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Vicki Farries joined February 2009

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I moved to Pittsburgh the fall of 1970 to attend college. I am sports fanatic with football as my No#1 obsession. I bleed black and gold for Steelers, Pirates, and Pens. I've been a Pirate fan since 1960 and fell in love with football in 1965 watching my first JV football game. Since living in Pittsburgh, I have witness 2 World Series and 4 Super Bowls during the 70's. No place could be more electric than to be in Pittsburgh at that time. Since the 90's Pittsburgh has won 2 Stanley Cups and 2 out of 3 Super Bowls. It would be nice to have the Pirates win a World Series before the end of this decade.

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Favorite Athletes

John Stallworth, Troy Polamalu, Roberto Clemente, Sidney Crosby, Danny Webber, Tiger Woods
Favorite Sports Teams

Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Penquins, Sheffield United (Blades)
Favorite Coaches

Vince Lombardi, Chuck Noll, Mike Tomlin,
All Time Sports Moment

1979-80, the Pittsburgh Pirates won the World Series, Steelers won the Super Bowl
Most Memorable Game Attended

1972-immaculate reception by Franco Harris. Didnt see left before the fat lady sang
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

72 Dolphins undefeated season
Ruth or Mays?

Willie Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Johnny U
Jordan or Russell?

Michael Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Wayne Gretsky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federee
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty
Schumacher or Senna?

neither
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big East, baby

Latest Articles »

With Six Games Left, What Kind of Character Will The Steelers Display?

11/24/2009

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The Steelers Must Rebound from a Subpar Performance

11/18/2009

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Steelers-Bengals Rematch: Game Preview

11/13/2009

383 reads 1 comments 1 likes

The Pittsburgh Steelers Need to Cut to the Chase

11/06/2009

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Keith Smooth said...

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Vicki, here's my take on the inevitable fight of the decade between Pacquiao and Mayweather.

Happy Thanksgiving!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/296551-pacquiao-vs-mayweather-the-fight-the-world-wants-to-see

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JW Nix said...

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Assy McGee commented on The Wizard of “D”-Dick Le Beau

"However, Bengals lost Super Bowl XXIII against San Francisco 49ers for the second time in franchise history. The Bengals trailed 20–0 at halftime and lost to...

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Vicki Farries commented on Washington Redskins: A Sunny Day for a Stormy Franchise

Well done Keith. Just had a chance to get caught up on my reading. I have many a friend in the Capital City who planned on...

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Washington Redskins: A Sunny Day for a Stormy Franchise has been liked by Vicki Farries.

written by Keith Smooth

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

12 days ago

JW Nix said...

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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

16 days ago

TJ Jenkins said...

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Hey bud, got quite the debate stirring up in this one, check it out if you're interested in the NFL's Dirtiest Player Award going to Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283812-pittsburghs-hines-ward-voted-leagues-dirtiest-player

20 days ago

JW Nix said...

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22 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

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Packers/Vikings, Sleepers, an upset pick and more!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282249-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-eight/show_full

23 days ago

Thaddeus Yeiser said...

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Hey,
Here's my take on ow Delhomme played in the Panthers Falcons game. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258371-panthers-lose-but-delhomme-wins?just_published=1

65 days ago

Thaddeus Yeiser said...

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Hey,
This is an interesting take on the all too common madden cover curse. With Polamalu going down to an MCL sprain I had to talk about it. Enjoy!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252728-madden-cover-curse-strikes-again-fitzgerald-take-cover?just_published=1

74 days ago

Jody Wagner said...

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Please let me know how I did on your favorite team:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/247003-song-dedications-for-each-nfl-team-for-the-upcoming-2009-season

Thanks

82 days ago

Thaddeus Yeiser said...

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Hey,
Check out my latest. I'd love to get your opinion.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/245145-if-defenses-win-championships-the-panthers-could-be-in-trouble

86 days ago

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Steelers Offensive Line Remains Unsettl…

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The Wizard of “D”-Dick Le Beau

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Can Issac Redman Be The Drill Bit In Th…

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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Can Issac Redman Be The Drill Bit In Th…

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With Six Games Left, What Kind of Character Will The Steelers Display?

The Steelers Must Rebound from a Subpar Performance

Steelers-Bengals Rematch: Game Preview