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Post by Steelperch » Tue Jan 20, 2026 12:58 am

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Post by Mick » Tue Jan 20, 2026 1:06 am

I mean, if cignetti wins what is left for him other than bringing #7 to his hometown nfl team? Right?

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Post by Steelperch » Tue Jan 20, 2026 1:07 am

Indiana OC Mike Shanahan would be an interesting OC candidate for the Steelers. He’s young, played at Pitt and had a lot of success at the college level the last 4 years as an OC.

I think Bain for the U is gonna be a game wrecker in the pros.

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Post by Steeldrama » Tue Jan 20, 2026 2:42 am

Mendoza taking some hits tonight

Preview of what life will be like playing for the Raiders
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Post by AirRescueFF » Tue Jan 20, 2026 2:46 am

Dunno....maybe chip that #4 guy at least?
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Post by Steelperch » Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:10 am

AirRescueFF wrote:
Tue Jan 20, 2026 2:46 am
Dunno....maybe chip that #4 guy at least?
It should be way worse for the Raiders.

This is a 1980s style game. No passing game whatsoever. All about the trenches and who busts a big run or gets a turnover

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Post by Steelperch » Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:12 am

Well there is your turnover

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Post by AirRescueFF » Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:24 am

That damn right side of the OL again.

Zero adjustment.
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Post by LakecrestSteeler » Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:39 am

Imagine Tomlin calling that 4 and 5 conversion! Mike Tomlin TD every single time….aka Boz, Reid, Suisham!
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Post by TTP » Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:40 am

What a TD run by Mendoza!

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Post by LakecrestSteeler » Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:43 am

TTP wrote:
Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:40 am
What a TD run by Mendoza!
Just amazing how you get men among boys so often in NCAA, then in the NFL it is few and far between.

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Post by K_C_ » Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:43 am

That Mendoza’s pretty good.
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Post by LakecrestSteeler » Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:52 am

Zero pressure on Beck. Better start calling some secondary blitzes.

He is pitching a tent before he throws.

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Post by Steelperch » Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:52 am

Malachai Toney is something else. Reminds me of TY Hilton.

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Post by Steelperch » Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:57 am

Some of us are watching different games. Mendoza hands off up the gut or throws a back shoulder fade. He hasn’t made any real plays aside from the keeper.

For those here that evaluate QB play, how often does Mendoza throw to a progression? Or does he roll out and throw to a predetermined player or first read 90% of the time. I’m way more impressed with the coachng than the QB. Then again I watch what’s actually going on.

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Post by AirRescueFF » Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:58 am

That was so obvious. Should have pulled that ball out.
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Post by Steelperch » Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:02 am

I have no real interest in these Hoosier WRs. Sarratt is an average athlete and most of his catches are back shoulder throws. Cooper is good after the catch and shows a lot of effort. Not sure he’s a great route runner, seems like a #3 in the NFL. Becker is big and makes some plays, decent hands. Again, not a separator more of a size reliant one trick pony.

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Post by LakecrestSteeler » Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:02 am

LakecrestSteeler wrote:
Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:52 am
Zero pressure on Beck. Better start calling some secondary blitzes.

He is pitching a tent before he throws.
Or not let him get on the field again.

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Post by AirRescueFF » Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:08 am

Fucking huge FS penalty. Of course, it had to be at that moment.
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Post by TTP » Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:09 am

Too conservative? Not going to let the Heisman Trophy winner throw it on 3rd and 5 to ice the game?

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Post by Steelperch » Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:09 am

They better triple cover Toney here

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Post by LakecrestSteeler » Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:10 am

TTP wrote:
Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:09 am
Too conservative? Not going to let the Heisman Trophy winner throw it on 3rd and 5 to ice the game?
RBs seemed to get tunnel vision on high pressure runs. Didn’t appear to see the cut back lanes.

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Post by Steelperch » Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:15 am

Too bad Beck sucks because that WR had a step

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Post by Steeldrama » Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:16 am

Fuck you Beck and Go Dawgs!
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Post by Steeldrama » Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:19 am

Congrats to KC and Jeremy proud Hoosier Alumni!
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Post by LakecrestSteeler » Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:19 am

Steelperch wrote:
Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:15 am
Too bad Beck sucks because that WR had a step
He has all season to get another arm sleeve needled on instead of practicing.

Isn’t there a poster with that on?

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Post by Steelperch » Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:24 am

Mesidor and Bain are going to be players in the pros. Can’t wait for Toney to be draft eligible. He’s a game breaker. Hoosiers had great coaching. I’m not sure I see a future NFL Pro Bowler on their roster though I do like Carter Smith.

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Post by K_C_ » Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:27 am

Steeldrama wrote:
Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:19 am
Congrats to KC and Jeremy proud Hoosier Alumni!
One of the proudest sports moments in my life. Ever.

IU is no longer a basketball school.
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Post by swissvale72 » Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:29 am

K_C_ wrote:
Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:27 am
Steeldrama wrote:
Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:19 am
Congrats to KC and Jeremy proud Hoosier Alumni!
One of the proudest sports moments in my life. Ever.

IU is no longer a basketball school.
Congrats KC!!! The yinzer got it done for you!!

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Post by franco32 » Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:36 am

Mendoza is a gamer, but you do wonder if can get it done at the next level especially when faced with elite NFL pass rushes. Not his best night but Cignetti made some ballsy calls tonight. Kudos to him.

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