The Official Countdown to Opening Game Thread

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Sept 10, 2009 Steelers vs. Titans

In case you guys missed it or are too lazy to click the link...

Originally Posted by MJD of Yahoo! Sports Thursday, September 10th, 8:30 p.m. on NBC: Tennessee Titans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers. In fact, let's start counting it down. There were rumors that the Steelers would be opening in primetime against the Ravens, but the Ravens told the league that they didn't want to play any primetime games in Pittsburgh because they were afraid that their skirts wouldn't be back from the dry cleaners in time. But that's alright. Steelers vs. Titans will do. They've still got the whole, "We're mad because you stepped on a towel, waaah!" angle to play up. The NFL generously released a few other games, too. The Sunday night game of the opening weekend on NBC will be Bears vs. Packers. It's a little blah, but this time of year, just about any football game sounds good. The opening Monday night doubleheader on ESPN will feature Tom Brady and his New England Patriots hosting Terrell Owens and his Buffalo Bills. I'll be holding a candlelight vigil every night between now and then, hoping that somehow Tony Kornheiser will not be allowed to call that game for ESPN. Between Brady and Owens, I'm not sure I can handle it. The public is invited. Please bring your own candles. The other end of the Monday Night doubleheader will be the Oakland Raiders hosting the San Diego Chargers. They tried that one back in 2006, too ... it didn't go so well for the Raiders. They announced the Thanksgiving games, too, and good news, Detroit fans: The NFL has not yet taken Thanksgiving away from you. You'll be beaten by the Packers in the early game, and the Cowboys will be beating the Raiders in the afternoon game. I know what you're thinking. Scheduling the Raiders for a national game might seem like a bad idea now, but I think it's a great call by the NFL. A look at Raiders fans always helps me to remember the homeless and mentally ill, and on Thanksgiving, it's important to remember those who are less fortunate. The Giants visit the Broncos in primetime on the NFL Network to wrap up the Thanksgiving day slate.

[RiceBowl]

Are we there yet?

[black19]

Not quite. I don't care that it was preseason, but I enjoyed watching the Buffalo/Tennessee game over the weekend!

[kevmvp]

I cant wait for the season to begin.