*** Official Steelers vs Colts Thread ***

[BadBoyBenny]

I feel like I haven't breathed since kickoff. I need this commercial.

[IggyWH]

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I feel like I haven't breathed since kickoff. I need this commercial.

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I feel like I just ran a mile... must have been the laps I was doing around my house waving my towel.

[Jack of Arcades]

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cant ask for a better start... especially since I have the over

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[IggyWH]

Great first offensive series for the Steelers. Not only did they show they can move the ball and pass on Indy, but this will only open up the run more.

Even though the run hasn't been very effective yet, it has worked with the PA passes.

[mostsmooth]

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Start Hampton and Smith and rotate in Hoke for the 2 DT's. With Harrison unlikely to play, they might be better off with 5 DB's and 4 linebackers. With the mikelback in, Polamolu can play closer to the line, move all around the field presnap, and blitz occasionally.

Don't panic if they run for 80-100 yards the first half, and look to strip the receivers after the quick slants and outs.

Be aggressive on special teams, not an onside kick, but try to block a punt or two.

The silent count must work, and if the right tackle can't contain Freeney 'cause he is lining up too far outside, put the tight end or fulback in motion over to his side, or go with two tight ends.

Corey Simon won't be able to play every down, so be smart about when to run up the middle.

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This looks like a good plan to me. You have to give them the run and allow them to move the ball a bit, making them earn as many first downs as possible on each drive.

If I was a Steelers fan, my biggest concern right now would be Bill Cowher. This is a winnable game for a Steelers team that is really peaking. But the things the Steelers must do to win this game involve moving away from the cliches of smashmouth football. They have to give up the run on defense and open it up a bit on offense. The question is whether Cowher will be too stubborn to do this.

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and please, no crazy onside kicks

[Edge34]

Colts gotta settle down, they're flying around the field, just don't have total control yet. Peyton needs to just run a good solid drive here and take over.

I am definitely looking forward to a great game, no matter how much we win by. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[BadBoyBenny]

More Bettis less Parker. Counter their speed with power.

[IggyWH]

Love the 3 and out, but I thought that was PI.

EDIT : Replay confirms, looks like we got the first break.

[Edge34]

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Love the 3 and out, but I thought that was PI.

EDIT : Replay confirms, looks like we got the first break.

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It was PI, but it was one call early. D settles down and it'll be fine. Loooong football game ahead. Looks like they're letting them play.

And we need to cover the TE's!

[Jack of Arcades]

bang banf call, should've been pi there probably but pit gets the ball back. colts will settle in soon but they have to make sure they aren't down 14 when they do.