Rebirth in the Burgh

Yes, I know, I know, I keep talking bad about the Steelers. For the past two weeks I haven't had a right to say the things I have said. But, every other week has been another story. Today they actually really impressed the hell out of me and they probably surprised you too.

I may sit here and talk bad about them, but again, I still love them. Just a little constructive criticism, after all, they do seem to keep winning after I say a few bad things about them. I'll take the blame for their wins, but they can take the blame for their losses, right?

They are sitting in second place right now, not terrible but not good. It's still a huge uphill climb from here and I don't see them doing much about it, but hey, I continue to be wrong and to be honest, if they keep winning, I wouldn't want it any other way.

Tanking it?

Every time I start to talk bad about the Steelers, they somewhat prove me wrong, they win a game. They still sit three games under .500, and the outlook doesn't look great.

In my opinion, I think they should honestly forget about this season, get a high draft pick, stockpile players, and trade some older players for young highly touted athletes. Obviously this would come with a price though, key pieces like Roethlisberger would need to be traded. With the swirling trade rumors surrounding Ben the past week, I think that it could be very realistic topic. I think Pittsburgh needs to do this and I think it would be very beneficial for them. They could get some young athletes who could help this team out, after all, Roethlisberger is a top-tier quarterback.

If they could get a top pick in this years draft, they could take a quarterback with their first overall pick. Teddy Bridgewater is a Junior from Louisville and is the top rated QB. I think he could fit well with the Steelers if given the opportunity. These things could fall into place even if Ben doesn't get traded, Ben could groom him into something extremely special.

Not only could the Steelers get Bridgewater but they could also trade for some high draft picks and take other top-end prospects. Maybe "wishful thinking", if all this were to happen, we could find the Steelers atop the league in a couple years. Look at the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks, they dealt with being terrible for years, and they drafted high, got a QB, and stockpiled players. They are now arguably the two best teams in the NFC.

Does this sound good? I think it is a realistic possibility. Again, "wishful thinking". None of this will happen.

Game Over

I think it is officially time to throw in the towel.  My Pittsburgh Steelers have officially been put on the back burner.  I know what you will all say, "bandwagon jumper", "and fair-weather fan".  Well it's impossible to call me that; I am a die-hard Pittsburgh fan.  I have dealt with losing baseball for my ENTIRE life.  I think I can deal with a couple bad seasons from the "worst" sports team in Pittsburgh.

No, I don't want to be on this blog bashing the Steelers, but who do I bash?  I have bashed the Pirates for 20 years...I’m 22... I think the Steelers can deal with a little criticism their selves.

Their season has completely gone down the you know what.  I will still watch every Sunday with a hope from the gods that the Pittsburgh Steelers will somehow pull out a victory.  Granted their season isn't "completely" over.  They still have a fighting chance, if you will.  But right now, nothing at all looks promising.  They can't seem to find the right mojo.

When it's all said and done, the Pittsburgh Steelers will still be number 1 in my heart, even if they are number 29 in the league standings...

 

Aint over til' it's over

The Pittsburgh Steelers still have a shot to turn this season around. They have won 2 games in a row and last week against the Ravens proves that the Steelers still have life. Now, will the Steelers actually do something the rest of this season? It has yet to be seen, but I believe that they are capable of making this season worth something.

Don't get me wrong, they are still the "worst" team in Pittsburgh, but I think they could turn a bad season thus far into something worth waiting for.  They put on a strong showing against a formidable foe this past Sunday against the strongly hated Baltimore Ravens. They won on a last second field goal, and improved their record to 2-4, winning 2 games straight.

I don't know if the Steelers will turn this season around, nobody does. But what is a guarantee, is that the Steelers will go down fighting and won't give up hope.

A change in scene

Something new is happening in the city of Pittsburgh, for the first time in 20 years we can officially say that the Pittsburgh Steelers are the worst pro sports team in the city. The Pittsburgh Pirates are no longer the laugh of the town. The Pittsburgh Penguins are on top of this city as they have been for the past several years.

I believe that Pittsburgh has the richest sports history out of any city in the world. The winning passion that this city has, has never changed and has always been something to be proud of. My favorite team in this city is the Steelers, but this year it has been hard to watch. It's tough to sit in front of my television and want to break the screen. I can peacefully watch the Penguins and know something great is going to happen at any second. They are simply, in my opinion, the best NHL team and have the most talent in the world.

I hope the Steelers can turn it around real fast, they finally got their first win this past week. They also played a bad New York Jets team. The schedule doesn't get any easier from here, they play the Ravens on Sunday.

The Penguins are playing great hockey right now, they have lost one game and Sidney Crosby is on a record breaking streak for points this season. He has scored a point in every single game this season.

Biggest game in my lifetime

Everything that has happened this season for the Pittsburgh Pirates, throw it out the window. Everything that has happened this season for the St. Louis Cardinals, throw it out the window. Wednesday October 9, 2013, mark this day on your calendar, the Pirates vs. the Cardinals, win or go home. A NLDS game 5, winner takes all, the Pirates have to win to move on.

I have never been more proud of a professional sports team in my life, the 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates have really stole my heart this year. I don't want to see this magical run come to an end and quite frankly neither does the entire city of Pittsburgh.

Gerrit Cole (back) AJ Burnett (front)

In my own opinion, the only way that the Pirates can win this game on Wednesday is if they start Gerrit Cole as their pitcher. It is a debate right now as to who is going to pitch for the Pirates, either AJ Burnett or Gerrit Cole. Burnett, this season has allowed an average of 1+ runs per inning against the Cardinals. Cole has shut them down every time he has threw against them, including a huge game 2 this past Friday. But the debate continues, Burnett is a veteran and Cole is a young rookie. Who do you go with? Experience or Domination? I believe Cole is the true answer to Wednesdays victory.

I'd hate to see this amazing season come to an end that shouldn't be. Wednesday is going to be one that goes down in history, win or lose. LETS GO BUCS!

Moving on

Raise it! The Pirates win! The first playoff game in PNC Park history has proven to be a winner.

I don't know what was more impressive last night in Pittsburgh, the players or the fans? The crowd played a huge part in the victory last night, just as much as the players did I believe.

The Buccos won in convincing fashion, if they keep this up, they will be unstoppable. They have now moved on to the second round of the playoffs, and will be taking on the St. Louis Cardinals. They play tomorrow night at 5:07pm in St. Louis.

Let's "raise the Jolly Roger" in St. Louis, Pittsburgh!