[Update by TexSkins, 11/03/08 7:48 PM CST ] Inactives are here. No Springs or Taylor. Moss, Samuels and Griffin are in.
Consider this your open thread for tonight's game. I'll be around for most of it, as I'm sure a good number of our other writers will be. Anyway, as of this post (6:30 or so EST) most of those players expected to play are still in. Full injury report here. Springs is out. Moss is the most questionable of the questionables... I have a feeling that he'll play. He likes the spotlight.
As for the Steelers injuries, Willie Parker returns tonight after missing a few weeks. He should see some action but the Steelers are going to be careful bringing him back. Maybe 40 or so snaps. Clark and McFadden are out. Their beat up secondary could be a key for victory. BehindTheStellCurtain should have a thread up and they have some pretty good stuff as far as matchups. Go forth and check it out.
Some tidbits going into tonight, all from here. First, Big Ben:
"I’m not a big fan of playing there because it is loud, they’re really good at home, and they try to make their cheerleaders stretch in our tunnel before we come out of the locker room," Roethlisberger said. "That’s just not good."
Smart man. Now, I leave you with the wit and wisdom of Randy Thomas:
"We’re coming in 6-2; they’re 5-2. It’s going to be the day before the election," Redskins guard Randy Thomas said with a big smile. "I mean goll-ee. It’s going to be nice."
Goll-ee indeed. Anyway, here's your thread.
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I LOVE BEHIND THE STELL CURTAIN
TexSkins you are the man, thanks for getting this up. Bumping to top of page.
Skin Patrol - November 3, 2008
And I should be around a bit for this open thread.
Skin Patrol - November 3, 2008
Special night..at least unique
burgundy pants with burgundy jerseys will be the Redskins look tonight, per THE TORB It appears to be a mixed reaction, it’ll be unique
dr WNC - November 3, 2008
Not political but I hope which ever way the game goes
the opposite happens when it comes to the election. I want to watch football, enjoy football, hear about the Redskins. I’m not interested in the Presidential race or politics over the next 3 to 4 hours, this trend discussed at the Times and many, many, including the game telecast tonight projecting the future, needs to end so it becomes a non-story and I can enjoy FOOTBALL!
dr WNC - November 3, 2008
Agreed.
No politics during football.
Skin Patrol - November 3, 2008
FAIL
already happened.
Skin Patrol - November 3, 2008
Ditka sung the fight song...
look for it on You Tube… and then post it.
TexSkins - November 3, 2008
1st play...
onside kick, recovered by Skins. Good start.
TexSkins - November 3, 2008
Field Goal...
3-0.
TexSkins - November 3, 2008
INT on tipped ball...
need more than 3 points here… but no. Another FG try.
TexSkins - November 3, 2008
6-0, 4 minutes in.
With the good field position, the Skins need to score TDs, not FGs.
6-0 early is good. 10 or 14 would be better.
TexSkins - November 3, 2008
This game needs to settle down at some point
Neither team can handle this pace, the Steelers defense is rock solid at this point.
thatguyben - November 3, 2008
Pressure is getting to Ben...
2 PIT possessions… 1 INT, 1 punt… I’ll take it, but the offense needs to do something on this (3rd) drive.
TexSkins - November 3, 2008
Portis already has the longest rush...
against PIT all year.
TexSkins - November 3, 2008
Moved the ball initially...
but forced to punt. Touchback. Not a good punt from there.
TexSkins - November 3, 2008
22 yards BTW.
TexSkins - November 3, 2008
Both defenses are playing well.
TexSkins - November 3, 2008
Berger is not healthy...
It’s not often that you say a punter’s health could be a key factor in an NFL game.
TexSkins - November 3, 2008
Much better punt, Plack.
TexSkins - November 3, 2008
I love that...
seeing our QB getting pelted with dummies in practice.
TexSkins - November 3, 2008
This one time...
I wasn’t the only one here. That was cool.
TexSkins - November 3, 2008
Whatsup
with portis?
hibachi - November 3, 2008
He's fine.
TexSkins - November 3, 2008
He's just pulling a Jim Brown...
that’s right, SP…
I went there.
TexSkins - November 3, 2008
skins never stretched the field and played tight all night..i had a feeling when you settled for 3’s on the first 2 drives it was all over…skins brought their rams game to Monday night…flop.
raven - November 3, 2008
For all the progress Carlos Rogers has made
He’s been awful tonight. He gave up the 43 yard penalty, the 50 yard pass to nate washington, the td to santonio holmes and the missed pick six.
hibachi - November 3, 2008
he has inflatable boxing gloves for hands
raven - November 3, 2008
nothing worse than a winning Pitt. fan and his little towelette…I feel for your real fans sitting amongst the sea of yellow.
raven - November 3, 2008
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