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Why Ziggy Hood is Pledge Class President


Ziggy Hood's comments after the game, as quoted in the Post-Gazette this morning speak volumes about him, about the Steeler team, about the Steeler organization, and about Steeler Nation.

Ziggy hasn't been the rookie getting all the headlines - that would be Mike Wallace, of course. But our first round draft choice has done everything that has been asked of him - and more. Denver was the first time he saw extended action in a regular season game, and he was a disuptive force in the Denver backfield. But rather than toot his own horn after his nationally televised debut, he showed Steeler class, Steeler humility and Steeler team spirit. The quote - in Gene Collier's column in the P-G literally stopped me in my tracks.

 

Here's the quote:

"I wake up every morning and thank God I play with people like this. It's not only the kind of players they are, but the kind of people. To be able to play on a defense with a tradition like this is just unbelievable. It's a blessing."

 

Wow. That's enough to make Coach Dad teary-eyed.

 

Thank you, Pledge Hood.  The future of Black and Gold House is strong. Somebody say amen!

Poll
Will Ziggy Hood be a clubhouse leader of this team, in the tradition of President James Farrior and Pledgemaster Hines Ward?
Yes, absolutely
50 votes
Still too early to tell
38 votes
Don't think so, too quiet and self-effacing
3 votes

91 votes | Poll has closed

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Vegas should make a line for the number of times the word “blessing” is used in an interview session with Steelers’ players.

charity standing orders

by BadMaafala on Nov 10, 2009 11:07 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'll take the over and be happy doing it.

It may sound cheesy and it may seem insincere, but I like our players keeping that kind of mentality over the flash and show boating you see in other teams/players.

by Chicago Steeler on Nov 10, 2009 11:11 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

It's possible...

that they actually DO feel blessed to be part of an organization and team that remembers and embraces each other, the management, their fans and their City. “We” takes on a special meaning with Steeler teams. “We” fans see it and we appreciate it and I personally feel BLESSED to have such great human beings on our team. This isn’t a new tradition in The ‘Burgh. It’s a standard set and carried out with honor.

When the tailgate drops, the BS stops. Shut up and play!

by 1BlkGldFan on Nov 10, 2009 2:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I told you not to fight that Russian

Very respectfully,
Rocky

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Nov 10, 2009 12:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs


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