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Rush Limbaugh wants to own a National Football League team - and I LOVE the NFL. I saw this breaking news on the tube last week (about Rush, not about my love). I though to myself, "Hmmm. If I played in the NFL, I don't think I'd want to play for Rush Limbaugh." After that I let it go, didn't give it a second thought. I don't do politics or waste a lot of my time bumping up against people's … [Read more...]
SIX... count 'em... SIX, ladies and gentlemen, SIX Super Bowl Rings! I am in celebration and I am ready for some football! On this first day of the 2009 NFL season - in honor of the CURRENT Super Bowl Champions - the most honored Pittsburgh Steelers - let the NFL season begin! Thanks for indulging me. I just had to make that announcement. As usual, it's been a long - football-less - … [Read more...]
It's September. I am ready for some football! And you should buy a Steelers fan a gift! That's right, every September - particularly around the 13th, but any time during the month is good - you should buy a Steelers fan a gift. This is a new national holiday, started this year at the start of the 2009/2010 NFL season by yours truly. It honors the Steelers' record-setting SIX Super Bowl … [Read more...]
A Thin Line Between Fan and Fanatic
In looking through some of my past writings I stumbled upon this column I wrote years ago. It seems appropriate during this disappointing year for teh Steelers and the NFL playoffs in general. For those who know I’m a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, I’m reproducing it word-for-word to let you know that I am a fan – not a fanatic. It’s just hard to tell the difference when my team is on top. … [Read more...]