No Pressure, No Problem for the Steelers
If the Pittsburgh Steelers were looking to get back to playing Steelers football, the San Diego Chargers were to perfect team to play against. The Chargers defense had no answers for Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers offense. The Steelers were unstoppable in the 1st-half as they dominated the Chargers taking a 28-0 lead into halftime. The Steelers were able to run the ball at will, rushing for 177 total yards and Ben Roethlisberger had a great day throwing for 333-yards and two touchdowns.
But, it’s obvious that the Chargers rush defense is missing All-Pro nose tackle, Jamal Williams. Without a run stopper or someone to plug up the middle, the Steelers offensive-line were able to dominate the Chargers defensive-line. With no way to stop the run, the Steelers were able to set up the pass to keep the Chargers defense off balanced.
The Chargers also had no pass rush, which allowed the Chargers secondary to be tortured by Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers receivers. Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie committed some bad penalties that help maintained Steelers drives. However, it’s not all his fault. You cannot cover someone for so long without any help from your defensive-line. However, playmakers make plays when it counts.
One player for the San Diego Chargers that is a playmaker is quarterback, Philip Rivers. Despite being down 28-0, Philip Rivers was able to rally back his team. With some help on a couple great special teams plays to keep the Chargers offense on the field, Philip Rivers was able to make the most of his opportunities, especially in the 4th quarter. The Chargers scored 21 points in the 4th quarter. But, one player cannot do it all. The Chargers needed a stop on defense to give the Chargers a chance to tie the game, however, it was not meant to be. The Steelers were able to kick a field goal and would eventually win the game, 38-28.
For the Pittsburgh Steelers, they got back to what they do best, run the ball and beat you on defense. It worked for the Steelers on Sunday. For the San Diego Chargers, they have a lot of problems going into their bye-week. First, the Chargers need to get healthy. Too many injures on this team, so the bye-week couldn’t come at a better time. Next, the Chargers need to find a way to play better on defense. The Chargers not going to be successful this year playing this kind of defense. The defense needs to step it up in two weeks when the Chargers play Denver on Monday Night. We shall see how the Chargers defense response.
(Sources: Chargers.com, ESPN)
The Kickoff to the 2009 NFL Season Has Begun
For NFL football fans, this is the most exciting time of the year, the start of the 2009 NFL Season. Thursday nights game featured the defending Super Bowl Champions, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. the Tennessee Titans. This game was a defensive struggle and would eventually go into overtime. The Pittsburgh Steelers would win 13-10.
Even though the Steelers got the victory, they lost Troy Polamalu due to a sprain to the medial collateral ligament in his left knee on a blocked field goal. He will be out 3 to 6 weeks according to coach Mike Tomlin. In the end, the Titans were unable to stop Ben Roethlisberger, who threw for 363-yards and would lead the Steelers down the field for the game winning filed goal in overtime.
The rest of the NFL starts play on Sunday. It’s awesome to see football again. Lets get it on!
(Sources: NFL.com, ESPN)
Chargers sign Rivers to a 6-year Extension
On Monday, the San Diego Chargers signed Philip Rivers to a 6-year extension for $92 millions dollars, which included $38.5 million dollars guaranteed. This was a great move by the San Diego Chargers. The Chargers needed to sign Rivers and get this issue out of the way before it became a big distraction as the team gets ready for this season.
Now, both Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers can focus on football and towards the future. Of course, some may argue that Rivers hasn’t won anything in comparison to both Pittsburgh Steelers’ QB, Ben Roethlisberger, or New York Giants’ QB, Eli Manning, who were drafted the same year as Philip Rivers and have won Super Bowls.
But, Philip Rivers is a franchise QB and you need a player like that if your going to win in this league. The San Diego Chargers and Philip Rivers will do great things together, but the only question is will the Chargers win the Super Bowl under Rivers? We shall see.
(Sources: Chargers.com, NFL.com, ESPN)
What’s Wrong with being Rewarded?
One of the rewards of winning the Super Bowl is getting a chance to meet the President of the United States. And this year, the Pittsburgh Steelers have the honor of meeting President Barack Obama. However, for one Steelers player, James Harrison decided that he was not going to the White House to meet the President.
James Harrison, the 2008 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, told a Pittsburgh news station that if the Arizona Cardinals would have won the Super Bowl then the President would have met with the Arizona Cardinals and not the Steelers. Well, of course, if the Arizona Cardinals would have won, they would have earned the honor of meeting the President. Since the Cardinals didn’t win, they did not get rewarded.
James Harrison has that choice of not meeting the President. But, the President has a busy schedule and for him to take the time away from that to meet with the Super Bowl Champions, Pittsburgh Steelers even if you do not agree with his policies, one should be proud and honor because not everyone gets that chance to meet President.
Sources: (ESPN)
Will the Chargers Get Off to a Fast Start or Struggle from the Beginning?
The start of the 2009 season will be tough for the San Diego Chargers. During last two seasons, the Chargers have struggled to get off to a fast start. And, this year, it does not get any easier. The Chargers will begin their season at the Oakland Raiders and then come home to play the Baltimore Ravens and their tough defense.
In week 3, the Chargers will play against the Miami Dolphins. The Chargers lost to the Dolphins last season, so this will be a very hard test for the Chargers. And finally, before the bye week, the Chargers will go on the road to play against the Super Bowl defending champions, the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers eliminated the Chargers from the playoffs last year. This could be an opportunity for the Chargers to get their revenge against the Pittsburgh Steelers or will the Steelers get another victory, we shall see.
But, for the San Diego Chargers, they need to get off to a good start. Even though, the Chargers were able to get into the playoffs last season, you do not want to rely on another team to struggle to make the playoffs. Hopefully for the Chargers, they will not struggle from the beginning, but stay tuned to find out.
Playing to Win, Pittsburgh Steelers are the Super Bowl Champions
When it comes to Super Bowls, you got to play to win. And in this game, the Arizona Cardinals had their chances, but it was not meant to be as the Pittsburgh Steelers made the plays they had to do to win the Super Bowl. Towards the end the game, the Pittsburgh Steelers were able to move down the field to score the game winning touchdown. Ben Roethlisberger found Super Bowl MVP wide-receiver, Santonio Holmes, who made a perfect catch at the back of the end zone, to win the game for the Steelers 27-23. For the Arizona Cardinals, penalties and miss opportunities would cost them in the end.
After the Steelers took a 3-0 lead in the 1st quarter, the Steelers would drive the ball down the field and Gary Russell rushed for a 1-yard touchdown run to take a 10-0 lead. However, the Cardinals would come back. Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner threw a touchdown pass to Ben Patrick to cut the lead to 10-7. The Cardinals got the ball back on an interception by Karlos Dansby. The Cardinals were in scoring range, but Kurt Warner threw a costly interception at the end zone. Pittsburgh Steelers and NFL Defensive Player of the Year, James Harrison, would return the interception for a touchdown and the Steelers took the lead into halftime, 17-7.
In the 3rd quarter, after the Steelers took a 20-7 lead on a field-goal by Steelers kicker, Jeff Reed , it was in the 4th quarter were the game got crazy. Early in the 4th quarter, the Kurt Warner found wide-receiver, Larry Fitzgerald for a touchdown to cut into the lead 20-14. After the Steelers got the ball back, the Cardinals got a safety on a holding a call and the Cardinals would take advantage. Cardinals QB, Kurt Warner threw another touchdown pass to Larry Fitzgerald for a 64-yards touchdown catch and the Cardinals were finally able to take the lead 23-20. It look liked the Cardinals were going to be the next Super Bowl champions, but it was not meant to be. Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers were able to drive the ball down the field. The Steelers WR, Santonio Holmes made a great play and kept his feet inside the end zone to catch the game winning touchdown with 35 seconds left in the game. The Steelers were able to get a turnover at the end of the game and finally won 27-23.
Coming into the game, the Arizona Cardinals made great plays during their Super Bowl run, but the Cardinals made costly penalties and had miscues during this game that would doomed them. The Pittsburgh Steelers would capitalize and made the plays they need to do to win the game. Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger made some huge plays, whether it was getting away from sacks or avoiding curial miscues to keep the Steelers drives alive. In the end, playing to win was the name of this game. The Pittsburgh Steelers are the NFL’s 2009 Super Bowl XLIII Champions.
Super Bowl XLIII Week Begins, Steelers vs. Cardinals, Who will Win?
With the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals arriving in Tampa, Super Bowl week has finally begun. As each team gets ready for Super Sunday, it time for NFL fans to pick a winner. There can be only one Super Bowl Champion. Please vote who you think will win the Super Bowl.
Who will win the Steelers vs. Cardinals?
- Cardinals (60%, 3 Votes)
- Steelers (40%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 5
Loading ...Super Bowl is Set, Steelers vs. Cardinals
Coming into this year, other than the hardcore Cardinals fans, nobody thought that the Arizona Cardinals were going to be in the Super Bowl. However, once the Cardinals were in the playoffs, nobody was going to stop the Cardinals. In the first round, the Cardinals were able to control the running game of the Atlanta Falcons, which lead to the Cardinals victory. In Carolina, the Panthers turnovers gave the Cardinals all they needed to take control of that game. And, in the NFC Championship game, the Philadelphia Eagles had their chances, but the Eagles tough defense could not deny Kurt Warner and the Cardinals of their destiny. Now, the Arizona are on their way to the Super Bowl to face the AFC Champions, Pittsburgh Steelers.
After the Tennessee Titans lost to the Baltimore Ravens, the Pittsburgh Steelers gain home field advantage in the AFC. For the Steelers, they were able to take advantage of this opportunity. In the second round of the playoffs, the Steelers were able to control the clock and run the ball on the San Diego Chargers. The Steelers defense were able to stop the high-powered Chargers offense and moved on to the next round. In the AFC Championship game, the Steelers defense and Baltimore Ravens defense battle back and forth. But, in the end, Ravens quarterback, Joe Flacco, made the big mistake and the Steelers were finally able to capitalize. Steelers cornerback, Troy Polamalu, interception the ball and returned it for a touchdown, which helped end the Ravens season. The Steelers were able to get on a roll and are rolling on to the Super Bowl to face the Arizona Cardinals. Game time starts in two week, let the countdown to Super Bowl XLIII begin.