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[ Poll ] ★The Official Steelers Football Thread★ Steelers Lose

Who is to blame once again for our loss?

Secondary/Coverage 0.375 37.5% [ 6 ]
Big Ben ( Playing Sick ) 0.125 12.5% [ 2 ]
Bruce Arians 0.0625 6.3% [ 1 ]
Mewelde Moore 0 0.0% [ 0 ]
Dennis Dixon 0.3125 31.3% [ 5 ]
Hines Ward 0 0.0% [ 0 ]
Santonio Holmes 0 0.0% [ 0 ]
Mike Wallace 0.125 12.5% [ 2 ]
Total Votes: 16
This poll closed on December 6, 2009.
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Post: 43582597_1 created on Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:01 amPosted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:01 am

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Post: 43582597_3 created on Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:09 amPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:09 am
 
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Post: 43582597_4 created on Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:15 amPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:15 am
 
     
 
 
 
 
Game Results Article



By Teresa Varley
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The Steelers suffered a disappointing 27-24 loss to the Oakland Raiders at Heinz Field, falling to 6-6 on the season.

The Steelers led 10-6 going in to the fourth quarter when the Raiders went up 13-10. The Steelers answered, but the Raiders came right back. The Steelers answered a second time, but couldn’t hold off the Raiders on their final drive, dropping their fourth-straight game.

“You know, really not a lot needs to be said in regards to how that game ended,” said Coach Mike Tomlin. “I’m not going to make any excuses for it. We didn’t make a play. We didn’t make a play to win that football game defensively.”

Tomlin was asked why the Raiders were able to throw on the defense, with Bruce Gradkowski completing 20 passes for 308 yards and three touchdowns.

“Your guess is as good as mine,” said Tomlin. “We had opportunities to make plays on the ball, we didn’t. We fell down, they caught the ball - we didn’t.”

The Steelers got a much-needed spark on special teams to open the game when Stefan Logan returned the opening kickoff 83 yards to the Raiders 19-yard line. Roethlisberger completed his first pass of the game to Santonio Holmes for five yards, but they wouldn’t go any further. Rashard Mendenhall was knocked for a one-yard loss and Roethlisberger couldn’t hook up with Holmes on third down. Jeff Reed got the Steelers on the board with a 33-yard field goal for a 3-0 lead.

Gary Russell in turn provided a spark for the Raiders on the ensuing kick, when he returned it 34 yards to the Raiders 42-yard line. Bruce Gradkowski got off to a shaky start, fumbling the first snap, but recovering for a three-yard loss. Gradkowski got it back with a three-yard completion to Justin Fargas, and Fargas took it up the middle for nine yards on third down. The Raiders went for it on fourth-and-one, with Gradkowski rolling right for a 10-yard completion to Fargas. Darren McFadden took it off left tackle for two yards, and added a seven yard gain up the middle. On third-and-one Casey Hampton stuffed McFadden for no gain. Sebastian Janikowski tied the game 3-3 with a 48-yard field goal.

It was three-and-out for the Steelers on their next drive after Mendenhall had a three-yard carry, but was wrapped up in the backfield by Tommy Kelly for a four-yard loss. On third-down Roethlisberger was unable to hit Heath Miller, with the pass going through the arms of cornerback Chris Johnson.

Gradkowski hit Johnnie Higgins for a 19-yard gain to start the Raiders next drive. Fargas went off left end, but was upended by Tyrone Carter for a four-yard loss. A delay of game penalty was tacked on for spiking the football, setting up a second-and-19. Fargas went off right end for nine yards, but on third down Nick Eason and James Farrior pressured Gradkowski, forcing him to get rid of the ball and be flagged for intentional grounding, forcing a punt.

Mendenhall got the offense fired up when he broke through the line and took it down the sideline for a 60-yard gain for a first down at the Raiders 14-yard line. Mendenhall got the call after that, going up the middle for four yards and battling for another five yards. But it stalled when Mendenhall was stopped for no gain on third down, and on fourth down Roethlisberger was unable to get the needed yard.

The defense stepped to the plate, shutting the Raiders down on their next drive and forcing a three-and-out. Shane Lechler’s punt was muffed by Logan, but Ryan Mundy came up with the recovery for the Steelers.

It was all about the quick strike for the Steelers on their next drive. Roethlisberger hit Hines Ward over the middle on a perfectly placed pass for a 27-yard gain to the Raiders 34-yard line. Roethlisberger stayed in the air, finding Holmes for a 34-yard touchdown to put the Steelers back in front 10-3.

Gradkowski got the Raiders rolling with a 16-yard completion to Zach Miller. A 15-yard face mask call against Lawrence Timmons gave the Raiders the ball at the Steelers 46-yard line, but they were pushed back after a holding call. After two short gains, Gradkowski converted third-and-14 with a 22-yard completion to Higgins. The defense slammed the door shut after that, bringing Janikowski on for a 43-yard field to pull within 10-6.

Penalties hampered the Steelers on their next drive, forcing them to punt. Dan Sepulveda buried the Raiders deep at their own five-yard line after a 54-yard boomer. And the defense responded, swarming the Raiders and forcing a three-and-out.

Roethlisberger went back to work, with a 13-yard completion to Mike Wallace and hitting Holmes for 10-yards. Mewelde Moore took it off right guard for seven yards, and it was back to Wallace for a six-yard gain to the 16-yard line. After a time out the drive came to a halt when Hiram Eugene intercepted Roethlisberger in the end zone.

The Raiders took over with just 59 seconds to play and weren’t able to move the ball. The Steelers got it back, but took a knee to head into halftime with a four point lead.

Oakland got the ball to start the second half, with Fargas going off left guard for two yards. Gradkowski hit Miller for 10 yards to the 38-yard line, and took it himself for a 10-yard quarterback scramble, although a holding call at the end of the play backed them up 10 yards. Gradkowski hit Chaz Schilens for 23 yards to the Steelers 39-yard line. The Raiders tried to catch the Steelers off guard with a flea-flicker, with McFadden tossing it back to Gradkowski. But they didn’t bite, and LaMarr Woodley sacked Gradkowski for a 16-yard loss. The defense kept pressure on him, forcing two errant passes and a punt.

Mendenhall got the lion’s share of the carries on the next series, with his number called on five straight plays. On third down Roethlisberger went to Moore, but came up one yard shy of the first down.

The defense went into attack mode, with Woodley sacking Gradkowski for a two-yard loss. Tony Stewart was hit by Woodley after a one-yard reception, and on third down William Gay brought the pressure forcing an incompletion.

Roethlisberger went back to the air for a seven-yard completion to Holmes and two short carries by Mendenhall moved the chains. Roethlisberger hit Holmes again for five yards and found Ward for a 14-yard completion. After two Mendenhall carries, Roethlisberger was sacked for a nine-yard loss. Reed came on for a 53-yard field goal attempt, but it went wide left.

The Raiders took over with excellent field position at their own 43-yard line. Fargas had two short runs and on third-and-seven Gradkowski hit Miller for a six-yard gain. The Raiders went for it again on fourth down, with Gradkowski converting on a two-yard carry. Fargas went up the middle for seven yards and Gradkowski scrambled for a first down with an eight-yard carry. Gradkowski hit Higgins for five yards and McFadden took a pitch for a six-yard gain. Gradkowski let it fly then, hitting Schilens for a 17-yard touchdown to take a 13-10 lead.

It didn’t take long for the Steelers to come storming back. Roethlisberger aired it out to Holmes, who caught it at the 39-yard line, and after a tackle-saving block by Wallace took it to the three-yard line for a 57-yard gain. Mendenhall battled his way into the end zone for a three-yard touchdown, to put the Steelers back in the lead 17-13.

As quick as the Steelers got on the board, the Raiders answered. Gradkowski went deep, hitting an open Louis Murphy in stride and went down the sideline for a 75-yard touchdown, to put the Raiders back on top 20-17.

In a game that suddenly became a shoot-out, Roethlisberger was the one firing, hitting Miller for 27 yards. Roethlisberger went to Holmes for a 20-yard gain to the Raiders 21-yard line. Roethlisberger took it himself for an eight yard gain and first down. Roethlisberger then hit a wide-open Ward for an 11-yard touchdown and a 24-20 lead.

The Raiders took over with 1:48 remaining on the clock, and fought back with a stunning 10-play, 88-yard drive that culminated in an 11-yard touchdown pass to Murphy for a 27-24 win.
 
 
 
 
     
 
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Post: 43582597_5 created on Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:24 amPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:24 am
 
     
 
 
 
 
ANNOUNCEMENT & NEWS CENTER CENTER: The main purpose of the announcement and news center is for me to let you know things about the thread and for you to be informed on anything the Steelers have released. I will have injury updates and game news and things along those line.

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Hines ward may not play against the Bron on Thursday. Polamalu is expected to sit out as well. On December 9th the Steelers added Grisham to their active roster and released Tyler Pallko to the practice Squad.

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Post: 43582597_9 created on Tue Sep 16, 2008 3:03 amPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 3:03 am
     
 
Roster, Standings and Scheduel

STANDINGS

Cincinnati Bengals 8 3 0
Pittsburgh Steelers 6 4 0
Baltimore Ravens 5 5 0
Cleveland Browns 1 10 0

ROSTER

55 Bailey, Patrick ROLB 6-4 235 11/19/85 2 Duke
16 Batch, Charlie QB 6-2 216 12/5/74 12 Eastern Michigan
50 Boiman, Rocky LILB 6-4 236 1/24/80 8 Notre Dame
27 Burnett, Joe LCB 5-9 192 11/28/86 R Central Florida
23 Carter, Tyrone SS 5-9 195 3/31/76 10 Minnesota
25 Clark, Ryan FS 5-11 205 10/12/79 8 Louisiana State
74 Colon, Willie RT 6-3 315 4/9/83 4 Hofstra
38 Davis, Carey FB 5-10 225 3/27/81 4 Illinois
02 Dixon, Dennis QB 6-3 195 1/11/85 2 Oregon
93 Eason, Nick RDE 6-3 305 5/29/80 7 Clemson
79 Essex, Trai RG 6-4 324 12/5/82 5 Northwestern
51 Farrior, James LILB 6-2 243 1/6/75 13 Virginia
73 Foster, Ramon LG 6-6 325 1/7/86 R Tennessee
57 Fox, Keyaron LILB 6-3 235 1/23/82 6 Georgia Tech
54 Frazier, Andre LOLB 6-5 245 6/29/82 5 Cincinnati
22 Gay, William RCB 5-10 190 1/1/85 3 Louisville
98 Hampton, Casey NT 6-1 325 9/3/77 9 Texas
77 Harris, Ra'Shon LDE 6-4 298 8/26/86 R Oregon
92 Harrison, James ROLB 6-0 242 5/4/78 6 Kent State
62 Hartwig, Justin C 6-4 312 11/21/78 8 Kansas
66 Hills, Tony LT 6-5 304 11/4/84 2 Texas
76 Hoke, Chris NT 6-2 305 4/6/76 9 Brigham Young
10 Holmes, Santonio WR_ 5-11 192 3/3/84 4 Ohio State
96 Hood, Ziggy LDE 6-3 300 2/16/87 R Missouri
35 Ivy, Corey LCB 5-9 180 3/21/77 9 Oklahoma
85 Johnson, David TE 6-2 260 8/26/87 R Arkansas State
99 Keisel, Brett RDE 6-5 285 9/19/78 8 Brigham Young
68 Kemoeatu, Chris LG 6-3 344 1/4/83 5 Utah
90 Kirschke, Travis LDE 6-3 298 9/6/74 13 UCLA
64 Legursky, Doug C 6-1 315 6/9/86 1 Marshall
20 Lewis, Keenan RCB 6-0 208 5/17/86 R Oregon State
11 Logan, Stefan KR 5-7 185 6/2/81 1 South Dakota
34 Mendenhall, Rashard RB 5-10 225 6/19/87 2 Illinois
83 Miller, Heath TE 6-5 256 10/22/82 5 Virginia
21 Moore, Mewelde RB 5-11 209 7/24/82 6 Tulane
29 Mundy, Ryan FS 6-1 215 2/11/85 1 West Virginia
04 Palko, Tyler QB 6-1 215 8/9/83 2 Pittsburgh
39 Parker, Willie RB 5-10 209 11/11/80 6 North Carolina
43 Polamalu, Troy SS 5-10 207 4/19/81 7 Southern California
03 Reed, Jeff PK 5-11 225 4/9/79 8 North Carolina
07 Roethlisberger, Ben QB 6-5 241 3/2/82 6 Miami (Ohio)
09 Sepulveda, Daniel P 6-3 230 1/12/84 3 Baylor
89 Spaeth, Matt TE 6-7 270 11/24/84 3 Minnesota
78 Starks, Max LT 6-8 345 1/10/82 6 Florida
14 Sweed, Limas WR_ 6-4 220 12/25/84 2 Texas
24 Taylor, Ike LCB 6-2 195 5/5/80 7 La.-Lafayette
94 Timmons, Lawrence RILB 6-1 234 5/14/86 3 Florida State
26 Townsend, Deshea RCB 5-10 190 9/8/75 12 Alabama
65 Urbik, Kraig RG 6-5 323 9/23/85 R Wisconsin
17 Wallace, Mike WR 6-0 199 8/1/86 R Mississippi
86 Ward, Hines WR 6-0 205 3/8/76 12 Georgia
60 Warren, Greg LS 6-3 252 10/18/81 5 North Carolina
56 Woodley, LaMarr LOLB 6-2 265 11/3/84 3 Michigan
Reserve/Injured
49 McHugh, Sean TE 6-5 265 5/27/82 6 Penn State
91 Smith, Aaron LDE 6-5 298 4/9/76 11 Northern Colorado
72 Stapleton, Darnell RG 6-3 305 9/21/85 3 Rutgers
44 Summers, Frank FB 5-10 230 9/6/85 R UNLV
Practice Squad
80 Bright, Eugene TE 6-4 268 4/18/85 R Purdue
53 Gatewood, Curtis LB 6-2 242 5/18/85 2 Vanderbilt
19 Grisham, Tyler WR_ 5-11 180 6/11/87 R Clemson
37 Harris, Tuff S 6-0 198 1/23/83 3 Montana
67 Palmer, Jonathan OG 6-4 336 12/3/83 1 Auburn
33 Redman, Isaac RB 6-0 230 11/10/84 R Bowie State
61 Shipley, A.Q. C 6-0 298 5/22/86 R Penn State


SCHEDUEL

Thursday, Aug. 13 vs. Cardinals W 20-10
Saturday, Aug. 22 @ Redskins L 17-13
Saturday, Aug. 29 vs. Bills W 17-0
Thursday, Sept. 3 @ Panthers W 21-10
REGULAR SEASON

Thursday, Sept. 10 vs. Titans W 13-10 (1-0)
Sunday, Sept 20 @ Bears L 17-14 (1-1)
Sunday, Sept. 27 @ Bengals L 23-20 (1-2)
Sunday, Oct. 4 vs. Chargers W 38-28 (2-2)
Sunday, Oct. 11 @ Lions W 28-20 (3-2)
Sunday, Oct. 18 vs. Browns W 27-14 (4-2)
Sunday, Oct. 25 vs. Vikings W 27-17 (5-2)
Sunday, Nov. 1 BYE
Monday, Nov. 9 @ Broncos W 28-10 (6-2)
Sunday, Nov. 15 vs. Bengals L 18-12 (6-3)
Sunday, Nov. 22 @ Chiefs * L 27-24 (6-4)
Sunday, Nov. 29 @ Ravens * L 20-17 (6-5)
Sunday, Dec. 6 vs. Raiders * 1 p.m. (CBS)
Thursday, Dec. 10 @ Browns 8:20 p.m. (NFL Network)
Sunday, Dec. 20 vs. Packers * 1 p.m. (FOX)
Sunday, Dec. 27 vs. Ravens * 1 p.m. (CBS)
Sunday, Jan. 3 @ Dolphins * 1 p.m. (CBS)
 
     


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