Defense Nickname Poll
by BadMaafala
on Dec 18, 2008 11:01 PM EST
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First Vote Hell Yea
None of em are Steel Curtain level nicknames. We can’t keep Steel Curtain cause there will only ever be one, and out of respect to the 70s team it should be retired. We gotta come up with something else.
To the tune of the classic children's song "This Old Man" (the part with nick nack patty whack)
Big Snack, Silverback, take the Dawg Pound's Bone, the Black and Gold sent the Brownies crying home.
by HighSchoolSteeler on
Dec 18, 2008 11:08 PM EST
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disagree
It’s a different era, new stadium, new coaches, new players…but the same brand of football. ‘Steel Curtain’ is not a nickname, it’s an identity; it’s a standard of football that the organization strives for every year. Its was created by the teams of the 70’s, but sustained by the great defenses since. Will every year live up to the billing? Absolutely not. But is it still the standard of Steeler’s football, year in, year out? Damn right.
Besides, how ridiculous would it be if the fan blog site “Behind the Steel Curtain” gave the “Steel Curtain” a new nickname?
by NoCal-SteelCity on
Dec 19, 2008 12:21 AM EST
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How about
The Zone of Silence. Our D doesn’t woof, it doesn’t shout. And it makes the opposing offense quiet as a mouse.
by OhioSteel on
Dec 18, 2008 11:23 PM EST
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Blitzburgh Is a good one.
Blitzburgh Is a great nickname for this unit
by mekon on
Dec 18, 2008 11:33 PM EST
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This is still Blitzburgh
Because Lebeau is still here. I vote for Blitzburgh.
by JHolmes on
Dec 19, 2008 12:12 PM EST
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I can't decide
between Axis of Deebo and The Strip District – love them both. the real problem is non-Pittsburghers/loyal fans are probably not going to get either one…
by acrollet on
Dec 18, 2008 11:43 PM EST
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+1
I like those two too. Guess its an Allderdice thing.
by RickVa on
Dec 19, 2008 3:22 PM EST
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Hey, I'm an Allderdice guy,
and I can’t believe that everyone didn’t vote for Lebeau-a-Constrictor! I liked it so much I adopted it as my screen name when I just registered (let me know if I’m violating someone’s trade name rights). I have to admit that I do like Axis of Deebo, though.
by LeBeau-a-Constrictor on
Dec 20, 2008 12:32 AM EST
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i like all these suggestions
We’ll do another poll if we keep getting good write ins :)
by Blitzburgh on
Dec 18, 2008 11:55 PM EST
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My Ideas
The Three River Riot
Or, on the radio, I heard someone suggest “The Terrible Twelve”, where the 12th would be LeBeau. I like that one.
by PaulMorel on
Dec 19, 2008 12:34 AM EST
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I simply liked Congress, without the Steel
Short, sweet, efficient.
by TheCincinnatiConqueror on
Dec 19, 2008 2:04 AM EST
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Or how about the 7-10
or some other bowling spinoff…as opposing offenses numbers look like bad bowling scores (under 300)
by TheCincinnatiConqueror on
Dec 19, 2008 2:06 AM EST
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very creative :)
We are definitely going to get there with all these ideas bouncing around. Just a matter of time.
by Blitzburgh on
Dec 19, 2008 6:07 AM EST
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Steel Curtain, the 2nd Coming
The Black Apocalypse
The Steel Beast
Black Death
These might seem a bit over the top, but if you’re gonna have a nickname…
Cheesiest NFL nickname I ever heard – The Purple People Eaters (no wonder they never won any Super Bowls)
by steeler1275 on
Dec 19, 2008 2:28 AM EST
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lol
seriously. just awful. purple alone is bad. Emphasizing it is even worse.
by Blitzburgh on
Dec 19, 2008 2:33 AM EST
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Nickname
I would rather we were anonymous than end up with a Steely McBeam type name.
If it ain’t perfect, leave it alone.
Oh yeah, speaking of Steely, the guy who does the 1st Down bit on the Jumbo tron for Consol Energy at the stadium has to go. We have gone from a cut symbol of strength to the unseemly spawn of Steely McBeam.
by Bob from Virginia on
Dec 19, 2008 6:48 AM EST
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haha
unseemly spawn of SMcB. Brilliant.
Agree though, nothing forced. Cant risk anything McBeam-like.
by Blitzburgh on
Dec 19, 2008 7:21 AM EST
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I still like
Steel Cage
They fight until the opponent submits or until the time expires. It’s a fight to the finish. Brings a parallel to steel cage matches as well.
"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)
by PixburghArn on
Dec 19, 2008 9:00 AM EST
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My bad
That was redundant.
"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)
by PixburghArn on
Dec 19, 2008 9:01 AM EST
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The Black and Gold Stanglehold
…has been circulating through other media outlets. I prefer something shorter, but it has the right attitude.
by Varmint on
Dec 19, 2008 9:37 AM EST
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"Crush and Kill"
has always been my favorite way of referencing our D. It’s short and sweet, yet clearly states our mission.
Let's Go!
by jacksteel on
Dec 19, 2008 9:54 AM EST
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One that Tony Romo will agree with
Weapon of Mass Confusion
"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)
by PixburghArn on
Dec 19, 2008 9:58 AM EST
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"Eve of Destruction"
“And ya tell me, over and over and over again, my friend, you don’t believe…..”
Imagine tens of thousands of voices joining in.
Repeat with every score.
Look directly into haunted eyes of opponents.
Enjoy.
by Runkster on
Dec 19, 2008 10:20 AM EST
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A few more
Something with attrition in it (ala Tomlin): Gears of Attrition, Wheels of Attrition,
Headhunter D
Seek and Destroy
Shock and Awe
Those Unknown (regarding the fact that these guys don’t get the hype)
by SCSteeler on
Dec 19, 2008 10:44 AM EST
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It's not a nickname for a team...
…but I really like the Eleven Angry Men blitz package.
by zacharai on
Dec 19, 2008 11:11 AM EST
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Three Rivers' Renegades?
In honor of the Styx song that plays during pivotal periods to get the fans pumped up and screaming. Lord knows they played it a second time during the Dallas game!
by Chicago Steeler on
Dec 19, 2008 11:55 AM EST
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Somebody prob already had this one...
Like the Axis of Deebo, but agree it wouldn’t be recognized out there how about just : Axis of Steel.
by SCSteeler on
Dec 19, 2008 12:06 PM EST
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I posted that one a bit above :)
great minds think alike…
by acrollet on
Dec 20, 2008 1:04 AM EST
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I like Axis of Steel.
It’s a spinoff of “Axis of Evil” just as “The Steel Curtain” is a spinoff of “The Iron Curtain”, so the continuity is there.
Can I change my vote, please?
by Jonny B. on
Dec 20, 2008 12:46 PM EST
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I already suggested this in the other thread but....
THE STILL CURTAIN
Let’s Go Stillers!! We were the “Steel Curtain” and we “Still” are I believe. We never lost it!
by Jonny B. on
Dec 19, 2008 12:14 PM EST
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It's A 'Burgh thing.
People from Pittsburgh help me out.
by Jonny B. on
Dec 20, 2008 1:39 AM EST
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Say it three times slowly
Steel Cage defense. :)
"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)
by PixburghArn on
Dec 19, 2008 12:24 PM EST
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The Steel City Stranglers
Or
Death by Steel
Or
The Bridge to Nowhere (Old inside joke)
by RickVa on
Dec 19, 2008 3:31 PM EST
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New nickname...
from Blitzburgh to
“Malicious Steel” Defense (look up the word malicious…describe our defense to a "T")
or
“Tenaious Steel” Defense
or
“Solid Steel” Defense
…take your pick…I’m calling them the “MALICIOUS STEEL” Defense from NOW ON!!
by footballcafe on
Dec 19, 2008 3:42 PM EST
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The Ministry of Defense
How about “The Ministry of Defense” … Defending the ground, water (dolphins game last year) and air.
by marcas13 on
Dec 19, 2008 4:23 PM EST
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Reggie White infringement
He was the Minster of Defense. Heck of a player.
by Varmint on
Dec 19, 2008 6:14 PM EST
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How About...
“The Cloud Of Curiosity” or “The Cloud Of Confusion”?
The grass may be greener on the other side, but it still has to be mowed
by PsycoSalameh on
Dec 19, 2008 7:11 PM EST
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Honestly...
i think we HAVE to have something that can relate to confusion.
The grass may be greener on the other side, but it still has to be mowed
by PsycoSalameh on
Dec 19, 2008 7:15 PM EST
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How about...
The Shutters, or something to that effect. Steel Shutters, Security Shutters, Gated Community…….
by robert ethan on
Dec 19, 2008 9:04 PM EST
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LOL...
You guys don’t get a “Stop it these are really cheesy” option in the comments section….:)
by robert ethan on
Dec 19, 2008 9:47 PM EST
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LEBEAUCEAN'S ELEVEN
Not sure where I heard this one but it’s the best one I’ve heard so far. They have certainly stolen some games for us this year!
by RoethlisCrosby on
Dec 20, 2008 2:36 AM EST
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It gives props to the past
…and some unity for the entire franchise, but still makes a unique mark for this outstanding group.
by ncoolong on
Dec 20, 2008 6:58 AM EST
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Citadel of Steel
The Steel Stockade
The Authority
The Bastion of Blitz
by obsessed478 on
Dec 20, 2008 9:55 AM EST
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Ok then. It's settled.
We are the “Stop it. These are really cheesy.” Defense.
Btw, Bad, there are only two "E"s in “cheesy”. Not that I can spell much better, but I’m just saying, we might want to fix that before we print the shirts.
by Jonny B. on
Dec 20, 2008 12:13 PM EST
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"BREADMAN" CREATES?
STEEL HURTIN’ …..I came up with this nickname this week on “Stan and guy” on espn 1250…What do you think?
by BREADMAN on
Dec 20, 2008 1:11 PM EST
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LEBEAUCEAN'S ELEVEN
LEBEAUCEAN’S ELEVEN
LEBEAUCEAN’S ELEVEN
LEBEAUCEAN’S ELEVEN
LEBEAUCEAN’S ELEVEN
by RoethlisCrosby on
Dec 20, 2008 2:34 PM EST
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In honor of borderline felon Harrison..
Assault And Battery…….Muggers And Thieves….Lockdown…..The Chains Gang….Maximum Security….Non-consensual Penetration…The Hole…
by robert ethan on
Dec 20, 2008 3:46 PM EST
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*steel on top
*stone cold steel
*the ball steelers
*the full metal raquet
*the iron rod fence
*the steel border <- ?
*the iron links
*the steel link defense
I don’t know just some thoughts. I like where this is going, but it’s definitly not there yet. We can all get it. I don’t think they should be named after a past defense. They deserve to go down in history as one of the best with their own nickname.
by SoCalSteelerFan on
Dec 20, 2008 5:17 PM EST
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Straight to the Point....
How about….
… “SOLID STEEL” Defense
by footballcafe on
Dec 20, 2008 9:02 PM EST
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Defense name
How about the Bust you in the mouth mofo! defense? No one has been able to handle them this year!
by SWFL STILLERS FAN on
Dec 20, 2008 9:25 PM EST
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