Posted on 08/05/2006 4:39:47 AM PDT by mcg2000
I dreamed, the other night, that the Pittsburgh Steelers had been sold to Steve Wynn and would be playing football in a new, $3 billion domed stadium that externally resembled the Roman Pantheon. Their new cheerleaders, the Vestal Virgins, were so saucy that only night broadcasts would televise their routines. During halftime, faux gladiatorial combats were staged and the winner was granted his freedom by the great emperor, Elvis Impersonatorus. The legions of muted fans sipped on mocha lattes and watched the world's largest keno board between plays. Moreover, as a paean to the great city they now represented, Las Vegas, their name was changed to the "Stealers."
Training camp is in full swing and a large portion of every newscast is devoted to how the team is progressing. Who cares? I know I don't.
(Excerpt) Read more at postgazette.com ...
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Ugh, me sense girly man!
LOL!
FYI from the bottom of the article ...
Robert Biller lives in Fombell, Beaver County (briadob@peoplepc.com).
Then he says
There are pleasant perks if you ignore professional football. During a broadcast, you can take advantage of empty golf courses and movie theaters. Normally bustling supermarkets are sparsely populated
Trust me Western PA does bleed BLAK and GOLD!
HERE WE GO STEELERS, HERE WE GO!!
How's the Stillers' QB making out? Will he play at all this year? I hope Steelermania can help Swanny pull of the upset in the governor's race.
Whooooooa. Wait! Do you mean God doesn't have a Terrible Towel yet?
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Darn! BLAK=BLACK
Methinks your senses are right!
Bobby-boy just wishes he could have been hiking the ball in years gone by to Terry Bradshaw just to get his butt that close to another man's hands.
I like the idea nobody thinks the Steelers can do a repeat (nationally I mean). That only makes it better when we mop the floor w/ them.
Here's your proof
For the price of an ugly, NFL-sanctioned black-and-gold hoodie that makes you look like a fat, numbered bumblebee, you can purchase a Polo shirt and Dockers pants, a la Brad Pitt.
What childish idiocy does the "terrible towel" signify? What is the rationale, as this is the stupidest sounding fan item in the NFL, and makes NO sense ?????.........
This guy should come to Phoenix. There are thousands of Steeler fans. I see cars all the time with Steeler items and my car is no exception as I have personalized plates which say: ASTLRFN
Just wait until the Cardinals play the Stillers next weekend. There will be black and gold everywhere!!!
I live in the Pittsburgh area, but I'm afraid the city has not made a positive overall impression on me. Too bleak.
The gleaming new stadia for the sports teams contrast vividly with the condition of local housing and commercial buildings, almost all of which could use a coat or two of paint, and many of which seem on the verge of collapse.
From pretty much the day I came here, I was trying to figure out how to leave. The gloom is truly oppressive, guys. How do you survive?
One way seems to be through the Metal Humanoids. I certainly did hope they win, since it seems like one of the few things that can actually cheer up this oppressively grim place.
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I was born and raised in the 'burgh. I now live in St Pete FL and there are Steeler fans and bars everywhere!
Everyone knows that God would take the Pats and the points...
So, you rode the short bus to school and never played sports.
My husband is from Gibsonia and yep, we are still Steeler fans. Actually, I am a convert as I am originally from Chicago. I love the Steelers!!!
Nice to meet ya Robert Biller!
See, I love it there. My in-laws live north of the city and it is nice, green, and hilly. Where I live, it is hot, dry, brown, and dusty with no flowing rivers.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA that's a good joke cause I know you're not serious!
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