Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You...

by Michael Bean on Nov 19, 2008 9:36 AM EST

In this instance, what you can do for your country is quite simple. I just received the following email from TheMostViolentTeam whom many of you know just started Officer Training for the US Navy Seals. He's a great football mind, as good and loyal a fan as they come, and generally just a fun dude around my age that I am proud to have met through the site. All you have to do is add a line or two in response to his inquiries, which I will cut and paste into an email to send back to him.

Let's get it done Steelers Nation!

Bean/Blitz,

What's up man. First chance I had to write e-mail since I've been here, we aren't allowed on our personal e-mail either yet. Saw the Steelers finished out that foursome of games 2-2, I was surprised we lost to the Colts, but I don't know anything other than if we've won or lost games, if you could fill me into some of what's been going on and how we are looking for the rest of the season that would be great, I did see on an ESPN ticker when I snuck a glance at a TV in chow hall that Dan & Art bought out the team; great news!

There's a guy from Pittsburgh in my class so we're always trying to find out what's going on, little stuff like that is at a premium in this place, so anything you can do would be awesome. This place isn't bad at all really (if you wanna pass onto the forum that I'm doing well, go for it), they control everything and it's annoying, but nothing like how the Navy will be. Can't wait to get to BUD/s and SEAL training to kick ass and take names. That's all I got for now, don't have alot of time. Hope all is well with you, any interesting new developments for you? Any book deals yet? Hopefully you're kicking ass in law school.

- Dirty Dawg ____(Name Rescinded) (TMVT on BTSC)

Other than the fact that he butchered me being in law school - I decided AGAINST that, lol - this is a special email to me that I hope some of you will take a moment to respond to. Be it with a nugget about the team or a well wish to a young cat making a big sacrifice when he could be watching football, chasing girls, and making nice scratch in various professions.

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He’ll get plenty of girls? But missing football season…the man is a machine.

by steelguy99 on Nov 19, 2008 10:35 AM EST reply actions

ha

I actually gave him that name Dirty Dog _ (Insert Last name) due to his less than chivalrous escapades. He’ll surely smile when he sees these two comments though because I give him a hard time about it all the time.

by Michael Bean on Nov 19, 2008 10:40 AM EST up reply actions

Hope all is well TMVT

BTSC wishes you all the best and don’t worry, the sky isn’t falling on the Steelers just yet. We’re not the best team in the league but the team is showing signs of life and getting healthier by the day. The defense is awesome, you’d love watching them play and if the offense can protect the ball and not hamstring the D, we’ll go a long way. Anyways keep on keeping on and kick some ass for the rest of us.

Revenge of the Birds

by cgolden on Nov 19, 2008 10:50 AM EST reply actions

MVT

Much thanks for the sacrifices brother. The good news back in Steeler Nation is that our defense continues to be the story of the year. There is little doubt we’re seeing a once in a decade kind of defense. And you’ll be happy to know that not only are we out scheming them with the Wizard at the helm, but we’re simply being more physical and winning all one on one matchups. Across the board we’re seeing some of the best play out of every defensive player. And fines or no fines we’re playing the most violent football on the field.

by Chicago Steeler on Nov 19, 2008 10:50 AM EST reply actions

Dant/A2 Buying out the Bros

I saw that on the ticker this weekend too but didnt see anything else from pittsburgh media/BTSC on the subject. Got anything else for us out of towners on it?

by The IC Lion on Nov 19, 2008 11:21 AM EST reply actions

TMVT

The defense certainly is THE most violent that I’ve seen (or at least can remember) in my life. Many thanks for the sacrifice you’re making for the country. We have a big Thursday game at home against the Bungles, then on the road for a couple. Hopefully, with Ben improving and the D still dominating, next time you check in we’ll have 10-11 wins.

Hey Blitz, anyway we can send this dude an update email after games?

by NoCal-SteelCity on Nov 19, 2008 11:23 AM EST reply actions

And maybe a cake with a satellite TV hidden in it.

by steelguy99 on Nov 19, 2008 11:33 AM EST up reply actions

You want Violence?

Check out the hit Farrior put on Darren Sproles… Damn near took his head clean off! He’s lucky he forgot to snap his chin strap. Stay safe and keep your head down!

Let's Go!

by jacksteel on Nov 19, 2008 11:42 AM EST reply actions

We should be hearing about that fine shortly.

by steelguy99 on Nov 19, 2008 11:50 AM EST up reply actions

to TMVT:

thank you.
thank you for being willing to make some sacrifices.
thank you for your commitment to freedom and america.
thank you for the example your dedication is to each of us.
may your sacrifices return to you in countless blessings.
be smart and safe.
go steelers!

...die trying
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by agentorange on Nov 19, 2008 1:23 PM EST reply actions

Thanks

Thanks for your sacrifice TMVT! I think the others have filled in some of the Steelers related details, so I just want to say again how grateful I am for you and your fellow servicemen and women. Good luck, and be safe!

by WolfpackSteelersFan on Nov 19, 2008 1:36 PM EST reply actions

The Most Violent Team

is living up to its name. All you really need to know is that the defense is playing great. Deebo and Troy in particular are playing out of their minds (try to find a highlight of Troy’s interception vs. Chargers). Glad you’re well. Miss you’re input

by Ivan Cole (RickVa) on Nov 19, 2008 2:10 PM EST reply actions

What’s funny is earlier in the season Troy had an interception that everyone said “Best interception ever? Maybe.” Then he goes and tops it.

by steelguy99 on Nov 19, 2008 2:22 PM EST up reply actions

Thank You VERY, VERY much TMVT.

Instead of talking about the Steelers games themselves, I will tell you that Beerman has called for Ben to be replaced by Byron Leftwitch almost everyday. (And he is not the only one, so that is a feeling that some fans have, NOT ME)

by frankrmineo on Nov 19, 2008 2:26 PM EST reply actions

thanks for sharing the email

and thanks to TMVT. Keep sharing whatever correspondence you can in the future.

by vherub on Nov 19, 2008 4:10 PM EST reply actions

BUDS/SEALS

There is absolutely no training tougher nor with higher standards than BUDS/SEALS training-none. Do overs are not allowed, permitted or considered. To be accepted is an honor and an achievement, completing the course is the ultimate accomplishment. Good luck young man! I’ll hold a good thought for you.

by tenthmtnman on Nov 19, 2008 4:40 PM EST reply actions

Thank You TMVT

for keeping us all safe and secure.

When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen

by 5020 on Nov 19, 2008 7:05 PM EST reply actions

Good luck and thanks for your service for our country. Just remember that pain and suffering are character building. Which is exactly what we’re hoping for the offense for the rest of the year. B-more is behind us (7-3) at 6-4 and we would like to think that even with the tough schedule – we should pull through to the playoffs. The defense has been amazing and is keeping us in every game. We should fear no team out there this year. There have finally been signs of a quick/short passing game that could be used to punish blitzing teams, but time will tell. Again…good luck.

by SCSteeler on Nov 19, 2008 8:21 PM EST reply actions