Steelers Fans Flood ESPN's James Walker's Message Center

by Bruce Raffel on Jul 19, 2011 7:00 AM EDT

Ever since ESPN's James Walker predicted in his AFC North Blog that the Baltimore Ravens will win the AFC North, fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers have bombarded Walker's inbox with comments, laughing at him and the Ravens. They continue to echo safety Ryan Clark's comments that until the Ravens can consistently beat his Steelers, there really isn't a true rivalry.

At the same time, everyone knows when these two teams get together, it is a knock-down street fight and to be honest with you, the Ravens should have swept the Steelers in 2010 and won the AFC North. However, should have, could have, would have, are admittedly the phrases of excuses. Take away the game-changing Troy Polamalu play and the way the Ravens let the Steelers erase a two touchdown deficit in the playoffs and it would have been Baltimore in the Super Bowl in most Ravens fan's minds.

Until the Ravens can take it to the Steelers, win the division and beat Pittsburgh in the post season, they might be a slight level beneath them. The good thing is that the two teams meet in Baltimore for the opener of the 2011 regular season, so we will get a good idea of how accurate Walker's prediction might be, and if he deserves to get slammed by Steelers fans for his pick.

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Pay them no mind

at this point there are some Steeler fans having some fun. They’ll look stupid if the Steelers do lose and its not like its impossible.

I love the Steelers.

by tannofsteel84 on Jul 19, 2011 1:50 PM EDT reply actions

Apologists certainly work themselves up into a frenzy…God forbid someone doesn’t predict a Squeeler crown.

by JoshuaStein on Jul 19, 2011 3:00 PM EDT reply actions

Stupid lockout

"SteelFever gets #93. Just like Ron Artest. Great game just keep an eye on him that he doesn't go into the stands after a fan."
- 5020 on my making the BTSC active (riot) squad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVACUjHn6yU

by Steel Spike on Jul 19, 2011 4:49 PM EDT reply actions

If this guy keeps showing up at these games, we will never have a chance.

http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/5/5/0/5/ar122956729750558.jpg

by TheShadow on Jul 19, 2011 5:07 PM EDT reply actions

How do u not like him he has taken us to the playoffs the last 3 years

by zmmckay on Jul 19, 2011 11:59 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Why would he make a prediction before free agency? Not smart

by Evan Skev on Jul 19, 2011 5:16 PM EDT reply actions

To drum up traffic for his site/column, derp.

by Steel Spike on Jul 20, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Walker is a nimrod for predicting a winner before free agency

Go see if Polamalu wants to restructure and extend

by Evan Skev on Jul 20, 2011 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions

James Walker is usually a really good read

With nothing but the lockout to discuss, writers must fabricate things to garner interest in their columns.

I read the article in question, and he has some valid points. Of course, I disagree with them, but that’s because I’m, a Steeler fan. You, also of course, agree with them because you’re a Raisins fan.

Besides, Walker’s been swinging from the Steelers jock for the last few seasons, and maybe he really does smell a change in the air. Deciding to jump on a bandwagon is something every journalist or pundit/talking head does in the pre-season. They get paid to make predictions as well as report on the game.

by Steel Spike on Jul 20, 2011 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions

did you really just say Raisins ?

What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?-langton Hughes

yeah I agree with Jimmy and Cary shutting down the other teams WR’s, they’ll make anybody rushing the QB look good - Jaz

by jazz20 on Jul 20, 2011 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions

You may be a homer fan but that doesn't make me one...

Raisins? Are you in your teens?

by Evan Skev on Jul 20, 2011 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Raisins? And those morons call US embittered and stupid…

by JoshuaStein on Jul 20, 2011 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions

See my reply to Amp down there

So, you’re saying you’re not a homer? What if Walker had said he expected the Steelers to win the division because your team might be losing a RB and FB?

Honestly, I prefer it when folks count out my Steelers. Makes it that much sweeter when they win. :)

by Steel Spike on Jul 20, 2011 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions