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Anthony Defeo

Aug 06, 2010 May 21, 2012 271 2007

I've been a sports fan since I was about 7 years old. The first game I remember vividly watching was Super Bowl XIV between the Steelers and Los Angeles Rams. I've been hooked ever since.

My first love is the Steelers, but I'm also a huge Pirates fan and even though it's been painful the last two decades, I'm hoping they can give me some more great memories like they did in the early 90's.

I'm not the biggest hockey fan in the world, but I'm learning to appreciate the sport more and more.

I also love PITT athletics and college football and basketball, in general.

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Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball Team

San Antonio Spurs National Basketball Association Team

Pittsburgh Steelers National Football League Team

Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Men's Football Division 1A Team

Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Men's Basketball Division 1 Team

Pittsburgh Penguins National Hockey League Team

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Bucs Dugout Commented bless you. on I Admit that I Was Wrong About the A.J. Burnett Trade on Bucs Dugout - 05/21/12 10:05 AM EDT

Bucs Dugout Commented Speaking of someone that I'd always pitch up and in to........... on I Admit that I Was Wrong About the A.J. Burnett Trade on Bucs Dugout - 05/21/12 8:40 AM EDT

Bucs Dugout Commented Thanks, WOW. And it's "Defeo." When you're seeking attention, you want your last name spelled correctly. on I Admit that I Was Wrong About the A.J. Burnett Trade on Bucs Dugout - 05/21/12 8:33 AM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Recommended A Contrarian View of the David DeCastro Pick on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/20/12 9:20 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Man, the last month or so has really kicked my ass. How did I miss this? This is gold! on A Contrarian View of the David DeCastro Pick on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/20/12 9:20 PM EDT

Bucs Dugout Commented I could have used this reasoned thinking months ago. We could have stood back to back and taken on the entire room. on I Admit that I Was Wrong About the A.J. Burnett Trade on Bucs Dugout - 05/20/12 9:12 PM EDT

Bucs Dugout Commented I'm sure there probably are. on I Admit that I Was Wrong About the A.J. Burnett Trade on Bucs Dugout - 05/20/12 6:03 PM EDT

Bucs Dugout Posted I Admit that I Was Wrong About the A.J. Burnett Trade on Bucs Dugout - 05/20/12 2:38 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented That doesn't sound like Lloyd at all. :) on Former Steelers LB Greg Lloyd Sounds Off On Direction of Offensive NFL on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/20/12 12:21 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Just look at your average fantasy football league. on Is the Position of Running Back Still a Valued Commodity? Not as Much as in Years Past According to... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/20/12 11:40 AM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented the main point of my post, which I may not have gotten across has clearly as I would have liked, was that teams are placing lesser importance on drafting running backs high. on Is the Position of Running Back Still a Valued Commodity? Not as Much as in Years Past According to... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/20/12 11:36 AM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented It's all about the quarterback, hence, the higher value placed on receivers. on Is the Position of Running Back Still a Valued Commodity? Not as Much as in Years Past According to... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/20/12 11:31 AM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Are you just talking about all high round picks or just first rounders? If it's just first rounders, it has changed. on Is the Position of Running Back Still a Valued Commodity? Not as Much as in Years Past According to... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/20/12 11:28 AM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Recommended Talkin' Cornerbacks: Steelers' Starting Cornerback in 2012 Not As Important as Positional Depth on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/20/12 9:04 AM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented on Weekend Check Down: The Top Stories of the Week on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/20/12 9:00 AM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented It's very relevant when you look at how the numbers have dropped off in relation to first round picks. on Is the Position of Running Back Still a Valued Commodity? Not as Much as in Years Past According to... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/20/12 7:40 AM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Recommended a comment on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/19/12 11:29 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Having said all of that, I still think Mendenhall is head and shoulders above Redman and every other running back on the roster over the past few years. on Is the Position of Running Back Still a Valued Commodity? Not as Much as in Years Past According to... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/19/12 11:28 PM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Nice! Thanks for spreading the knowledge. on Is the Position of Running Back Still a Valued Commodity? Not as Much as in Years Past According to... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/19/12 11:11 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented That's true, but they also say similar things about receivers--think Brown and Sanders--but still, more teams seem to be coveting receivers in the first round. on Is the Position of Running Back Still a Valued Commodity? Not as Much as in Years Past According to... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/19/12 10:32 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Posted Is the Position of Running Back Still a Valued Commodity? Not as Much as in Years Past According to... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/19/12 9:41 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Stephens turned out to be such a bust, they would have been better off trading their first round pick for the Bus. on Every Draft Has a Player that the Steelers Should Have Picked Instead (at Least I Thought So at... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/16/12 9:39 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented You hated Nate? I thought he made big strides by the time he left here. on Every Draft Has a Player that the Steelers Should Have Picked Instead (at Least I Thought So at... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/16/12 1:26 PM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Yes, I agree. I can't believe more people don't bring this up. The ground he covered on that play was amazing. on Every Draft Has a Player that the Steelers Should Have Picked Instead (at Least I Thought So at... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/16/12 1:26 PM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented But I believe I made all the necessary changes. on Every Draft Has a Player that the Steelers Should Have Picked Instead (at Least I Thought So at... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/16/12 11:22 AM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I think this is the most error-filled post I've ever written on BTSC. Clearly, I had my head up my ass when I wrote this. on Every Draft Has a Player that the Steelers Should Have Picked Instead (at Least I Thought So at... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/16/12 11:20 AM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented It happens to us all. on Every Draft Has a Player that the Steelers Should Have Picked Instead (at Least I Thought So at... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/16/12 11:13 AM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Sorry, you're right. Why didn't I remember that. I'll make that change. I hate when I screw up. on Every Draft Has a Player that the Steelers Should Have Picked Instead (at Least I Thought So at... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/16/12 10:09 AM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented If you remember back to the '08 draft, Mendenhall was like DeCastro in that nobody could believe that he was still there. on Every Draft Has a Player that the Steelers Should Have Picked Instead (at Least I Thought So at... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/16/12 9:17 AM EDT (2 replies)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented As far as I'm concerned, Haley would be crazy to go run heavy with the receiving talent that this team has. on Pittsburgh Steelers News Bulletin: On Haley's Offensive Changes, Mike Wallace, and a Heinz Field... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/16/12 7:30 AM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented really=rarely on Former Pittsburgh Steelers FS Chris Hope Speaks to BTSC on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/16/12 7:20 AM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Chris Hope: The only Steelers autograph that I own. on Former Pittsburgh Steelers FS Chris Hope Speaks to BTSC on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/16/12 7:20 AM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented That would have been nice to write about, but I was sort of writing about my perspective of following the draft. on Every Draft Has a Player that the Steelers Should Have Picked Instead (at Least I Thought So at... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/16/12 6:54 AM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I agree. I was going to use the Revis draft, but since the Steelers didn't even get a shot at him, I figured what's the use on Every Draft Has a Player that the Steelers Should Have Picked Instead (at Least I Thought So at... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/16/12 12:42 AM EDT (2 replies)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented The Pats did trade up to get Hightower, but they traded to the spot right after the Steelers and took him at 25. on Every Draft Has a Player that the Steelers Should Have Picked Instead (at Least I Thought So at... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/16/12 12:19 AM EDT (2 replies)

Behind the Steel Curtain Posted Every Draft Has a Player that the Steelers Should Have Picked Instead (at Least I Thought So at... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/15/12 11:04 PM EDT

Bucs Dugout Commented Good point. on No one can ever accuse these Pirates of being streaky--at least not on the winning side on Bucs Dugout - 05/11/12 8:58 AM EDT

Bucs Dugout Commented Maybe, but they're going to have to start doing it sooner or later if they're ever going to get to the next level. on No one can ever accuse these Pirates of being streaky--at least not on the winning side on Bucs Dugout - 05/11/12 8:24 AM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Recommended The Downside of Being a Football Hero on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/10/12 11:14 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Simply brilliant on The Downside of Being a Football Hero on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/10/12 11:14 PM EDT (1 reply)

Bucs Dugout Posted No one can ever accuse these Pirates of being streaky--at least not on the winning side on Bucs Dugout - 05/10/12 10:33 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Thanks, Duchess. Glad you liked it. on The One Time Tailgating Made Me "Miss" a Perfectly Good Steelers Game on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/10/12 5:31 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I'm quite familiar with Carnegie. I live in Crafton, Pa. Home of the Cowhers. on The One Time Tailgating Made Me "Miss" a Perfectly Good Steelers Game on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/09/12 10:55 PM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented That's my favorite part about following a team. The memories that it creates with friends and family. on The One Time Tailgating Made Me "Miss" a Perfectly Good Steelers Game on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/09/12 10:42 PM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Yes, but none of that happened. They didn't make the playoffs, and they started out 2-6. And the starting quarterback was there for most of it. on The One Time Tailgating Made Me "Miss" a Perfectly Good Steelers Game on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/09/12 10:32 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Really? I didn't know they did that.That seems kind of cheesy. What was the coach actually trying to achieve with that? on The One Time Tailgating Made Me "Miss" a Perfectly Good Steelers Game on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/09/12 10:31 PM EDT (2 replies)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Welcome to the party, Dubya! Glad to have you aboard. Glad you like the place. on The One Time Tailgating Made Me "Miss" a Perfectly Good Steelers Game on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/09/12 10:29 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Wow, this is beyond random. But I did love the 43-0 beatdown of the "new" Brownies. I remember it well. on 1999 Steelers regular season recaps on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/09/12 10:22 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented They were sloppy with the turnovers and stupid penalties the entire year. It was more than just the quarterback being hurt. on The One Time Tailgating Made Me "Miss" a Perfectly Good Steelers Game on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/09/12 10:00 PM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Thank you. I enjoy telling stories. When you tell a story, it's yours. Nobody can say, "You have no idea what you're talking about with your story." on The One Time Tailgating Made Me "Miss" a Perfectly Good Steelers Game on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/09/12 9:51 PM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Posted The One Time Tailgating Made Me "Miss" a Perfectly Good Steelers Game on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/09/12 9:12 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I played midget football when I was 12, and I agree with you 100%. It really, really hurt to put my helmet on and take it back off. on The Alarming Trend in Head Trauma Cases in the NFL Leads to Many Questions Fans Hope to Have... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/09/12 11:51 AM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Well, he was a known spousal abuser if nothing else. on The Alarming Trend in Head Trauma Cases in the NFL Leads to Many Questions Fans Hope to Have... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/09/12 11:50 AM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented It's a little harder for draft picks to hold out now, anyway, right? It's more of a slotting system after the new CBA, I believe. on Steelers Come to Terms with Second Round Pick OT Mike Adams on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/09/12 9:40 AM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented on Report: Steelers and Jets Were Going to Trade 1st Round Picks on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/09/12 9:37 AM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented If it has something to do with equipment, or more importantly, proper teaching techniques for tackling, I think making comparisons is rather appropriate. on The Alarming Trend in Head Trauma Cases in the NFL Leads to Many Questions Fans Hope to Have... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/08/12 7:20 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Posted The Alarming Trend in Head Trauma Cases in the NFL Leads to Many Questions Fans Hope to Have... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/08/12 2:00 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Menacing on Being a Professional Athlete (or Celebrity of Any Kind) Means that Your Character Flaws Will Always... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/06/12 1:28 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I'll accept any comparison to James Harrison. Thank you, Sir. on Being a Professional Athlete (or Celebrity of Any Kind) Means that Your Character Flaws Will Always... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/04/12 12:04 AM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented It's a stain on the BTSC brand name on Being a Professional Athlete (or Celebrity of Any Kind) Means that Your Character Flaws Will Always... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/03/12 5:27 PM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented He's probably 21 or 22. It's not like he's 35. on Being a Professional Athlete (or Celebrity of Any Kind) Means that Your Character Flaws Will Always... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/03/12 5:26 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Thanks, Rebecca. I enjoyed writing it. Glad you liked it. on Being a Professional Athlete (or Celebrity of Any Kind) Means that Your Character Flaws Will Always... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/03/12 6:26 AM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Once I speak with Goodell, of course. on Being a Professional Athlete (or Celebrity of Any Kind) Means that Your Character Flaws Will Always... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/03/12 6:25 AM EDT (3 replies)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Thanks a lot. Now I'm going to get suspended for at least three posts. on Being a Professional Athlete (or Celebrity of Any Kind) Means that Your Character Flaws Will Always... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/03/12 6:24 AM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Thanks, worldtrip. I loved writing that media article. It played to my strength as a writer: being a passive/aggressive smart-ass. on Being a Professional Athlete (or Celebrity of Any Kind) Means that Your Character Flaws Will Always... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/03/12 6:23 AM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Yeah, I have many friends who smoked pot when they were younger. I never tried it, but I sat right next to them and watched them do it. on Being a Professional Athlete (or Celebrity of Any Kind) Means that Your Character Flaws Will Always... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/02/12 11:25 PM EDT (2 replies)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented That's nice of you to say, Frank. I appreciate the kind words. on Being a Professional Athlete (or Celebrity of Any Kind) Means that Your Character Flaws Will Always... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/02/12 11:22 PM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented It's too late. The statute of limitations has expired. on Being a Professional Athlete (or Celebrity of Any Kind) Means that Your Character Flaws Will Always... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/02/12 11:13 PM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented My poor car has been hit so many times, and, not once, has anyone ever left a note. I guess that's the universe just paying me back. :) on Being a Professional Athlete (or Celebrity of Any Kind) Means that Your Character Flaws Will Always... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/02/12 11:01 PM EDT (2 replies)

Behind the Steel Curtain Posted Being a Professional Athlete (or Celebrity of Any Kind) Means that Your Character Flaws Will Always... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/02/12 10:13 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I think it's a bit premature to link this to concussions. Maybe it is, but maybe it had something to do with the domestic violence issue. on Former All-Pro Linebacker Junior Seau is Dead on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/02/12 4:47 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented That's just incredible. I would never have guessed he would have those kinds of problems. on Former All-Pro Linebacker Junior Seau is Dead on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/02/12 4:46 PM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I never realized that Gilbert was considered guard material. I know that certain people have been of the opinion that Colon would be better suited as a guard. on The Steelers Emphasis on the Offensive Line in Recent Drafts May Finally Clear a Path for the... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/01/12 9:39 AM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented They drafted two tackles pretty high in back-to-back years. They almost have no choice but to move Colon inside. on The Steelers Emphasis on the Offensive Line in Recent Drafts May Finally Clear a Path for the... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/01/12 9:30 AM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented That's a good point. on The Steelers Emphasis on the Offensive Line in Recent Drafts May Finally Clear a Path for the... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/01/12 8:59 AM EDT

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I'd say balance with slightly more emphasis on the pass is key in today's NFL. on The Steelers Emphasis on the Offensive Line in Recent Drafts May Finally Clear a Path for the... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 05/01/12 12:24 AM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Maybe he'll make it to week two this time. on The Steelers Emphasis on the Offensive Line in Recent Drafts May Finally Clear a Path for the... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 04/30/12 11:42 PM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Well, you do need to run in key situations-near the goal line and on short yardage--but the Giants and Patriots were two of worst rushing offenses and they played in the Super Bowl. on The Steelers Emphasis on the Offensive Line in Recent Drafts May Finally Clear a Path for the... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 04/30/12 11:41 PM EDT (2 replies)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I hope you're right. However, I get the feeling that people are more excited about what Haley did in Kansas City than what he did in Arizona. on The Steelers Emphasis on the Offensive Line in Recent Drafts May Finally Clear a Path for the... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 04/30/12 10:30 PM EDT (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Well, we're still a ways away from knowing whether or not these guys are good yet. on The Steelers Emphasis on the Offensive Line in Recent Drafts May Finally Clear a Path for the... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 04/30/12 10:05 PM EDT

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