Steelers @ Giants Gameday Thread (November 4, 2012)

1BackInBlackFan · Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 6:18 pm Post subject:

I didn't realize that Dwyer is listed as doubtful for the game with a right quad strain. It's too bad since he has had two straight very good games and was looking for his third consecutive 100 yard game. The RB merry-go-round with injuries continues unforutnately.
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SouthwestSteel · Joined: 08 Jan 2008 Posts: 1290

The New York City Marathon was just canceled by Mayor Michael Bloomberg after mounting criticism that this was not the time for a race while the region is still recovering from Superstorm Sandy.

With people in storm-ravaged areas still shivering without electricity. many New Yorkers recoiled at the prospect of police officers being assigned to the marathon on Sunday

I've also read on other message boards opinions from some in that area that holding the game Sunday would be stupid, when 40 percent of gas stations are closed and much mass transport is still down. I certainly can understand these concerns, while others say the area needs the game as a diversion from its current problems . . .

It is more likely than not that the game will be played as scheduled, but then again as unpredictable as the NFL has been this year, it also would not shock me if it is suddenly moved at the last moment, either in place or time!

JDLefebvre · Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 7:05 pm Post subject:

I stand by what I said grubs... it was a dumb comment to make.

Maybe you should have thought about your friends family before stating how "bull ish" and "fair" it is that the Steelers players are inconvenienced by this tragic event.
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1BackInBlackFan · Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 7:11 pm Post subject:

Shockey1979 · Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Posts: 18266 Location: RI/MA

Looking forward to a great game on Sunday. I'm expecting you guys to win though. The Giants are coming off two emotionally draining divisional games and then of course some of them are dealing with the disaster in their own personal life. Hoping for a close well played injury free game. May the better team win. Cool

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Gmen4ev · Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 4:13 am Post subject:

You guys have any inactives due to Sandy?

Or any inactives at all
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JDLefebvre · Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:24 am Post subject:

SouthwestSteel · Joined: 08 Jan 2008 Posts: 1290

This is a good article regarding the context of the upcoming game and why it was decided to go forward with it despite the disaster. Even General Ray Odierno, the Army chief of staff talked to the Giants about the importance of this game to the spirits of the affected people, and I expect a very fired up Giants team will come out of the tunnel.

steelcurtain29 · Joined: 04 Oct 2007 Posts: 32659 Location: Monongahela, PA

Why was this game a 4:25 start? Why couldn't Denver at Cincinnati have been? Two east coast teams had to play at 4:25?

Now I have to miss the end of the game Evil or Very Mad

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bbelan2343 · Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:06 am Post subject:

Without question, our toughest and biggest challenge of the season so far. Great teams, win these types of games on the road. This game should have playoff type conditions to it. NYC is going to be alive and ready for football.

Wicked excited for this game. These road games have been very telling, based on how we play, on what to expect in Janurary.

Looking over the past few years road games..

2011 - Pretenders
L 35 - 7 @ BALT
L 17 - 10 @ HOU
L 20 - 3 @ SF
W's @ IND, ARI, CINN, KC, CLE

2010 - Contenders
L 20 - 10 @ NO
(Only road loss)
W's @ BALT, CINN, TENN, TB, MIA, CINN, BUFF, CLE

2009 - Pretenders
L 17 - 14 @ CHI
L 23 - 20 @ CINN
L 27 - 24 @ KC
L 20 - 17 @ BALT
L 13 - 9 @ CLE

2008 - SB Champs
L 15 - 6 @ PHI
L 31 - 14 @ TENN
W's @ CLE, JAC, CINN, WASH, BALT, NE (33-10)

2008 and 2010 both SB contending teams, and both play very stellar away from Heinz.

Of course good teams win on the road, with bad teams losing more on the road. So it has to be taken in with a grain of salt. Still exciting and encouraging to see what kind of execution we'll play with today.
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Eaglehoc · Joined: 06 Apr 2007 Posts: 82

I guess today Adams will find out how far along he has come in his playing of right tackle. Hopefully, he meets the challenge and keeps Ben upright today.

FourThreeMafia · Joined: 28 Sep 2006 Posts: 40089 Location: East of Sixburgh

2004 Draft....

Crazy how much time has passed. Feels like yesterday.
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SteelProven · Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 3:20 pm Post subject: