THE 50-YARD LINE

Your Pittsburgh Steelers' game against the Baltimorons may be over but the ramifications of Coach Tomlin's actions have created a ripple effect throughout the league. In case you have been in a food coma for the past several days and missed it, the NFL is considering taking action against Coach Cliché for possible sideline interference during Thursday night's game. Baltimore kick returner Jacoby Jones was sprinting down the sidelines past several Steelers players on the way to a possible touchdown. Coach Cliché looked like he may have been the only Steeler close enough to stop him. He was so close that it looked like he considered reaching out and tripping Jones, thus preventing a touchdown. Ultimately, Jones was caught and tackled by Cortez Allen. Had the coach not possibly interfered, Jones may have taken it to the house. Instead, Baltimore settled for one of five field goals and won the game 22-20. The league will now review the incident and determine if it warrants a fine, a suspension, or even cost the Steelers a draft pick, something they can ill-afford to lose. If could also cost Tomlin a spot on the league's competition-committee. Whatever the penalty may be, it has also created much embarrassment for Tomlin and his bosses, the Rooney family. What kind of an example does this send to his players when the coach can't even follow the rules? Will the Rooneys take it upon themselves to mandate some type of penalty for the coach, as well? Whatever the league decides, it looks like Coach Cliché will have his toys taken away from him like he did to his players earlier in the season. Embarrassment after embarrassment. Get it together, guys. Let's Go Steelers!!!!!!