I've Got a Feeling: Pittsburgh Steelers WIN

John Stepnick by Correspondent Written on January 19, 2009
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The Steelers have a thing for country singers apparently. Martina McBride sang the national anthem. There were a few shouts of "bring back Styx!"


Steelers fans weren't disappointed though, as we got another full serving of Renegade before the introductions.

The Ravens won the toss and deferred, giving us the opportunity to get on the board first.

The Steelers come out running, but get set back on a Colon false start, but Hines comes through in a big way, taking a short pass and turning it upfield for a big 45-yard gain to get the Steelers all the way into field goal territory.

The big catch by Hines sparked the offense, as Holmes pulled in a slant, then Willie ground out a few to get to third and three. Ben looks for Heath heading for the front corner of the end zone, but overthrows the ball. Super-Sayian Reed comes out to put us on the board.

3-0

The Ravens come out trying to throw, but three incompletions later the punt team is on the field. The Steelers did a great job keying on Mason and keeping the ball away from him.

The Ravens defense steps it up and shuts the Steelers down on two running plays, then sacks Ben on third down, bringing out the Lob Wedge. Leonhard muffs the catch, but is able to fall on it and the Ravens retain the ball.

The Ravens come out with the run, but get forced into a third and long again, and Deshea steps in front of a pass intended for Mason.

Big play by Deshea to get us up in the turnover battle early and give us solid field position.

After two incompletions (one of which was a short-arm by Parker on a flare down the sidelines which was a touchdown if he caught it), Ben hits Hines on an out-route for a big first down to get down to the 24. Hines was injured on the play, which was a setback to the offense.

On first down, Ben goes down the middle to Holmes on a post and he makes the grab, takes three steps and gets pulled down. On the replays, it looked like it should have been a touchdown, but he was called down at the one. Both coaches throw the challenge flag, but Harbaugh gets it out first, challenging the catch. Somehow the call is overturned, much to the chagrin of the fans. After two failed deep balls, the Super Sayian comes out again.

6-0

After a short run on first down, Keisel and Woodley get pressure, forcing incompletions and another three-and-out.

With Ward out, the Steelers go to the motif offense, but are able to convert on a third down completion to Heath. Nate Washington reels one in on first down to keep things rolling, but then disaster strikes on second down.

Parker goes left and loses the ball, which falls right into the hands of Leonhard.

McGahee picks up seven on first down then two more to get to th
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written on January 19, 2009 Game Recap

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