Roll Call for SNF @ Pit

[judman]

I've been planning on attending this game all year.  My cousin, a Pittsburgh native, set aside his tickets for me earlier this year.  I'm totally pumped!  I've never seen the Bills play as an away team and never been to a night game.

 

I had a sneaking suspicion it was going to be flexed, even though Bulldog disagreed with me when I got on the air in early October... ?

 

So who's in?

[machine gun kelly]

You guys have fun.  I’ve flown up from FL twice this year for games and was worth every penny.  I hope you guys invade Pittsburgh.  That will be tough given their fan base, but for once let’s do to them what they’ve done to us for so many years in Buffalo.  I’m with you in spirit.

[BillnutinHouston]

ST holder here living in Pitt but I plan to watch this one at Mario's East Side Saloon (apparently home of the Pitt Bills Backers).  I have my reasons for not going to the game. 

 

[corta765]

My wife and I are going. We both are very nervous never went together to an out of town stadium.

[ProcessYaDigg]

I'll be watching from the couch.  I hope to see Red and Blue all over that stadium.  Make it look like a home game.  It's just a great feeling seeing our fans having a better turnout than the home team.

[4_kidd_4]

Night games are a lot of fun to go to,  but if it’s anything like The Ralph, er, The NErF, it’s Thunderdome out there after the sun goes down

[Seasons1992]

It's a GREAT atmosphere in that stadium on a Sunday night. Been there, not for a Bills game, however. This will not be an easy game at all unless they hit Duck repeatedly.

[Stroke 17]

See you all there.

 

Go Bills!

[BigPappy]

1 hour ago, Circlethewagon8404 said:

I'll be watching from the couch.  I hope to see Red and Blue all over that stadium.  Make it look like a home game.  It's just a great feeling seeing our fans having a better turnout than the home team.

It will be tough to make that stadium look like a Bills home game. Steeler Nation are just as die hard of fans and Buffalo Bills fans and usually fill their stadium pretty well. It will definitely be a tough game no matter who is in that stands though. Tomlin may just be up for coach of the year considering what he has been able to do with his team with all their injuries....three different QB's, one of which is a third stringer. 

 

Edit: Oh, and I'll be watching from the couch as well.  Go Bills!!! 

Edited December 12, 2019 by BigPappy
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[ProcessYaDigg]

5 minutes ago, BigPappy said:

It will be tough to make that stadium look like a Bills home game. Steeler Nation are just as die hard of fans and Buffalo Bills fans and usually fill their stadium pretty well. It will definitely be a tough game no matter who is in that stands though. Tomlin may just be up for coach of the year considering what he has been able to do with his team with all their injuries....three different QB's, one of which is a third stringer. 

Yeah, you can't discredit Tomlin at all for what his team has been through this year.  After getting blown out that first week, I thought their season was over before it started.

[Heitz]

I'll be there with a crew of hometown homies and college broksis.  Hoping to get to the Bills tailgate, but far too many of my friends are Stillers fans, so it might be hard to drag them along (but would love to say to Kenny, Captain, et al.).

 

We'll be in one of the Gold Lots, hopefully near Stage AE, which is where my crew of Stillers season holders park.  Should be a fun one!

 

 

BTW, Everything You Need To Know, from the Pittsburgh Bills Backers (and courtesy of @plenzmd1)

 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UCz_67Rm68zvay8vXfzYWd5reRn-_OFpLE2Zw3d3wxU/edit

 

 

[Captain Hindsight]

5 minutes ago, Circlethewagon8404 said:

Yeah, you can't discredit Tomlin at all for what his team has been through this year.  After getting blown out that first week, I thought their season was over before it started.

My friend is a Steelers fan and wants Tomlin fired. I told him hes an idiot 

[ProcessYaDigg]

9 minutes ago, Captain Hindsight said:

My friend is a Steelers fan and wants Tomlin fired. I told him hes an idiot 

Yeah.  Just dumb.  That's almost as bad as Rivera actually getting fired.  These are two gems that you shouldn't get rid of.  They may be no Belicheck, and may have up and down seasons, but both guys are worth holding onto.

[plenzmd1]

I am there in the upper reaches of the end zone where the degenerates sit (according to the other thread on Pats fans)!

 

Think our plan for the day will shake out something like brunch and early games somewhere.

 

Move to a sports bar closer to the stadium for the start of the 4PM games..some wings about 4.30 or so, then walk to the stadium/lots with beers in backpack about 5.Visit @Heitz and his crew in the Gold lot( dandy that he is), then walk over to the Bills tailgate, then to the stadium about 7:30.

 

If we have and Steeler game vets here, do the bars near PNC park on Clemente Blvd get overwhelmed on game day..especially a night game? That would be perfect place to maybe start tailgaiting at about 3.30, but hate to walk there and not be able to get a table

[BigPappy]

1 hour ago, Captain Hindsight said:

My friend is a Steelers fan and wants Tomlin fired. I told him hes an idiot 

Totally agree Cap! Anyone who says Tomlin needs to get fired is a complete idiot and knows nothing about football.

[MAJBobby]

1 hour ago, Captain Hindsight said:

My friend is a Steelers fan and wants Tomlin fired. I told him hes an idiot 

There is a HUGE contingent of Steeler fans that want Tomlin Canned.

[4_kidd_4]

Snapped this gem in 2010. So good for several reasons....

 

 

[Lv-Bills]

I'll be there.  Lower level kinda where the pylon is.  This night game blows.  Have to kill all day long doing something as to not have to sit in a hotel room.  Ugh.

 

Could get a little rough for visiting fans in there too.  Hunker down.  Stay the course!  lol  

[Heitz]

1 hour ago, plenzmd1 said:

I am there in the upper reaches of the end zone where the degenerates sit (according to the other thread on Pats fans)!

 

Think our plan for the day will shake out something like brunch and early games somewhere.

 

Move to a sports bar closer to the stadium for the start of the 4PM games..some wings about 4.30 or so, then walk to the stadium/lots with beers in backpack about 5.Visit @Heitz and his crew in the Gold lot( dandy that he is), then walk over to the Bills tailgate, then to the stadium about 7:30.

 

If we have and Steeler game vets here, do the bars near PNC park on Clemente Blvd get overwhelmed on game day..especially a night game? That would be perfect place to maybe start tailgaiting at about 3.30, but hate to walk there and not be able to get a table

 

Sounds like a dangerous plan! ??

 

Also, we'll all be Slippery Rock fans on Saturday, watching the game downtown somewhere.  If anyone wants to have a beer or three, we'll post where we're watching in this tread (you know, once we know).

 

 

[RyanC883]

5 hours ago, BillnutinHouston said:

ST holder here living in Pitt but I plan to watch this one at Mario's East Side Saloon (apparently home of the Pitt Bills Backers).  I have my reasons for not going to the game. 

 

 

what are your reasons for not going to the game?!?!?!?!?!?!?  There are no good reasons.  Get here!!!!   

 

Also, question: do you drive up and back for Bills games?  I had ST's one year and did that.  Exhausting, but doable.  

36 minutes ago, MAJBobby said:

There is a HUGE contingent of Steeler fans that want Tomlin Canned.

 

Steelers fans are spoiled brats.  Living here, I can't even listen to anything Steelers on sports radio.  It's like the world is ending if they lose one game, and the amount of "Tomlin sucks," is ridiculous. 

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

43 minutes ago, BigPappy said:

Totally agree Cap! Anyone who says Tomlin needs to get fired is a complete idiot and knows nothing about football.

 

Steelers fan friend I know, understands football and the Steelers as much as the most intense fans on this board know the Bills, is extremely smart and also is very over Tomlin and his schtik 

[RyanC883]

20 minutes ago, Lv-Bills said:

I'll be there.  Lower level kinda where the pylon is.  This night game blows.  Have to kill all day long doing something as to not have to sit in a hotel room.  Ugh.

 

Could get a little rough for visiting fans in there too.  Hunker down.  Stay the course!  lol  

 

Here are some ideas of what to do in PGH: 

 

https://travel.usnews.com/Pittsburgh_PA/Things_To_Do/

 

https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/pittsburgh-us-pa-pt.htm

 

personally, I recommend the Science Center, Incline,  Strip District and History Center.  The Science Center currently has a Mummy exhibit that is getting GREAT reviews (have not gone yet).  It also has a decommissioned WWII era submarine that you can tour.  The Incline is just fun, great views, and lots of bars/restaurants in Station Square.  The Strip District is also a fun place to visit, better on Sat morning because everything is open, but still a good place to hit up on Sunday Morning.  Finally, the History Center is really good, and there is a Sports History Center attached to it (although it is a Western PA sports history center).  

 

Someone also mentioned casinos.  Rivers Casino is also right downtown.  Good place if you're into gambling.  

 

PM me if you need any other suggestions! 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 12, 2019 by RyanC883

[plenzmd1]

18 minutes ago, Lv-Bills said:

I'll be there.  Lower level kinda where the pylon is.  This night game blows.  Have to kill all day long doing something as to not have to sit in a hotel room.  Ugh.

 

Could get a little rough for visiting fans in there too.  Hunker down.  Stay the course!  lol  

Hmmmm, pretty sure Pittsburgh has casino, sports bars, and hookers. What else ya need for a fun Sunday afternoon? 

[RyanC883]

4 hours ago, 4_kidd_4 said:

Night games are a lot of fun to go to,  but if it’s anything like The Ralph, er, The NErF, it’s Thunderdome out there after the sun goes down

 

yep, drinking begins at 7am. 

 

Steelers 12-3 or something in last 15 home primetime games.  Crazy record.  Lets make that 12-4!!!!

I'll be there.  Section 506.  Freezing my a** off and being loud for Bills.  

[BillnutinHouston]

1 hour ago, RyanC883 said:

 

what are your reasons for not going to the game?!?!?!?!?!?!?  There are no good reasons.  Get here!!!!   

 

Also, question: do you drive up and back for Bills games?  I had ST's one year and did that.  Exhausting, but doable.  

 

 

Reasons for not going to the game - family considerations.  Enough said.

 

Yes, I do drive up & back home to Gibsonia for home games.  Only occasionally do I stay over.

 

I may try to stop by the Saturday night party at Mario's, we'll see.  Likely will be there Sunday night.

 

Edited December 12, 2019 by BillnutinHouston

[RyanC883]

1 hour ago, BillnutinHouston said:

 

Reasons for not going to the game - family considerations.  Enough said.

 

Yes, I do drive up & back home to Gibsonia for home games.  Only occasionally do I stay over.

 

I may try to stop by the Saturday night party at Mario's, we'll see.  Likely will be there Sunday night.

 

 

sorry, didn't mean to sound prying with the reason for not going to the game comment.  Just giving you a hard time/bad attempt at being funny 

 

  That's dedication driving up and back for all the home games.  And Gibsonia!!!!!  That's  awesome. What township?  I was in Hampton for a while.  I think Wexford Ale House was an "unofficial" Bills Backer Bar.  The owner is from Buffalo.  Beef on Weck was (perhaps still is) on the menu.  The wife is not a huge fan of the place, so I haven't been in a while.  

 

 

[MDH]

4 hours ago, Captain Hindsight said:

My friend is a Steelers fan and wants Tomlin fired. I told him hes an idiot 

 

Tomlin has never had a losing season in his 12 full seasons as a HC. He's won the division 6 times, made the playoffs 8 times (maybe 9 if they get in this year) won the conference twice and the SB once.

 

He's just 47 years old.

 

Some people don't know how good they've got it.

[BillnutinHouston]

40 minutes ago, RyanC883 said:

 

sorry, didn't mean to sound prying with the reason for not going to the game comment.  Just giving you a hard time/bad attempt at being funny 

 

  That's dedication driving up and back for all the home games.  And Gibsonia!!!!!  That's  awesome. What township?  I was in Hampton for a while.  I think Wexford Ale House was an "unofficial" Bills Backer Bar.  The owner is from Buffalo.  Beef on Weck was (perhaps still is) on the menu.  The wife is not a huge fan of the place, so I haven't been in a while.  

 

 

 

No problem.  We can hash it out at the tailgate, because my plans have changed and I'm IN.  Will be at the game (section 113), just got my tix. 

 

Ironically, this will be the shortest commute to a Bills game that I've ever had in my 10 years as a STH!!!!

 

Gibsonia is in Richland Township, just north of Hampton.  

Edited December 12, 2019 by BillnutinHouston

[HOUSE]

Buy a helmet

 

 

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Edited December 14, 2019 by HOUSE

[Steptide]

I know there won't be THAT many bills fans at this game, but I remember being at the 04 steelers/bills game and there was litterally bus after bus after bus of steelers fans. I hope bills fans can invade their stadium the same way 

[RyanC883]

3 hours ago, BillnutinHouston said:

 

No problem.  We can hash it out at the tailgate, because my plans have changed and I'm IN.  Will be at the game (section 113), just got my tix. 

 

Ironically, this will be the shortest commute to a Bills game that I've ever had in my 10 years as a STH!!!!

 

Gibsonia is in Richland Township, just north of Hampton.  

 

Awesome.  Hope all is well with the family.    I'm nearby in Pine.   Hope to see you at the game!   

Edited December 13, 2019 by RyanC883

[Ga boy]

Pumped about driving up from NVa.  Got a lifelong friend in Pittsburgh who got some skybox tickets.  Get to see how the other half cheers.  If we lose, at least I won't be cold and maybe wet.  Yay me!  I like our chances!!  Go Bills!!  

[CowgirlsFan]

Many Bills related social media links are calling for fans to bring red towels to wave to compete with the Steelers Terrible Towels.

 

Participate as you wish or don't.

[Virgil]

My sister and I are going

[BillnutinHouston]

5 hours ago, CowgirlsFan said:

Many Bills related social media links are calling for fans to bring red towels to wave to compete with the Steelers Terrible Towels.

 

Participate as you wish or don't.

I for one will NOT be doing that.

[BillnutinHouston]

9 hours ago, RyanC883 said:

 

Awesome.  Hope all is well with the family.    I'm nearby in Pine.   Hope to see you at the game!   

Funny, we're practically neighbors.  My son went to PR.

[BillsPride12]

Yes getting on the road in about an hour.  Will be at the Bills Backers tailgate and possibly the party at Mario's Saturday night.  I still have nightmares from the game at the Ralph in 04.  I really, really, really hope we can repay the favor this time around

[plenzmd1]

if someone planing on going to Mario"s can DM me their cell number i would be highly appreciative.Jacksonville has scarred me from going to the "official" night before places, as the onslaught of #Billsmafia is more than expected. So if someone was there and keep me informed of the situation, i would buy them a beer at the game! 

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

I am not attending, but have found that drinking copious amounts of Rolling Rock beer can:

1.)  Keep one’s self heating system quite functional.

2.)  Render the drinker safe behind a chemically produced wall of green death.

*

As Sgt. Esterhaus used to say, “Let’s be careful out there.”

[Heitz]

WE WERE ON THE PLANE!!

 

Bummer, a ground delay in DC has put our (well, I'm traveling alone, but my Mafia friends are also on this flight) is likely going to make us miss the connect.  That said, we're moving forward people - make it to DC, then we figure out to how to get to the 'Burgh ??