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Monday Night Football doubleheader game thread

Another week, another Monday Night Football doubleheader from the NFL. Kicking off first at 7 p.m. EST, the 5-1 Buccaneers will be taking on the 4-2 Lions in a battle between two of the hottest teams in the NFL. It’ll air on ESPN. Much later — at 10 p.m. EST, the 2-3 Texans will take […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Broderick Jones, Aaron Rodgers all good after sideline incident

Despite the loss to the Cincinnati bengals, the Pittsburgh Steelers had a tremendous showing from their offense in Week 7. Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdowns and the offense put up 31 points. However, it didn’t come without a viral incident. After throwing a touchdown, Rodgers and Broderick Jones were celebrating when Jones tackled Rodgers to […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Falcons at 49ers: Week 7 SNF open thread

It’s a surprising battle of NFC heavyweights to close out Sunday of Week 7. The now-3-2 Falcons looked for real last week, beating the Buffalo Bills by two scores. The 49ers, on the other hand, sit at a strong 4-2 despite dealing with a brutal number of injuries to their stars for yet another season. […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Pittsburgh Steelers fall in AFC standings after Week 7 loss

The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to 4-2 on Thursday night, but that didn’t mean they would fall far in the AFC playoff race. After the New England Patriots win, the Steelers fell to fourth place. With the Los Angeles Chargers loss on Sunday afternoon, the Steelers stick in fourth place in the conference after the Denver […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Steelers are getting in their own way with Nick Herbig

It seems that when the Steelers lose, a lot of their worst qualities come to light. Their defense was tumultuous against the Cincinnati Bengals, allowing 33 points, marking the third time a Steelers’ opponent has topped 30 points in their first six games. Additionally, their defense couldn’t stop the passing attack of Joe Flacco, Ja’Marr […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Steelers trade target inactive in Week 7, move likely coming

The Steelers continue to search for a quality No. 2 wide receiver. And with the NFL trade deadline just over two weeks away, several names to watch could be on the move sooner than later. One name that Steelers fans have really been circling is Las Vegas Raiders wideout Jakobi Meyers. The former Patriot is […]

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Week 7 Sunday tailgate and afternoon NFL thread

Our Steelers defense got embarrassed by Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Flacco Thursday night. Still licking my wounds. Though I expected it, it still sucks, and was a bitter cup of Joe to swallow.  Today’s early-early game is LA Rams @ Jacksonville in London on NFL Network at 9:30 a.m. EST. The Rams won’t be doing […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Saturday Night Open Thread: The answer to everything is 4-2

Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). We’re 0-7 on the road in AFCN Thursday night games. Long week till our next game. How is the season going: 4-2 and first in AFC North… feels different after that loss though. […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Saturday College Football Open Thread: Week 8

It’s Saturday and College Game Day is ruffing it in Bulldog territory: Austin, GA. The 5th ranked Bulldogs host the No. 9 Rebels (Ole Miss) at 3:30 p.m. on ABC. Join your fellow Steelers fans and let us know what games you’re watching and which NFL prospects would look good in black and gold? Showtimes available […]

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Friday Night Happy Hour: Trap Game Blues Edition

Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread: And in honor of my Seattle roots, we’ll also be offering a “bottom’s up” to the tune of this Nirvana cover of an old blues song, “Ain’t It a Shame to Go Fishin’ on a Sunday” by Leadbelly. “Ain’t It A Shame” — Nirvana

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