New to the site...Looking for some help

by El_Kabong on Jan 7, 2009 1:21 AM EST Comment 9 comments

First of all let me say I found this site about mid-season and have completely enjoyed "trolling" it for the last few months. Never before have I found a place where true members of the Steeler Nation have such respectful and knowledgeable insight to the team we all love. I have enjoyed evey post and the majority of comments I have read. Thank you all for letting me know that I am not alone in my die-hard devotion to the Men of Steel.

This may ramble a bit, but a am truly hoping someone here can help me. I was born and raised in Colorado and being young (and obviously pretty unifomed) was a Denver Broncos fan. But then a magical event happened; and being so young I can not remember if it was in 1977 or 78 but our beloved Steelers wiped out the Broncos on Monday Night Football (I believe the score was something in the neighborhood of 35-7 or 42-7). Needless to say, a young boy of 5 or 6 became a devoted member of the Nation ever since. Since that time I have rejoiced, cried and been mad as as hell watching the by beloved Steelers win, lose and break my heart.

Now as a grown man I have a son who loves the Steelers as well. In fact, I have taken him on two pilgimmages to the 'burgh. The first was a trip to see the Monday nighter vs. the Ravens in 2005...Jeff Reed field goal at the buzzer and one for one...trips to Super Bowl trophys (not to mention great seats, next to the player exit. Kid got a towel from Ben, gloves from Randle_el, and a glove from J. Harrison...Unbelievable trip). This year we made the trip for the Cowboy game and sat through the 7' wind chill and we are both hoping for two for two...trips to Super Bowls trophys.

Anyway, sorry to go on and on about me and my boy. My real question is: does anyone on the site know where I can get video of that Steelers / Broncos game that converted me. I would really love to show my son how and where the tradition started. I appreciate any help anywhere out here can give.

Again, sorry to be so long winded on my first post, but weird enough I feel like I'm already talkin to family.

GO STEELERS!

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im looking

but the year was 1979. It was Week 8 and the Steelers won 42-7. Good memory!

Glad you enjoy the site. Dont be a stranger. In the meantime, I will look for the game, and I’m sure some others will take a gander too.

by Blitzburgh on Jan 7, 2009 2:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

I really appreciate the warm welcome Blitz. As far as finding the game thanks for the effort.

by El_Kabong on Jan 7, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

its def out there

just gotta serach. theres people out there who collect these things. at worst, you can get a MNF disc or a 79 steelers dvd.

im 99% sure u can get this game, it just may cost u a few bucks and take a little searching. but sounds important, so u’ll get there!

email me at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com and we can take this offline and get u hooked up. names michael, say hey anytime.

by Blitzburgh on Jan 7, 2009 11:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Welcome

Isn’t it funny the thngs we remember from so long ago, almost like it was yesterday, but I can’t remember where I left my car keys half the time? Anyway, I have many early memories of the Steelers that I love to pass on to my kids, two of which are big time Stillers fans. I think that they get sick of hearing me ramble sometimes. My youngest is 9 now, and back in 2003 we went to Latrobe for training camp..so she was 3 or so, and she got a little teddy bear signed by Hines…and she has loved him ever since. So much so that she INSISTED on a #86 jersey for Christmas one year. This year she bought (with her own Christmas money I might add) one of those “jersey purse” things, of course #86. It thrills me because these are memories she will in turn pass on to her kids. Funny too, my 15 year old son is also pretty die hard, and he got a Harrison jersey for Christmas this year. When I asked him why he liked Harrison so much he said it was because of when Harrison body slammed the Stains fan! Ya’ just can’t teach that kind of love! It must be transferred genetically!

"Whaddya' mean all the beer is gone..?

by OhioYinzer on Jan 7, 2009 5:50 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

i am a proud father

of a 3 year old girl, who i might add has been able to tell people who the QB,RB, WR, and SS are for the steelers for close to a year now- it brings a tear to my eye- so proud
i really like hearing her try to say roethlisberger- its great

by indianasteelers on Jan 7, 2009 8:51 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Ah the memories

I can’t remember what I did yesterday but I can still remember vividly seeing Turkey Joe Jones dump Bradshaw on his head and Terrry flopping around on the turf. Even then I remember wanting Lambert to run out from the sidelines and punish Jones. In today’s NFL, Jones might be suspended for half a season for a move like that.

by qwikdoc on Jan 7, 2009 1:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I was

a Dolphin “fan” if you want to call it that before I knew what football was. (I liked the helmets and I saw them on the front of SI) My dad who is from Pittsburgh got wind of it and started letting me watch Steeler games. I immediately made the decision on my own….I dropped th phins for the Steelers. This was in 1974. I was 7-8 then. That Christmas I got a Franco Jersey, a Steeler sweatshirt and Steeler shoes. That’s right…they had Steeler helmets on them. When people from my childhood on up to now are asked if they know me, they always say…you mean the Steeler nut?

"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)

by PixburghArn on Jan 7, 2009 2:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

that is a wonderful way to be known, i have people ask me on a weekly basis if i ever take my steelers hat off- if anyone knows Smokey and the Bandit you will know I only take my hat off for one thing

by indianasteelers on Jan 7, 2009 5:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It is awesome.

I am sad to say at a very young age I was unfortunately a cowgirls fan, (only do to every other 8 year old in school was a cowgirl fan. Shortly after that in 1995 I became a diehard Steelers fan. Even after that giveaway by old Neil. My Grandfather and my Dad have allways been Steelers fans, they let me decide for myself, and thankfuly Imad the right choice. Groing up in Richmond Va, I did not have a home team. All my family were fanes of the black and gold. After I learned to think for myself and not follow what all my friends were thinking I was a die hard Steelers fan. Even though it was not that long ago, and I am pretty young it feels like I have been a fan for a century. I now bleed black and gold.

by stillerfn86 on Jan 7, 2009 6:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs