[Unnamed] Steelers Pregame Show Outtake Reel...

Since we normally post the "show" and the outtake reel together, and no one watches either of them because it's Sunday, and because the real entertainment is the outtake reel anyhow, Tec and I made the executive programming decision to drop this week's outtake reel on y'all this afternoon (whoa, can I get a word count on that sentence?).

So pursuant to that directive, here's the beast above.

We reveled in a win this morning. Now, let's revel in some mindless drivel this afternoon. I mean, some really really intellectually stimulating, informative and interesting conversation captured on video...yeah, right...

Peep this shit out one more time at PSaMP.

[Unnamed] Steelers Pregame Show - Week 11...

Dude, I'm so tired right now.

Just watch this thing...if you want...or not...either way...


New rule this week - Outtake reel will come tomorrow afternoon. Write that down.

/needs so much sleep right now

Watch this gem again at PSaMP.

OFTOT Week In Review - Week 11...

Image courtesy of the Associated Press, h/t - Post-Gazette

Man, how awesome is that picture? I look at that and the first thing I think is - dude, I love the Steelers.

But that's neither here nor there as far as the Week In Review is concerned.

This was a tough week, stomaching last Sunday's avoidable loss to the Colts. But you know what? Nothing we can do about that now except move forward and beat the Chargers tomorrow afternoon. And I sincerely hope we can do that, because 6-3 is a pretty good position, albeit the same record as the Ravens, but 7-3 would be even better. The way it's looking, we may have to net somewhere around 12 wins to take this division, which may be a tall order considering our upcoming murderers row of games. Following next week's Thursday game vs. Cincy, we've got the Patriots and the 400-yard passing Matt Cassel, the Cowboys and that whole shitshow, the Ravens and Big Ben-understudy Joe Flacco, and the yet to be beaten, Titans. Oh, and we end the season at Cleveland, which hopefully ought to be a perfect way to round things out...and by that I mean, destroying Brady Quinn. God, I can't wait for that.

Frankly, we're probably lucky to be 6-3. We escaped a couple of close ones earlier in the season against Jagoffville and the Ravens. It's amazing how much difference a win or two makes.

Bottom line, though, is we need to win on Sunday. 7-3 will work, 6-4 probably will not. We also need to get healthy. I love Mewelde Moore, and he's done a fabulous job filling in for Willie, but I hope to God Willie's able to be his normal self on Sunday and going forward. We need that. And having McFadden back next week, if in fact he's able, will be HUGE. Hopefully Deshea won't be out long either. And then there's Big Ben's shoulder. Note to Offensive Line - please please please, I know you're probably not enamored with all this pass blocking, but Ben needs you. Protect him as if he were your last Twinkie. I know you'd protect the shit out of that, Kemoeatu.

But whatever, let's just locate our balls and use them, ok?

Now, this week we covered a cornucopia of topics, which included...

1. Celebrating the birth of a visionary...as well as our continued idiocy with [Unnamed] Steelers Pregame Show - Episode 10...

2. Much crying over last week's loss to the Indianapolis Mini Ponies Colts...

3. Picking on the rest of the division, still. But mostly the Browns, which of course is to be expected...

4. Enjoying a nice laugh at some interweb overreaction...

5. Refusing to entertain this bullshit about Ben's struggles...

6. This may be my favorite photoshop ever to grace the pages of this here weblog...

7. Focusing our attention on the task at hand, the San Diego Super Chargers...

8. Relating the trials and tribulations of a Manhattan subway rider...

9. Making fun of Philip Rivers' facial expressions...I hope I'm not the only one that laughed out loud at most of those...

10. Wondering if Bruce Arians thinks he's untouchable...

11. Meeting some new friends and enjoying the hilarity of some of the usual OFTOT suspects...

12. Breathing a collective sigh of relief knowing that the Steelers should be safe and sound with the Rooney family for generations to come...

And for you music aficionados, here are this week's riffs...

1. Give Me A Beat - Girl Talk (2:20-3:10)
2. Falling Slowly - Glen Hansard and some chick whose name I can't even begin to pronounce (:42-1:30)
3. Since You've Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson (1:50-End)
4. Intruder Alert - Lupe Fiasco & Sarah Green
5. Shoulder To The Wheel - Saves The Day (2:00-End)

Bonus Selection...
Don't Stop Believing (in the Steelers) - Journey (though, if you didn't
know that, you're probably not American)

Other than that, be sure to stop back tomorrow morning/afternoon around 12 for the next Episode of the [Unnamed] Steelers Pregame Show and then again around 4 for the OFTOT Liveblog - Chargers edition.

Until then, good night afternoon and good luck.

I'll be over here reading about Trademarks and shit. Envy me...

NOT!

AMEN!

Somewhere up there the Chief is smiling as big as I am.

The Steelers will stay with the Rooney family, as the four non-football Rooneys have agreed to sell their shares to their brother and our beloved Chairman, Dan Rooney, and his son, Team President Art II.

Week in review coming tomorrow morning when I get my shit together.

Until then, sleep well knowing the team is still in good hands.

AFC North Headline Of The Day...

Really, Giants? Really? Joe Flacco?

I mean, I guess I have to give the guy credit. He actually has been managing games for the Ravens rather well. And by that I mean, not turning the ball over and handing off to Ray Rice, Willis McGahee and La'ron McClain 35+ times a game. But hey, listen, they're winning. So who am I to criticize?

I do like how the Daily News qualified him as "Above Average," though. I think that's kind of their way of saying, "yeah, he's ok."

And here's a fun quote from Antonio Pierce...

"I think in the first four games this season he was a rookie still. He is maybe still a rookie..."

Uh...well, yeah. I mean, this is still his first season. So yeah, that would make him a rookie, dude.

Of course, I believe Pierce was speaking in the metaphorical sense, saying that Flacco has matured rather quickly by NFL QB standards. Although, I gotta say, he's only played six games since those 1st four, Antonio. Are you saying that six games can show that a guy has matured? I think I could probably find six games last season in which Eli Manning still looked like a Rook, but I doubt you'd call HIM one.

Either way, go Fighting Blue Hens! Division I-AA powerhouse!

Now, here are some "Above Average" links for you...

Matt[iculous] DJ'ing tonight at Huckleberry Bar in Brooklyn. If you happen to be in the area, come by and hang out with us [Maticulous Music]

Read my asinine answer to a completely straightforward question [MVN Outsider]

Big Buck Hunter is the best bar game ever. My words, not necessarily Tec's [PSaMP]

The title of this one alone makes it worthwhile - "Bruce Arians must protect this house." Well played, Jim Wexell [SteelCityInsider]

The Chief speaks on the state of the Steelers [The Chief's Forum]

McFadden trying to come back for next week against the Bangles [Trib]

Harvey Bars bids adieu to Drew Henson. We can relate, man. We felt similar about the departure of Mikey Potts [Tirico Suave]

Whitlocks 10 Worst NFL Coaches...wait 'til you see the top 3 [Fox Sports]

Meeting People Is Easy...

Attention, good people of the blogosphere - an egregious violation has been committed.

The window on Domski's car that has the Steelers decal was spray painted on yesterday evening.

Listen, violators of Domski's Hyundai Elantra, you will not get away with this. We will track you down and spray paint dicks on your face. In fact, we'll take turns outlining our own dicks on your face with spray paint. This aggression will not stand. This aggression will not stand, man.

And now that we've got that out of the way, let's meet our esteemed panel for this week...

1. Chimpanzee Rage ~ Dude, this is pretty badass shit. Good thing HE'S wearing a helmet.

2. Harvey Bars ~ I mean, I just don't...I...uh, wow...yeah...

3. Cecilio's Scribe ~ Yeah, my question is - like at what point do we just stop trusting ESPN for shit?

4. Mike Frazer ~ Failure to be part of the Offense, annnnd...failure to be part of the Offense, annnnd...smoking the reefer!

5. THE Jim ~ Jesus.

6. Sean ~ I'll put you in touch with Domski. He and I have a full lexicon of Spanish swear words. Thank you, Houlihan's Christiana.

7. Keith ~ If only this blog had such a button...

8. Noah ~ I fully appreciate his continued support of Killswitch Engage.

9. Christy ~ Still met Troy Polamalu and we did not.

10. Tecmo ~ In his words, "worlds collide."

11. Me ~ When will the reign of terror end?

As usual, click to enlarge...

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go watch highlights of Alan Faneca from last night and cry. Tissues, please.

Bruce Arians' Ivory Tower?

“There are articles on firing me today,” the Steelers offensive coordinator said with a subdued chuckle. “That’s just part of the territory. It goes with quarterbacks and offensive coordinators.”

The photoshop is weak, I know. But what do you all make of this quote from Arians?

AFC North Headline Of The Day...

So you're incensed and offended by these "quitter" comments, are you Romeo? So you say you know you're not a quitter? Well I've got two other guys (see: Jamal Lewis and Joshua Cribbs) that say some of your team quit last Thursday. I mean, I'm no expert on the Browns, nor their internal affairs, but if you're going to defend yourself and your team, dismissing these accusations, you oughta at least offer a factual basis for your defense, right? Especially since your organization denied one report earlier this season that turned out to be true (see Kellen Winslow and the Technicolor Staph Infection).

Then again, like I said, who knows what goes on in that locker room? I sure don't. Maybe Jamal Lewis is just pissed off because Brady Quinn is stealing his thunder. Or his jock strap. Or just grabbing his ass a little too often and a little too affectionately. I don't know. I'm not exactly tuned in to the Browns dealings. I'm not privy to the new shit. So ok, maybe you're not quitters. Whatever. I'm just posting this shit because I found nothing better on these here interwebs for this afternoon.

Best part of the whole article, though -

"A displeased Crennel said he didn't think his players quit and any perception that they did was a poor reflection on him."

Well yeah, man. Anything negative about the team's performance can be a poor reflection on you.

But, you know, what the hell do I know? I just write the shit.

Oh yeah, and Phil Savage has got ol Romeo's back on this one. So he's got that going for him...which is nice.

Anyways, the Browns may or may not have quit, but these links just can't quit you...or is it you just can't quit these links? Now I'm confused...

Hamsters love the Steelers? Why not? Welcome to Steeler Nation, hamster brethren [PSaMP]

Big Ben - Nothing wrong with your arm, you say? [Trib]

Interesting Stat of the Day: Steelers have thrown on 3rd and 2, 11 out of 12 times [Trib]

Even more interesting - Bradshaw says Steelers - Giants in the Super Bowl. I think I love you, Terry [Fox Sports]

This is worth it just for the video of Brandon Jacobs getting murdered [The Legend of Cecilio Guante]

Speaking of Brandon Jacobs, I can't wait to watch him run Ray Lewis over [NY Post]

Tiki Barber, we're no longer friends. Who doesn't love The Boss? [Sports Crackle Pop]

Sapp calls Sheshawn "a bitch"...truth hurts, man [Awful Announcing]

Philip Rivers Is The Answer...

You know what the problem is? I've figured it out. See, the problem is not that we're injured. Or predictable on Offense. Or stubborn. Or Bruce Arians. It's that I haven't written a completely ridiculous post about one of our opponents in a while. Semi-ridiculous, yes. That pretty much describes the majority of posts here. But not completely ridiculous. Those have been sparse of late.

Things started off strong this season. I was joking about everything. But now that we've hit this rough patch, I haven't really joked as much. Well, I mean, I guess everyday is pretty much a joke here at OFTOT. Most days the joke's on you guys for reading this crap, but whatever. Have I ever mentioned that I appreciate your support?

So, but I got to thinking, what could I write about that would lighten things up? What would be a classic OFTOT post in this particular situation?

Then I sat for a moment, wheels in my head turning like the cartwheels of a little girl at recess, and it hit me - I'll play a little game of, "What Is Philip Rivers Saying?"

I think you can pretty much see where this is going.

So I'm just gonna get on with it.


Yeah, in a minute, Ref. This chick is about to show us the goods!


Blue Steel.


I am yelling so hard right now. Look at how hard I'm yelling. So. Hard.


Oh no, buddy. YOU are bringing the fruit salad. I've got the bundt cake.


Philip Rivers' Thought Stream = "That's right, I'm Philip Rivers, bitch!"


...Wait a minute...this isn't... Good one, Google Images. You jokers, you.


HHHHHEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYY YYYYYYOOOOOUUUUUUUU GGGGGUUUUUUUUYYYYYYYSSSSSSS!!!!!!!


Yo, I just farted in Merriman's helmet. High five! That dude's a prick!

So I'm gonna let Domski talk about football in the comments now. I have nothing of substantive value to add.

Except the Mike Tomlin quote of the day followed by a quick OFTOT retort, that is...Enjoy!

Tomlin on the importance of special-teams play this Sunday against the Chargers:

That element of the game has to be a winning edge for us. We've got to be ready to negate that element of their game.

Yeah, no shit, Mike. Ideally you'd like to negate that element of everyone's game. It's part of winning, dude. Oh, Tomlin. I love you, man!

Right, and Ben practiced yesterday. So there's that too.

A Little Afternoon Nonsense...

So here's a somewhat stupid post for you.

My mom was born and raised on Long Island, NY. As a result, she feels like she's some sort of expert on Manhattan. Maybe she is, maybe she isn't. I guess that depends on your perspective. But a handful of years ago, when I informed her of my intention to move to this bustling metropolis, her response was something like - "you're a country boy, you'll never fit in there" (or "never make it there" or something to that effect). It was said jokingly, but I have to think she meant it to a degree and she definitely used the words, "country boy." Nevertheless, here I am, a "country boy" in the middle of this fair city, just trying to make my way.

Still, living here my "countryness" (which is really a bunch of bullshit anyhow) does get the better of me sometimes (although this could just as easily be categorized as "being a reasonable human being"). Specifically, when I'm on the Subway. You wouldn't even believe how annoying the process of riding this damn thing is sometimes. Take morning and afternoon rush hour, for example. Those of you in LA will feel me in a different way, but here's usually how this process goes...

Step 1 - Get stuck behind a pack of the slowest people on Earth while descending to the turnstile level. These people are usually lined up like paper dolls, thus forming a makeshift human wall which makes it humanly impossible to get around them lest you have the ability to make a 6 foot vertical leap.

Step 2 - While attempting to make it through the turnstile to the platform, get cut off by at least 2-3 people who clearly think they're more important and wherever they have to go is clearly more important than where you have to go (and unfortunately, it's probably NOT their shrink's office).

Step 3 - Train arrives, doors open, and here's what you're faced with...

The key here is to find that sliver of daylight, lower your shoulder and straight muscle your way through (this part is always the hardest for my scrawny ass).

Step 4 - Try not to touch ANYTHING or ANYONE. Some people also wear painters/surgeons masks and/or latex gloves. I'm not that crazy.

Step 5 - Once you arrive at your stop, doors open and here's what you're faced with (only imagine they're on the other side of the door). Repeat Step 3, Part II and lower that shoulder.


Step 6 - Get stuck behind a pack of the slowest people on Earth while ascending to the street level. Often, these people will have cut you off getting out of the train, which you will assume means they intend to walk as quickly as possible to the street. You, of course, will be wrong.

Step 7 - Even if you've touched nothing, wash your hands at your earliest convenience. If you get off the train relatively far from your humble abode, I recommend carrying hand sanitizer, or alternatively, you can find a puddle and use the radioactive waste looking substance you find therein to wash the VD off your hands. Otherwise, you run the serious risk of contracting some rare monkey virus that has made it's way around the city from Battery Park to the Upper East Side (and probably to Jersey...actually, it probably came from Jersey, but that's a separate issue altogether).

And that's really how it's done, more or less. I'm told once you are able to master this process without noticing any of Steps 1-7, you can finally categorize yourself as a "New Yorker." Here's to hoping that day never comes for me!

Matt, I know you feel me on this one...

One final thing - If anyone would particularly like to be on the panel this week for Meeting People Is Easy, drop me an email like it's hot. That's onefortheotherthumb@gmail.com. You can make the Subject line - "You are the worst blogger on the internet and you should probably knock this douchebaggery off immediately...and also, I want to be on this week's panel...dick." Cheers!

AFC North Headline Of The Day...

Ok, so after scanning today's AFC North headlines...or lack thereof, more appropriately, I've decided that none are worth our time here at OFTOT. Instead, I've decided to provide you all with a handful of screen shots that I find rather entertaining.

Beginning with this dude right here, taken from KDKA's web site.

KDKA, you'll remember, also misspelled "Reacts" in their story about Big Ben crying over Sunday's game. Apparently their online editor's brain has taken the week off. I can overlook missing the "e" in "Reacts." But saying a guy was released, when in reality he was just SIGNED, is a little more significant. Not that I much care. I mean, it's KDKA, not the Post-Gazette. I doubt too many people saw this one anyhow. Plus, we all know who's the real King of inaccuracies on these here interwebs...yep, you're looking at him.

So moving on, apparently someone is trying to find out either whether Center Justin Hartwig has a girlfriend or if he does, who this chick might be, because damn.

So you didn't get what you wanted from OFTOT the first five times, why not try it a sixth? I mean, what? That's effing interesting, man.

Next, there's this.

Now, listen, I fully expect Browns fans to hate the Steelers. It's the nature of the beast and I think the feeling is pretty much mutual. But Jesus. This dude sure seems to be allowing his hatred for the Steelers to push him toward the brink of insanity. Though, to be fair, I think being a Browns fan by nature means you're pretty close to mental instability in the first place. By the way, this is from Facebook, and can be found on the wall of the Group named, "[Expletive deleted] the Steelers!" Ah, the interwebs. So full of anger.



And finally, there's the forum topic you see below.

Ok, I'll reluctantly admit, I share a little bit of this sentiment. I probably wouldn't have gone so far as to say this was his one chance to distinguish himself, as this guy seems to be implying. BUT, at a certain point Tomlin does have to make the decision for his players, taking everything into account. We know Ben wants to play. Of course he does, he's a champ. But as a result, he can't always be the best judge of his own effectiveness when he's hurt. That said, certainly it's possible that Tomlin did take everything into account and determined Big Ben WAS the best option. Am I wrong?

By the way, I think Random Asshole would be proud of that last one...

Unfortunately, I have no screen shots for these links. But hopefully you'll still read them anyway...

Best news of the week - Chris McAllister and Dawan Landry to IR [Associated Press]

Mike Zigomanis - the Pens unsung hero [PSaMP]

Hey, look at that. Bob Smizik is back to scolding us. All is right with the world [Post-Gazette]

Bengals bloggers call for some action [WhoDeyRevolution]

Respond to Roger Gooddell...you think he really wants this kind of heat? [NFL.com]

Charging On With The Week...

Well, I'm over talking about the same shit. I refuse to beat a dead horse. Even if that dead horse is Ben Roethlisberger.

Instead, why don't we talk about the San Diego Super Chargers.

When I think about these guys, the first thing that comes to mind is Ladainian Tomlinson. Actually, the first thing that really comes to mind is Silverback hurdling LT.

But after LT, I think about Antonio Gates, Darren Sproles, and I guess, Philip Rivers. LT, obviously a force, off year or not. Just like Peyton Manning, I refuse to ever take LT lightly. Gates is pretty much a guaranteed threat. Philip Rivers is eh, decent I guess, and Sproles may seem a little odd, but hear me out (below).

Oh, they've also got Chris Chambers and Vincent Jackson, you say? Big deal, man. Neither of those dudes scare me. Although I gotta say, with Vincent Jackson coming in at 6'5", it might be a pretty tough day for the 6'2" Ike Taylor. But really it shouldn't matter because I don't even want to see Philip Rivers release a football. Can't throw if someone's already knocked you on your ass, can you?

Anyways, it's going to sound weird, but I'm actually a little worried about Darren Sproles. Just think about how much trouble the Steelers have traditionally had with Maurice Jones-Drew, this season's game notwithstanding. On kicks or just running the ball, Jones-Drew has torched us both ways. And Sproles is probably faster than Jones-Drew (although not according to their respective 40 times at their respective Combines). So especially on kick offs, but also catching the ball out of the backfield and/or picking up a carry here and there, I'm not altogether convinced that Sproles isn't someone who could give us a hard time.

Of course, LT is pretty much the beginning and the end for the Chargers. So we're more likely to see his visored head coming at us. The good news there is, in his last three games against us, he hasn't cracked 100 yards yet. He's come real close once, with 91 yards and 2 TDs back in 2003. And this year, he's only surpassed the century mark twice - against the Raiders and Saints...not exactly the league's top Defenses. So maybe that's a good sign for us?

But, here's the deal. Ok, I know we don't have a whole lot to be confident in, this team is awful, blah blah blah, whatever. The fact is the Steelers stars are still the Steelers stars and thus have an ever-present potential to destroy an opponent. And the Chargers should be no exception. They're 4-5. But they're a weak 4-5. Their four wins came from games against the Jets, the Raiders, the Patriots and most recently, the Chiefs (who I don't need to remind you they almost lost to). And they're giving up an average of about 24 points per game. So I'm a little apprehensive about starting to shit myself in fear just yet.

Then again, most of this current Steelers team has only played the Chargers twice in the past four seasons. As a result, I doubt we have that much familiarity with them, which could make them dangerous...ish. And of course, there's also Bruce Arians...

Chargers, anyone? Win or Loss?

And here's one more, because I can...

Taking Inventory...

Night terrors, here I come...

Ok, so here's the state of the Steelers affairs, as I currently understand it...

Tomlin is only "hopeful" that Ben can PRACTICE this week.

Willie Parker, despite reports of a torn labrum, will hopefully be back in practice tomorrow and in the lineup on Sunday.

The Steelers signed Fernando Bryant to the active roster and Ryan Mundy to the practice squad. Which, as Domski pointed out earlier, is particularly apropos because it appears Deshea Townsend will not play Sunday and McFadden's still out with the forearm injury.

It also "appears" that Heath Miller's going to miss Sunday's game, but The Wood should be back.

And as if the eight interceptions in the last three games aren't embarrassing enough, Steely McBeam is still in existence (see above).

The Steelers are 6-3. So are the Ravens.

So as I'll paraphrase from Matt this morning - Playoffs? Are we talking about playoffs?

Personally, I think the Steelers will be fine. I'm certainly not pleased with the Offensive inconsistency and predictability. But when it comes right down to it, I have faith in Tomlin, Big Ben, Hines and the rest of the squad to go strong down the stretch run even with all of the injuries.

Besides, the Defense is playing out of its mind. It sucks that neither Deshea (likely) nor McFadden will be playing on Sunday. But Willie Gay has been filling in nicely and at least we've got a veteran backup there behind him (in Fernando Bryant) as well as Special Teamer Anthony Madison.

So at this point, I'm cautiously confident.

That said, I'd love to know what you all think about how the rest of this season will play out for us...?

AFC North Headline Of The Day...

Well, I guess we can officially add "quitters" to the list of things we can call the Browns. Clowns, Frowns, Gowns, Losers and now, "Quitters."

Does this surprise me? Not really. I'll bet Kellen Winslow and Braylon Edwards were having a sword fight on the sidelines. I mean, I don't have one iota of a clue as to who Lewis is talking about. Hell, this is a Steelers blog. But if I had to guess, I'd say it was at LEAST those two. Other possible options - Shaun Rogers, Brady Quinn, that ridiculous looking orange fairy thing, and Bernie Kosar.

But, you know what? From a Steelers fan's standpoint, I can't really do anything but sit back and enjoy the slow implosion of the 2008 Cleveland Browns, even with the savior, Brady Quinn leading them.

Either way, my favorite quote out of the whole article was Romeo Crennel's statement...

"The thing we didn’t do is we didn’t hold the lead and that’s the thing we have to figure out how to do...I think if we play smarter we’ll be able to hold a lead."

Come on, Romeo. What team can't hold a lead? Oh...um...never...mind...

Just...um...read...these links...

Yeah, if Troy's that good, his brother could be even better, right? What I wanna know is - what about that kid of his? Can we sign him NOW? [PSaMP]

And now we know what Matt thought about Sunday's game [Superhero.]

Speaking of the Browns and quitting... [The Legend of Cecilio Guante]

The Original Law [and Aliquippa native] back with the Jets [Associated Press]

The Steelers, on the other hand, signed Fernando Bryant [SteelCityInsider]

A unique idea for motivating the Lions QBs [The Sports Hernia]

Happy Veterans Day [Hugging Harold Reynolds]

Also, I'd like to thank all of the veterans who have served this country, myself. I know I couldn't ever do what they've done and I think we can all agree that these folks deserve a lot more than a thank you on an inconsequential Steelers blog. Nevertheless, it's the least I can do. So a big THANK YOU to all the Veterans for their contributions!

And now finally, what's wrong with this picture...?

Taking The Morning Off...

Caption: 7 is the loneliest number...

I will not write about Big Ben sucking.

I will not write about Big Ben sucking.

I will not write about Big Ben sucking.

I will not write about Big Ben sucking.

I will not write about Big Ben sucking.

I will not write about Big Ben sucking.

...so I'll get you something once I can think of anything else.

In the meantime, do yourselves a favor and check out Daniel Sepulveda's crib. And then tell me that's the first time Allison Morris has eaten his pancakes. I think not, my friends.

And finally...

I'll Have Some Of Whatever He's Smoking...

Ok, I'm gonna file this one under "overreaction." Sure, we're all displeased with Big Ben's inadequacy. But sometimes, a step back helps. I can justify sitting him. He probably needs that. But calling him Tommy Maddox? Really?

#1 - Ben Roethlisberger ≠ Tommy Maddox
There's about 11 years, 20 pounds and like 8000 interceptions that say so. Although as Ape said last night, "he's approaching Kordell territory in terms of frequency of game-killing turnovers."

#2 - "Raisins" = one of the dumbest nicknames I've ever heard
You may call them any number of names, but "Raisins" is off the board.

#3 - Joe Flacco is not > Ben Roethlisberger
You must either be delusional or an overly-proud alumnus of THE University of Delaware if you can follow this line of thinking (and don't look at me).

All Star, indeed.

Thoughts?