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Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by 86WardsWay, Aug 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM.

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Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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A Public Service message

For many people, gambling can be a harmless form of entertainment. But when gambling goes from being a recreation to an obsession, it becomes a problem. Whether buying lottery tickets, going to a casino or playing poker with friends, a person may have an addiction, damaging family relationships and ending friendships, jobs and even lives.

Problem gambling affects people of all cultures, ethnicities, ages, genders and incomes. If not addressed, problem gambling can lead to gambling disorder, which is a diagnosable addictive disorder.

Now my public service hours are completed.
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Started early for me. Got into a couple thousand dollars in debt to my friend over poker when I was 14. We use to cut lawns together, I would give him my cut until it was paid off.

Last year wasnt a good year, blew a lot, hardly any bets came in but I draw the line at football. Rather than continuing to bet on every sport throughout the year, I keep it to one season. As long as I maintain that little bit of control I’ll be ok.

Damn near won 40k last season though, 6 tuddy parlay, 5 came in. Agony.

Blast Furnace, Aug 5, 2025 at 12:51 PM

Blast Furnace, Aug 5, 2025 at 12:51 PM

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S.T.D Well-Known Member

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I’m drinking the kool aid, playoff drought ends this season.

Two biggest concerns are staying healthy, will be an even bigger risk having some older players at key positions.

Can the Oline get it together.

As far as talent goes though, I like it, I like it a lot.
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And I can't get enough of the Kool-aid. I can't even begin to say How excited I am for the D, but as You said Health is major, but that's a whole NFL thing.

S.T.D, Aug 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM

S.T.D, Aug 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM

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Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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And I can't get enough of the Kool-aid. I can't even begin to say How excited I am for the D, but as You said Health is major, but that's a whole NFL thing.
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Defense could be special but can they maintain it for the whole season. Offense has to help them out, they run out of gas every year carrying the team.

Blast Furnace, Aug 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM

Blast Furnace, Aug 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM

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S.T.D Well-Known Member

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Rollers said: ↑

yeah but what about last year??? Huh????
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That's what I'm talking about. Last year. Wilson, and Fields both got hurt, and Rodgers didn't. It's why I laugh when people say they are more durable, and Fields is nursing an injury right now.

S.T.D, Aug 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM

S.T.D, Aug 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM

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S.T.D Well-Known Member

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well let me know how you're betting on it. Help a brother out!
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It was at 8.5 when I bet, and I bet the over.

S.T.D, Aug 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM

S.T.D, Aug 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM

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Karl Well-Known Member

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Blast Furnace said: ↑

Started early for me. Got into a couple thousand dollars in debt to my friend over poker when I was 14. We use to cut lawns together, I would give him my cut until it was paid off.

Last year wasnt a good year, blew a lot, hardly any bets came in but I draw the line at football. Rather than continuing to bet on every sport throughout the year, I keep it to one season. As long as I maintain that little bit of control I’ll be ok.

Damn near won 40k last season though, 6 tuddy parlay, 5 came in. Agony.
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I tried to be a gambler..... but I am no good at it, especially cards.
As far as casino's go, I'm better off just walking past and tossing my wallet in as I pass. Saves a lot of time.
Football I'm good at, but I only fantasy bet. I went 16-0 a few times last season... just can't pull the trigger on bets as I am sure the moment I put $.01 on something it will loose for sure.

So... I'm limited to buying $20 in lottery tickets per week... I think I am even but probably not.

Karl, Aug 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM

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Bubbahotep Well-Known Member

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I loved Crunch Berries

Back in 1963
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Well if certain persons in charge have their way all them berries will be a bland, pasty white color.

Bubbahotep, Aug 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Bubbahotep, Aug 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM

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S.T.D Well-Known Member

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The bookies don't believe in the Steelers as much as we do. I've been going to the Hard Rock Casino ever since we got legal gambling and placed a bet on Steelers and Pirates, over/under win total. Steelers come through for me and then the Pirates take it back. This season I'm getting their app and betting $50.00 a game on all 17 Steeler games. Gonna make a thread before first game and take the advise from fellow board members on who to place the bet on.

I have a nephew who says he is not addicted to gambling but he is. I sat next to him last year during the Steeler/Bengal game which we won 44-38. He frigging places bets in game. I think he lost over 200 that one day.
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Got to be careful. I never bet Steelers games, just the over , and under at the start of the year, because I don't think straightbut want to bet with my heart, but I bet on other teams, and college. My college bets usually finance My NFL bets. LoL.

S.T.D, Aug 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM

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Second week of training camp and the sky is already falling
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and the COOL AID is flowing

mikeyg, Aug 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM

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Blast Furnace said: ↑

Defense could be special but can they maintain it for the whole season. Offense has to help them out, they run out of gas every year carrying the team.
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If the Offense would just keep drives alive would help

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S.T.D, Aug 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM

S.T.D, Aug 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM

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Karl said: ↑

A Public Service message

For many people, gambling can be a harmless form of entertainment. But when gambling goes from being a recreation to an obsession, it becomes a problem. Whether buying lottery tickets, going to a casino or playing poker with friends, a person may have an addiction, damaging family relationships and ending friendships, jobs and even lives.

Problem gambling affects people of all cultures, ethnicities, ages, genders and incomes. If not addressed, problem gambling can lead to gambling disorder, which is a diagnosable addictive disorder.

Now my public service hours are completed.
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I BET YOU DIDN'T COME UP WITH ALL THIS YOURSELF!!

forgotten1, Aug 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM

forgotten1, Aug 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM

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forgotten1 Well-Known Member

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mikeyg said: ↑

they have a strategic leader, as their DC.

we.....DON'T
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and

is more direct currently

forgotten1, Aug 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM

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jeh1856 said: ↑

Me 12-5

And some other assorted riff raff

https://thesteelersfans.com/forums/threads/8th-annual-steeler-prediction-poll.34974/page-2
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Yep. I participated in that thread. I can't recall if I'm with riff or raff. If he was referring to that thread, not a very diverse cross section of fan opinion.

Born2Steel, Aug 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM

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forgotten1 Well-Known Member

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mikeyg said: ↑

and the COOL AID is flowing
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OH YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

forgotten1, Aug 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM

forgotten1, Aug 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM

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forgotten1 Well-Known Member

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Born2Steel said: ↑

Yep. I participated in that thread. I can't recall if I'm with riff or raff. If he was referring to that thread, not a very diverse cross section of fan opinion.
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Dog, that's ruff.

forgotten1, Aug 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM

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Karl Well-Known Member

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Blast Furnace said: ↑

Defense could be special but can they maintain it for the whole season. Offense has to help them out, they run out of gas every year carrying the team.
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I have overheard conversations among the talking heads that they think this Steeler Defense should be very good.
I'm not high on Austin at all but maybe he serves me up some crow. I wouldn't mind being wrong.

Karl, Aug 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM

Karl, Aug 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM

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Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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Karl said: ↑

I have overheard conversations among the talking heads that they think this Steeler Defense should be very good.
I'm not high on Austin at all but maybe he serves me up some crow. I wouldn't mind being wrong.
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Yeah that’s another factor to all of this. Will they be put in the best position to win. Also how much control does Austin even have, defense is what Tomlin cut his teeth on. When they ever hire an established DC like they have on offense, Haley and now Smith I’ll believe he’s being less hands on with that side of the ball.

Blast Furnace, Aug 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM

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Yeah that’s another factor to all of this. Will they be put in the best position to win. Also how much control does Austin even have, defense is what Tomlin cut his teeth on. When they ever hire an established DC like they have on offense, Haley and now Smith I’ll believe he’s being less hands on with that side of the ball.
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It would sure make his job easier. Micro management never works.

Karl, Aug 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM

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Got to be careful. I never bet Steelers games, just the over , and under at the start of the year, because I don't think straightbut want to bet with my heart, but I bet on other teams, and college. My college bets usually finance My NFL bets. LoL.
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First time I'm doing it. My nephew has to much influence on me

steel machine, Aug 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM

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Started early for me. Got into a couple thousand dollars in debt to my friend over poker when I was 14. We use to cut lawns together, I would give him my cut until it was paid off.

Last year wasnt a good year, blew a lot, hardly any bets came in but I draw the line at football. Rather than continuing to bet on every sport throughout the year, I keep it to one season. As long as I maintain that little bit of control I’ll be ok.

Damn near won 40k last season though, 6 tuddy parlay, 5 came in. Agony.
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You sound like my nephew. I don't understand 75% of what he is betting on.

steel machine, Aug 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM

steel machine, Aug 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM

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Bubbahotep said: ↑

Well if certain persons in charge have their way all them berries will be a bland, pasty white color.
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What’s wrong with pasty white

I’m pasty white

jeh1856, Aug 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM

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I don't have false hope ---that is reserved for the Pirates--

james weyandt, Aug 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM

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jeh1856 said: ↑

Me 12-5

And some other assorted riff raff

https://thesteelersfans.com/forums/threads/8th-annual-steeler-prediction-poll.34974/page-2
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No way in hell this team wins 12 games this year.

DJ18Baller, Aug 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM

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That's what I'm talking about. Last year. Wilson, and Fields both got hurt, and Rodgers didn't. It's why I laugh when people say they are more durable, and Fields is nursing an injury right now.
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Oh. I messed up my intelligent comment. I met the year before!!!!!!

Rollers, Aug 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM

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No way in hell this team wins 12 games this year.
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Are you going 13-4

Very optimistic for you but I applaud you for going out of your comfort zone

jeh1856, Aug 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM

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