Steelers -Browns game thread#ThankYouBigBenSteelernationWillMissYou
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52 year old man watching Ben's post game presser and tears .. man.
I didn’t get to see Bradshaw play outside of being a kid too young to remember anything… before Ben the best QB id seen in a Steelers jerseywas probably super conservative Neil Odonnel…
The radio feed only aired MTs post game.
I have the 70s Super Bowls on DVD ( and VHS) and have shown them to my boys. They freak out when Bradshaw is hit well after he throws the ball and scream wheres the flag... I just have to laugh
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Tomlin confirmed it in his presser.
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that was a weird game man a lot of ugly football but Big Ben and steers come through on to the next! Go Steelers!
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I'm with you buddy, all good.
I saw them both, I watched Terry adjust with the offense sling that ball deep when he could
He had two great receiers and they helped some, but he could get the ball down field to them and pressure just didn't matter
l don't really know who I would say is better, but I will say Ben is one of the few guys today who could survive playing under the rules Terry dealt with
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Me too.
Same…I am old enough to remember the lean years in the mid / late 80s. After suffering through 1994 AFCC and SB XXX with those great defenses I shed a tear when they finally won in 2005. I was fortunate to have seen the best SB in 2009 and I will remember that drive coming towards me that 7 architected. I will never forget that or James’ INT for TD. Just sad we aren’t going any farther this year probably.
sorry the best super bowl is still SB win #3 over the cowboys...
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Nail on the head comment Coolie, and I’ll go one better…..I think Ben was playing under the rules in Terry era. Frigging officials hardly ever called late hits, blows to the face or ankle tackles during pretty damn all of his 18 year career. While Marcia, and the real elites (Peyton, Rodgers) got calls their way constantly.
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That was a great game. The rams game was epic as well. I was all ready for One For The Thumb in 81 I even had the t-shirt.....and had to wait until 2005.
Waiting 25+ years through so many close calls,the superbowl xxx,the afc championship game losses. It made the 2005 superbowl win special for me. All of those years and finally One For The Thumb!
All the old school fans know what I mean.
Same here. When you watch a warrior like that - knowing his time is up, the fans showing their unconditional love and his teammates playing so inspired for him - and knowing you've watched him do it for so long - I think there's something wrong with you if don't get emotional watching that type of storybook ending. They showed a picture of the UPMC building lit up with #7 on it.
My pops is an ex-marine Vietnam vet and I've rarely seen or hear him get emotional in his life (when he was in his right mind) - and he was choked up tonight. It's okay fellas. We were witnessing bittersweet Steelers history tonight.
That was the first Steeler Super Bowl I remember watching. There was a massive ice storm and power was out all over. I followed in my older brothers footsteps and became a fan of the Steelers and my dad took me and our 13" black and white portable tv out to his work and we watched the game together. Awesome game and a great memory.
I was right there with you. I turn 52 in March. I'm glad my wife (a Cleveland fan) went to bed. I was crying on and off throughout the game. It's amazing what sports does to a man. LOL.
I was amazed seeing him hit a hole and he was stiff-arming people deep inside there. So much power and he's only a rookie. I easily see 2,000 yards from scrimmage next year.
We pretty much raised him after Coolio found him in the woods.
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I managed to hold off the wet eyes until Ben went around the field interacting with the fans. A truly special night. And my money is on handing it to the Rats and I still have hope we get a playoff game. Go Jags! Like the Lions did to Arizona.
Yes XIII was the pinnacle
Even though I was a fan since 1974 the first memory was watching the game in my basement getting pissed when Martin and White stripped Brad and ran for a TD
I feel so blessed to have been in attendance for Brads last game and Ben’s first start!
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