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12/26/2004 03:40:40 PM · #1

Homefield Advantage and Ben's injured ribs. That sums up the Steelers today. All that's left is for photos from Alan.

Alan did you make your reservations for Jacksonville yet?

deapee

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12/26/2004 03:41:40 PM · #2

heh...sucks about big ben -- I bet he won't start next week. He might have to rest up and be ready for the playoffs (I just hope that doesn't get them out of a 'rhythmn' so to speak).

Fun game though -- looking forward to see Alan's shots -- as always hehe.

12/26/2004 06:18:15 PM · #3

Sorry for the delay... just getting the feeling back in my extremities :)

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12/26/2004 06:31:26 PM · #4

excellent shots Alan. Any chance you got the shot of Ben being sacked? Oh and where is the Troy photo of the week...lol.

Oh and I forgot to mention earlier that the Steelers also now have a bye week in the playoffs. Time for some serious healing before the playoffs.

Pedro

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12/26/2004 06:36:28 PM · #5

Alan if you see Ward next week, flick him in the ear for me and tell him 21 yards is nowhere NEAR acceptable. I'm in jeopardy of losing my fantasy pool this week because of his poor production. Preesh.

Pedro

12/26/2004 07:03:21 PM · #6

Originally posted by OneSweetSin:

excellent shots Alan. Any chance you got the shot of Ben being sacked?

You mean when he got injured? I was too busy shooting Tuman, who just scored... I was in the end zone for that one. I didn't know until a couple minutes later that anything had happened to Ben. Hope he's better for the playoffs! I'll be surprised if they start him against Buffalo next weekend.

Pedro -- Sorry about the fantasy thing!

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12/26/2004 07:27:26 PM · #7

Originally posted by alansfreed:

Originally posted by OneSweetSin:
excellent shots Alan. Any chance you got the shot of Ben being sacked?

You mean when he got injured? I was too busy shooting Tuman, who just scored... I was in the end zone for that one. I didn't know until a couple minutes later that anything had happened to Ben. Hope he's better for the playoffs! I'll be surprised if they start him against Buffalo next weekend.

Pedro -- Sorry about the fantasy thing!

Yes Alan when he got injured. Press is reporting it as a rib injury. From early reports it seems speculation is for Maddox to start next week to allow Ben a few weeks to recover.

Pedro

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12/26/2004 07:48:09 PM · #8

Originally posted by alansfreed:

Pedro -- Sorry about the fantasy thing!

actually it looks like it will work out. all I need is for Chambers (Mia) to catch a couple of balls tonight and all will be well again. Thanks for the support. It's been a very trying and emotional day ;)

P

12/26/2004 08:39:53 PM · #9

Originally posted by OneSweetSin:

Yes Alan when he got injured.

Ah... that wasn't a sack... it was a TD! :)

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12/26/2004 08:42:29 PM · #10

Originally posted by alansfreed:

Originally posted by OneSweetSin:
Yes Alan when he got injured.

Ah... that wasn't a sack... it was a TD! :)

you got a point there...that was a roughing the passer!!!

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12/28/2004 01:16:42 AM · #11

Hey Alan,

Back in the early 80's I did photography for the Chargers for two years. Tail end of the Lance Alworth and Louie Kelcher days. I feel for your expremities :-)

(robt)

Prof_Fate

12/28/2004 02:36:41 AM · #12

So it is bad that Ben is hurt and out for some rest - but remember, he is our backup quarterback.

We have our first string QB back in now! He might just take off - look at Bettis - last year they said he was old, injured, worn out. Not so!

Ben not starting will end his wins as a rookie at what, 12, 13? Lost count, too few fingers. ;)

12/28/2004 07:07:05 AM · #13

Originally posted by Prof_Fate:

So it is bad that Ben is hurt and out for some rest - but remember, he is our backup quarterback.

correction he WAS the back up quarterback. He was given the position as a starting qb mid season.

12/28/2004 09:57:46 AM · #14

Indeed, Ben IS the starter... and I'll personally be setting up a mini-shrine in a corner of the house somewhere I can conduct a healing ritual or something to ensure a speedy recovery!

I like Tommy Maddox, and I think he's a tremendous person and everything (we even exchanged pleasantries as he came off the field during pre-game on Sunday), but I honestly don't think we'd be 14-1 had he continued as the starter this season.

I'll be anxious to hear what Cowher has to say at the press conference this afternoon.

12/28/2004 10:06:33 AM · #15

Originally posted by alansfreed:

Indeed, Ben IS the starter... and I'll personally be setting up a mini-shrine in a corner of the house somewhere I can conduct a healing ritual or something to ensure a speedy recovery!

I haven't heard any updates on Ben. All I have heard is he has a rib injury. Alan you will have to update me on it when you hear something...is it bruised, cracked or broken ribs or something else?