BTSC Steelers Daily Six Pack- Robert Kraft Loves Russians Edition
by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Jun 17, 2009 1:17 PM EDT
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PrintIX- Ron Cook wrote an article in the Post Gazette yesterday about how lucky we are to be Pittsburgh fans right now. The article had a tone that might be considered a little snarky when it called out Cleveland for winning one title in the same period where Pittsburgh has one eleven. Mike Peticca of the Cleveland Plain Dealer didn't appreciate Cook's piece and decided to write a whiny irrelevant loser's manifesto rebuttal to Cook. You will have to read the article for yourself but even Cleveland fans in the comments section are calling out Peticca for his illogical arguments.
X-Blitzburgh Blog has an interesting concept that I'll be sure to keep stopping back to check out. The concept is to comment on the rules that Steeler Nation abides by, even some of the bad ones. The first topic is "the backup quarterback is always greater than the starting quarterback." In their piece they are arguing that it's nonsense that Steeler Nation feels the need to consistently call for a back-up quarterback to replace the starting quarterback. It's not that common right now since we have a two time Super Bowl winnner leading our squad, but I'm sure Beerman will resurface to fire off nonsense after Ben's first bad game of the season.
XIII- An article in the Silver City Sun-News has a few interesting anecdotes about Super Bowl rings. The most interesting of which involves Patriots' owner Robert Kraft who accidentally ended up giving his Super Bowl ring to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Rather than cause a global gaffe Kraft allowed Putin to keep the ring and it's still housed to this day in the Kremlin Library. So not only are the New England Patriots cheaters they are also communists to boot. [It's a joke]
XIV- Two interesting non football articles. Tiger Woods actually shows he's human, and Wimbeldon is in the process of making rules to stop woman's tennis players from making those loud grunts when they hit the ball.
XL- More positive news about Willie Parker's off-season training. All reports so far have been that Parker is looking more and more like the running back from a few years ago and he is pushing himself to prove that he's not done in steel town. [ Countdown is officially on until the comments section is full of written venom about Willie Parker being washed up and finished in Pittsburgh]
XLIII-The tire marks all over Dan Rooney are because Bud Selig decided to throw him and the entire 1970 Steel Curtain Dynasty under the bus in an interview with Dan Patrick yesterday. Selig mentioned the rumors regarding the alleged and admitted steroid use of the 1970's Steelers to draw parallels to the current issues that Major League Baseball is having.
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I love that every football related paragraph of this story is a controversial deathtrap waiting to happen. Well played milkshake, you must be feeling peppy today.
Don't worry about the haters. Haters only hate.
haha, hopefully one will stir up some convo
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Jun 17, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope the "its a joke"
was only targeted at the communist part, because they definitely are cheaters.
it was
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Jun 17, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Can we declare a moratorium on this talk now? Has enough been made of it?
The way I see it, every time we bring up Spygate, Belicheat, or whatever, some Seahawks fan tells us to thank the refs for SB XL, or some batty Ratbirds fan (cough Malor) will tell us the refs handed us a game this year in Balty.
I say be done with it. Belichick had to give up his precious tapes, and though yes, they were dirty, rotten, underhanded cheats for many years, that time is over. They’ve got the eyes of the world on them and it is time to let. it. go. If their SB wins are invalid because of the tapes, then what happens to our 4 rings form the chemically-enhanced 70’s?
Guns don't kill people. Lamar Woodley kills people.
That and..
weren’t the players who did dope not starters?
by John Stephens on Jun 17, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know about that, but I do know chemical enhancing (as we will call it I suppose) wasn’t illegal so whose to say that the Steelers were the only ones to do it anyway. i bet most teams did.
Im 100% positive AT LEAST 70% of the players of today still do it OR has been into it once in life.Come on guys, I know u guys know this, I personally dont care, as long as they dont abuse it wich would lead to suspensions n fees of course ..
by the way, this stuff made me remeber a very funny quote from my favorite NBA star ever David Robinson from the San Antonio Spurs, in wich he says something like: “… I have never hit the gym really…” lol
I really do not think 70% of players have.
That would include all of the fat line men? False.
Some people are really just genetically designed to have superior size. Its just Darwin at work.
I’d say maybe 20%-30% of players use performance enhancers.
by John Stephens on Jun 18, 2009 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Lyle Alzado died from what resulted to afteraffects of overuse of Steriods in the 70s
"Damnit mom! You almost ran over Greg Lloyd!"
at an autograph signing back in 95. He walked out in front of our minivan, and my mom almost hit him. He apologized.
by PA ARMY OFFICER on Jun 22, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Damn commie cheaters
I bet they used the russian spy satellites to get them the ring. I bet the convo went something like this:
Belicheat: “Vladimir, we need your russian knowledge of espionage to focus your satellites on practice fields.”
Vlad: “Villiam! This is a novel proposition. For many generations Ruzzia has failed to vield a Fotball team to challenge the capitalist scum! You can vin the Trophy, and we can be world champions of the earth!”
Villiam: “Yes Lord sidious”
reminds me of the bus
Every summer, I remember that Jerome Bettis reported to training camp in the best shape of his life. Is round a shape?
No grunting women?
I thought the cute girls running around in short skirts making orgasmic noises was the whole draw of women’s tennis? Is it possible that I missed something?
spot on
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Jun 17, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Let us have some fun. You girls have got to watch the penguins for the last few weeks.
Don't worry about the haters. Haters only hate.
You have to hear the one girl though...
Sounds like someone is murdering her with each hit she takes.
by John Stephens on Jun 17, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I've heard them
but this girl really is WAAAAAY over the top compared to everyone else.
by John Stephens on Jun 17, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Cleveland article
“Proving that the Browns’ decision-makers have always known what’s best”…
Say what?
“Do you know that Pittsburgh is so lacking in creative thinking that its football team was named the Pirates from 1933-40…”
Didn’t they name their team after a coach? How creative is that.
Plus, what the hell does a cavalier have to do with Cleveland? Although I guess it can be said that their residents are often cavalier about the use of under arm deodorant.
by HoustonPA on Jun 17, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
What pissed me off
was the one headline that said “Take the Cavs over any Pitt team”
Yeah…I’d take the team that was the favorites to win it all this year who got embarassed by a team that many didn’t think belonged in the playoffs OVER the team that won 2 Championships in the last 4 years. What an ass magnet
by John Stephens on Jun 17, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
Didn’t they name their team after a coach? How creative is that.
Comic genius at work.
Don't worry about the haters. Haters only hate.
I think we should lighten up on the guy.
I mean he tried to stand up for his town and write a piece defending them. Really, what did he have to work from. I thought he did about as good a job as anyone could standing up for Cleveland.
Yeah his points are invalid and his arguments flawed, but those are the only ones available.
Max Talbot is The Superstar.
Tikka da da, tikka da.
by Phantaskippy on Jun 17, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
he didn’t HAVE to do anything…Cooks’ article didn’t call anyone out and ask for a response.
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Jun 18, 2009 7:36 AM EDT up reply actions
In the Dog Pound
Whilst the Browns, (2nd. edition) while away there time in the dog pound the STEELERS
can proclaim themselves Lord’s of the Rings.
Under the bus? I guess the STEELERS of the 70s were the only ones using whatchamacallits.
I hope FWP does do his thing this season, love it when he flies.
I wonder if anyone else stole signals.
Kraft can afford the ring.
Sea Bee
Parade Greetings
Greetings from the city of angels; site of the Los Angeles Lakers Victory parade. 100K at the Coliseum and many more on the parade route. I love a parade. Steelers, Penguins now Lakers. “Here We Go” to another Lombardi!
1) I guess as Pittsburgh faithful we can come across as a bit pompous when it comes to our sports prowess. Cleveland is correct in that we have used many of their best and brightest to forge dynasty’s. The world has in turn used our home grown talent for more accolade. See Unitas, Warhol, Keaton etc. Cleveland shouldn’t be so upset that the hard working under appreciated counted out people of Pittsburgh find the need to compare with those in the successful big cities like Cleveland. And based on how 50 feels about politicians of both party’s (save a few) I wouldn’t be crowing about how many two talking, unethical, lying, cheating, big money backed men I sent to besmirch the highest office in the land.
2) I give the Patriots* their due as Super Bowl Champions. They got their rings and I’m not looking to take them away. I moved on 10 minutes after each game was played. But, I used to respect Belicheat*, Kraft and the Pats* Now I still give them their props but not my respect. I respect the Rooney’s. Taping is mentioned in the NFL code of conduct policy as forbidden. The 70’s Steelers probably ate steroids and shot up with pain meds to return to action in the second half and lead us to victory. (12) I’m with shleeve in that they weren’t illegal. By the way Matusak didn’t play for the Steelers. Neither did a bunch of other players using the same legal drugs.
3) Glad to see FWP in such good shape and ready to go like 07 in his production. I’ve always admired this guy that got a bad rap in college and didn’t play and was not drafted. He proves himself every day. I admired the respect he had for 36 and listen to him durig the XL highlight tapes. He is very humble and shows 36 gratitude. The 75 yard run in the biggest game to get Pittsburgh 1 for the thumb was epic. I hope FWP has a big year and either resigns or makes a ton of dough somewhere. He has been a class act.
4) Selig is an idiot. I grew up as a baseball player and loved the sport he has helped ruin. I lived and breathed Pirates baseball. i can name the starting 1960 Pirates lineup and I wasn’t even born yet! I sat behind Clemente and Stargell many summers at 3 Rivers. Selig is grabbing to pull someone off the cliff with him. He’s has not been a class act. He’s been a classless ass.
When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen
Willie Parker is washed up and finished in Pittsburgh.
Here comes delicious himself.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Whats wrong with this message board?
It rook a Ravens fan to say Parker is washed up first. I’d expected that 5 seconds after this six pack went up. Then again, I haven’t seen Beerman or Robert Ethan recently.
This board seems awkward without all the hate.
It’s the cup hangover, the only thing we’re hating on is Cleveland and Hossa.
Max Talbot is The Superstar.
Tikka da da, tikka da.
by Phantaskippy on Jun 17, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
For the record
I don’t hate FWP. I’m skeptical about his effectiveness. The problem might be FWP doesn’t havve durability, or maybe blocking by the OL, or maybe BA just doesn’t know how to use FWP’s talent.
There aren’t many RBs in today’s NFL that have durability carrying the ball as many times as willie does. Especially given that every single one of the running plays are “run into the non-existent hole”, which means he is tangling with linemen almost every down and getting landed on by a ton of humanity.
I’m skeptical about his effectiveness, but I’ll always attribute it to the OL/TEs/Arians.
Don't worry about the haters. Haters only hate.
That Wimbledon thing is weird
I play regularly, and while I’m not much of a grunter myself:
1. It definitely helps a lot of players to hit with pace
2. I’ve never, ever been distracted by grunting
This seems more like sour grapes that will end up hurting a lot of players, especially on a fast surface like grass.
http://news.steelers.com/article/105660/
Q & A with ziggy hood.
From Rita Lloyd in Pennsylvania: What was your first reaction when you learned you were going to be the newest Pittsburgh Steeler?
Ziggy Hood: It was wonderful. It’s still kind of a mystery. It hasn’t sunk in. I still wonder why me. Do I fit their criteria in what they are looking for and can I bring greatness to their organization?
When you have a rookie, a first round draft pick, asking if they can bring greatness to the organization…damn. That’s a beautiful thing.
Don't worry about the haters. Haters only hate.
Im putting this in the six pack but wierd…
http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/06/18/turk-makes-an-early-visit-in-the-burgh/
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Jun 18, 2009 10:55 AM EDT reply actions
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