Peter King Jinxes Steelers, Picks Them to Upset Patriots Sunday

Forget Anthony Smith. As teammate James Farrior pointed out yesterday, "[Smith's] a guy who hasn't been around the league too long so I don't even know if he's even qualified to say something like that. I don't know if they'll pay that any attention."

Well, they paid attention it to it -- I'm sure Rodney Harrison had his RSS feed set to all things Pittsburgh this week -- but making empty guarantees won't have any effect on the outcome. Nope, if the Steelers lose, it's all on ~~Eddie Mush~~ Peter King. He's picking Pittsburgh over New England, 27-20. And he's not one of those guys who just throws out a score willy-nilly, no, he even took the time to write out five reasons why the Steelers will win! Paraphrasing:

A.J. Feeley and Kyle Boller aren't very good, and they put up 52 on the Pats' defense. Big Ben won't make late-game mistakes;
New England's run defense stinks; Willie Parker, even though he can't not fumble, will have a big day;
The Pats are tired after three straight night games;
Hines Ward just wins, baby!
Peter King's gut tells him the Steelers will win.

For me, this is all a smokescreen. King is way too in love with Tom Brady to quit him now. No way in hell he likes the Steelers Sunday, and I suspect this is a desperate attempt to jinx Pittsburgh and help New England make it to 16-0. As far as I'm concerned, that's almost as bad as videotaping the opponents' defensive signals.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

12-06-2007 @ 2:23PM

Jason said...

LOL.... good and funny post Ryan!

I bet Bill Belicheat paid off King to make his prediction?!!?..LOL

Though Ben has been doing a fine job this season with his decision making, the past few weeks he has made some dumbo INT's. Maybe it was the weather? Maybe it was the play call? Maybe it was just a good defensive play? Either way the Steelers can't have non of that if they expect to beat the pats!!!!!

Go Steelers!

12-06-2007 @ 2:52PM

Dave said...

I think Peter King, Anthony Smith, and Jason talked about this in bed last night. I also think that Jason is in the middle of that sandwich.

12-06-2007 @ 4:47PM

E said...

Jason stop being so angry - your Jets will win 3 games next year.

12-06-2007 @ 3:15PM

Dave, please keep me out of your sick fantasies! How many times do i have to tell you NO i will not go out with you?

Don't fret Dave, on day you will meet your significant other. Try a gay march parade or an online gay dating site! Don't lose hope Dave, there is love for everyone. I'm sure you will find a hot man to put up with you!

12-06-2007 @ 3:44PM

Jim said...

Jason......It sure looks like your trying to get into Dave's pants. Are all Steeler's people gay?

12-06-2007 @ 4:10PM

Matty said...

i think dave is look'n for some love'n

12-06-2007 @ 4:11PM

Asta said...

Hehehe....why are you so interested in that Jimmy? If it was true are you looking to become a fan? Sorry to disappoint you Jimmy, all hot straight men here..xoxo

12-06-2007 @ 4:28PM

No Jim, but are yours available? What a douche! I'm guessing you're the spokesperson for NE? You seem to be the brains of the operation....I'm guessing a brain of a high school dropout?.....

12-06-2007 @ 4:49PM

primrod said...

now now children play nice. Or no circle jerk tonight, for all of you. Can we stick to whats important. The Pats are trying to keep their streak going, and the steelers are hoping to end it.

12-06-2007 @ 5:59PM

I wonder if one of those games the jets win next year will be against the steelers again LOL

12-06-2007 @ 8:33PM

robert said...

leave it to a GAYtriot fan to say something that stupid!

12-06-2007 @ 8:53PM

to jim in post 4. did all patriot fans start pulling for new england when brady came along (like you) or have they been loyal like all steelers fans through the good and bad?

12-06-2007 @ 9:25PM

To all the jealous Steeler fans, how can I put this into simpler terms? You lost to the Jets.

As for robert, do you think that your derogatory term you used for the Pats was smart? Hmmm, let me have a try at it... How about, say, Shittsburg Squealers? Boy, aren't we witty now?

12-06-2007 @ 10:31PM

MY DEGROGATORY REMARKS? jason post a comment about the game and then out of nowhere people start posting stupid crap like post 2 and post 4? was post 4 not degrogatory? how about post 2? STEELER fans have nothing to be jealous of. so the patriots are 12-0! THE STEELERS have 5 world championships.how about keep the talk about football.

12-06-2007 @ 10:45PM

I agree, sometimes people forget that we are all human beings, with feelings that should be taken with great consideration. We can and should be respectful of each other. I for one am sorry if I have upset anyone.

P.S. Steelers suck

12-07-2007 @ 6:32PM

Thanks for the back up robert! I guess when they have nothing interesting to say they act like 10 year olds.

Leave it to a moron to come up with "ha ha, you're gay"....They must not get laid that much!

12-07-2007 @ 9:46PM

rich said...

Hey, does bulletin board material really have a major effect on a teams motivation? I mean we're dealing with two very professional ballclubs. I don't think that comments from opposing players really changes the way a team prepares itself for an upcoming game. I know people say the Pats are notorious for using bulletin board material to whip their players into a frenzy. I tend to think it's used more as a reminder, to keep focused on the opponent, than any thing else. What does everyone else think?