Over the last few weeks, I've read a bunch of articles about the Pittsburgh Steelers. The funny part is, most of the articles weren't chronicling the team's chances at the Super Bowl. Instead, the focus of most of the articles was on the team's relationship to the people and the city of Pittsburgh. Without getting into too much detail, I will say that I am still amazed at the bond the Steelers have to the city of Pittsburgh, best evidenced by the power of the "Terrible Towel" (see right). Over the past 4+ years, I have witnessed that bond firsthand during my time at Pitt. The city's hopes an dreams ride on that football team, and you can notice a decidedly different mood on Monday mornings depending on the result of the game.
With those facts in mind, I have to say that I will be fervently rooting for the Steelers in the Super Bowl tonight. Not only do all my friends in Pittsburgh passionately support the Steelers and would love to see another championship, but over the past 4 years I have really grown to admire and respect that franchise. They do everything that a fan would want their team to do, and they win based on the same formula that worked for them over 30 years ago. To all the Steelers fans who I know, I wish you the best of luck today. You should be proud to have the privilege to support your team. I hope you win an unprecedented sixth Super Bowl title tonight. 'Ere we go!
For those of you watching the game tonight who aren't from Pittsburgh, pay attention to the crowd and the noise they make. You'll honestly think the Steelers were playing a home game.
Super Bowl Prediction: Steelers 27, Cardinals 13
Song of the Day: Donnie Iris - 10th Street
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