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Chick Ludwig covers the Cincinnati Bengals. He also writes about his other passions: college football, basketball and golf.Home > Blogs > Chick Ludwig At Large > Archives > 2009 > September > 27 > Entry
Time to relive ‘The Drive’
16 PLAYS, 71 YARDS, 5:00 ELAPSED;
2 FOURTH-DOWN CONVERSIONS;
ADD IT UP AND BENGALS WIN
It takes a village to sack Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
One man simply can’t do it. Big Ben is too big, too strong, too mobile and too tough for one dude to bring down.
The Cincinnati Bengals sacked him once in their 23-20 victory over the Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 27.
And the timing was perfect for Cincinnati because it was the beginning of the end for Big Ben’s dominance at Paul Brown Stadium.
The Steelers led 20-15 when they faced a third-and-six situation at their 42-yard line with 5:54 to go.
Bengals defensive end Antwan Odom was the first to reach Big Ben, grabbing hold of his jersey after bulling through the Steelers line. Tackle Pat Sims and end Robert Geathers were the next to arrive.
Officially, the sack was split between Sims and Geathers, but Odom deserves most of the credit for the 5-yard loss.
At any rate, Daniel Sepulveda punts 51 yards to the12 and Quan Cosby’s 17-yard return allowed the Bengals to set up shop at the 29.
THE DRIVE …
1-10-CIN 29 (5:14) C.Benson right tackle to CIN 32 for 3 yards (J.Harrison).
2-7-CIN 32 (4:34) (Shotgun) C.Palmer pass short right to L.Coles to CIN 49 for 17 yards (R.Clark).
1-10-CIN 49 (3:50) (Shotgun) C.Palmer pass short right to C.Benson to PIT 46 for 5 yards (W.Gay; J.Farrior).
2-5-PIT 46 (3:05) C.Benson right tackle to PIT 38 for 8 yards (R.Clark).
1-10-PIT 38 (2:26) (Shotgun) C.Palmer pass short middle to A.Caldwell to PIT 29 for 9 yards (I.Taylor).
Two-Minute Warning
2-1-PIT 29 (2:00) C.Palmer right guard to PIT 28 for 1 yard (Team).
1-10-PIT 28 (1:20) (Shotgun) C.Palmer pass incomplete short right to A.Caldwell (I.Taylor).
2-10-PIT 28 (1:20) (Shotgun) C.Palmer pass short right to A.Caldwell to PIT 20 for 8 yards (D.Townsend).
Timeout #1 by CIN at 01:05.
3-2-PIT 20 (1:05) (Shotgun) C.Palmer pass incomplete deep right to C.Ochocinco (I.Taylor).
Timeout #1 by PIT at 01:00.
4-2-PIT 20 (1:00) (Shotgun) C.Palmer pass short right to L.Coles to PIT 15 for 5 yards (I.Taylor).
1-10-PIT 15 (:48) C.Palmer spiked the ball to stop the clock.
2-10-PIT 15 (:47) (Shotgun) C.Palmer pass incomplete short middle to C.Ochocinco (I.Taylor).
3-10-PIT 15 (:42) (Shotgun) C.Palmer pass incomplete short right to C.Henry.
Timeout #2 by CIN at 00:36.
Timeout #2 by PIT at 00:36.
4-10-PIT 15 (:36) (Shotgun) C.Palmer pass short right to B.Leonard to PIT 4 for 11 yards (J.Farrior).
1-4-PIT 4 (:19) C.Palmer spiked the ball to stop the clock.
P192-4-PIT 4 (:18) (Shotgun) C.Palmer pass short middle to A.Caldwell for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. C.Palmer pass to B.Leonard is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
PIT 20 CIN 23, 16 plays, 71 yards, 5:00 drive, 14:46 elapsed
S.Graham kicks 51 yards from CIN 30 to PIT 19. R.Mendenhall to PIT 27 for 8 yards. Lateral to S.Logan to PIT 34 for 7 yards (M.Johnson).
Pittsburgh Steelers at 0:14, (1st play from scrimmage 0:02)
1-10-PIT 34 (:02) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep right to M.Wallace (G.Pope).
END OF QUARTER
Cincinnati Bengals 23, Pittsburgh Steelers 20.
FOR MORE ON THE GAME …
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009092701/2009/REG3/steelers@bengals
HOW BENGALS CELEBRATED ON SUNDAY NIGHT, SEPT. 27, 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwEMxYggoKQ
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By r.o.
September 27, 2009 10:18 PM | Link to this
waited for this for nine years…..By Bubba
September 27, 2009 11:41 PM | Link to this
Doesn’t matter what Bengals do. You still suck. Three days and counting.By Duh
September 28, 2009 12:20 AM | Link to this
Hang in there Bubba. Counting to three had to have been a struggle for you, but if you keep watching Sesame Street and use your fingers maybe someday you’ll make it to four.By J.P.
September 28, 2009 3:05 AM | Link to this
This is the kind of play that keeps us going when were so far away from home. Thanks Guys. WHO DEY!!!!By Could it b?
September 28, 2009 7:54 AM | Link to this
All three games the Bengals seem to do little things to hurt themselves, but manage to survive (except Denver). It must be the youth of the team overall. If they can settle down and focus, this can be a great season. Go Bengals.By steeler-sore-loser
September 28, 2009 8:00 AM | Link to this
bubba and the rest of the Steeler nation - the team might be champs but the fans ain’t. Can’t handle a loss… poor widdle baby. Get a life garbage man!By The Truth
September 28, 2009 8:35 AM | Link to this
It feels like an earthquake around here, must be all the Squeeler fans jumping off the bandwagon at the same time.By TechGuy
September 28, 2009 9:05 AM | Link to this
Bubba is just the voice for all of the Stealer fans who are still crying after their team completely choked in the clutch. But get used to that feeling, Bubba. The Bengals have proven that pass-first teams have a harder time winning. Until the Stealers fix their running game, they WILL lose more of the close games than they win.By VoHo
September 28, 2009 11:17 AM | Link to this
Well it’s almost Monday afternoon and time for the Bengals to stop celebrating the win and start focusing on the task ahead. I think this could be a dangerous “trap” game against the slowing dying weasel once known as the Cleveland Browns. The Clowns are likely to be a nasty little rabid animal fighting for its very life while the Bengals head north as a young team coming off a HUGH victory against a division rival. Hey Marvin – it could be a formula for disaster! Marvin has shown a habit of improperly preparing this team for important games and this one coming up is very important (3-1 versus 2-2). The team cannot play a 1st quarter like it did yesterday in the Mistake-by-the-Lake or they’ll be on a steep, slippery slope. Please coach; don’t put your team in a position where the Brownstains might get a whiff of upset potential. Put your foot on the head of that tapeworm early and pin the Browns to the ground.By Obvious Joe
September 28, 2009 12:38 PM | Link to this
Hey Chicky Nice creativity on the subject line. “The Drive” will always remain exclusive to John “Mr Ed” Elway. You were probably the guy leading the charge on “LT” cause nobody can pronounce his last name properly. Way to diminish past feats by some of the games bests, you have played you part congratsBy nyc
September 28, 2009 1:30 PM | Link to this
uh…did the bungles lose…heh..heh…bungles…heh…heh…2 busy counting my $$$$ from filling out online surveys 2 check scores…just made $1 for one that only took two hours to finish…and friggin hardees better not cut my hours again…anyway…gotta go crawl back under my rock 2 study 4 the GED…cant flunk it again or mom and dad r kicking me out of the basement…bungles…heh…heh…bungles…By BonnieD
October 1, 2009 5:03 PM | Link to this
nyc, I have a feeling you’re going to have to take the GED a few more times.