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Until someone wins seven, the Steelers are tops...

I'm a long-time Steelers fan, hailing back to the glory days of the 70's when I was barely big enough to hold a football without falling over. I also live in Nashville and root for the Titans but do not confuse my loyalties: I will wear Steelers gear to a Titans-Steelers home game, sit in a seat next to my brother, scream incessantly for Pittsburgh, and won't care who says what about it.

I have grown weary of reading the "professional" reporter's articles which in my mind consistently fail to give the Steelers their due (Pete Prisco comes to mind). I have therefore decided to ensure that the GOOD in the Steelers is given equal treatment, and have become a contributor to the scene.

As a Nashville native, I also provide my views on the Tennessee Titans chances of success against everyone else. Hopefully this year the Titans and Steelers can pull off the AFC Championship matchup I was hoping for last year.

Feel free to leave constructive, intelligent comments here and on any articles you read. In fact, I encourage it. I enjoy good conversation and bantering over points of interest. I may even acknowledge if you have a decidedly good point, although you shouldn't hold your breath because I will probably refute your statement at the same time I compliment you on the effort.

And don't waste your time or mine by attempting to be coy or insulting. I'll probably ignore you, delete your comment, and move on, but occassionally I might be in one of my "moods", and I am of Irish AND Italian descent. So if you reside under a bridge waiting for billy goats to walk across, then know that I will leave it alone LONG after you tire of the game...

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Bryan's Recent Articles

SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 08: Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on November 8, 2009 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Titans' Chris Johnson Shines, Defense Rallies To Lead Tennessee To Second Win

Published about 9 hours ago
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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 01: Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during their game at LP Field on November 1, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Titans Victorious: Defense and Rushing (Not Quarterback Change) Key

Published 7 days ago
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NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 11: Vince Young #10 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the ball during the NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts at LP Field on October 11, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Colts defeated the Titans 31-9. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Vince Young: A Talented Quarterback, but Ultimately Flawed

Published 8 days ago
592 reads 12 comments

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 15: Keith Bullock #53 of the Tennessee Titans looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a preseason NFL game at LP Field on August 15, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans beat the Buccaneers 27-20. (Photo by Joe Murphy/Getty Images)

Titans Players Both Past and Present Try to Reverse "Terrible" Curse

Published 10 days ago
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NFL (114),
Football (109),
Opinion (68),
Nashville (56),
Knoxville (53),
Tennessee Titans (49),
Super Bowl XLIII (37),
Pittsburgh (32)

Bryan Hollister commented on Tennessee Titans: A Flash in the Pan or for Real?
Bryan Hollister commented on Can Tennessee Titans' Chris Johnson Avoid the Running Back Curse?

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Favorite Athletes

Jerome Bettis; Rocky Bleier; Charles Barkley; Ben Roethlisberger; the late Dale Earnhardt; Junior; Mark Martin
Favorite Sports Teams

Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans (Nashville native; it's in the by-laws), Atlanta Braves, Nashville Predators, Vanderbilt Commodores
Favorite Coaches

Bill Cowher, Chuck Noll, any coach who plays against Steve Spurrier, and my Little League baseball coach, Coach Smith
All Time Sports Moment

Earnhardt's last-lap "pass" of Labonte at Bristol in '99; classic Earnhardt, and I was one of only 3 people cheering.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Personal: All-State Tournament team, age 12, starting center fielder. Took the series to the last game, lost it on a shortstop error, but man was it cool!! Professionally, first home game of the Tennessee titans (then the Oilers) in Nashville at Vanderbilt Stadium. I was just off of active duty, was my first Pro football game attended.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Brett Favre's all-time yardage. No one else will ever match that. EVER.
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth; inspiration for overweight, hard-drinking sports fans everywhere.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana; the "father" of the West Coast Offense
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan; surrounded by lesser talents.
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky; little guy, big player.
Pele or Maradona?

Pele; who the hell is Maradona (too close to Prima Dona)?
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras's trainer; who knew a gorilla could be trained to play tennis?
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus; played with "inferior" equipment against Palmer, Sneed, et al.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt; Petty cheated when cheating wasn't against the rules...
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

SEC, without question. ANY GIVEN SATURDAY.

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by JW
about 8 hours ago

here is a story of another NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador
by C Douglas
3 days ago

My Midseason Offense All Pro Team

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284847-doug-bakers-2009-midseason-nfl-all-pro-team-offense
by Tony
3 days ago

hey Bryan,

Check out my mid season awards in nfl. could one of the titans actually be up for an award.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284638-nfl-mid-season-awards

peace - t
by JW
6 days ago

you may like this :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282844-the-almost-all-time-tennessee-titans-offense
by Tim
6 days ago

B/R is optimized for Firefox as a browser, so that could be it if you use something else. Any time you have any problems like that, though, click the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of the page and report it if you have the time. They're good about responding to each listing.

-Tim
by Eddie
18 days ago

Hey,

If you're a fan of NFL lists/ranking are like a good debate, check out my latest. Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks!

-EF

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276416-nfl-debate-the-death-of-ranks-and-listing
by Andy
18 days ago

As a Steelers fan, you'll enjoy this:

Seahawks are a mess, why two injury riddled seasons should lead to firing Tim Ruskell, etc.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276174-calling-all-seahawks-fire-tim-ruskell-look-ahead-to-2010

Would appreciate your input
by Ryan
18 days ago

But if you did that, what would I do with my life?
by Thaddeus
19 days ago

Hey,
Here's an in season analysis about a trendy pre season NFL pick. I'd love to know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275589-keeping-up-with-the-2009-carolina-panthers?just_published=1
by Tony
20 days ago

Hey Bryan,

I know your a steelers fan but i thought i remembered you said you live in Tennesse. I wrote this article about the Pats and was wondering what the Titans fans thought about some descision that were made in yesterdays game. if you get a sec please check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274968-a-few-more-reasons-why-nfl-fans-hate-on-the-patriots
by JW
21 days ago

now may be the the time to : http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274477-let-the-mutiny-begin-in-redskins-nation
by Hurricane Hubbard
22 days ago

Men who earned their respect

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273279-revered-and-respected-nfl-players-that-will-always-be-adored
by Matt
22 days ago

Hey Bryan,

It's been a long time since I have advertized my article on B/R. With the weekend here, figured I'd take advantage. I hope I can have a few minutes of your time to check out this article on the Baltimore Ravens.

It is on the fine Ray Lewis received by the NFL for his hit on Chad Ocho. To me, I think the NFL has gone to far with this, and decided to voice my opinion.

Whether you agree or disagree, I appreicate any comment.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273471-ray-lewis-and-his-fine-good-call-or-another-mistake-made-by-the-nfl

Thanks,

Matt
by Hurricane Hubbard
23 days ago

Men who earned their respect

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273279-revered-and-respected-nfl-players-that-will-always-be-adored
by C Douglas
24 days ago

Oh..the Redskins...ha ha ha

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272487-dan-snyder-vinnie-cerrato-jim-zorn-and-the-washington-redskins

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Titans Victorious: Defense and Rushing (Not Quarterback Change) Key

Vince Young: A Talented Quarterback, but Ultimately Flawed

Titans Players Both Past and Present Try to Reverse "Terrible" Curse

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