Help Us, Ben Roethlisberger: You’re Our Only Hope.

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Published: December 10, 2009

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... an actual meltdown were the farthest thing from most people's imagination.

The season began on a breezy evening at Heinz Field, as the Steelers finally got their chance to exact revenge on those disrespectful of the Terrible Towel, the Tennessee Titans.

However, the atmosphere soon changed to a palpable feeling of uneasiness descending over Pittsburgh's lack of fire power on the field.

After the Steelers eeked out a win in overtime, the lack of a running game was a major topic fueling discussion throughout Steelers Nation. The injury to Troy Polamalu early in the first quarter of the season opener was another.

The team minus Troy proceeded to limp apathetically through two losses in games that, through three quarters, looked like they would end as Steelers victories.  

A Week 4 win over San Diego at home reestablished a team with the patient acceleration that was a hallmark of the Super Bowl-champion Steelers.

Ben Roethlisberger was arm...

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