Moving in the Right Direction

From Tiger Rowan, 

Oct 21 2006

No pun was intended by the title of my report, but truth be told, I am indeed in the midst of moving and closing escrow. Ergo, if my thoughts are disjointed, you can understand why. I will try to stay focused, but like my cooking pots and their lids, my thoughts are in two different places right now.

Since my time is limited, I will provide you with a few statistics to help explain how badly the Steelers annihilated the Kansas City Chiefs this past Sunday. The Steelers had 219 rushing yards to K.C.'s 38. In case you missed it, Kansas City's running back is Larry Johnson...who is pretty good. Furthermore, the Chiefs came into the game with the fourth-ranked defense in the NFL; then again, at one point, Milli Vanilli were Grammy winners.

Speaking of long, obnoxious hair, Troy Polamalu intercepted a Damon Huard pass and raced down the sideline, only to have Larry Johnson drag him down by his Samson-like locks. Obviously, the word "empathy" is not in L.J.'s vocabulary.

For those wondering, the hair-tug is indeed a legal play, just ask Ricky Williams. That said, trying to braid someone's hair after the play is over will cost you 15 yards. Sorry, Larry.

Speaking of things uncouth, Bill Cowher had his team go for it on fourth and goal while leading by 24 points in the fourth quarter. I waited with baited breath for the post-game exchange between Herm Edwards and Bill Cowher...and it did not disappoint. After a few short words, Herm walked away, while Cowher stood there looking confused and befuddled. Then, Cowher walked towards Edwards, only to stop, turn around, and walk into his own locker-room. I guess Bill wanted to remind Herm that "You play to win the game"...but, then Bill must have decided that it was better to leave well enough alone.

While I do not condone "rubbing it in" when a team has an insurmountable lead, I understand why Cowher did it. It was not an attempt to show up the Chiefs. It was not to prove a point to the media. It was simply Cowher's way of evaluating whether Najeh Davenport is his new goal-line back. By the way Bill, the answer is a resounding "No!" Give the ball to Willie Parker; he might be a tad diminutive, but Fast Willie can lower his shoulder and become Powerful Willie when he smells the goal-line. Plus...uh...Willie is on my fantasy team, and I could use the touchdowns.

Really though, give it to Willie. He has proven that he can line up, run straight ahead, and punch it in on a regular basis. Reward his diligent running on long drives with the chance to be the one who scores the touchdowns.

Speaking of touchdowns, Nate Washington seems to have excellent hands...when the other team is smacking into him. Alas, when wide open, Nate does his best imitation of Troy Edwards. Ergo, Ben should only throw passes to Nate when Nate is about to be destroyed by a defensive back.

Speaking of destroying people, Chris Kemoeatu is a stud. For those wondering what will happen when Kendall Simmons gets healthy, do not fret: I sent a few thousand ice-packs to Mr. Simmons' house. Really though, if we all chant it, Bill might hear us. All together now, "Start Kemoeatu!!!"

In summation, the Steelers looked like the team to which we have become accustomed over the past two years. That said, let me remind everyone of something that a far smarter person than I once said, "You are never as bad as your worst day...and you are never as good as your best day." Yes, Pittsburgh dismantled Kansas City, but the Steelers still have issues to resolve, with the most important being consistency. Granted, the ship is back on course, but it needs to stay that way. Moving in a positive direction. Packing wins away. Boxing up the competition. Bubble wrapping... uh... hmmm. I think you get the point.

Source:  http://football.about.com/od/teamssteelers/a/102106.htm



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