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Washington Observer-Reporter ^ | 1-29-06 | F.Dale Lolley

Posted on 01/29/2006 5:59:56 PM PST by smoothsailing

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1 posted on 01/29/2006 5:59:57 PM PST by smoothsailing
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To: martin_fierro; beyond the sea
FYI ping.Interesting read in my little "hometown" paper.
2 posted on 01/29/2006 6:03:42 PM PST by smoothsailing
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To: smoothsailing
Damn... if the Steelers don't pull this out, they'll never hear the end of it!

The over exposure reminds me a bit of a Rammy '01

3 posted on 01/29/2006 6:05:19 PM PST by bikepacker67
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To: smoothsailing

Very enjoyable read. Thanks for posting.


4 posted on 01/29/2006 6:10:20 PM PST by M. Thatcher
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To: bikepacker67
LOL! Well,this is a western Pa. newspaper, and if they didn't write stories like this, the locals would run them out of town! :)
5 posted on 01/29/2006 6:12:00 PM PST by smoothsailing
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To: bikepacker67
I'm getting the feeling that the Stillers won't win...

...Haven't followed football much for the past few years, but there was a great analytical article in today's paper about their lack of a running game the past several games.

If Seattle sees they're still "off" in this respect, they'll be toast by halftime.

6 posted on 01/29/2006 6:12:34 PM PST by ErnBatavia (Meep Meep)
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To: M. Thatcher
My pleasure!

This is my local paper and the sports page writers are usually lousy.This article surprised me.

7 posted on 01/29/2006 6:21:09 PM PST by smoothsailing
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To: ErnBatavia
Was that the article in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review?I remember reading something similar.
8 posted on 01/29/2006 6:24:27 PM PST by smoothsailing
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To: ErnBatavia

OH ,ye of little faith.


9 posted on 01/29/2006 6:27:30 PM PST by squibs
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To: smoothsailing

I thought they renamed Washington, PA "Steeler, PA" a few days ago:-)


10 posted on 01/29/2006 6:36:33 PM PST by toothfairy86
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To: smoothsailing
Over the years, the Steelers became known as a team that drafted well but were unwilling to give its homegrown talent big contracts once they reached free agency.

As a result, players such as Chad Brown, Leon Searcy, and Mike Vrabel were among many who were allowed to leave when their original rookie contracts ran out.

Not so, they tend not to keep guys that intend to break the bank or guys that are lockerroom distractions.

Chad Brown's wife wanted him to leave dirty old Pittsburgh for trendy, sushi laden Seattle. Leon Searcy wasn't as good as his press clippings and made a boat load of money, but was never heard from again when he left for Jacksonville. Vrabel was not half the player he is now. He toiled on special teams even though he seemed to be a Cowher favorite for years. He was given ample opportunity to break into the starting line up. He moved on to New England and became a star. Good for him and them.

Others were cancerous in the locker room (Eric Green) didn't pull their weight (Brenson Buckner) or were long in the tooth (Kevin Greene, Greg Lloyd, Rod Woodson).

11 posted on 01/29/2006 6:37:58 PM PST by infidel29 ("We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." --Benjamin Franklin)
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To: toothfairy86
You're right! We're thinking about changing the name of the local college to "Steeler & Jefferson"! :)
12 posted on 01/29/2006 6:47:16 PM PST by smoothsailing
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To: bikepacker67
Damn... if the Steelers don't pull this out, they'll never hear the end of it!

The over exposure reminds me a bit of a Rammy '01

The press is the worst at jumping on the bandwagon. I'm a Steelers fan for about 35 years. It was very satisfying watching them get to this point, ignoring the media nay-sayers talking out their south hole. Now most of the talking heads and print jerks love 'em to death.

I'd be very surprised if the Steelers didn't keep their edge for next Sunday. I don't think the players have any new gratification since the chattering nitwits all of the sudden think that they're the best team in the NFL. The Steelers believed it when they weren't being told that.

13 posted on 01/29/2006 6:52:37 PM PST by Ghengis (Alexander was a wuss!)
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To: infidel29
All true.

One thing I admire about Dan Rooney is that he's a real "football man", not just some rich owner who likes glitzy toys.

For a small market team with an incredible national fan base, the Rooney philosophy is hard to second guess.

14 posted on 01/29/2006 6:57:19 PM PST by smoothsailing
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To: Ghengis

It's truly a contrast between styles - both the football teams and the cities. Seattle is the home of most things liberal. Go Steelers!


15 posted on 01/29/2006 7:01:09 PM PST by BW2221
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To: ErnBatavia

Counting this one, the Steelers will win 4-5 Superbowls in the next decade. Ignore your feelings.


16 posted on 01/29/2006 7:01:32 PM PST by John Robertson ( Safe Travel)
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To: smoothsailing

WashPaw Jagoffs Footyball Analysis at the O-R!

< |:)~

(Go Prexies!)


17 posted on 01/29/2006 7:09:03 PM PST by martin_fierro (Hines Ward is my son! OK, not really, but it'd be nice.)
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To: martin_fierro
LOL!

Another article today in the O-R was about how the high school had changed it's name to the Steeler little Prexies and lost at home Friday to Burgettstown after blowing a 15 point lead.The coach consoled the team by saying "The Steelers do better on the road"! :)

18 posted on 01/29/2006 7:19:51 PM PST by smoothsailing
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To: smoothsailing
Steelers 1974 draft --- "The Steelers only had 4 picks. ALL are now in the Hall of Fame!"
19 posted on 01/29/2006 7:20:03 PM PST by Beowulf
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To: Beowulf
 Steelers 


20 posted on 01/29/2006 8:53:33 PM PST by USS Alaska (Nuke the terrorist savages - In Honor of Standing Wolf)
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