Rockpage Steelers Prediction Thread 2006

ToonaRockGuy · Post by **ToonaRockGuy** » Tuesday Sep 05, 2006

Okay, Rockpagers, Thursday is coming, so post your official game predictions here each week!

Game 1:
Steelers vs. Dolphins
Thursday September 07, 2006
8:30 PM, on NBC

PanzerFaust · Post by **PanzerFaust** » Tuesday Sep 05, 2006

OK Kev here goes...

(Tood holds envelope to forehead and thinks hard)

I predict the Steelers *WILL* play the Dolphins Thursday at 8:30 on NBC....

Anyone wanna put a little Do Ray Me on it to make it interesting ? haha...

drums=life · Post by **drums=life** » Tuesday Sep 05, 2006

The Steelers are in for a LONG season, sorry guys. The writing is on the wall

rreihart · Post by **rreihart** » Tuesday Sep 05, 2006

ImFedUp wrote:The Steelers are in for a LONG season, sorry guys. The writing is on the wall

Hmmm, last time I checked they are playing 16 games, just like all the other teams.

Unless you mean the playoff games they'll be playing in? I guess they will have a long(er) season, comparatively.

f.sciarrillo · Post by **f.sciarrillo** » Tuesday Sep 05, 2006

Seeing that Batch is starting, and there are reports of them calling Maddox back, I'm not going to be optimistic about them winning the game opener ...

Of course they will still make it to the superbowl though

AtoMikEnRtiA · Post by **AtoMikEnRtiA** » Tuesday Sep 05, 2006

Game 1:
Steelers vs. Dolphins
Thursday September 07, 2006
8:30 PM, on NBC

Given the poor preseason that the Steelers had, Roethlisberger being out, Batch being unreliable at best, and the Dolphins actually being good...

Miami - 24
Pittsburgh - 10

jangel · Post by **jangel** » Tuesday Sep 05, 2006

No Ben first game, Not a potent running game(fast willie ok if there is a up the middle guy) , rumors of Cowers last season in the burgh. And if Hines Wards hamstring doesn't heal ...they are in for a long season.
I'll take Miami in the first game.

BDR · Post by **BDR** » Wednesday Sep 06, 2006

AtoMikEnRtiA wrote:Given the poor preseason that the Steelers had ...

If your favorite team plays preseason games to win them, there are BIG problems with the coaching staff.

During the very, very limited amount of time Pittsburgh starters spent on the preseason field, they were clicking on all cylinders. Haters, prepare for a truly loooong Steelers season; one that extends into February.

AtoMikEnRtiA wrote:Batch being unreliable at best ...

Methinks you've confused Charlie with some dude who used to wear No. 8 ...

AtoMikEnRtiA wrote:... and the Dolphins actually being good...

Since when?

The "teal and orange" haven't been to the playoffs in five years and the last time they qualified, they lost in the wildcard round to the Ravens. Prior to that, the last time they won a divisional round playoff game was 1992 (a lot of you were still watching Mr. Rogers back then).

The Dolphins overall record since the 2000 season is 54-42 with no playoff victories and only one division title (2000). The Steelers are 64-31 by comparison with playoff berths four of the six years, three division titles and ... oh yes ... a Super Bowl victory.

Steelers still beat the fish without BB ... probably a close game though, something like ...

STEELERS — 14
Dolphins — 10

r:>)

Too-tay · Post by **Too-tay** » Wednesday Sep 06, 2006

BadDazeRob wrote:
Prior to that, the last time they won a divisional round playoff game was 1992 (a lot of you were still watching Mr. Rogers back then).

Bernie Kozar was da shiznit!!

rreihart · Post by **rreihart** » Wednesday Sep 06, 2006

Too-tay wrote:
BadDazeRob wrote:
Prior to that, the last time they won a divisional round playoff game was 1992 (a lot of you were still watching Mr. Rogers back then).

Bernie Kozar was da shiznit!!

Wow Too-Tay, way to keep up with the current parlance.

Too-tay · Post by **Too-tay** » Wednesday Sep 06, 2006

rreihart wrote:
Too-tay wrote:
BadDazeRob wrote:
Prior to that, the last time they won a divisional round playoff game was 1992 (a lot of you were still watching Mr. Rogers back then).

Bernie Kozar was da shiznit!!
Wow Too-Tay, way to keep up with the current parlance.

Undoubtedly!!!

BDR · Post by **BDR** » Wednesday Sep 06, 2006

jangel wrote:Not a potent running game(fast willie ok if there is a up the middle guy)

Super Bowl XL ... 75 yards up the middle for the game breaking TD and no one touched him. I'd say Fast Willie will be just fine.

r:>)

Dragan Kalasa · Post by **Dragan Kalasa** » Wednesday Sep 06, 2006

To me personally, I worry about preseason games. Not for the starters, but for the back-ups. These second and third strings are all competing hard for a chance to play this year and some just to be even on the team. So saying that, what happens when starters start getting hurt? It falls on the shoulders of the second and maybe even third string. And what information can you go by on their possible performance? Preseason.

OK, now...this could be an interesting game, but I'm going to go with...

Miami - 21
Pittsburgh - 17

BTW...Batch was 2-0 when starting last year. Maybe nothing fancy, but pretty or not, a Win is a Win, plus I am rooting for them, because Parker is my starting back. The better he does the better I do...haha....GO MANIACLYSMS!!!!

BDR · Post by **BDR** » Wednesday Sep 06, 2006

Dragan Kalasa wrote:To me personally, I worry about preseason games. Not for the starters, but for the back-ups. These second and third strings are all competing hard for a chance to play this year and some just to be even on the team. So saying that, what happens when starters start getting hurt? It falls on the shoulders of the second and maybe even third string. And what information can you go by on their possible performance? Preseason.

My point was, good coaches are looking at individual performance in preseason to determine which players fit the mold, they're not looking at the scoreboard. Sure, coaches will get into a 2-minute drill when the clock calls for it in a preseason game, but you'll rarely see a team going for an onside kick or a fake punt to get back into a preseason game. Good coaches play the situation in preseason.

The Steelers second and third teamers faced their share of starting units this preseason. To me, it seemed like at least a few of their opponents were leaving a lot of starters on the field deep into the second quarter, which is fine if they need the work, but if they're trying to win the game, that's hella-gay.

Another point: When a back up takes the field in the regular season, it's usually with 9 or 10 starters as a supportiung cast, not 9 or 10 back ups, like in preseason.

r:>)

Dragan Kalasa · Post by **Dragan Kalasa** » Wednesday Sep 06, 2006

BadDazeRob wrote:
Dragan Kalasa wrote:To me personally, I worry about preseason games. Not for the starters, but for the back-ups. These second and third strings are all competing hard for a chance to play this year and some just to be even on the team. So saying that, what happens when starters start getting hurt? It falls on the shoulders of the second and maybe even third string. And what information can you go by on their possible performance? Preseason.
My point was, good coaches are looking at individual performance in preseason to determine which players fit the mold, they're not looking at the scoreboard. Sure, coaches will get into a 2-minute drill when the clock calls for it in a preseason game, but you'll rarely see a team going for an onside kick or a fake punt to get back into a preseason game. Good coaches play the situation in preseason.

The Steelers second and third teamers faced their share of starting units this preseason. To me, it seemed like at least a few of their opponents were leaving a lot of starters on the field deep into the second quarter, which is fine if they need the work, but if they're trying to win the game, that's hella-gay.

Another point: When a back up takes the field in the regular season, it's usually with 9 or 10 starters as a supportiung cast, not 9 or 10 back ups, like in preseason.

r:>)

Continue with the predictions. I just feel that I should've better explained myself...

Yeah, that was my point too. The scoreboard means absolutely nothing. And you are correct about the back-up is usually with starters however that one back-up can change the entire tempo of the game. For example, keep Pittsburgh's enitre Offense, but replace Ben with Tommy, or Hines with Santonio. You lose a small and very crucial piece of confidence, which can make or break the game.

Last year my personal belief, if Pittsburgh wouldn't have injured Palmer, I don't believe they would've went to the Super Bowl. He was picking those guys apart. But losing Palmer turned the game upside down for the Bengals. I'm not bawling around about it or anything (besides Jacksonville and Arizona are my teams) but even if it's one person, anyone could question the outcome of any game. Which is why I worry about Preseason, not because they lost according to the scoreboard, but it's what you may have to look for in the future.

Sorry for interupting the core meaning of this thread. I am done with this side-story now.
VonBaas

BDR · Post by **BDR** » Wednesday Sep 06, 2006

Ever notice how, in the Chunky Soup commercials, they never show anyone bleeding from the tongue after licking the pop-top lid?

Crazy.

r:>)

AtoMikEnRtiA · Post by **AtoMikEnRtiA** » Wednesday Sep 06, 2006

BadDazeRob wrote:Ever notice how, in the Chunky Soup commercials, they never show anyone bleeding from the tongue after licking the pop-top lid?

Crazy.

r:>)

You know how I know you're gay?

I saw you make a spinach dip in a loaf of sourdough bread once....

BDR · Post by **BDR** » Wednesday Sep 06, 2006

Dragan Kalasa wrote:Last year my personal belief, if Pittsburgh wouldn't have injured Palmer, I don't believe they would've went to the Super Bowl. He was picking those guys apart. But losing Palmer turned the game upside down for the Bengals.

For the record, Palmer was injured in Cincy's second play from scrimmage, after completing one pass.

r:>)

BDR · Post by **BDR** » Wednesday Sep 06, 2006

AtoMikEnRtiA wrote:
BadDazeRob wrote:Ever notice how, in the Chunky Soup commercials, they never show anyone bleeding from the tongue after licking the pop-top lid?

Crazy.

r:>)
You know how I know you're gay?

I saw you make a spinach dip in a loaf of sourdough bread once....

Mmmmm ... spinach dip.

r:>)

metal_junky · Post by **metal_junky** » Wednesday Sep 06, 2006

And don't forget Awesome players like.... Tiki Barber, Eli Manning, Jeromy Shockey, Plaxico Burress, Michael Strahan,Amani Toomer, & Luke Petitgout!

OoPs! Forgot this thread was about the Steelers ...lol

NeW YoRk GiAnTs FoR TeH WiNzOrS!!!

Too-tay · Post by **Too-tay** » Wednesday Sep 06, 2006

metal_junky wrote: NeW YoRk GiAnTs FoR TeH WiNzOrS!!!

Huh??

AtoMikEnRtiA · Post by **AtoMikEnRtiA** » Wednesday Sep 06, 2006

metal_junky wrote:NeW YoRk GiAnTs FoR TeH WiNzOrS!!!

wow.. i didnt think Mount Union had any EMO kids.. except for the emo kid who plays bass for Burning the Phoenix lol

metal_junky · Post by **metal_junky** » Wednesday Sep 06, 2006

AtoMikEnRtiA wrote: wow.. i didnt think Mount Union had any EMO kids.. except for the emo kid who plays bass for Burning the Phoenix lol

HA HA

... Actually not living in Mount Union anymore but my Profile won't except any of the changes I have tryed too make too it.
I live in Huntingdon now.

PanzerFaust · Post by **PanzerFaust** » Wednesday Sep 06, 2006

Too-tay wrote:
metal_junky wrote: NeW YoRk GiAnTs FoR TeH WiNzOrS!!!
Huh??

I think Metal is related to Gangsta of E Bonics.... <grin>

Huntingdon-Mount Union... What's the difference? haha JK

lonewolf · Post by **lonewolf** » Wednesday Sep 06, 2006

BadDazeRob wrote:Steelers still beat the fish without BB ... probably a close game though, something like ...

STEELERS — 14
Dolphins — 10
r:>)

BB? Bubby Brister?

Steelers 13 un-Fish 3