The Steelers ERASE a 21 POINT Deficit Against the Ravens (1997)

[@d0nKsTaH]

No one noticed that the first two touchdowns the Ravens scored were by former Steelers' players. Eric Green (TE) and Bam Morris (RB). They are also the only 2 who disliked the video

[@Neutorious6]

Bam used to be my favorite player, then we got Bus and I just kinda forgot about Bam, then he popped up in Baltimore! Last I heard he was smoking crack somewhere

[@kevinburrell7271]

I noticed that right away

[@victormcdaniel4669]

I noticed too. Nostalgia lane

[@njh18]

Nope, I thought of it immediately.

[@moondog3056]

Probably because no one cared

[@JoshuaAvery-gp5dm]

Bill Cowher was such an awesome coach the love the intensity he was the epitome of Pittsburgh Steelers football

[@JudoChamp]

I was always a Cower fan. Pittsburgh wanted to run him out on a rail 98, 99, 2000. Good thing the fans who don't know ANYTHING make the call, because the guy won the big one in 05 and set the team up for a few more appearances after he left.

[@jorgegaytan3012]

@@JudoChamp exactly 👍

[@p.j.4738]

Yeah...but he only won 1 Super Bowl in all those years!

[@Robert_J528]

I remember the Steelers radio station was running a promotion in 1997 that if the Steelers returned an opening or second half kickoff for a TD a person would win season tickets for life and it actually happened in this game. They replayed Blackwell's TD over and over during every game that year. Myron Cope screamed "LIFE LIFE LIFE!"

[@waynemuldrow4066]

WTAE

[@adamlewis5700]

Kordell Slash was my favorite player growing up. Looking back I can see his career as a whole was pretty average, but man, he was a God to me when I was a kid. What a great duel thread QB in a time where there weren’t many.

[@dogpd3]

Stewart’s talents were incredibly rare in a time when pocket passers ruled the league. Now the league prides itself on dual threat QBs

[@jamesroberts1810]

He also struggled reading coverages as well His decision making was to slow

[@PENS68]

Guys like Kordell Stewart and Steve McNair paved the way for all dual threat quarterbacks that followed: Michael Vick, Donovan McNabb, Russell Wilson, Lamar Jackson, etc..

[@vegastjg]

@@PENS68 Cunningham paved the way for them

[@brianbarrett3468]

Kordell was Cunningham with heart!!!

[@keithclark7266]

Stewart's 1st year(1997) as fulltime starter was great for him. His #1 receiver was Yancy Thigpen and both had All Pro seasons. After the season, Thigpen left via free agency and signed with Tennessee. Stewart's career began spiraling downward.

[@kimblandino]

So did Thigpen's unfortunately.

[@RotiPani75]

Thigpen was done physically unfortunately. Also losing chan gailey was a huge loss.

[@EdmacZ]

What people forget is that the Ravens were an intense division rival even before the Harbaugh Era.

[@markrobertson2196]

Absolutely, very intense with Bill Cowher and Brian Billick on both sidelines, even though the Ravens weren't very good their first couple years in Baltimore these highlights show it intense in the early years too

[@PittsburghSportsFan43]

Not everyone. Cowher was the first coach I'm old enough to remember and the Ravens rivalry was well known back then too.

[@fredleeland2464]

The who AFC Central/North was intense Titans and Jags were probably the two that were the toughest Steeler rivals for a bit

[@nolaanderson8770]

I don't know anyone who has forgotten that. We've always hated the Ratbirds. Which other team would have signed Bam Morris after we cut him - after the cops found over 200 lbs of weed in his car?

[@demetriusjohnson2240]

2001 was the beginning of this great rivalry

[@ryanatorryanson9535]

I always felt Bad for Stewart. He had 3 offensive coordinators in 5 years. NO quarterback can properly develop like that. I honestly believe that if he had a stable offense & coordinator, he would’ve done really well.

[@johnnygold753]

Yeah I think that hindered his development more than anything and I think it was raySherman and Kevin gilbride Kevin gilbride really stunk I don't think we had a good coordinator until Mike malarkey maybe

[@krzykris]

Agree. And none of them knew how to use him properly. He'd be a league mvp if he played now. Lamar Jackson isn't half the passer Kordell was.

[@demetriusjohnson2240]

If only kordall Stewart could play into days games career would've been so much better

[@CZECHMATE650]

Man it hurt to see Eric Green & Bam Morris score on us! I said it before if Kordell didn't have 3 O.C.'s in 4 years he would've gone all the way!

[@keithclark7266]

He had NO RECEIVERS in 1998 and 1999

[@CZECHMATE650]

@@keithclark7266 a very young Hines Ward & a very...........Jay cutler type attitude Charles Johnson. Oh and KR Will Blackwell. All were good to great not just the same year!!!

[@johnroberts9065]

Gosh I always loved Coach’s enthusiasm! LETS GO! LETS GO!!

[@HockeyMike]

I live in California and flew to Baltimore for this game never forget this this is a memory that I will never forget I was sitting next to some raven fans that kept telling me to look at the scoreboard in the 4th quarter I turned around and looked at them and said look at the scoreboard now.. They look so disgusted and walked away lol

[@edpra7068]

Cordell was fun to watch ... when he was on. He had a couple of really great seasons and then a few bad ones. Too bad because I always liked him.

[@steelers3172]

Kordell*

[@Odawg96]

UsirRaMaroon People always talk about that “not a good qb” stuff post-97. He lost his go-to wide receiver (Thigpen...who never had another great season), a huge chunk of his O-line (Dawson), AND his offensive coordinator (Gailey). That’s recipe for disaster for almost any QB. No, he was never “elite”, but he was solid when he had the proper tools (most importantly an OC who knew what to do with him). He did well in 2001...and even the latter part of 2000. Kordell’s biggest issue was consistency. Lesser QBs have dealt with less criticism.

[@tlegend5390]

UsirRaMaroon Is that you, Crash?

[@Odawg96]

UsirRaMaroon I spent too much time 20 or so years ago about Cowher, Kordell, and the QBs with guys who sounded just like you. There are debates I can go on about infinitely, but not this one. I never said the guy was great, just serviceable and erratic. I WILL throw out this one fun fact that you have overlooked: you mentioned Ward’s and Burress’s numbers in 2001, but then talk up their numbers the next year (2002). However, the first time the Steelers EVER had two thousand-yard receivers in a single season, Kordell Stewart was the QB. Of course, I know you’ll downplay that and act as if he had nothing to do with it. I digress. Again...been there, done that years ago. Don’t bother replying.

[@tlegend5390]

UsirRaMaroon You sound like a loser I knew at the SteelersLive site named “Crash.” ODawg didn’t say Stewart was great just that he was “serviceable”...like most of Cowher’s QBs Brister through Maddox. They’ve only had one elite QB since Bradshaw retired and that’s Big Ben. Anyway, Crash, Stewart still had the team on the cusp of two Super Bowls. Bad luck and decision-making both times, but the second time, if you take away the two special-teams gaffes, the Steelers actually win.

[@ItzYinzburgh]

Huge thanks to everyone for always tuning in! I love interacting & making videos! During these trying times, I try to find games to fill the void! Thanks again everyone! Here we go Steelers!

[@davidspann7739]

Itz Yinzburgh top 10 non-playoff steeler games?

[@onthemoneysports3351]

Thanks for posting these 97 is one of my favorite years, even though it ended bad

[@BSMedia-mj4tk]

You da BEST! Keep 'em coming Itz

[@jaysnow8784]

Ever thought about a series of each years highlights and accolades that given year? (MVPs, rushing titles, pro bowls, stats, etc) Btw, this is the first video I've watched and I hooked! Great work!

[@Thomas-wx4ti]

Wow, wait. Is that Bam Morris & Eric Green playing for the Rat-turds?

[@jefffinney4233]

I was there with a Stewart jersey on. At the half I was being hammered by the home crowd. Yet I had the last laugh as I begged the home fans not to leave as they piled out with several minutes to play. Lol

[@edalder2000]

I live near Baltimore and attended this game. It was nuts. A virtual Steelers home game where Pittsburgh fans were everywhere!

[@bobbyplummer4415]

Yeah more steelers fans was at this game

[@ZepG]

Vinny Testicleverde threw more interceptions than completions in all the videos I watch. He was a cocky college athlete that got owned by Penn State in the 1987 Fiesta Bowl.

[@sissymorgan7749]

Omg!! Vinny Testicleverde????!!!! I know you purposely misspelled Vinny Testaverde's last name!!!! Thanks for starting my day off with laughter!!!!

[@ZepG]

@@sissymorgan7749 I've been calling him that since 1987 lol.

[@funzjag]

@@sissymorgan7749 Actually, his name translated would be Vinnie Greenballs or Vinnie Springballs. Balls meaning testicles. Teste = testicle verde = green or spring (the season)

[@ChrisNoel-p3i]

I was at this game.I remember it like it was yesterday.It was the first time my family and I went to a Away Steelers game.We had such a blast that day.These standout plays are all coming back to me.But I'll never forget how happy my dad was about us being down 21-0 at half time and coming back the way we did.At that day and age that was the biggest comeback deficit in NFL History.One of my all time funnest days as a Steelers fan!!!

[@blake1453]

This is what I call a "Classic Pittsburgh Comeback"

[@ICLight412]

It’s yinzburgh thank you! These games bring me back to goin my gpa house on Sunday with the family. My parents, aunts, uncles n cousins all there. Remember me n my dad yelling at each other, family laughing at us then halftime would come, everyone goes to other side of their families, my pap, dad n I would go to the Owls Club to finish the game. Damn I miss those days n these games bring me back, thanks again.

[@ItzYinzburgh]

Of course! Thank you for watching 🖤💛 Glad I can assist bringing back some old memories!

[@guitarded2010]

Slash wore himself out whoopin that ass in the second half.

[@truspirit1925]

This Era of Steelers defense should have won SBs ...the offense could never get over the hump during a big game.

[@markg9178]

I realized while watching this I was at this game with my brothers. I remember Stewart falling on his back in relief and exhaustion after that run. Thanks for posting this!

[@scottschrecengost7451]

I love these videos. I've been in FL since '87, so there are huge gaps in the Steelers games I've seen. Kordell was great all the times that I saw him play. Guess I didn't see the bad games. Never realized how great Thigpen was. Love watching the Bus. Keep the videos coming, Yinzy!

[@ItzYinzburgh]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy them!

[@rmadrazo]

Bettis in his prime. The Dirt Dawson and Slash years... good times.

[@parr40]

I love this channel!! Another great upload!!! Stewart could play man.... heck of an athlete!! #SteelCity #HereWeGo

[@ItzYinzburgh]

Thank you!! :)

[@ernesthromada3994]

I was there. I had a reversible Greg Lloyd jersey on and flipped between the home and away side at halftime hoping it would bring luck. When Blackwell ran the second half kickoff back, the Raven fans around us knew they were in deep shiggity. Can't believe this was 23 years ago now....

[@mikebaxter87]

God i remember that game i was there hung over from a wedding rec the night before man was it hot really only thing i truly remember is missing the 2nd half kickoff that Blackwell returned for a TD i missed it standing in line for a beer gadzooks 😬😬😬

[@steelerfaninperu]

I am so glad you did this. I was literally binging highlights of all of our playoff wins going backwards, and like a gypsy wizard reading my mind you put this out today. I liked your narration in the Willie Parker episode. You told a good story in a good way. You should do some for these old classic games and give us more context on the season and maybe some of the most important names on the team, since probably few of us remember back this far. I'd love a dive into some of those older Steelers teams.

[@ItzYinzburgh]

I really like that idea! Thank you!

[@chrisuncleahmad789]

It's so weird seeing a Steelers/Ravens game at old memorial stadium

[@markrobertson2196]

It's pretty cool at the same time too, highlights of the early years of the rivalry, a little odd seeing the Ravens in their original helmets and old uniforms

[@dogpd3]

@@markrobertson2196 the ravens had their original logo too

[@ronschaffer5959]

CK, Yes, I was litle totally trippin' on schrooms, bro!!!!!

[@butch1dc]

I was a bartender in Atlanta at this time. I had to go to another bar before I went to work to watch this game. Still remember the details fondly. I remember I missed the home game vs Baltimore when we won 37-0 because it was a Sunday night game. I worked at a huge sports bar Sunday nights. There wasn’t a second to even look at the games we were always so packed.

[@rickmarone2382]

I remember this game I was at work me and my boss cussing up storm on how Kordell was playing. Then they came back rest was in history. Thanks for the memories buddy

[@tristanstone4272]

Kordell was and still is the MAN!

[@lancearp7389]

Slash was the first of what we see now all over the nfl as athletic QBs. He was ahead of his time, so talented. And let’s not forget how amazing The Bus was

[@DCSPEED23]

Best channel on KZbin

[@ItzYinzburgh]

I truly appreciate it 🙏🏼

[@maximuswhiteberry]

I was at this game. Pure excitement!

[@rickm2573]

When the Bus is ripping off 19yarders you're in deep doo doo. Jerome Bettis and Ray Lewis collisions in the middle is just the best ever. AFC North football is the best.

[@keithclark7266]

This was a then 25 year old 5th year tailback Jerome Bettis going up against a 22 year old 2nd year linebacker in Ray Lewis

[@dliston5299]

The old AFC Central

[@mix_edits]

Why dont people watch this channel more??!!!

[@ItzYinzburgh]

I appreciate the love man!

[@jillconner5062]

I'm not even a Pittsburgh fan. But I love these videos.

[@kevinburrell7271]

This game really summed up Kordell's career: equal parts horribly erratic, equal parts brilliant. R.I.P Charles Johnson

[@agentjoe1890]

Like all Raven defenses they were great in that game! Love it thx

[@d0nKsTaH]

The best comeback against the Ravens was in the Championship game... It mattered there the most :D

[@rmadrazo]

the following year they'd draft Hines Ward. The year after that, WR Troy Edwards in the first round. Ward considered that an insult. The year after that, Plaxico in the 1st round. Once again, Ward felt snubbed, he wasn't considered a bonafide starting WR. Here we are 20 years later and the facts speak for themselves. Hall of Famer.

[@jonscears]

Damn what a comeback wow

[@leemcginnis4812]

I was there, Walking to the bus after the game , the Steelers fans gave me a I.C. Light beer...

[@derrbow]

One of the most memorable games for me

[@NimbusHex]

Cowher believed in Stewart, Gailey gave him the tools to cope when he was struggling. If only he didn't have a revolving door of Offensive Coordinators and a GM who avoided re-signing free agents (especially on offense) like the plague.

[@rogue7894]

I had just moved to the DC area and watched that game. I remember when Baltimore home games where basically Steeler home games. That has since changed but listening to the crowd it was a Steeler dominated. I remember Terrible Towels as far as the eye could see...in BALTIMORE. The Ravens defense was not good at all back then but their offense could put up points.

[@keithclark7266]

The Baltimore area was Steelers Country long before the Ravens came into existence. Go back to the 1976 Divisional playoff game against the Colts in Baltimore. The crowd was pro Steelers. When the Ravens began winning, in the 2000's, the crowd became more Ravens crowd

[@christianboi8205]

Steelers pulled off a uno reverse lol

[@Zachary-it7uq]

lol

[@snowman8235]

Nice job by Slash with the comeback win.He could've tanked the rest of the game but he didn't he hung in there and got the win against the Ratbirds.

[@christophercondon5048]

Slash and the Bus. They were a great tandum.

[@hoseamatavao1208]

Ok (Steelers) you all did that damn it 👍👍👍

[@rodneyflowers8361]

Awh damn! I 4got the Ravens had Eric Green & Bam Morris both former Steelers

[@justinmarton2481]

I was at that game, and almost left at the half to go get smashed! Early October game, was about 90 degrees

[@fouronetwo813]

Kordell, The Bus, Yancy, Lloyd. My child hood 😢😁

[@nickgangone9541]

Kordell had that speed too

[@anthonyglab1502]

Ray Lewis had nightmares for weeks after this one. 😂

[@patrickj.7887]

Turns out to be a "Tale of Two Halves"!

[@duanespruill4028]

RIP Charles Johnson

[@stevenlevey5228]

Jason Gildon coming full speed with that neck roll was probably not a fun sight for opposing QBs

[@Fireyninjadog]

Kordell stewart somehow didn't end up on the pro bowl roster in 1997. 32 total touchdowns, slashing his way through defenses

[@ItzYinzburgh]

Crazy right?!

[@rayjones4616]

Kordell giveth and Kordell taketh way. I still have his jersey and I remember this game fondly.

[@demetriusjohnson2240]

Good job keep up the good work is there anyway you can upload Steelers vs ravens 2001 Sunday night game

[@jakedasnake7703]

6:15 Bettis honestly had more speed than people think. When he had too he could get around the corner faster than the linebackers.

[@omar10213245]

this was when the Steelers decided to experiment with the uniforms a little bit. Notice that the nameplates on the back of the road jersey were in black and not the traditional gold that we're used to. also, some of the players, including both kordell and bettis were rocking black chinstraps, which looks odd, seeing it now lol

[@ozzcooper]

I'm rather surprised I saw 86 and said that's Mike Adams. I can't remember what I came into a room for, but I can recall the guy who wore 86 before the legend, just like that.

[@davesotosky6785]

Tom Hammond was a great announcer. I miss the way the NFL used to be covered by the networks

[@eddie8306]

If I had the height, strength and athletic ability, I would love to play for a coach like Cowher. Jesus was he into it. Emotions on full display.

[@malikdigger4544]

Think Ben back in 05 against Browns broke Stewart comeback win record in that game Roelthnburger threw 5 int vs Kordell 3 int. 97

[@dennissmith9294]

This is one of the best game for Stuart. He overcome his 3 turnovers.. He put the game away with the big run in the 4 qtr.

[@johngargon8758]

Maybe after the Steelers defeat the Ravens this Sunday, they will finally get the credit they deserve as the best team in the league this season.

[@timoteoferguson6443]

Jim Haslett at D Coordinator

[@jameswilliams2085]

Kordell was The TRUTH and he should have won some Super Bowl rings with the Steelers.

[@tonypittrell2711]

Yo kordell was really a good Quarterback they just gave up on him he took us to 2 AFC Championship games

[@JudoChamp]

More like, they won in spite of Kordell. All these people on this thread praising a guy that they bood incessantly for years and ran him out of town....ha!

[@rmadrazo]

The 4 people who didn't like this are Vinny Testaverde, Eric Greene, Ray Lewis and the ghost of Ted Marchibroda.

[@JacksonTerrier]

I was at this game in the end zone Stewart ran to. And the guy I went with wanted to leave at half time.

[@bryansarracino8623]

Hells yeah

[@christianolson8543]

Those jerseys are tough

[@funzjag]

As a guy with an Italian surname, I want to like Vinny, but he always played for jagoff teams. Oh well.....GO STEELERS!!!

[@1bls]

Haha Jagoff teams. Probably didn’t get a Sheetz late night sandwich. Likely lived in Mt. Lebanon, lil rich Jag.

[@funzjag]

@@1bls Vinnie Interseptaverde as the great Myron Cope called him! If you translate Vinnies' surname Teste= testicles Verde=Green or spring Vinnie Greenballs! My surname means creek, pronounced crick!

[@funzjag]

@@1bls I just looked it up Vince played for 7 different teams, Tampa Bay , Cleveland, Baltimore, Jets, Dallas, New England Cheaters, & Carolina. All certified Jagoff teams!!!

[@kassieraine110]

Is that Jim Kelly on the color commentary? You can hear the yinzer in his voice a bit LOL

[@jorgegaytan3012]

Cowher power!! let's go... let's go!!!

[@keithclark7266]

Had Art Modell not fired Belichick after the 1995 season and he was the head coach on the new 1996 Baltimore Ravens, would he have selected Ray Lewis?

[@deathcheater9303]

Ravens: “This is our house!!! We’re gonna beat you squealers and win big with your best former players!” Kordell: “I’ll spot yinz three scores in the first quarter and still rally my team to a comeback victory!” Ravens: 😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@ItzYinzburgh]

Hahahaha Kordell was built entirely different during this game

[@novakruss510]

I forgot Bam and Green went there

[@CZECHMATE650]

06:50 Mills Lane announced the penalty

[@TheSlugger76]

I remember this game told my friend over a pizza we’re going to win this game at halftime, I said believe

[@Fireyninjadog]

Jim kelly, Pittsburgh born, analyzing

[@amishroadkill6235]

Wow what a game that was whatever happened to Stewart?

[@ItzYinzburgh]

Steelers favored Tommy Maddox, which resulted in Chicago giving him a contract & ultimately resulting in the end of his career

[@keithclark7266]

Steelers allowed Thigpen, Mills and Hastings to leave team as free agents, leaving Stewart with only one experienced receiver in Charles Johnson going into the 1998 season, resulting in back to back losing seasons in 1998 (7-9), and in 1999 (6-10)

[@JonPITBZN]

@@keithclark7266, it didn't help that the Steelers continued converting Mark Bruener into an offensive tackle without changing his number.

[@Thomas-wx4ti]

@@ItzYinzburgh Slash went to Chicago? I almost would've, if Kordell agreed to see him return to slash!!!

[@jimmyjackson3498]

Hey ravens ssshhhhh!!!!!

[@neilenglish8582]

It's hard to say WHICH INTERCEPTION was the WORST

[@xlnutts]

Seeing Eric Green and Bam Morris again...

[@JonPITBZN]

On the wrong team though! Especially Greene, he was Gronk before Gronk with the Steelers.

[@woodyhayes7402]

Balanced offense for sure...take note Tomlin

[@JD-te9tj]

Cordell was so fast...he couldn't catch himself...

[@Paul-wu7xd]

Very streaky...

[@ryanatorryanson9535]

3 offensive coordinators in 5 years will do that.

[@anonymousanonymity2815]

My parents were at this game

[@jamesjones715]

@1:15. Name the Steeler wearing #43 without looking it up.

[@JonPITBZN]

George Jones, right?

[@sabgab]

Da Bus was NEVER a HALF back he was always a FULL LOAD! I saw a video on YT that showed Ray Lewis getting the better of The Bus, but I remember fomr watching the game Jerome won that battle 75% or more of the time.

[@nolaanderson8770]

Question for the Steeler Nation -what happened to Kordell? He seemed "well on his way" to becoming an excellent QB but his career ran off the rails in a hurry. Please tag "facts" vs "speculation" but both are fine, I've heard very strange speculation (or unconfirmed facts)

[@ItzYinzburgh]

He had a rather great start to his career but after Yancey Thigpen & Chan Gailey’s departure, the offense didn’t cater to him. Revolving door of OC’s. They attempted to make him a pocket passer as well. Additionally, talent at WR was also relatively weak until the Ward/Burress tandom.

[@nolaanderson8770]

@@ItzYinzburgh Was there anything on a personal level? I heard some bizzarre things coming out of the 'Burgh back then.

[@Thomas-wx4ti]

@@nolaanderson8770 I had heard something but totally ignored it. Also I was thinking it was totally uncalled for of what it was. But again. That was then. The thing is still, if he could've agreed to a return of Slash there's a "what if."

[@williamshepley3923]

I was at this game. Raven fans were so drunk and belligerent. I almost left at half time but glad I didn't because I was laughing my ass off come the 4th qtr

[@ItzYinzburgh]

Man, that had to be an amazing game

[@williamshepley3923]

I had this fat ravens fan behind me with a fake Raven bird glued to his hard hat sitting behind me with a air horn. He was trying his best to piss me off and was succeeding. Yelling go back to Pittsburgh comments etc. I finally turned around and told him I grew up in Frederick Maryland and I hated the sorry ass colts when they played here as well. Everytime Kordell was making those second half plays and Blackwell's kick off return had me jumping out of my seat. He kept blowing that horn at the back of my head saying sit down ,your blocking my mom's view. When testeverde threw that game ending pic I said dude I'm about to throw your fat ass down in the corridor in front of your mom everyone walks in, as we was sitting over top it. Great memories even with that loser. Only Steelers game I ever attended and it was more intense than any concert I ever went to. Steeler fan since 78 when I was old enough to pick a team. My family were all cowboy fans. Great channel btw

[@SidandGeno-k6k]

Byron Gram Morris And Eric Green leaf -stealing a paycheck with the Ravens.😂😂

[@butch1dc]

A bunch of ex steelers biting us in the ass in the first half

[@bobbyplummer4415]

I was at the game