FAN: Steelers Explode on Chargers

Not many random musings. Not sure about the fake punt, but I really think Tomlin thought the defense was playing at the top of their game at the time. However, if that's true, why not punt and really pin them back. The last 10 minutes of the game are meaningless on defense. I don't care what happened, the game was over. Once they got started, Ben was decisive and sharp....and strong. Simply the best Willie Parker has looked this season. I'm not sure he had a negative carry? This was a great team victory...defense, offense and special teams. I'm a little hungry. Hmmmm, anyone for some roasted raven? Mrs. Fan bought me the complete works of Edgar Allen Poe for Christmas. I think I'll wait until after next Sunday to start reading it.

Genius Mashup

Thanks Still A South for one of the most creative mashups I've seen in a while. This one goes out to Cousin Boomer and Cowboy fans across the country....er, world, I guess...or at least Germany.

History Repeats

Amazing how other playoff games this week ended with some of the same conditions as the Steelers faced last week. The Chargers had to give up the ball after running while fighting for a first down to end the game. With less than 2 minutes to go, they punted to the second best offense in the league from their own endzone. Dude punted the ball 66 yards! 66! Sixty-Frickin-Sicks! That's what we needed from Danny Boy last week and we didn't get it. Oh, it doesn't hurt that their defense then STOPPED the other team from scoring as well. The Giants also had to give up the ball with more than a FG lead with less than 2 minutes to play. They also chose to run on all 3 plays if memory serves me correctly. Their defense was also able to hold the Cowboys off. Ho Hum. I guess out of the teams that are left, I'd most like to see Green Bay win...problem is - I don't think they're the best team left.