1801

Speaking of which, when’s a good time for you to play? I can play tonight if you see this message and respond in time… I can go with a start time up until 7:00 PDT. Anything past that and it won’t work tonight.

Tomorrow, my daughter has a soccer game at 6:00 PDT so I should be home and ready to play by 8:00 PDT if that works.

If not, I don’t think I’ll be available to play again until Sunday (pretty much any time if we schedule it) or Monday (afternoon through evening).

1802

As well, Mister Strummer! Your perfidious Panthers are the next obstacle in the Steelers’ path to greatness! When would be a fortuitous time for you to be weighed, measured, and hopefully found somewhat wanting?

1803

Cowboys! We who are about to die salute you. What time may we schedule the execution for?

1804

We here at Steelers Central approve of this upbeat attitude! We might just move into your division next season!

1805

I can probably do tomorrow night after about 8:30 EDT. I only say probably because my wife isn’t home now to remind me of some commitment during that time she likely made for me that I have forgotten about.

Otherwise Saturday late morning or evening works.

1806

Tomorrow’s free for me, too.

Now’s free, fool! Let’s punk this sucka and–

Hines! Down! Down! What have we told you about threatening other coaches, huh? Do you want to go back in the box? Geez, wide receivers these days…

Yeah, baby, that’s right. This? No, this isn’t the bathroom, this is the VIP Lounge, and you’re invited to…

DAMMIT BEN! Young lady, I’m so sorry about this, Heath will show you to a taxi. Goddammit, Roethlisberger…

Providing my team doesn’t all wind up in prison, I’m available whenever you and the Panthers are.

1807

1-8 Redskins! Prepare to face the 8-1 Saints! And hopefully we will not look straight past you to the terrifying Cleveland Juggernauts next week. When works for you?

1808

Note: game closer than it looks.

Picking up where we last left off, it was another crazy game against the Rams, with it being tight most the way through.

Following a long field goal, the Cardinals get a long drive going, only for it to go the other way when Bartell jumps what looked to be an easy pass and returns it for a TD. The Cards, however, respond with a 107 yard TD return by rookie D.J. Claytor.

Now, I must stop here and ask: who was it who drafted this cut rookie? Sure, a 62 overall for a halfback - and 12 overall for a return man! - ain’t sexy, but holy shit he’s been quite the weapon for me. Well, thanks for whoever cut him!

Second quarter was back and forth - some long drives, some short ones, and some more Fitzgerald greatness - and we go into the second half 28-21, Rams.

Despite shutting out the Rams in the entire second half, it was plenty tense. Long drives by both teams, with the difference being two interceptions, such as this one where Bulger tries to hit a post in the endzone, but Dansby tips it into the hands of Antrel Rolle. Unfortunately, during the return, Rolle tried to cut back in at one point, and takes a direct shot from an offensive lineman. Result: broken collarbone. Out five weeks. Oh well, at least I’ll have him back in time for the playoffs.

The fourth quarter was all Beanie Wells, with a touch of Fitzgerald. Beanie made one outstanding run after another. Final score: 48-28, Cardinals.

Another great game with Cubit’s Rams; far more tense than the score indicates. Greed cost me my best free safety for five weeks, but damnit, that’s how I play.

Next week, it’s to Carolina to take on Strummer’s Panthers!

1809

Congrats to NOOU on the win. He played great and it was a really good game. I actually lead at halftime, but key turnovers in the second half sealed the deal. My roster is pretty weak in many spots (especially defense), but they are playing hard. If I can just stop turning the ball over, we can win some games.

1810

Sunday is better for me, but if I manage to get free tonight I’ll PM you/send you a msg on Live.

1811

Sounds good, James. Although if you prefer, we could just schedule something for Sunday morning.

1812

Pittsburgh 21, DeAngelo Williams 35. The deciding factor was the +2 turnover differential, both of which were turned into scores by DeAngelo Williams, and that clinched the game. All other things considered, I felt that the Steelers and I put up a pretty good fight. But since 3-7 knocks us out of even a wildcard spot unless the rest of the AFC goes full retard in the next 6 weeks and we win out (doubtful), it’s time to play some crazy ball and give the rookies a shot.

Thank you, Ben. You’ve serviced the team… wait, no you haven’t. You’ve been shit. Welcome to the bench, you tool. It’s the rookie’s time now.

1813

Cowboys vs Bucs.

I am free Friday during the morning/afternoon, Sat pretty much all day, or Mon/Tues next week between 7-10pm est. Let me know when you want to play this one.

1814

Friday’s out, then. I won’t be back from work until 7:00ish, probably. Saturday might work…

1815

Techno…send me a tell if you can play Friday night. See you soon!

1816

Yo 7x6 I’m crazy busy but I can make some time - lemme know when is best to be with the playing of the footsballs.

1817

I’m good anytime on Sunday, what’s good for you?

1818

I can play Sunday night after 5 Pacific or any time next week.

1819

Lets say sunday 6pm?

1820

Talisker, if you can fit our game in later on Sunday, that’d be excellent. Otherwise, I now have an easier work schedule; Monday or Tuesday after about 6:30pm central time should work.

What’s easiest for you?