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I can’t wait to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers this year. With all the changes this year, I am excited to see how they do. One of two things can happen, one they’re better than last year or two they are worse.

From what I have seen on the training camp coverage and the few preseason games I have seen, I have come to the conclusion that I like Coach Tomlin. I think the changes he brings to the team are just what they needed to jump start them out of their short lived slump.

Also something to look out for this year is Big Ben. I hope he keeps the interceptions at the minimum this year. I don’t know if was lack of communication last year, but it needs to be fixed.

Well that’s all the Steelers talk I have in me today. I know once the regular season starts, I will get excited about football again.

2007 Pittsburgh Steelers REGULAR SEASON Schedule

Sunday, Sept 09 - @ Browns 1pm (CBS)
Sunday, Sept 16 - vs. Bills 1pm (CBS)
Sunday, Sept 23 - vs. 49ers 1pm (FOX)
Sunday, Sept 30 - @ Cardinals 4:15pm (CBS)
Sunday, Oct 07 - vs. Seahawks 1pm (FOX)
Sunday, Oct 14 - Bye Week
Sunday, Oct 21 - @ Broncos 8:15pm (NBC)
Sunday, Oct 28 - @ Bengals 1pm (CBS)
Monday, Nov 05 - vs. Ravens 8:30pm (ESPN)
Sunday, Nov 11 - vs. Browns 1pm (CBS)
Sunday, Nov 18 - @ Jets 1pm (CBS)
Monday, Nov 26 - vs. Dolphins 8:30pm (ESPN)
Sunday, Dec 02 - vs. Bengals 8:15pm (NBC)
Sunday, Dec 09 - @ Patriots 1pm (CBS)
Sunday, Dec 16 - vs. Jaguars 1pm (CBS)
Thursday, Dec. 20 - @ Rams 8:15pm (KDKA/NFL Network)
Sunday, Dec. 30 - @ Ravens 1pm (CBS)

Another somewhat controversial topic in this city

I went to the game this past Saturday and had fun despite the fact that we lost again! I know they won Tuesday and Wednesday, but everytime I go I want to cheer for the other team. Which by the way, the Cubs were playing just fine!

The only thing that redeemed the evening was my friend who kept everyone cheering and fired up, despite us losing horribly year after year and in this particular game. It was so funny watching everyone’s faces when he was yelling, because most of them had given up years ago and I think they rather enjoyed his enthusiasm. It was also funny watching people get up to leave, even after the third inning when the Pirates didn’t do anything but miss or hit a foul ball. We could at least say they were trying if they made more of an attempt to actually hit the damn thing! But like I said on Saturday, I guess the Cubs have a really good pitcher.

Which brings me to wondering why people continue going to Pirates games despite the fact that we keep losing and baseball isn’t the most exciting sport to watch anyways. Not to mention, enough people felt strongly enough to form a fan protest, which could have gone a little better, but was proof that a lot of Pittsburghers are upset over hosting a losing team for 15 straight years.

But anyways, I think half the reason people go is the tailgating and the excuse to drink, which I have to admit was fun, but not thaaat fun. Secondly, it gives people something cheap to do. You can get bleacher seats for $9 and you can’t beat that. ($5 on Tuesdays) It’s also a good place to people watch and/or get a tan if you’re into getting skin cancer. I’d like to think the rest go because they are true fans and stand behind the team no matter what. But I could be way too optimistic with that hope.

I know I continue going on occasion for something different to do. I fully intend on taking advantage of the student rush discount when they have fireworks coming up later this month. Fireworks and a free t-shirt make it worth going for me.

What does everyone else think? Why do you continue to go to these games? Should Pittsburghers demand more for their money?

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I know Roethlisberger would like everyone to stop talking about this, but I don’t think this could be a Pittsburgh blog without mentioning it. Yesterday, June 12th, was one year after the big motorcycle accident.

I remember the day it happened; time in Pittsburgh stopped and everyone was preparing for the bad news. Then, to everyone’s surprise there was nothing majorly wrong with him. Which was a relief to Steelers fans everywhere; our super bowl dreams were not crushed. The city was alive again with excitement for the coming season.

I guess Roethlisberger had an interview with the media yesterday; here is a link to the Post-Gazette story.

“Everyone’s forgotten about it except the media,” Roethlisberger said. “So, hopefully, now that the year is over with, everyone will forget about it.” – PPG

Maybe if he played for the Penguins, more people would forget about it. Ben needs to understand Pittsburgh loves football and will never forget. Just look at how many past Steelers players we still talk about and the books about them. I bet if they offered a class at CCAC about Steelers history, there would be a waiting list to take it.

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