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Chris Staaf

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Chris Staaf has lived all over the world (from South Korea, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Southern California) but spent most of his life in the South, where passion and love for football grew more and more. Chris is a die-hard member of Steeler Nation (adopted parents from Pittsburgh having heavy influence) and have been since the end of the Chuck Noll era. Chris has a Masters degree in history from San Diego State and is a currently a history instructor.. Black and Gold forever!!!

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Nearly every Steeler since 1991 but in particular Hines Ward, Ben Roethlisberger, Greg Lloyd, Jerome Bettis, Rod Woodson. Non-Steelers like Barry Sanders, Marshall Faulk, Reggie White, Ray Lewis. In baseball, George Brett, Pedro Martinez, Greg Maddux, Ramon Martinez among others, In basketball, Michael Jordan, Shaq, Dwyane Wade. Also Mike Tyson in his heyday, Roberto Duran and Pernell Whitaker

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Diego State Aztecs

  • Favorite Coaches

    Mike Tomlin, Bill Cowher, Chuck Noll, Tom Lasorda, Joe Torre, Dean Smith

  • All Time Sports Moment

    the greatest playoff run ever in football that ended with Super Bowl XL, Super Bowl XLIII

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    So far, Game 3 of the 2008 NLDS at Dodger Stadium, beating the Cubs. First postseason series win since thw 1988 World Series

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Joe DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak and a complete perfect season in the NFL

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Mays, because he played when there was no color line and played his entire career in the live ball era. Ruth did pitch well in the beginning, but Mays was the greatest CF of all time.

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Unitas, because he set the bar for all modern QBs. Montana was the greatest West Coast QB, Unitas was the greatest QB period.

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Michael Jordan because he won with lesser talent than Bill Russell. Jordan could dominate the game from both sides also, not just on defense

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky because he was the best ever. Orr was the best defenseman ever but Gretzky is the Great One for a reason

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele, the greatest, although Maradona wasn't bad either.

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer because he won the French Open unlike Sampras, giving Federer the slight edge

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Nicklaus but Tiger is closing in fast

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Earnhardt because I am not sure if Petty could win in modern-day NASCAR (with science and restrictor plate) like Earnhardt did

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Schumacher hands down

  • Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

    SEC football rules all!!

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  • Keith Schlosser said...

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    Thanks to BR, I recently interviewed Knicks legend Earl Monroe. Here is what he had to say on a variety of topics, including the current state of the Knicks!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/296154-the-pearl-still-shinning-an-interview-with-knicks-legend-earl-monroe/page/2

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  • Hot Poll

    Hot Poll: What is the biggest issue with the Steelers right now? 50 people have voted…

    • offensive play calling

      34.0%
    • no Troy Polamalu on defense

      24.0%
    • kickoff coverage

      22.0%
    • carelessness with the ball on offense

      16.0%
    • no need to worry, they will still make the playoffs

      4.0%
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    Eli Sutton commented on Steel Hurtin': Does Loss To Kansas City Mean Pittsburgh's Overrated?

    any given sunday.. They are good but sometimes people just got your number. when you win a super bowl people want that win just a little...

  • Comment

    PJ Ross commented on Steel Hurtin': Does Loss To Kansas City Mean Pittsburgh's Overrated?

    they're just not that good w/out polumalu...

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    Tom Grant commented on Steel Hurtin': Does Loss To Kansas City Mean Pittsburgh's Overrated?

    they have the target of 'defending champs' on their back and its the NFL, everyone can play. They'll be ok when they get healthy

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    Eddie Garrison commented on Steel Hurtin': Does Loss To Kansas City Mean Pittsburgh's Overrated?

    Not sure they are overrated but when you pretty much are giving the opposing teams 6 points on a kickoff, or fumble or interception (8 stright...

  • Hot Poll

    Hot Poll: What is the biggest issue with the Steelers right now? 20 people have voted…

    • offensive play calling

      35.0%
    • no Troy Polamalu on defense

      30.0%
    • kickoff coverage

      15.0%
    • carelessness with the ball on offense

      20.0%
    • no need to worry, they will still make the playoffs

      0.0%
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    Kelly Crandall commented on Steel Hurtin': Does Loss To Kansas City Mean Pittsburgh's Overrated?

    Doesn't mean they're overrated, they're just carrying on the tradition of winning the SB and coming back the next year and not doing well. Being a...

  • Comment

    Chris Staaf commented on Steelers-Chiefs: Poor Play Calling Costs Steelers Win Again

    Pretty much the same stuff I was thinking about. Arians is Ben's boy. Hopefully Ben will see the light and let Ken Anderson call the plays....

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    New Article: Are The 2009 Steelers Overrated? Tough Loss In Kansas City

    The 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers have been marked by inconsistency, injuries, and just plain bad kickoff coverage. They are finding different ways to lose games this year, all games which they held leads in the second half...

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    S Davis commented on It's Official: Pittsburgh Steelers Offense Is Punchless With Bruce Arians

    Arians sucks,he got rid of kreider because he said ther was no need for fb in offense.he got butch davis fired in cleve.when they had offensive...

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    Chris Staaf commented on Proof That Some ESPN Reporters Have No Clue What They're Talking About!

    Bengals are the flavor of the month Nick. It happens when the defending champs can't muster a win against them. If I am an aspiring owner,...

  • JW Nix said...

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    you might dig this from KD. Worthy of AOTD :

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289279-i-think-i-love-hockey

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    JW Nix said...

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    I HAD to get this rant out :

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288641-the-redskins-discover-their-problem-no-testicles

    14 days ago

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      Enough Already: Steelers Still Can't Pu…

      Received 2,000 Reads • October 11, 2009

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      Lead Story: Bronze Medal

      Chris Staaf has written 1 lead story.

      Last awarded: November 23, 2009

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      Hot Read: Bronze Medal

      It's Official: Pittsburgh Steelers Offe…

      Received 1,000 Reads • November 15, 2009

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      Great Debate: Bronze Medal

      It's Official: Pittsburgh Steelers Offe…

      Received 25 comments • November 15, 2009

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      Are these Wins Hiding the Real Issues? …

      Received 1,000 Reads • October 25, 2009

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