Question: Did us Steelers fans, who have been riding Scott all season, just get what we wanted? Or, did we get what we deserved?
The Steelers responded by having a first-down run
negated by a holding penalty. Then, amidst heavy
pressure, Roethlisberger just misses a wide open
Plaxico Burress. Instead of six points, the Steelers
are forced to punt. Two passes later, the Cowboys
cover 68 yards and score another touchdown.
Question: What is the height, weight, and speed of
Corey Webster?
Just as everything looked its worst, Ben breaks away
from the pressure, and lobs the football underhand to
his tight end, mere seconds before being tackled by
Dallas linemen. Instead of a sack, the Steelers got a
first down. Six plays later, Ben is 7-for-7 with
another touchdown pass.
Question: Is it just me, or is the momentum switching
sides?
For the Steelers defense, Dallas' next possession was
amazing. On first down, Glenn landed with his
back-side out of bounds for no catch. On second down,
Lebeau calls a perfectly timed blitz, and Foote
responds with a sack. Then, on third down, Polamalu
makes a sure tackle to force a punt.
Question: Is it too early to use the words
"Blitzburgh" or "Steel Curtain"?
The Steelers clearly have the momentum, and are
driving on Dallas. Staley, right side, nine yards.
Staley, up the middle, six yards. Then, Ward is
called for holding Roy Williams, which negates a 26-yard run by Staley. Instead of first down on the
Dallas 24-yard line, the Steelers have first-and-20 on
their own 40-yard line. The Steelers never recover
and are forced to punt.
Question: Where did Roy Williams take those acting
lessons? They are really good.
Just as most sports-writers were crediting the Cowboys
with a win, Kimo von Oelhoffen recovers a Testaverde
fumble.
Question: Was I the only person who swore
they heard Al Michaels saying, "Do you believe in
miracles!?!" during that play?
Roethlisberger is 4-for-4 on this drive. After
chewing up a good portion of the clock, Bettis scores
the game-winning touchdown.
Question: How good will this offense be once
Roethlisberger fully develops?
The only negative coming out of this game were the
injuries, especially the knee injury of Casey Hampton.
As I said in an article earlier this year, when
Maddox went down the offense stepped up to fill the
void.
Question: Might the defense do the same in Hampton's
absence? Might Hope hit just a little bit harder?
Might Porter rush just a little bit faster? Might
Townsend play closer coverage?
There are a lot of questions surrounding the Steelers,
but fortunately, they have a bye-week to answer them.
Speaking of bye-weeks...
Question: Will I be the only Steeler fan going
through withdrawal for the next 14 days?