Random week long musings from a long time Pitt fan.... Be forewarned this will not be a JimmyGape thread... All views welcomed.. First off would like to nominate Mike " we dont live in our fears" Tomlin for coach of the year for only taking TWO years to realize that " Back foot" Mitch sucks and is not better then Mason.. TJ being out hurts... But not a deal killer.. Do not like Pitt's chances this weekend... But.... .. Wishing all in the covers community winners and good health this coming year. .... Because besides good health all the rest is smoke and mirrors .. To be continued ... ArtJr...
Random week long musings from a long time Pitt fan.... Be forewarned this will not be a JimmyGape thread... All views welcomed.. First off would like to nominate Mike " we dont live in our fears" Tomlin for coach of the year for only taking TWO years to realize that " Back foot" Mitch sucks and is not better then Mason.. TJ being out hurts... But not a deal killer.. Do not like Pitt's chances this weekend... But.... .. Wishing all in the covers community winners and good health this coming year. .... Because besides good health all the rest is smoke and mirrors .. To be continued ... ArtJr...
On the Mason situation after 3 games he has been given super star status in the Burgh by many as for ArtJr I say not so fast.. Played the 30st and 31nd rated defenses and a scout team in his 3 wins.. TBD in my eyes will not be shocked either way good or bad but Mason's test starts now.. One thing i can say for Mason... a team player... Never cried.. never caused a riff... The whole time he has been here and truth be told he had reason.. Starting from day 1 with Ben dumping on him... To be continued..
On the Mason situation after 3 games he has been given super star status in the Burgh by many as for ArtJr I say not so fast.. Played the 30st and 31nd rated defenses and a scout team in his 3 wins.. TBD in my eyes will not be shocked either way good or bad but Mason's test starts now.. One thing i can say for Mason... a team player... Never cried.. never caused a riff... The whole time he has been here and truth be told he had reason.. Starting from day 1 with Ben dumping on him... To be continued..
Pittsburg and Tomlin are baffling. How in the world did their best QB end up third on the depth chart. If it weren’t for Mason Tomlin might have been out of a job, I know a lot of Pittsburgh fans who wished they haven’t made the playoffs and Tomlin would be gone. Pittsburgh is in a bad bad place. Not rebuilding and just good enough to make the playoffs. No man’s land.
Pittsburg and Tomlin are baffling. How in the world did their best QB end up third on the depth chart. If it weren’t for Mason Tomlin might have been out of a job, I know a lot of Pittsburgh fans who wished they haven’t made the playoffs and Tomlin would be gone. Pittsburgh is in a bad bad place. Not rebuilding and just good enough to make the playoffs. No man’s land.
TY for response.. Not crazy about their chances either.. But zero chance well.. been at this to long to hang a zero chance on them... Seen way to much.. I can only assume you unloaded at -445 opening ML if you really feel this way.. GL.. Probably a winner not just for me..
TY for response.. Not crazy about their chances either.. But zero chance well.. been at this to long to hang a zero chance on them... Seen way to much.. I can only assume you unloaded at -445 opening ML if you really feel this way.. GL.. Probably a winner not just for me..
Getting the back end of their defense back is critical...Fitz and Kazee... Pitt being a major dog in this one needs mother nature to lend a hand.. The worse the better for a big dog.. Levels out the playing field somewhat.
Getting the back end of their defense back is critical...Fitz and Kazee... Pitt being a major dog in this one needs mother nature to lend a hand.. The worse the better for a big dog.. Levels out the playing field somewhat.
From E.Pitt here and I'm absolutely loving this early weather forecast in Wingsville. Nice cold windy day in buff should help the secondary get out of their funk. Love the under 1st h. Tomlin will take the slow play approach for sure.
From E.Pitt here and I'm absolutely loving this early weather forecast in Wingsville. Nice cold windy day in buff should help the secondary get out of their funk. Love the under 1st h. Tomlin will take the slow play approach for sure.
From E.Pitt here and I'm absolutely loving this early weather forecast in Wingsville. Nice cold windy day in buff should help the secondary get out of their funk. Love the under 1st h. Tomlin will take the slow play approach for sure.
Getting Fitz and Kazee back should take care of their more recent problems down the middle of the field..
From E.Pitt here and I'm absolutely loving this early weather forecast in Wingsville. Nice cold windy day in buff should help the secondary get out of their funk. Love the under 1st h. Tomlin will take the slow play approach for sure.
Getting Fitz and Kazee back should take care of their more recent problems down the middle of the field..
I watched the Bills/Dolphins game last night and I think that Josh Allen is a train wreck about to happen and probably sooner than later. Nothing about his game now impresses me. He is playing like his hair is on fire much like he did when he was a rook in his first playoff game. If it wasn't for the special teams' return for a TD, the Bills would have probably lost that game IMO.
"A people that can't distinguish between truth and lies can't tell right from wrong"
I watched the Bills/Dolphins game last night and I think that Josh Allen is a train wreck about to happen and probably sooner than later. Nothing about his game now impresses me. He is playing like his hair is on fire much like he did when he was a rook in his first playoff game. If it wasn't for the special teams' return for a TD, the Bills would have probably lost that game IMO.
I watched the Bills/Dolphins game last night and I think that Josh Allen is a train wreck about to happen and probably sooner than later. Nothing about his game now impresses me. He is playing like his hair is on fire much like he did when he was a rook in his first playoff game. If it wasn't for the special teams' return for a TD, the Bills would have probably lost that game IMO.
Well what is scary for Pitt is that the last 3 playoff games Pitt has given up an average of 45 points ... All three over 40.. ... Not good with Allen on the horizon..
I watched the Bills/Dolphins game last night and I think that Josh Allen is a train wreck about to happen and probably sooner than later. Nothing about his game now impresses me. He is playing like his hair is on fire much like he did when he was a rook in his first playoff game. If it wasn't for the special teams' return for a TD, the Bills would have probably lost that game IMO.
Well what is scary for Pitt is that the last 3 playoff games Pitt has given up an average of 45 points ... All three over 40.. ... Not good with Allen on the horizon..
One thing you have going for you is that the Bills will have a Twilight Zone loss during the playoffs. When it will come no one knows. It's like a Roulette wheel so could land on this game.
One thing you have going for you is that the Bills will have a Twilight Zone loss during the playoffs. When it will come no one knows. It's like a Roulette wheel so could land on this game.
Playoffs is about the momentum going into it, Not much stock on he RAVENS WIN, but going into Seattle and coming away with the W and the beatdown on Cincy when they were making noise plus their ways of winning on the road this year tells me +10.5 is even without Watt They will keep it within the number imho
"At 50, everyone has the face they deserve" -George Orwell
Playoffs is about the momentum going into it, Not much stock on he RAVENS WIN, but going into Seattle and coming away with the W and the beatdown on Cincy when they were making noise plus their ways of winning on the road this year tells me +10.5 is even without Watt They will keep it within the number imho
Playoffs is about the momentum going into it, Not much stock on he RAVENS WIN, but going into Seattle and coming away with the W and the beatdown on Cincy when they were making noise plus their ways of winning on the road this year tells me +10.5 is even without Watt They will keep it within the number imho
Steelers a little better equipped this year to replace Watt for a short term then in the past.. Golden 4 sacks in relief duty.. 20% of snaps played... Wattjr (Nate) 2.5 sacks... 16% of snaps played.. And i never count TJ out till kickoff... No brace or limp noticed while walking around early week...But highly doubtful..
Playoffs is about the momentum going into it, Not much stock on he RAVENS WIN, but going into Seattle and coming away with the W and the beatdown on Cincy when they were making noise plus their ways of winning on the road this year tells me +10.5 is even without Watt They will keep it within the number imho
Steelers a little better equipped this year to replace Watt for a short term then in the past.. Golden 4 sacks in relief duty.. 20% of snaps played... Wattjr (Nate) 2.5 sacks... 16% of snaps played.. And i never count TJ out till kickoff... No brace or limp noticed while walking around early week...But highly doubtful..
On the Mason situation after 3 games he has been given super star status in the Burgh by many as for ArtJr I say not so fast.. Played the 30st and 31nd rated defenses and a scout team in his 3 wins.. TBD in my eyes will not be shocked either way good or bad but Mason's test starts now.. One thing i can say for Mason... a team player... Never cried.. never caused a riff... The whole time he has been here and truth be told he had reason.. Starting from day 1 with Ben dumping on him... To be continued..
Thanks for this bit.
Considering that they are on their 2nd offensive coordinator, and 3rd QB this year, it's going to be rough moving the ball in Orchard Park in poor weather.
On the Mason situation after 3 games he has been given super star status in the Burgh by many as for ArtJr I say not so fast.. Played the 30st and 31nd rated defenses and a scout team in his 3 wins.. TBD in my eyes will not be shocked either way good or bad but Mason's test starts now.. One thing i can say for Mason... a team player... Never cried.. never caused a riff... The whole time he has been here and truth be told he had reason.. Starting from day 1 with Ben dumping on him... To be continued..
Thanks for this bit.
Considering that they are on their 2nd offensive coordinator, and 3rd QB this year, it's going to be rough moving the ball in Orchard Park in poor weather.
Pitt should have no problem running the ball against a defense that gives up 4.6 yds per carry, Buffalo and Allen should worry about Pitts turnover ratio of +11 though
"At 50, everyone has the face they deserve" -George Orwell
Pitt should have no problem running the ball against a defense that gives up 4.6 yds per carry, Buffalo and Allen should worry about Pitts turnover ratio of +11 though
TJ out.... Mason starting.. per Tomlin presser.. Not shocking.. Pitt will goes as Mason goes not spitting the atom here.. He has thrown some beautiful balls even if they were vs substandard defenses. But he holds it to long many times and opens the door for the strip sack to much for me. But... We shall see.. Rest of team is healthy and jelling..
TJ out.... Mason starting.. per Tomlin presser.. Not shocking.. Pitt will goes as Mason goes not spitting the atom here.. He has thrown some beautiful balls even if they were vs substandard defenses. But he holds it to long many times and opens the door for the strip sack to much for me. But... We shall see.. Rest of team is healthy and jelling..
Pittsburg and Tomlin are baffling. How in the world did their best QB end up third on the depth chart. If it weren’t for Mason Tomlin might have been out of a job, I know a lot of Pittsburgh fans who wished they haven’t made the playoffs and Tomlin would be gone. Pittsburgh is in a bad bad place. Not rebuilding and just good enough to make the playoffs. No man’s land.
Pittsburg and Tomlin are baffling. How in the world did their best QB end up third on the depth chart. If it weren’t for Mason Tomlin might have been out of a job, I know a lot of Pittsburgh fans who wished they haven’t made the playoffs and Tomlin would be gone. Pittsburgh is in a bad bad place. Not rebuilding and just good enough to make the playoffs. No man’s land.
Favorite games of the weekend ... Texas +2.... Rams +3... 3 units each.. Dolphins +4.5 2 units... Pitt +10 1 unit.. Just cannot trust Mason just yet not to hold onto the rock to long vs Buffalo but see value in the large line.. If Mitch shines again then anything is possible as the weather will level the playing field and an outright win is always possible.. But.. 42.. 45.48.. points Pitt has given up last 3 playoff games keeps this to a one unit bet... Go Steelers.. Hoping Roberts is able to go at LB.. game time decision.. My two cents says he at least gives it a shot.. GL to all ...
Favorite games of the weekend ... Texas +2.... Rams +3... 3 units each.. Dolphins +4.5 2 units... Pitt +10 1 unit.. Just cannot trust Mason just yet not to hold onto the rock to long vs Buffalo but see value in the large line.. If Mitch shines again then anything is possible as the weather will level the playing field and an outright win is always possible.. But.. 42.. 45.48.. points Pitt has given up last 3 playoff games keeps this to a one unit bet... Go Steelers.. Hoping Roberts is able to go at LB.. game time decision.. My two cents says he at least gives it a shot.. GL to all ...
What kind of a record does Coach Canton have in the playoffs? 0ne of the local newspaper writers Dulac wrote that Coach took over the defensive calls in the playoff game against the Browns and at the end of the first quarter the score was Cleveland 28 Pittsburgh 0. The team is rallying around Mason Rudolph, not Mike Tomlin.
"A people that can't distinguish between truth and lies can't tell right from wrong"
What kind of a record does Coach Canton have in the playoffs? 0ne of the local newspaper writers Dulac wrote that Coach took over the defensive calls in the playoff game against the Browns and at the end of the first quarter the score was Cleveland 28 Pittsburgh 0. The team is rallying around Mason Rudolph, not Mike Tomlin.
@ArtSchlichterJr What kind of a record does Coach Canton have in the playoffs? 0ne of the local newspaper writers Dulac wrote that Coach took over the defensive calls in the playoff game against the Browns and at the end of the first quarter the score was Cleveland 28 Pittsburgh 0. The team is rallying around Mason Rudolph, not Mike Tomlin.
Agree Mason has jelled this team... Hoping against hope the glass does not break for Mason... Rooting for the guy ... If he shines its going to be a wild game.. Just watching Mason career he has always held the ball to the last second...so far so good.. I see no way he comes back next year so wishing him a storied run.. He deserves it for being a total team player.. Go Steelers..
@ArtSchlichterJr What kind of a record does Coach Canton have in the playoffs? 0ne of the local newspaper writers Dulac wrote that Coach took over the defensive calls in the playoff game against the Browns and at the end of the first quarter the score was Cleveland 28 Pittsburgh 0. The team is rallying around Mason Rudolph, not Mike Tomlin.
Agree Mason has jelled this team... Hoping against hope the glass does not break for Mason... Rooting for the guy ... If he shines its going to be a wild game.. Just watching Mason career he has always held the ball to the last second...so far so good.. I see no way he comes back next year so wishing him a storied run.. He deserves it for being a total team player.. Go Steelers..
Same same treated like crap and now the savior of the team and the reason the heat is off Coach Numbnuts for now. All that MT says after the 3 games is: 'Mason played a nice game'. I hope that Rudolph leaves Pittsburgh because given the chance they will screw him over again.
"A people that can't distinguish between truth and lies can't tell right from wrong"
Same same treated like crap and now the savior of the team and the reason the heat is off Coach Numbnuts for now. All that MT says after the 3 games is: 'Mason played a nice game'. I hope that Rudolph leaves Pittsburgh because given the chance they will screw him over again.
Nice start to playoffs... 2-1 ....+3.8 units... Hitting both 3 unit plays... Losing 2 unit play.. Pitt +10 1 unit.. Just cannot back the unknown for more then a unit.. Mason being the unknown ( old school 3 games vs soft defenses not a test for Artjr).. Read above for my feeling on Mason.. Just as much as a fade on the Bills laying DD then on Pitt.. If Mason shines then we have a game.. Bills aint all that and recent win streak has still left many concerns.. Philly -3 ...2 units.. Once again more of a play vs Tampa then play on Philly.. Baker a gamer but a wounded Baker... Well more of a dog.. His previous games under injury bear this out.. But Philly no prize ... Hence should be 1 unit.. But gut on this one says Baker will make Philly look better and the gut does what the gut does.. GO STEELERS.. GL with all your plays no matter your plays..
Nice start to playoffs... 2-1 ....+3.8 units... Hitting both 3 unit plays... Losing 2 unit play.. Pitt +10 1 unit.. Just cannot back the unknown for more then a unit.. Mason being the unknown ( old school 3 games vs soft defenses not a test for Artjr).. Read above for my feeling on Mason.. Just as much as a fade on the Bills laying DD then on Pitt.. If Mason shines then we have a game.. Bills aint all that and recent win streak has still left many concerns.. Philly -3 ...2 units.. Once again more of a play vs Tampa then play on Philly.. Baker a gamer but a wounded Baker... Well more of a dog.. His previous games under injury bear this out.. But Philly no prize ... Hence should be 1 unit.. But gut on this one says Baker will make Philly look better and the gut does what the gut does.. GO STEELERS.. GL with all your plays no matter your plays..
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