Frostbelt City Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 The city was covered in black and yellow but it wasn't anything like 3 years ago when they won their 6th championship. As I watched the game in a Steelers bar on the "Southside" of Pittsburgh - I was thinking about the Bills in the Superbowl - how much TV press they would get - and the respect. Buffalo will do it better than Pittsburgh X 100. I know this for a fact. I cannot wait until the draft and offseason knowing Fitz will have a WHOLE offseason under his belt with Gailey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloFan68 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I can't help but wonder where this team would be now if we never wasted the draft pick, time and energy on Trent Check-down Edwards. I was never a fan of his, although I have met him and he is a nice kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I can't help but wonder where this team would be now if we never wasted the draft pick, time and energy on Trent Check-down Edwards. I was never a fan of his, although I have met him and he is a nice kid. Well, you can say the same for just about 75% of our draft picks this past decade. As for TE, all the tools and no ability to use them in a real game. Watched him in training camp and he looked all-pro. Live arm, accurate and athletic. The season starts and he's the same lame Trent. Well, it's over with and Fitz is a big step up. Hopefully we pick up the future in this draft and let Fitz school him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Well, you can say the same for just about 75% of our draft picks this past decade. As for TE, all the tools and no ability to use them in a real game. Watched him in training camp and he looked all-pro. Live arm, accurate and athletic. The season starts and he's the same lame Trent. Well, it's over with and Fitz is a big step up. Hopefully we pick up the future in this draft and let Fitz school him. Are you out of your cotton picking mind? I've got news for you, Ryan Fitzpatrick aint teaching @#$! to anyone of these snot-nosed rookie QBs in this years draft. Dude just threw 23 touchdowns in 13 games and nailed down the starting position for the first time in his 6 year career. He's going to be concentrating on winning the division, not babysitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonster Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) The city was covered in black and yellow but it wasn't anything like 3 years ago when they won their 6th championship. As I watched the game in a Steelers bar on the "Southside" of Pittsburgh - I was thinking about the Bills in the Superbowl - how much TV press they would get - and the respect. Buffalo will do it better than Pittsburgh X 100. I know this for a fact. I cannot wait until the draft and offseason knowing Fitz will have a WHOLE offseason under his belt with Gailey. Where were u at, Fatheads, Mario's, Piper's, Nakama, Doublewide, etc, etc.... Great places on the Southside, so many to choose from, excellent atmosphere,a little Collegiate, but very fun. BTW, I have been to at least three of the AFC Championship games over the last 10-15 years, and I had extra tickets for the San Diego one, I couldn't give them away, I was amazed. Don't be fooled, Steeler Nation is a bit of a myth, oh yeah, they travel, and they are loud and obnoxious, but you wouldn't belive the cannibalization that I am hearing down here now. One bad loss, and the whole team's sexual orientation comes into question, we will be hearing that Tomlin is boinking his white secretary soon. Spoiled I tell ya! Edited February 9, 2011 by Cookiemonster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyHorseAteTheKid Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Where were u at, Fatheads, Mario's, Piper's, Nakama, Doublewide, etc, etc.... Great places on the Southside, so many to choose from, excellent atmosphere,a little Collegiate, but very fun. BTW, I have been to at least three of the AFC Championship games over the last 10-15 years, and I had extra tickets for the San Diego one, I couldn't give them away, I was amazed. Don't be fooled, Steeler Nation is a bit of a myth, oh yeah, they travel, and they are loud and obnoxious, but you wouldn't belive the cannibalization that I am hearing down here now. One bad loss, and the whole team's sexual orientation comes into question, we will be hearing that Tomlin is boinking his white secretary soon. Spoiled I tell ya! I went to school in Pittsburgh 1975-1977, everything there was just a bit better than in Buffalo.. The museums, parks, art galleries, botanical gardens, all that stuff... But the football fans were idiots!! Always some guy drunk in a bar yelling "STILLERS!!!!" at the top of his lungs... I really liked those teams with Bradshaw and company, however when O.J. ran all over them I sat back and listened to the Pburgh fans whine and cry... Nothing changes they are still the same bunch.. I have many friends still in the area and they talk about the defensive backs and now the offensive line.. Amazing, Buffalo fans hailed their team like conquering hero's after losing Superbowels.. That won't happen in Pittsburgh, ever!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonster Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) I went to school in Pittsburgh 1975-1977, everything there was just a bit better than in Buffalo.. The museums, parks, art galleries, botanical gardens, all that stuff... But the football fans were idiots!! Always some guy drunk in a bar yelling "STILLERS!!!!" at the top of his lungs... I really liked those teams with Bradshaw and company, however when O.J. ran all over them I sat back and listened to the Pburgh fans whine and cry... Nothing changes they are still the same bunch.. I have many friends still in the area and they talk about the defensive backs and now the offensive line.. Amazing, Buffalo fans hailed their team like conquering hero's after losing Superbowels.. That won't happen in Pittsburgh, ever!! I agree with everything that you state, especially the part about their fans, I actually like the team, it's their fans that I can't stomach. One correction though,they do not have any botanical gardens here that I am aware of, and if they did, no way it could be better than Buffalo's. Now, I was a kid when I lived in B'lo, so that could have something to do with it, as everything seemed grander when you are a kid. I don't care how many of them there are, our how loud and obnoxious they get, they do not come close to Bill's Fans. I saw some local film when the Steelers returned from Dallas, there were maybe 100 people there to greet them. 90 of them were part of their extended families. Edited February 9, 2011 by Cookiemonster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BillsintheBurgh Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I agree with everything that you state, especially the part about their fans, I actually like the team, it's their fans that I can't stomach. One correction though,they do not have any botanical gardens here that I am aware of, and if they did, no way it could be better than Buffalo's. Now, I was a kid when I lived in B'lo, so that could have something to do with it, as everything seemed grander when you are a kid. I don't care how many of them there are, our how loud and obnoxious they get, they do not come close to Bill's Fans. I saw some local film when the Steelers returned from Dallas, there were maybe 100 people there to greet them. 90 of them were part of their extended families. I'm no expert on botanical gardens, but I think Phipps conservatory would qualify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonster Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I'm no expert on botanical gardens, but I think Phipps conservatory would qualify. I stand corrected, never been there, do you think it is better than the botanical gardens? Just askin, no ulterior motive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BillsintheBurgh Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I stand corrected, never been there, do you think it is better than the botanical gardens? Just askin, no ulterior motive. I've been there a few times over my years in Pitt, it seems to be a fine collection of plants. I don't have anything to compare it against though. I'll take JR's word for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Blizzard Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) Phipps is world class. I visited the Steel City this past November and made a stop at Phipps. It is a must-see. Very nice botanical garden. Steeler Fever was in the air, and this was around Week 12 of the season. Everywhere you looked, people were wearing steelers jerseys. (I did not count how many Roethlisburgers there were but I did see quite a few Polamalus ) I think I limited my Bills garb to a scarf and hat . . . Edited February 10, 2011 by Mr_Blizzard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbalaya Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I went to school in Pittsburgh 1975-1977, everything there was just a bit better than in Buffalo.. The museums, parks, art galleries, botanical gardens, all that stuff... But the football fans were idiots!! Always some guy drunk in a bar yelling "STILLERS!!!!" at the top of his lungs... I really liked those teams with Bradshaw and company, however when O.J. ran all over them I sat back and listened to the Pburgh fans whine and cry... Nothing changes they are still the same bunch.. I have many friends still in the area and they talk about the defensive backs and now the offensive line.. Amazing, Buffalo fans hailed their team like conquering hero's after losing Superbowels.. That won't happen in Pittsburgh, ever!! The Steelers of the early 70's were all junked up on steroids. The first pro team on steroids before everyone all other teams copied them. I think OJ had one good run against the Steelers (90 to 95 yds) other than that he was mostly shut down and I don't recall a game we won. Terry B was the first to use steroids for injuries and the rest is history. Mike Webster's demise is a result of steroid use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I saw some local film when the Steelers returned from Dallas, there were maybe 100 people there to greet them. 90 of them were part of their extended families. I take it you're too young to remember Super Bowls 27 and 28... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I agree with everything that you state, especially the part about their fans, I actually like the team, it's their fans that I can't stomach. One correction though,they do not have any botanical gardens here that I am aware of, and if they did, no way it could be better than Buffalo's. Now, I was a kid when I lived in B'lo, so that could have something to do with it, as everything seemed grander when you are a kid. I don't care how many of them there are, our how loud and obnoxious they get, they do not come close to Bill's Fans. I saw some local film when the Steelers returned from Dallas, there were maybe 100 people there to greet them. 90 of them were part of their extended families. Wait..are we talking about the Steelers, or the Grateful Dead? I think you guys are being a little hard on Steelers fans. In general, as a group, football fans of all teams are fickle, idiots...I count myself among them, don't get me wrong...some know their stuff, some love them when they win, and hate them when they lose...not the most sophisticated lot. While I have never been to Pittsburgh for a Steelers game, I can tell you, as someone who has been going to sports bars for about 25 years to watch the Bills week in week out, there is no stronger a fan base than the Steelers. And I live in Cowboys country...now those people are idiots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyHorseAteTheKid Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 The Steelers of the early 70's were all junked up on steroids. The first pro team on steroids before everyone all other teams copied them. I think OJ had one good run against the Steelers (90 to 95 yds) other than that he was mostly shut down and I don't recall a game we won. Terry B was the first to use steroids for injuries and the rest is history. Mike Webster's demise is a result of steroid use. On 9/28/1975 O.J Simpson rushed for 227 yards and 1 touchdown vs the Pittsburgh Steelers... I sat in my dorm room at Point Park College watching the game and enjoying hearing Myron Cope whine in his heavy western Pennsylvania accent... It was amazing the way "The Juice" slashed his way through the vaunted Steel Curtain... The previous year in the playoffs, the Bills were handled easily and the Steeler fans expected the same that day.. It was awesome listening to them make excuses and B word about their defending Super Bowl champs.. I have no first hand knowledge of steroid use by the Pittsburgh Steelers. However if your facts about steroid use are as distorted as your memory of OJ's exploits, you might want to do some research before you post again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Pretty cool picture of our Botanical Gardens this month http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/south-buffalo/article331249.ece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonster Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Pretty cool picture of our Botanical Gardens this month http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/south-buffalo/article331249.ece Now that's what I'm talkin bout, Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talley56 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I can't help but wonder where this team would be now if we never wasted the draft pick, time and energy on Trent Check-down Edwards. I was never a fan of his, although I have met him and he is a nice kid. I will admit I was a believer in Trent for a period of time. The game where I really knew I was wrong about him was the MNF game against Cleveland where he threw three pics to begin the game. There is a youtube video I was watching yesterday which included a game from a few years ago where we whooped Miami. He was spot on in that game and he actually threw the ball downfield. As I watched I kept thinking 'why couldn't we have seen this TE more often?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Now that's what I'm talkin bout, Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinegun12 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 The city was covered in black and yellow but it wasn't anything like 3 years ago when they won their 6th championship. As I watched the game in a Steelers bar on the "Southside" of Pittsburgh - I was thinking about the Bills in the Superbowl - how much TV press they would get - and the respect. Buffalo will do it better than Pittsburgh X 100. I know this for a fact. I cannot wait until the draft and offseason knowing Fitz will have a WHOLE offseason under his belt with Gailey. I live in the South Hills of Pittsburgh and the entire city was black and gold for much of the playoffs right up to the Super Bowl. The morning after the SB I went to the gym and they had already taken down all of the black and gold balloons and Steeler stuff that had decorated the front desk/entrance area. And while I proudly wore my Bills sweatshirt (as I do virtually every day the weather calls for one) I swear without exaggeration I did not see a SINGLE person with ANY Steeler apparel on whatsoever. Me personally, I would take great pride in the fact that my team had just played for the championship of the NFL and would have whole heartedly worn Buffalo Bill gear the day after the loss (hell...I wear it whole heartedly after ANY loss). It just showed me how fickle the fans here are. With all the "Stairway to Seven" and "Knockin on Seven's Door" crap going on and the way I heard the fans talking, it was a given to them they had it won. I deal with these fans here every day of my life. I know I'm in the minority here, but I hate the Steelers more than the Patsies*, and it is directly attributed to their obnoxious, ignorant fans. So when I stood on the front porch of my house after the game and let out a primal, inhuman roar that lasted an estimated 15-20 seconds (a lifetime in my mind) while the dejected Steeler fans left the SB party a few houses down the street, I thought to myself the only time I'll scream more euphorically is when the Bills finally bring it home. Until then I'll PROUDLY wear my Buffalo Bills gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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