Beer We Go Steelers

 It was business as usual for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they rolled over the Carolina Panthers in convincing fashion. The Steelers have now outscored their opposition 117-34 when following a defeat this season. That is a terrific statistic that shows Coach Tomlin has our guys ready to play.

The Steelers rolled all night as Big Ben had a huge game. The offense played a well rounded game with solid performances by the O-Line and the receiving core. Rashard Mendenhall again chipped in with a workmanlike effort. The only cause for concern is they struggled in the Red Zone and didn’t run the ball as well as they should have in the second half. 

Ben Roethlisberger is the story as he is starting to recognize the blitz better and he threw an awesome hot route to Mike Wallace. Wallace split the defenders and in the blink of an eye was gone! I might be committing heresy but the Receivers might be the best all around unit on the team including the Linebackers. They continue to make all the plays! Emmanuel Sanders had a TD called back which was questionable. Eight guys chimed in for catches. It was a great job by the passing game last night.    

The defense played a disciplined game and it is funny listening to the announcers jump on an off the band wagon. Jonathon Stewart is a beast but there was no way he was going to gain 100 yards against the Steelers defense without a passing attack behind him.  After his opening 12 yard run, I loved listening to the announcers explain how the Steelers may be in trouble if they can’t stop the run. Wow that is some commentary, seriously if the Steelers can’t stop a guy who smashes 12 tough yards on every carry they may have a problem? Wow who would have thunk it? Well of course they keyed in on him and he had no shot. The Steelers defense who looked workman like and held Carolina to under 120 yards of total offense. It is funny though because we are becoming spoiled as a performance like last night is kind of ho hum. The Defense is just outstanding this season.  

One other thing that the announcers keyed in on is that Big Ben Roethlisberger is pretty good? That was every important information for people to here. Seriously, it does seem lost on the rest of the country. Big Ben sometimes comes across as a meathead jock and let’s face it his offseason issues don’t help him. I would point out again that no other QB is going to play with a broken foot and nose. The guy makes plays and is as tough as they come, what more could you ask for? His foot bone is STICKING OUT OF HIS SKIN and he still played! Ben lit up the Panthers’ defense; while it is not spectacular it is competent.All and all it was a great win for the Black Gold last night. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU!BEER WE GO STEELERS, BEER WE GO!  

My “GAME BEER” goes to: Big Ben Roethlisberger who could have thrown for 500 yards if they didn’t rein him in.

Where I watched the game: In my living room on my projection screen! I watched with the kids and traded my usual beverage of choice (It is called Beer We Go for a reason) for a hot chocolate!

My thoughts on Next Week: The Browns are certainly no walk over and they will play this one like it is the Super Bowl. Mangini needs this if he has any chance of not getting replaced by one of Mike Holmgren’s flunkies. Next week all depends on how the Browns do Sunday v. Baltimore. If the Browns win this week, the Steelers will rest EVERYONE. If they lose then the Steelers will play at “full” strength. Should be a fun game to watch either way!