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Steelers Nation revving up (prayer; admittance to the gates of seven)
Pittsburgh Post Gazette ^ | Feb 6, 2011 | Karen Kaneh

Posted on 02/06/2011 10:44:11 AM PST by mmanager

Article Tools EmailPrintSteelers Nation revving up Sunday, February 06, 2011 By Karen Kane, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette From the noisy streets of the Strip District to the contemplative sanctuaries of the region's churches and even within the boundaries of the animal kingdom, the Steelers Nation is revving up for the culmination of a winning season.

Pam of Pamela's P&G Diner in the Strip called it "crazy."

"We were mobbed the minute we opened the doors at 8,'' she said this morning. "Everybody is wearing their black and gold. People are already lining up at the bars. It's kinda scary!" she said over the din of the breakfast crowd fueling up for last minute purchases of Steeler garb and Super Bowl party food.

A couple of hours later, down a highly congested Penn Avenue at Mancini's Bread Co., a cashier said customers were about willing to battle for pepperoni rolls and sausage buns.

(Excerpt) Read more at post-gazette.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Daily Prayer; Religion; Sports
KEYWORDS: blitzburgh; gopack; packers; steelers; superbowl
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To: mmanager

Rooting for the Packers and Number 13, Seven more than the Steelers!


41 posted on 02/06/2011 12:49:43 PM PST by factmart
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To: mmanager

” Steelers owner endorses Obama”

http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2008/04/steelers_owner.html


42 posted on 02/06/2011 12:50:01 PM PST by SVTCobra03 (You can never have enough friends, horsepower or ammunition.)
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To: SVTCobra03

” Steelers owner endorses Obama”

Not today my FRiend. It’s about the guys on the field.

Go play with yourself.


43 posted on 02/06/2011 1:06:16 PM PST by mmanager
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It’s about the guys on the field.

Oh you mean like these guys?

http://www.wtae.com/r/21662954/detail.html

http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs/bellantoni/2008/Aug/29/steelers-coach-said-obama-brightened-bad-day/

44 posted on 02/06/2011 1:15:05 PM PST by nascarnation
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To: mmanager

In the interest of preserving folks from riots and overturned cars, I think a Packers win may be more apropos. Thankfully Chicago is already out of the picture.


45 posted on 02/06/2011 1:23:22 PM PST by Fester Chugabrew
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To: trisham

I hope The Claymaker reduces Big B. to jello.


46 posted on 02/06/2011 2:13:08 PM PST by chessplayer
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To: mmanager
Then in 1969 we drafted Joe Green. The rest is Steeler history!

In 1969 Art Rooney hired Charles Henry Noll and the rest was Steeler history. Mean Joe was one of Chuck Nolls first excellent draft choices.

47 posted on 02/06/2011 2:30:34 PM PST by metalurgist (I Want your country back? It'll take guns and rope. Marxists won't give up peaceably.)
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To: metalurgist

That too!


48 posted on 02/06/2011 5:33:52 PM PST by mmanager
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