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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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DENVER - OCTOBER 21: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the offense against the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 21, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Steelers 31-28. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

The Pittsburgh Steelers Need to Cut to the Chase

Published 6 days ago
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Steelers' Rashard Mendenhall: Growing Pains or Carelessness?

Published 13 days ago
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MINNEAPOLIS - AUGUST 23: Anthony Smith #27 of the Pittsburgh Steelers carries the ball during a preseason NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, August 23, 2008 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Tom Dahlin/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Steelers: Week Seven Will Be a Stiffer Challenge

Published 20 days ago
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PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 28: Willie Parker #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers carries the ball during the game against the Cleveland Browns on December 28, 2008 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Steelers Face Must-Win in Turnpike Bowl

Published 27 days ago
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JW Nix responded to a comment on The Almost All-Time Tennessee Titans Offense
JW Nix responded to a comment on The Almost All-Time Tennessee Titans Offense
TJ Jenkins responded to a comment on Steel Hurtin': Why Is Pittsburgh's Hines Ward Considered NFL's Dirtiest Player?
TJ Jenkins responded to a comment on Steel Hurtin': Why Is Pittsburgh's Hines Ward Considered NFL's Dirtiest Player?
Vicki Farries commented on Pittsburgh Steelers: Passing Grades on Post-Bye Week Report Card
JW Nix responded to a comment on Vinny Cerrato Has Hot Air for Sale
JW Nix responded to a comment on Vinny Cerrato Has Hot Air for Sale

The Short List What Vicki thinks about sport's most pressing questions

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

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by JW
about 5 hours ago

I HAD to get this rant out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288641-the-redskins-discover-their-problem-no-testicles
by JW
3 days 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 TJ
7 days ago

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
by JW
9 days ago

you may like this :

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

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
by Thaddeus
about 1 month ago

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
by Thaddeus
2 months ago

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
by Jody
2 months ago

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
by Thaddeus
2 months ago

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
by JW
2 months ago

read this awesome news!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243219-the-philadelphia-eagles-finally-find-respect
by Matt
2 months ago

Vicki, do you remember the last great Baseball movie to come out? It feels like awhile huh? I just saw the next great one last night. It's called 'Sugar', it comes out on DVD Tuesday and here is my review of it- http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243227-sugar-small-but-sweet-an-excellent-non-traditional-baseball-movie

Let me know what you think if you get a chance, if not no worries.
by Mohamed
2 months ago

Hey mate! THIS is a great slide show pls don't miss it
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/242195-how-technology-may-ease-your-internet-br-addiction-humor
Thanks in advance
Mo
by Mohamed
2 months ago

Hi mate!
this is an interesting article hope u enjoy it
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241529-sport-and-children-humor-and-education
Thanks for the read and comment in advance

Mo
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Vicki, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
by Ron
2 months ago

Quicknote on Redman. Don't get too carried away quite yet. About 8 years ago the Steelers had a guy who was a traing camp star named Dante Brown. Certainly you
are OLD enough to remember. Plus Redman isn't on "god's team"

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Pittsburgh Steelers: Week Seven Will Be a Stiffer Challenge

Pittsburgh Steelers Face Must-Win in Turnpike Bowl

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