Chris Staaf

Chris Staaf

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About

Chris Staaf has lived and been all over the world (from South Korea, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Southern California, Western Pennsylvania) but spent most of his life in the South, where love and passion for football grew more and more. Chris is a die-hard member of Steeler Nation 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.

Short List

  • 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

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    SEC football rules all!!

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  • joseph maher posted 929 days ago

    joseph maher

    i think the steelers do have the ingredients to get to the SB ,and a lose like this is a wake up call ,and we shall see how they play next week.i think if they play well next week ,and win were in a positive direction ,but if another lose well then we have problems that run deeper than we realize.we play better when we are the underdogs ,and i think they get a little to confident when they are the favorites.

  • Matt Miselis posted 1224 days ago

    Matt Miselis

    Hey Chris,

    The Baltimore Ravens continue their run to the Super Bowl in the defeat of Tom Brady and the Patriots. Heres a recap and final thoughts of the game.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/323600-one-way-drought-in-foxboro-ravens-advance-with-victory-over-patriots

  • DeAnte Mitchell posted 1235 days ago

    DeAnte Mitchell

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/316858-troy-polamalu-practiced-for-the-first-time-since-november

  • Matt Miselis posted 1236 days ago

    Matt Miselis

    Hey Chris,

    After the thrilling Monday Night shootout in Chicago, the Vikings have continued to collapse, and now the Eagles control their own destiny for the second seed. Appreciate any feedback given.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/315915-nfc-playoff-picture-eagles-control-destiny-after-vikings-collapse

  • Keith Schlosser posted 1271 days ago

    Keith Schlosser

    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

  • JW Nix posted 1281 days ago

    JW Nix

    you might dig this from KD. Worthy of AOTD :

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

  • JW Nix posted 1283 days ago

    JW Nix

    I HAD to get this rant out :

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

  • J Hartman posted 1299 days ago

    J Hartman

    Chris:

    Check out my article please.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279402-is-the-nfl-headed-in-the-wrong-direction-under-goodell

    Thanks
    Jeff

  • JW Nix posted 1307 days ago

    JW Nix

    now may be the the time to : http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274477-let-the-mutiny-begin-in-redskins-nation

  • Keith Schlosser posted 1311 days ago

    Keith Schlosser

    In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel

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