Lots going on the past couple months...school, work, move, picking winners. But those would all be excuses, and we don't make them. At least that's the new mantra around here at EC. You can thank Mike Tomlin for the inspiration. Speaking of Tomlin, these have been popping up all over the place, but this one's pretty classic. The yenser-factor puts it over the top...
I've also been busy with some side projects, one of them being a consultant to Steelers OC Bruce Arians and Coach Tomlin, in charge of coming up with key 3rd Down plays for the Offense. Here's one of my original ideas presented to the staff, but unfortunately, this play was overlooked during the Beloved's playoff loss to Jacksonville...
It may look like rocket science, but it really isn't when you break it down. Simply put the ball in the hands of your Team MVP for 2007, and let him make a play. First options are to Santonio running one of those silly slant patterns, or to Hines running an option route...Nate, that crazy bastard, runs a fly, and Heath a seam. Najeh stays in to block, then gets his big ass to the flats if the play breaks down. If all else fails, Big Ben scampers to the sticks. Because we all know the #1 Rule to any successful 3rd down play: When all hope is lost, scamper.
My staff and I have spent countless hours at the bar, devising a whole section of plays that are similar to the "3rd & 6 - Don't Be Scared to Win" play above. All of which include the "When all hope is lost, scamper" provision. Hopefully, during key points of games next year, the Steeler coaching staff will take these under careful consideration.
Added to the off-season agenda for my staff at the bar...a New & Improved 2 Point Conversion Chart - When to Do It, When to Kick It.
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welcome back and it's about freaking time if i do say so myself!
that shirtless dude above cracks me up!
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