'Twas the Night Before Steelers Football
by agentorange on Sep 9, 2010 9:53 PM EDT
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I get so amped for the beginning of football season, when the days get shorter and the crispness starts returning to the air. Meaningful football games are a such a sight for sore eyes, after too much talk during the preseason, and not enough action. And as a Steelers fan, the anticipation for that first Steelers game kickoff is almost too much to bear - it certainly makes it hard for me to sleep! So, in the spirit of that anticipation and excitement, and as an homage of sorts to Dick LeBeau and hisannual reading of the famous Christmas poem, I present you with this humble offering of verse:
‘Twas the night before kickoff and all through the "Nation,"
not a Stiller fan was stirring, due to some healthy libation.
The terrible towels were placed by the TVs with care,
in hopes that HD images of victory soon would be there.
The Steeler fans were sleeping, all snug in their beds,
while visions of hypocycloids danced in their heads.
And I in my black 86 jersey - Hines Ward -
had just settled down after a prayer to the Lord.
When out in the family room, I heard such a noise,
I could have sworn it sounded like Big Ben and the boys.
I raced down the hall and into the den,
and couldn't believe what I discovered then.
There in the room (right on the couch!)
sat Tomlin and LeBeau - my wife will vouch.
And my jaw dropped in wonder as I stood with a stare
at the coaches before me - wow, what a pair!
Then my wonder grew deeper while I leaned on the wall,
as I watched Coach LeBeau stand up and call,
"Now Deebo, Now Potsie, now Timmons and Wood;
come out all you linebackers, you all are so good.
Now Ike, now Ryan, now B.Mac, keep on growing,
and now Troy, the magnificent ,with hair long and flowing.
Now Diesel, now Smithy, come on now Big Snack,
it's time to let loose the steel curtain attack!"
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
but the entire Steelers defense, inspiring fear.
Then Tomlin stood up; he seemed strong - you should know it -
and he began to orate like a warrior poet.
He spoke with golden tongue, and appeared quite loose
(I noticed there was no coach there named Bruce).
And he called forth the offense by name, one by one,
until each was there - can you imagine my fun?
He called for Starks , Kemo, Essex, and the Rookie,
he called for the Hotel, who was eating a cookie.
He named Randle El, Heath Miller and Hines,
and the future hall-of-famer was smiling so wide.
He called for Big Ben, then Lefty, Batch and Dixon,
Coach couldn't wait for the end of the suspension.
He called for Rashard, who came in with a spin,
then the room got real quiet as they all leaned in.
And then Coach gathered them around and he said, "Men,
let's hear a big cheer for the one we call Redman!"
The team was all there - what a sight to behold -
it made me proud to be a fan of the great black and gold.
It felt so amazing, so good, just like heaven,
when I heard the team say they'd get trophy number seven.
And then in an instant they were gone with a howl,
so I stood there just waving my terrible towel.
It might have been a dream, for all I can say,
but I know that tomorrow they'll be ready to play.
While this night felt like a great Steelers party,
tomorrow they start fighting for that seventh Lombardi.
So sleep tight, Steeler Nation, ‘til the sun shines down bright;
happy game day to all, and to all a good night!
Go Steelers!
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*Wipes tear*
Beautiful
"I’m going to say Phillip Rivers. The first time Isacked him, I got up and did my little celebration. He started talking trash and saying, "Get back in the huddle" and woofin’. So I told myself that the next time he’d pay the price. The next time I got him, I took him on what I call the "rollercoaster." He met the ground and I stood over him. When he got up he was a little woozy. On the next play he threw the ball away before I could get him again. After I hit him that time he couldn’t say anything and I didn’t have to celebrate. I just wanted to look in his eyes and let him know that
Number 56 put him in the dirt." - Lamarr Woodley
This may just be one of the best things I have ever read
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"Don't wory, I'm an untrained professional" WVPF
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
I didn't need to know that!! ?
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"Don't wory, I'm an untrained professional" WVPF
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
by WVPiratesfan on Sep 9, 2010 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I cant tell!! ?
"I’m going to say Phillip Rivers. The first time Isacked him, I got up and did my little celebration. He started talking trash and saying, "Get back in the huddle" and woofin’. So I told myself that the next time he’d pay the price. The next time I got him, I took him on what I call the "rollercoaster." He met the ground and I stood over him. When he got up he was a little woozy. On the next play he threw the ball away before I could get him again. After I hit him that time he couldn’t say anything and I didn’t have to celebrate. I just wanted to look in his eyes and let him know that
Number 56 put him in the dirt." - Lamarr Woodley
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 10, 2010 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
dang
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
but funny
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Sep 10, 2010 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Brilliant! Thanks for....
Thanks for this, well done!
My favorite part was….
“He spoke with golden tongue, and appeared quite loose
(I noticed there was no coach there named Bruce).”
by Blitz-burgh on Sep 10, 2010 12:57 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Simply amazing.
Great job, one of the best little mock stories I’ve read.
Very well done.
Dick would be proud.
We're going to be thoughtfully non-rhythmic
If you think you can do a thing, or think you can't do a thing, you're right. - Henry Ford
Dick would be proud.
It is
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Sep 10, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
liar
"I’m going to say Phillip Rivers. The first time Isacked him, I got up and did my little celebration. He started talking trash and saying, "Get back in the huddle" and woofin’. So I told myself that the next time he’d pay the price. The next time I got him, I took him on what I call the "rollercoaster." He met the ground and I stood over him. When he got up he was a little woozy. On the next play he threw the ball away before I could get him again. After I hit him that time he couldn’t say anything and I didn’t have to celebrate. I just wanted to look in his eyes and let him know that
Number 56 put him in the dirt." - Lamarr Woodley
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 13, 2010 7:22 AM EDT up reply actions
doh!
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
this is amazing
there has got to be a way to send it to the organization, great stuff. Loved it with a big L!
standing ovation my brochacho
very well
Franco made that play because he never quit on the play. He kept running, he kept hustling. Good things happen to people who hustle."
+1 - I'd give the Nobel Prize for Literature...
…to anyone who can do this!
"I am a sinner who does not expect forgiveness, but [Thank God] I am not a government official" Francis Wolcott in "Deadwood", Season 2
by Flying Polamalus on Sep 10, 2010 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions
*sniff sniff* 'tis the season, indeed
great work, there should be a way to make this a permanent part of the home page!!!
Things can always be worse....
Now this was a Great read!
"Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." - samliam
Should be on the scoreboard at Heinz as they are coming out of the tunnel
Things can always be worse....
Loved It!!!
I liked how Rashard came in with a spin!!
by Bleed Black n Gold on Sep 10, 2010 12:29 PM EDT reply actions
thanks
for all the comments and recs. i wasn’t sure if this was one of those things that would only be a good idea in my head. i’m glad that some of you enjoyed it.
...die trying
http://www.agentorangerecords.blogspot.com
It was great, thanks for letting it out of your head
TWSS
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Sep 10, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Very creative
Good stuff. You do the site proud. I think we’re all ready to get this season going.
by Ivan Cole (RickVa) on Sep 10, 2010 1:16 PM EDT reply actions
TWSS
WOW! WHAT A PAIR!
"Successful destination is the pinnacle, make no mistake, but the fun is in the journey." - Tim Gleason
I loved it - thanks!
"You learn more in failure than you do in success." - Mike Tomlin
by Rebecca Rollett on Sep 10, 2010 1:59 PM EDT reply actions
THIS IS FUCKING AWESOME!!!!!
Chris Andersen could be in a porno with his 'stache. Too bad he still wouldn't know how to box out.
"I don't want to be like Brett Favre. I don't want to be like Old Yeller, when they take you behind the barn and shoot you." -Hines Ward-
Quitter's Proud United Member #11
chill out on the Fbombs
even if they are warranted
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"Don't wory, I'm an untrained professional" WVPF
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
by WVPiratesfan on Sep 10, 2010 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Mmmm...very well.
THIS IS FREAKING AWESOME!!!
Chris Andersen could be in a porno with his 'stache. Too bad he still wouldn't know how to box out.
"I don't want to be like Brett Favre. I don't want to be like Old Yeller, when they take you behind the barn and shoot you." -Hines Ward-
Quitter's Proud United Member #11
there we go
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"Don't wory, I'm an untrained professional" WVPF
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
by WVPiratesfan on Sep 10, 2010 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
where ya been mini?
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Sep 10, 2010 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Around
Why? You missed me? Lol!
Chris Andersen could be in a porno with his 'stache. Too bad he still wouldn't know how to box out.
"I don't want to be like Brett Favre. I don't want to be like Old Yeller, when they take you behind the barn and shoot you." -Hines Ward-
Quitter's Proud United Member #11
yeah I have. :)
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Aw!
I feel so special!!
Lol!
Chris Andersen could be in a porno with his 'stache. Too bad he still wouldn't know how to box out.
"I don't want to be like Brett Favre. I don't want to be like Old Yeller, when they take you behind the barn and shoot you." -Hines Ward-
Quitter's Proud United Member #11
lol
Glad I could make your day
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
As great as this is
very extremely great we should hide it until we play the clowns then post it on there site
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