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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 08:41:22 +0000

I believe everything Tunch Ilkin says. His voice is one my anchors. I think he’s one of the smartest, most generous people I’ve ever heard speak. So I’m going full out Tunch on this one. Besides, I think the Steelers/Seahawks game is going to be the game of the year and the one that tells us what they’re both made of. It’s going to be a thriller and I hope the best football of the season!

Earthling

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By: Cliff Harris is Still A Punk!

Cliff Harris is Still A Punk! — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 01:53:41 +0000

Great read, Rebecca.

The one thing I’ve noticed in my time around football is it’s hard to come back mentally from the bye. You get used to the demanding routine of football – the meetings, the practices, being mentally locked in to endure the stress and the pain and the challenge. You thrive on the routine because it’s what allows you to push through how difficult the “game” really is. Then you get a few days off to do some “normal” things, which for players can mean anything from paying bills and spending time with their family to playing video games and taking naps. Either way, it jolts you out of the football routine.

Coming back to that routine can be very challenging. That’s where you see really good coaches, I think. How do they prepare teams for the mental grind again? Resting up physically is definitely helpful but resting up mentally can be damaging if a coach can’t get his players hungry again.

So much of coaching goes beyond X and O’s. Dealing with the bye week is certainly one of them.

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By: steeler fever

steeler fever — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 18:12:35 +0000

You are right, the Steelers are in the midst of a west coast winning streak. 🙂

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By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 16:53:04 +0000

Well, they did beat the Chargers in San Diego. Just barely, but a win is a win. Most of their losses have been “just barely” as well. The only West Coast loss by more than 3 points during Tomlin’s tenure is the 20-3 loss to the 49ers when playing with a crippled quarterback. I somehow think that’s shouldn’t be indicative…

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By: steeler fever

steeler fever — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:17:49 +0000

Thanks for a reassuring article, of course as I type this I am starting to worry about how ineffective the Steelers have proven to be on trips to the west coast.

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