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I can't stand in this world. People who hate other people they don’t really know and Philip Rivers.Speaking of Rivers Troy Polamalu Jersey , the Chargers quarterback, NC State alum and a person who was so heavily coveted by former Steelers head coach—and fellow NC State alum—Bill Cowher leading up to the 2004 NFL Draft, Cowher almost did the unthinkable and not draft Ben Roethlisberger after Rivers went fourth, overall, I actually found myself cheering for him several times down the stretch of the 2018 regular season and into the playoffs. Why would I do something so disgusting, so against my moral fiber? Rivers is just so darn obnoxious, a person who called LaMarr Woodley fat before Steelers fans thought it fashionable to do so. Even an ex girlfriend of mine, someone who once thought a Pirate hit an inside the park home run because the ball went off the foul pole and landed back on the grass of PNC Park, knew of my contempt for Rivers way back in the day—”Rivers, isn’t that the quarterback you really hate, honey?” Yes, my dear, it was....and still is.So, again, why would I allow myself to root for such a man? Simple: Rivers played a huge role in two things Steelers fans find near and dear to their hearts: the Steelers making the playoffs and the Patriots not winning the Super Bowl.As Pittsburgh struggled down the stretch of the regular season, I think most fans took comfort in knowing the Ravens, the team closing in fast on first place in the AFC North Carnell Lake Jersey , had road games remaining against both the Chiefs and Chargers to close out the year. Two weeks after narrowly losing at Kansas City in overtime, the Ravens found themselves in Los Angeles to take on a Chargers team that had just defeated the Chiefs at Arrowhead and had a legit chance at the number one seed in the AFC. The game took place on the night of December 22, 2018. It was a Saturday, and I was having some beers with a friend at Riley’s Pour House in Carnegie. I was so nervous about this game, I didn’t even allow myself to look up at the screen and hoped my fellow Steelers fans sitting at the bar wouldn’t ruin the evening with bad news.They did. You know what they said? “I love how the Chargers have no interest in beating the Ravens and helping the Steelers out.” Yeah, because the Chargers would much rather go into the playoffs as the fifth seed, have no home games at all and play three weeks in a row just to make it to the Super Bowl than have to deal with those totally dangerous—except against the Raiders—Steelers in the postseason. Moving on.After the Ravens defeated Los Angeles and Pittsburgh lost to the Saints the next day, I finally accepted that the handwriting was on the wall with regards to the Steelers making the playoffs (well, there was that strange week when I and many other Steelers fans rooted for the Browns). But the consolation prize was cheering on the Chargers in the playoffs for some reason, mainly because they were taking on the Ravens and Patriots in back-to-back games. As I watched Los Angeles easily dispose of the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Wildcard Weekend (hmmm,maybe there was something to that whole not wanting the Steelers in the playoffs theory, after all), I found myself screaming things like, “Come on, that was roughing the passer, ref!!!!” And the quarterback I was sticking up for wasn’t Big Ben, it was Philip freakin’ Rivers. Last week Jerome Bettis Jersey , I enlisted Rivers help in taking care ofthe seemingly annual task of preventing New England from capturing a sixth Lombardi trophy, thus allowingSteelers fans to continue to win most Internet arguments. Unfortunately, Rivers and the rest of the Chargers played so terribly against the Patriots in the divisional round at Gillette Stadium, my friend got disgusted at halftime and made me watch a show called Fringe (that Anna Torv is a real looker). Now I feel gross, gross for cheering for a man I’ve always had contempt for.Never again, never again will I do such a thing....unless it helps the Steelers make the playoffs in 2019, of course. Bracketing the best teams in the past 50 years of Pittsburgh Steelers history never to win a title. Who do you consider the "Best of the Rest" between the 2004 Steelers and the 1976 edition?"BTSC continues to search for the best and most-memorable Steeler team to not win a title. Last time around, you voted the No. 5 seeded 2010 team that fell against a Green Bay in the franchise’s final Super Bowl over the Immaculate team that put the Steelers over as contenders. It was our closest vote to date. Here’s the final tally.No. 4: 1972 (11-3) Immaculately sewing the seeds of a dynasty - 45%No. 5: 2010 (12-4) Slipping on the Stairway to Seven - 55%As we head into the semifinals, the only one-loss Steeler team in regular season historyarrives with a rookie signal caller and a suffocating defense.Be sure to vote for the team that remains the most memorable to you or the one you feel is simply the “best of the rest”. Your choice. Be sure to wax poetically in the comment section below. No. 1 Seed: 2004 (15-1) The Ben-ginning of a new eraBen Roethlisberger’s rookie season saw Bill Cowher’s Steelers post their best regular season record in the team’s history. Ben shattered the NFL record of six wins by a QB to start his NFL career by going 13-0 in the regular season. Besides the mania surrounding the rookie phenom, this was the season that saw the debuts of Duce Staley and Willie Parker in Pittsburgh and the original last days of Plaxico Burress. We also saw James Harrison get to take advantage of a chance when Joey Porter punched William Green in Pregame of a November bout in Cleveland. The highlights of the season included beating undefeated New England (halting their 21-game win-spree) and Philadelphia in back-to-back games in Weeks 8 & 9 respectively. Leading the way that year was Roethlisberger (13-0 and a 66.4 completion percentage), Jerome Bettis (941 yards and 13 TDs), Staley (830 yards), Hines Ward (1,004 receiving yards), Aaron Smith (8 sacks), Joey Porter (7 sacks), Clark Haggans (6 sacks) Merril Hoge Jersey , James Farrior (4 interceptions, 3 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and recoveries), Polamalu (5 interceptions) and Deshea Townsend (4 interceptions). The Steelers narrowly escaped the Jets at home when Ben Roethlisberger threw two interceptions (including a pick six) and Doug Brien missed game-winning field goals for the Jets. The dream ended at home in the AFC Championship Game as No. 7 threw another pick-six and New England trounced the Steelers 41-27. The Pats went on to win the Super Bowl.Pro Bowlers: Jerome Bettis, Alan Faneca, James Farrior, Jeff Hartings, Troy Polamalu, Joey Porter, Aaron Smith, Marvel Smith, Hines WardFirst-Team All Pros: Alan Faneca, James Farrior, Jeff Hartings, Troy Polamalu, Joey Porter, Aaron Smith Franco Harris Jersey , Marvel Smith, Hines WardSecond-Team All Pros: Troy Polamalu, Joey Porter, Hines WardTeam MVP: James FarriorNo. 1 Draft Pick: Ben RoethlisbergerRookie of the Year: Ben RoethlisbergerNo. 8 Seed: 1976 - The Steel Curtain Defense at their highest level After winning their first two titles the previous two seasons, it seemed likely that the Steelers could three-peat as an even stronger unit. However, Chuck Noll’s team shockingly started off as a disappointing 1-4. To make matters worse, QB Terry Bradshaw was injured in a Week 5 loss in Cleveland. Bradshaw sustained the injury after the infamous Joe “Turkey” Jones slamdown. Fortunes would turn with Mike Kruczek behind center, as the rookie set a NFL record (later broken by Ben Roethlisberger in 2004) for wins to start a career. Bradshaw would return intermittently throughout the remainder of the season, but most of the Steelers success was due to a suffocating defense (five shutouts and a mere 28 points surrendered in those final nine games) and the rushing tandem of Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier. Harris (1,128 yards/14 TDs and Bleier (1,026 yards/5 TDs) were basically the entire offense, as the leading receiver (Lynn Swann) had a mere 516 yards and three scores. On a defense that included five All Pros, Mel Blount and Glen Edwards led with six interceptions a piece and Jack Lambert had two picks and six fumble recoveries. In the playoffs, the Steelers pounded Baltimore 40-14. Bradshaw threw three TD passes, two of them to Swann and Reggie Harrison had two rushing scores. Harrison was in due to injuries in the game to Harris and Bleier. Unfortunately, No. 46 and the Steelers weren’t as productive without the pair of 1K rushers the next week in the AFC Championship against Oakland. The Raiders went on to play Minnesota in SB XI, while Steeler Nation saw one of their best teams in franchise history wonder what might have been.Pro Bowlers: Mel Blount Donnie Shell Jersey , Terry Bradshaw, Glen Edwards, Joe Greene, L. C. Greenwood, Jack Ham, Franco Harris, Jack Lambert, Andy Russell, Lynn Swann and Mike WagnerFirst-Team All Pros: Jack Ham, Jack Lambert and Glen EdwardsSecond-Team All Pros: Joe Greene and Mike WagnerTeam MVP: Jack LambertNo. 1 Draft Pick: Bennie CunninghamEven though the 2004 team experienced a mere one loss, they were suspect in the playoffs. The 1976 seemed poised to get three rings in three campaigns, but Bradshaw didn’t start consistently due to injury and their duo of 1K-yard rushers were too hurt to go in the playoffs. Hence, the loss in the AFCCG. Please vote and comment below.