic from emptythebench.com)
Please tase him, brah!!!
The Steelers offense snapped out of its funk this week putting up 24 points on the board. Ben overcame a couple early int’s and ended up having a pretty good game, passing for 184 yards and 2 TDs with 2 int’s. It is good to see the big man actually running the ball a little more often these days. Early on in the year, such as in the Broncos game, it seemed like the defense was sitting back in the zone almost daring him to run, but he was hesitant to make it happen. Instead he would try to hold the ball and try to make a play happen with his arm instead of his feet, which resulted in a loss for the team. Nowadays, Ben is still looking to throw but he is a little more confident tucking the ball and taking off running, as he did on a TD run in the 2nd quarter Sunday night.
Even though Santonio has been out with an injury it is good to see that the chemistry between Ben and Hines is the best it’s been since the Super Bowl season. Hines is finding open space in zone coverage and he is also still not afraid to go across the middle; like when he was completely lit up by Madieu Williams and Leon Hall and he sprung to his feet flexing his bicep and smiling as always. Ward got 2 TD’s Sunday passing John Stallworth with 64 TD’s to become the franchise all time leader in TD catches. Not only that but Hines also holds Steelers records for receptions, with 705, and an impressive 143 game streak with at least one catch. I love Hines as much as every other Burgher but I was a little skeptical about how we would hold up after getting his big money contract. Someone needs to give me a slap for that one because it seems like Hines has been working even harder ever since getting paid your can tell he wants another ring.
(Pic from pittsburghlive.com)
I don't get these from sitting around petting kitty cats...
Another year goes by and once again the Steelers get the pleasure of crushing the hopes and dreams of all those bums that root for the Bungals, what a beautiful thing. No wonder their fans hate us so bad we end this team’s season on an annual basis. I would probably hate us for that too! I’ll give them this much, at least they didn’t make up a bunch of excuses for losing after the game like the Ravens did. I’m not sure if anyone has heard yet, but next week we play against the Patriots. Personally I am glad the Ravens pooped the bed last night because I want the Steelers to be the team that rains on the Pats parade. Don’t worry, I’m already cooking up a top ten list that involves the team everyone loves to hate. See you’s then…
Well folks, today is truly the Monday morning hangover, as I attended the Steelers Bungals game at Heinz field last night. Waking up sucked this morning so forgive me if my writing is a little uninspiring, I didn’t get too much sleep last night. Enough crying from me though lets get into this weekend's sports action in the Burgh.
This was a big sports weekend for college football; there were conference championships, BCS implications, and of course the 100th anniversary of the Backyard Brawl. There were some pretty good games on during the day, but the highlight of the day was obviously the rivalry game for Pitt with our hated, cousin-loving neighbors, West Virginia. The table was set for WV, all they had to do was beat a lowly Pitt team and they were off to play in the national championship, in the words of Lee Corso, not so fast my friends.
Pitt was ready for this game, they were fired up on defense, and they were geared up to play in a hostile environment in Morgantown. Pitt played like they had a chip on their shoulder, and with good reason. Pitt was 28.5 point underdogs Saturday night, they used this as incentive to get fired up for the game. The doubters were evident and no one was giving Pitt a chance to win this one, but that is why they play the game folks.
Even though they started out slow, Pitt’s game plan proved to work well against the Mountaineers; limit Pat White and make him throw, play stout defense, convert on third downs and give Shady the damn ball. Pat White went down in the second quarter with a thumb injury on his non-throwing hand, but he was still a non-factor when he was actually in the game. Panthers defense silenced the rowdy crowd of nearly 60,000 by holding White to only 40 yards rushing and 50 passing in an impressive effort by their front seven. (not to mention they held Steve Slaton to 11 yards on 9 carries) Although QB Pat Bostick threw a couple INT’s the defense held strong and WV was forced to attempt a couple early field goal’s that they missed (that kicker should be put on suicide watch) In all, the defense did a good job of staying in their lanes and containing WV high powered offense all night long. It was also big that they had some sacks and that they forced a couple of turnovers, which ended up leading to points on the scoreboard.
As for the offense, lets just say they are what we thought they were… Bostick made some bad decisions early and the ‘stache decided to go conservative so Bostick wouldn’t blow the game by committing turnovers. This meant it was time for the Shady show, and man was this kid entertaining carrying the ball a whopping 38 times for 148 yards. (why wasn’t he getting the ball this many times every game) On one play he gave a WV linebacker the uh oh’s on one the nastiest dick moves I’ve seen in some time, but unfortunately the TD run was called back on a phantom holding call on Oderrick Turner. There was an interesting story about Shady circulating through Pittsburgh this weekend. He was confused as to why Pitt hates WV so bad. That is, up until the bus carrying the team rolled into Morgantown and proceeded to be pelted with rocks, bricks, and other objects. Word on the street is that this fired up Shady so much that he gave the team a pep talk right there on the bus, and judging by his play and the play of the rest of the team it must have worked. This kid is only a freshman, but its pretty clear that he doesn’t play or act like one, as he has stepped up to be one of the leader’s of this young team.
Pitt’s offense was by no means a juggernaut on Saturday night, but they were relatively efficient. Six for eighteen on third downs is nothing to write home about, but they were an impressive 2 for 3 on 4th down conversions. The biggest one coming on Pitt’s TD drive where the stache called a fake punt, lining up former Central Catholic QB and Pitt outside linebacker (and Hazelwood native) Shane Murray under center to sneak for 3 yards on 4th and 1. Bostick also converted a third down, later in the drive. Keeping the WV offense off the field was essential to Pitt getting this upset win.
All in all this has got to be one of, if not the, biggest win in the history of Pitt football history. I mean the look on the faces of the WV fans was probably the greatest thing I’ve ever seen in my life…. Priceless simply priceless and the camera kept showing them I loved it. I bet WV campus was a ghost town that night as the hands of their most bitter rival crushed their dreams of a national championship on their home field. While WV fans cried themselves to sleep, we partied like rock stars on Pitt’s campus in Oakland. (link the video of the Pitt couch burning) Pitt couldn’t be stopped that Saturday night not by rocks and bricks, not by horrendous penalty calls, and certainly not by a half-assed effort by a team who has never won the national championship.
I am so happy it happened especially cuz I hate that scumbag coach Rich Rodriguez. That d-bag didn’t even give Pitt any credit during his press conference (where he looked like he was about to cry also) all he did was talk about how WV didn’t execute and stick to the game plan. Listen up Rich you got outplayed, out-coached, and beaten by a team you were supposed to roll over. Have fun in the Fiesta bowl you jagoff. GO PITT!
The Steelers beat the hapless Bungals last night 24-10. It was a good game for the defense, as they held those jagoffs from Ohio down all night..They scored a TD on their first possession and wouldn't reach the endzone again the rest of the evening...
Kudos go to Hines Ward, who caught two TD passes, which surpasses John Stallworth for the team record...He's really epitomized what the Steelers have come to be known for: talent, heart, and being just an overall excellent football player...It's good to see him take this record, and not some d-bag like Plexiglass Burress...
Another shout out goes to the defense, who held the high powered offense of the Bengals to 249 total yards...Here's a box score showing yinz all the numbers...
Look for more on the game from Diego in his Monday Morning Hangover which should be posted tomorrow (hopefully)...
And finally, take a look at what happened to Oakland Saturday night...
Yes, you read that correctly; your Pitt Panthers stunned WVU last night, 13-9...All I can say is wow...
(Pic from postgazette.com)
Up yours, Hoopies...
On a frozen night in Morgantown, where holding on to the ball was at a premium, Pitt caused 3 fumbles and killed any dreams the hoopies had of going to the national championship...I personally think the Big East told the officials to help WVU out, because there was bad call after bad call against the Panthers, including 2 phantom holding calls and a celebration foul that was horrendous...As Sir Charles would put it, that's just terrrrrible...
More to come on this game in Diego's Monday Morning Hangover...
Player of the game definitely goes to Shady McCoy, who rushed for 148 yards and set the all-time Big East freshman rushing record...This kid is amazing, and I am damn glad he'll be with us for at least the next year...Let's hope he doesn't pull a Larry Fitz and dip after next year...But I'm thinking he'll stay for three, but we'll see...
