steelers.gearupforsports.com - 10/25/2009
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Who’da thunk? Who would have thought our linebackers would score more touchdowns than our wide receivers? I guarantee you no one would have thought of this in a million years. But it happened. And we beat the Minnesota Vikings in a wild, see-saw, almost-debacle.
LaMarr Woodley gave James ...
The Defense Finally Wins Us A Game
clarkandheptner.blogspot.com 10/27/2009 — For three quarters, this was one of the most boring football games I have ever watched. It was so boring in fact that during a commercial break, which there seemed to be one after every third play, I flipped around and watched some of "Nacho Libre" starring Jack Black. Now, I love Jack Black, ...
The Bye Has Arrived and So Has the Defense
dcsteelernation.blogspot.com 10/26/2009 — After losing Aaron Smith for the season two weeks ago against the Lions, I said the Steelers defense would never this season look like the dominating unit from a year ago that could win games almost entirely on their own. And with their first real ...
Defense Does in the Vikings; Two Fourth Quarter Scores Seal 27-17 Win
steelersgab.com 10/25/2009 —
Two times this season the Steelers defense couldn’t get things done in the fourth quarter of games they were leading in. Sunday vs the undefeated Vikings, they not only got the job done, but put up two huge scores to cement a 27-17 win over Brett Favre and a Minnesota team was was 6-0 ...
Undefeated No More – Steelers Stop Favre and Vikings 27-17
nflgridirongab.com 10/25/2009 —
Two times this season the Steelers defense couldn’t get things done in the fourth quarter of games they were leading in. Sunday vs the undefeated Vikings, they not only got the job done, but put up two huge scores to cement a 27-17 win over Brett Favre and a Minnesota team was was 6-0 ...
Peterson’s Numbers May Not Suggest Just How Dominant He Really Is
tailgate365.com 10/14/2009 — Although Adrian Peterson’s number of yards has not been eye-popping for the last four weeks, he still is the most dominant runner in the NFL.
After the highlight reel performance in Week 1 (where he ran through the Browns for that amazing 64-yard touchdown en route to a 180-yard day), I ...
Peterson Will Get His Yards
cheeseheadtv.com 10/28/2009 — While it’s true that there’s little to no use in fretting about Adrian Peterson this Sunday, (he’s going to get his yards) I’m not sure I completely buy this from Greg C. over at the Lounge .
Money quote:
When you play the Vikings now, you must pick your poison. And ...
Steeler Report Card
steelers.gearupforsports.com 10/12/2009 —
If I were a teacher, grading last night’s performances by the various components of the Pittsburgh Steelers, their report card would look as follows:
Running game – B - Rashard Mendenhall had an impressive first half, gaining 65 yards on nine tries. It’s not his fault, however, that he ...
Breaking Down The Film
vikingsgab.com 10/26/2009 —
Let’s break down some film from the Steelers game to take a look at what is working and what is not. The numbers to the left indicate the time marking for each play on the video above.
0:08: Mike Wallace runs a reverse. Cedric Griffin does a good job of sticking with his man to ...
Refs & Turnovers Doom Vikes
skolvikes.blogspot.com 10/29/2009 — The Minnesota Vikings fell to 6-1 after losing 27-17 in Pittsburgh. The Vikes were jobbed big time by the refs on Sidney Rice’s touchdown catch in the fourth quarter to go ahead. The refs called a tripping penalty on tight end, Jeff Dugan. On the ...
Steelers hand Favre first loss —
NYDailyNews.com - Football 10/25/2009
LaMarr Woodley returned Brett Favre's fumble 77 yards for a touchdown and Keyaron Fox ran back an interception 82 yards for another score during the closing minutes, and the Steelers turned three major defensive stands into a 27-17 victory.
Steelers end Favre, Vikings undefeated run —
NY Post: Sports 10/25/2009
Three times the Minnesota Vikings were ready to take the lead and possibly put away the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Even for Brett Favre and Adrian Peterson, three times weren't nearly enough to remain perfect against a defense that not only outplayed the V...