Week 9 Open Thread: Redskins vs. Steelers
by TexSkins on Nov 3, 2008 6:39 PM EST
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[Update by TexSkins, 11/03/08 7:48 PM CST ] Inactives are here. No Springs or Taylor. Moss, Samuels and Griffin are in.
Consider this your open thread for tonight's game. I'll be around for most of it, as I'm sure a good number of our other writers will be. Anyway, as of this post (6:30 or so EST) most of those players expected to play are still in. Full injury report here. Springs is out. Moss is the most questionable of the questionables... I have a feeling that he'll play. He likes the spotlight.
As for the Steelers injuries, Willie Parker returns tonight after missing a few weeks. He should see some action but the Steelers are going to be careful bringing him back. Maybe 40 or so snaps. Clark and McFadden are out. Their beat up secondary could be a key for victory. BehindTheStellCurtain should have a thread up and they have some pretty good stuff as far as matchups. Go forth and check it out.
Some tidbits going into tonight, all from here. First, Big Ben:
"I’m not a big fan of playing there because it is loud, they’re really good at home, and they try to make their cheerleaders stretch in our tunnel before we come out of the locker room," Roethlisberger said. "That’s just not good."
Smart man. Now, I leave you with the wit and wisdom of Randy Thomas:
"We’re coming in 6-2; they’re 5-2. It’s going to be the day before the election," Redskins guard Randy Thomas said with a big smile. "I mean goll-ee. It’s going to be nice."
Goll-ee indeed. Anyway, here's your thread.
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Special night..at least unique
burgundy pants with burgundy jerseys will be the Redskins look tonight, per THE TORB It appears to be a mixed reaction, it’ll be unique
by dr WNC on Nov 3, 2008 7:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not political but I hope which ever way the game goes
the opposite happens when it comes to the election. I want to watch football, enjoy football, hear about the Redskins. I’m not interested in the Presidential race or politics over the next 3 to 4 hours, this trend discussed at the Times and many, many, including the game telecast tonight projecting the future, needs to end so it becomes a non-story and I can enjoy FOOTBALL!
by dr WNC on Nov 3, 2008 7:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ditka sung the fight song...
look for it on You Tube… and then post it.
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by TexSkins on Nov 3, 2008 8:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
1st play...
onside kick, recovered by Skins. Good start.
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by TexSkins on Nov 3, 2008 8:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
INT on tipped ball...
need more than 3 points here… but no. Another FG try.
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by TexSkins on Nov 3, 2008 8:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
6-0, 4 minutes in.
With the good field position, the Skins need to score TDs, not FGs.
6-0 early is good. 10 or 14 would be better.
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by TexSkins on Nov 3, 2008 8:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This game needs to settle down at some point
Neither team can handle this pace, the Steelers defense is rock solid at this point.
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by thatguyben on Nov 3, 2008 8:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pressure is getting to Ben...
2 PIT possessions… 1 INT, 1 punt… I’ll take it, but the offense needs to do something on this (3rd) drive.
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by TexSkins on Nov 3, 2008 9:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Portis already has the longest rush...
against PIT all year.
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by TexSkins on Nov 3, 2008 9:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Moved the ball initially...
but forced to punt. Touchback. Not a good punt from there.
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by TexSkins on Nov 3, 2008 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Both defenses are playing well.
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by TexSkins on Nov 3, 2008 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Berger is not healthy...
It’s not often that you say a punter’s health could be a key factor in an NFL game.
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by TexSkins on Nov 3, 2008 9:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Much better punt, Plack.
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by TexSkins on Nov 3, 2008 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I love that...
seeing our QB getting pelted with dummies in practice.
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by TexSkins on Nov 3, 2008 9:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This one time...
I wasn’t the only one here. That was cool.
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by TexSkins on Nov 3, 2008 9:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
skins never stretched the field and played tight all night..i had a feeling when you settled for 3’s on the first 2 drives it was all over…skins brought their rams game to Monday night…flop.
by raven on Nov 3, 2008 11:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
For all the progress Carlos Rogers has made
He’s been awful tonight. He gave up the 43 yard penalty, the 50 yard pass to nate washington, the td to santonio holmes and the missed pick six.
by hibachi on Nov 3, 2008 11:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
nothing worse than a winning Pitt. fan and his little towelette…I feel for your real fans sitting amongst the sea of yellow.
by raven on Nov 3, 2008 11:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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