Steelers in a Strange Land Podcast - Episode 2

Show notes are included for Episode 2. We did have a few little technical issues and the Fantasy Watch section will not be included in this cast. Sorry for that but we will add it for next time. This is pre-season for us as well. I hope you enjoy the 'cast and see you next week!

Mike Delux and Adam Jericho

I. Steeler News

A. Vikings Game (Steelers win on last minute FG, 12-10)

1. negatives

a. Offensive line trouble

b. Roethlisberger didn’t look great

c. no touchdowns

d. Mendenhall’s fumbles (2, one that led to Vikes only touchdown)

2. positives

a. mendenhall’s running (when he held onto the ball)

b. defense (4 three-and-outs, only score was after fumble)

c. Leftwich’s play, especially game wining drive.

3. What’s with all the trick plays in preseason? The right time to try stuff or just a waste of time?

B. Resigned James Farrior - usually don’t sign older players – rewarding leadership?

C. Terrible towels show up at Olympics (news story) = Steelers REALLY America’s team?

II. Around the NFL

A. Osi Umenyora – out for the season w/ torn miniscus. Strahan, anyone?

B. Ryan QG for Falcons – too early?

C. Matt Lineart fails to be starter AGAIN.

D. No Peyton Manning or Tom Brady in preseason this year: fallout?

III. Hot Topic – Steeler sale. History and repercussions.

Steelers in a Strange Land Podcast - Episode 1

We are off and running with the first show and you should be able to download it just click on the title and you will download the 'cast. Look next week for us to be in the Itunes directory. It ran a little longer than we anticipated and we had to hurry through a few of the items. Here it is. I know both AJ and myself had a great time recording and producing this first 'cast. We will be back next week with more Steeler and NFL news and discussion. Our production quality should drastically improve after this first attempt. We did have some technical issues that should disappear with Episode Two. If you have any comment or suggestions please send then to Steelersinastrangeland@gmail.com. If your question or comment is good we will stick it on at the end of the podcast. If it is really good we will read it during the cast. For any of you that are tech savy we are also accepting short audio files if you wish you can send them to the above address. Please keep them short and sweet. If they are good they just might make the show. Thank you for all your support and we are looking forward to a great football season!

Cheers to the Steelers Nation! --Mike Delux

I. Steeler News
A. Polumalu off the PUP list

B. Roye back in black & gold (w/ history)

C. Batch/Leftwich situation (upgrade or filler)

D. Toughest NFL schedule (Is this true or just statistics? Will it make a difference?)

E. next preseason game vs. Vikings (short preview, interesting matchups, etc.)

II. General NFL News

A. Rule Changes for 2008

1. Elimination of incidental facemask

2. Elimination of force out

3. Second half coin toss

4. Kicks now reviewable in certain situations

5. Defensive headset available now

6. First changes to benefit defense in 18 years

7. Voted on but not passed rules

B. Goodell floated the idea of 2 less preseason games... but 2 more regular season ones.

C. Farve news

D. Smith suspended for 2 games. Justified?

3) HOT TOPIC

A. Favre

1. Who's to blame?

2. Fallout

3. Who will have the better season Rodgers/Farve?

4) Fantasy Watch

A. Farve v. Rodgers: which would you want for fantasy?

B. One fantasy boom and bust player.

C. Who's your #1 pick and why?

Welcome Steeler's fans!

We are getting ready to produce the first podcast for the Steelers in a Strangeland. Hopefully, the first cast will be in the can by Tuesday Evening and posted before Thurs the 20th of August 2008. The plan is to run a weekly show till the end of the NFL season exploring all of the Pittsburg Steelers and NFL news. Stay Tuned Steeler's Nation!