GameFive: Seahawks (3-1) @ Stealers (3-1)

bedir than average · October 6th, 2007, 02:41 PM

A rematch of the Super Bowl where Ben Roethlisberger had the worst ever QB Rating of a winning quarterback ever, the Super Bowl that pained Seattle fans and even had media outside of Seattle calling it stolen with the worst refereeing that a Championship has ever seen.

This year we see a Seattle team ranked 7th in Passing Yards, 17th in Rushing, 16th in Passing Allowed and 13th in Russing Allowed face off against a Stealer team 25th in Passing Yards, 3rd in Rushing, 8th in Passing Allowed and 8th in Rushing Allowed.

Expect a game defined by Seattle's ability to stop the run and Pittsburgh's ability to stop the pass. Shaun will struggle to run the ball until the 4th quarter again, but the Seattle receiver core will decide this game. I also expect to see Seneca outperform ALL of Pittsburgh's recievers.

NFL.com's preview

Other division games
Arizona (2-2) @ StLoius (0-4)
Balt @ SanFran (2-2)

bedir than average · October 6th, 2007, 03:22 PM

The team's quotes on this game seem odd, and give us some insight into their minds.

Matt has stated that despite the change in rosters he is still fired up for this matchup. "You could put the Detroit Lions in Steeler uniforms and we would still want to win, thinking of that game." (might have missed a word or two)

Whereas both Shaun and the Coach have claimed that the differing players mean that the SuperBowl loss doesn't matter for this year's matchup.

You can likely tell where I fall on this. I want vengence. No it won't give me the feeling of victory that I was taken away, but it will make me feel a bit better, and more importantly it will move Seattle closer to returning.

bedir than average · October 7th, 2007, 11:29 AM

Late in the first quarter this looks like a field position battle. Excellent third down defense from both sides. Seattle only really moving the ball in the air, Pitt only on the ground.

Stealers start with the ball inside their own ten after an excellent punt and penalty.

bedir than average · October 7th, 2007, 11:42 AM

What a play on that last punt...excellent coverage and nearly recovering a fumble in the poor coverage.

Stealer ball on the one

Let's get a Safety

bedir than average · October 7th, 2007, 11:46 AM

Let them off the hook there, with the missed tackle on that pass play on third down.

bedir than average · October 7th, 2007, 12:19 PM

Blowing that 2 minute drill hurts. Matt has had trouble throwing into coverage this week. Could have been 3 interceptions already and not just that final one to end the half. The club needs Alexander to have a huge second half to open some play action opportunities.

bedir than average · October 7th, 2007, 01:59 PM

Worst all-around performance I have seen from this team since the Holmgren era started.

Couldn't perform in any facet of the game, well outside of the Punting game.

Disappointing on all levels.

bedir than average · October 7th, 2007, 03:28 PM

Arizona beats StLouis (their division hopes are toast)
SF currently down by 3 to Balt.

That loss at Arizona might hurt in tie-breakers later

October 6th, 2007, 02:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
bedir than average Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,258	GameFive: Seahawks (3-1) @ Stealers (3-1) A rematch of the Super Bowl where Ben Roethlisberger had the worst ever QB Rating of a winning quarterback ever, the Super Bowl that pained Seattle fans and even had media outside of Seattle calling it stolen with the worst refereeing that a Championship has ever seen. This year we see a Seattle team ranked 7th in Passing Yards, 17th in Rushing, 16th in Passing Allowed and 13th in Russing Allowed face off against a Stealer team 25th in Passing Yards, 3rd in Rushing, 8th in Passing Allowed and 8th in Rushing Allowed. Expect a game defined by Seattle's ability to stop the run and Pittsburgh's ability to stop the pass. Shaun will struggle to run the ball until the 4th quarter again, but the Seattle receiver core will decide this game. I also expect to see Seneca outperform ALL of Pittsburgh's recievers. NFL.com's preview Other division games Arizona (2-2) @ StLoius (0-4) Balt @ SanFran (2-2) __________________ I'm sorry I left for a while. I needed a vaction, and then work changed substantially. I'm over 50 hour weeks, plus two hours a day of commuting time. A few weeks ago I launched my own blog about Seattle Sounders FC and Life in Puget Sound. I won't be by these parts often as my focus has changed. Sorry about the unannounced retirement.

October 6th, 2007, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
bedir than average Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,258	The team's quotes on this game seem odd, and give us some insight into their minds. Matt has stated that despite the change in rosters he is still fired up for this matchup. "You could put the Detroit Lions in Steeler uniforms and we would still want to win, thinking of that game." (might have missed a word or two) Whereas both Shaun and the Coach have claimed that the differing players mean that the SuperBowl loss doesn't matter for this year's matchup. You can likely tell where I fall on this. I want vengence. No it won't give me the feeling of victory that I was taken away, but it will make me feel a bit better, and more importantly it will move Seattle closer to returning. __________________ I'm sorry I left for a while. I needed a vaction, and then work changed substantially. I'm over 50 hour weeks, plus two hours a day of commuting time. A few weeks ago I launched my own blog about Seattle Sounders FC and Life in Puget Sound. I won't be by these parts often as my focus has changed. Sorry about the unannounced retirement.

October 7th, 2007, 11:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
bedir than average Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,258	Late in the first quarter this looks like a field position battle. Excellent third down defense from both sides. Seattle only really moving the ball in the air, Pitt only on the ground. Stealers start with the ball inside their own ten after an excellent punt and penalty. __________________ I'm sorry I left for a while. I needed a vaction, and then work changed substantially. I'm over 50 hour weeks, plus two hours a day of commuting time. A few weeks ago I launched my own blog about Seattle Sounders FC and Life in Puget Sound. I won't be by these parts often as my focus has changed. Sorry about the unannounced retirement.

October 7th, 2007, 11:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
bedir than average Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,258	What a play on that last punt...excellent coverage and nearly recovering a fumble in the poor coverage. Stealer ball on the one Let's get a Safety __________________ I'm sorry I left for a while. I needed a vaction, and then work changed substantially. I'm over 50 hour weeks, plus two hours a day of commuting time. A few weeks ago I launched my own blog about Seattle Sounders FC and Life in Puget Sound. I won't be by these parts often as my focus has changed. Sorry about the unannounced retirement.

October 7th, 2007, 11:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
bedir than average Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,258	Let them off the hook there, with the missed tackle on that pass play on third down. __________________ I'm sorry I left for a while. I needed a vaction, and then work changed substantially. I'm over 50 hour weeks, plus two hours a day of commuting time. A few weeks ago I launched my own blog about Seattle Sounders FC and Life in Puget Sound. I won't be by these parts often as my focus has changed. Sorry about the unannounced retirement.

October 7th, 2007, 12:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
bedir than average Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,258	Halftime: Stealers 7 - Seahawks 0 Blowing that 2 minute drill hurts. Matt has had trouble throwing into coverage this week. Could have been 3 interceptions already and not just that final one to end the half. The club needs Alexander to have a huge second half to open some play action opportunities. __________________ I'm sorry I left for a while. I needed a vaction, and then work changed substantially. I'm over 50 hour weeks, plus two hours a day of commuting time. A few weeks ago I launched my own blog about Seattle Sounders FC and Life in Puget Sound. I won't be by these parts often as my focus has changed. Sorry about the unannounced retirement.

October 7th, 2007, 01:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
bedir than average Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,258	Worst all-around performance I have seen from this team since the Holmgren era started. Couldn't perform in any facet of the game, well outside of the Punting game. Disappointing on all levels. __________________ I'm sorry I left for a while. I needed a vaction, and then work changed substantially. I'm over 50 hour weeks, plus two hours a day of commuting time. A few weeks ago I launched my own blog about Seattle Sounders FC and Life in Puget Sound. I won't be by these parts often as my focus has changed. Sorry about the unannounced retirement.

October 7th, 2007, 03:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
bedir than average Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,258	Arizona beats StLouis (their division hopes are toast) SF currently down by 3 to Balt. That loss at Arizona might hurt in tie-breakers later __________________ I'm sorry I left for a while. I needed a vaction, and then work changed substantially. I'm over 50 hour weeks, plus two hours a day of commuting time. A few weeks ago I launched my own blog about Seattle Sounders FC and Life in Puget Sound. I won't be by these parts often as my focus has changed. Sorry about the unannounced retirement.