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Anthony Defeo

Aug 06, 2010 Feb 11, 2012 230 1521

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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Behind the Steel Curtain Posted Bowling for Super Bowl on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/12/12 11:19 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Posted Even if Hines Ward Finishes His Career with Another Team, it Won't Tarnish His Legacy with... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/11/12 8:47 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Posted Is the NFC Now Officially the Superior Conference? on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/08/12 10:39 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Great write up. This was awesome. on Steelers Release CB Bryant McFadden, Owner of One of the Biggest Plays in Franchise History on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/08/12 6:28 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Well, when it comes from so many people, it has to be true. on Steelers Found Their Offensive Coordinator, Now, What is Their Plan? on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/07/12 11:09 PM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented from everything I hear about Haley, he's kind of a jerk who is hard to play for and get along with. I can't see how this is going to end well. on Steelers Found Their Offensive Coordinator, Now, What is Their Plan? on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/07/12 9:39 PM EST (2 replies)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I'm not sure how to feel about it. But I do know that blogging will be a little more interesting now. :) on Steelers Expected to Announce Hiring of Todd Haley as Offensive Coordinator on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/06/12 9:36 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented The Steelers might have an aging roster, but I think they've been a team in transition the past couple of seasons. on 2013 Super Bowl Odds: Steelers Again Expected to Contend for Lombardi Despite Early Playoff Exit... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/06/12 9:24 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Those rushing stats don't really blow you away, however. on The New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots, 21-17, in Super Bowl XLVI on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/06/12 10:42 AM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Posted The New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots, 21-17, in Super Bowl XLVI on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/06/12 9:30 AM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Manning: Two Super Bowl winning touchdown drives in the final minute. Has any other quarterback ever done that? on Giants Win Super Bowl XLVI 21-17 Over New England Patriots on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/06/12 8:02 AM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented LOL@Tecmo Bowl comment on Super Bowl Second Half Open Thread: Patriots 10, Giants 9 on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/05/12 8:00 PM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I hope so. I don't care what anyone says, Clarkson is sexy. on Super Bowl First Half Open Thread: Giants vs. Patriots on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/05/12 6:16 PM EST (2 replies)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Giants 30 Patriots 24. on Super Bowl First Half Open Thread: Giants vs. Patriots on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/05/12 6:14 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented It's funny that you mention that. I was going to write something about how awesome it was when the Pirates won the 1990 National League East. on There's Always a Bit of Good Fortune in Making it to and Winning the Super Bowl on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/05/12 3:58 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I think it's a bit weird that Brees won the offensive award while Rodgers won the mvp, but like you said, one doesn't always have anything to do with the other. on Aaron Rodgers MVP, Drew Brees Offensive Player of the Year, Terrell Suggs Defensive Player of... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/05/12 2:37 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I own the "history of the Steelers" DVD and one of the features is of Super Bowl XIII. on There's Always a Bit of Good Fortune in Making it to and Winning the Super Bowl on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/05/12 1:58 PM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Oh,no, I've never been to a Super Bowl in my life. I meant, I'm old enough to remember five of the eight. Maybe it was a bit confusing. Sorry. on There's Always a Bit of Good Fortune in Making it to and Winning the Super Bowl on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/05/12 1:39 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Oh, no, I wrote 1955. When you're as long-winded as I am, you're bound to make mistakes. :) on There's Always a Bit of Good Fortune in Making it to and Winning the Super Bowl on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/05/12 1:38 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Posted There's Always a Bit of Good Fortune in Making it to and Winning the Super Bowl on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/05/12 11:47 AM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I didn't see that play, or I might have had a heart attack. I walked out on the game after Troy's interception was overturned. on Steelers RB Jerome Bettis May Not Make the Hall of Fame in 2012, But He Will Always Be... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/04/12 8:16 PM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I remember hearing an interview with Merrill Hoge about the coaches in Chicago picking his brain about the Steelers offense after he signed with the Bears. on Steelers Add Two More Hall of Fame Members, C Dermontti Dawson and CB Jack Butler on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/04/12 8:06 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented on Does it Make a Difference to You When the NFL Holds the Super Bowl in a Cold Weather City? on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/03/12 5:58 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Good points. As far as the city being the focus, I have an NFL films DVD of Super Bowl IX on Does it Make a Difference to You When the NFL Holds the Super Bowl in a Cold Weather City? on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/02/12 10:34 PM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Are you talking about the one in Detroit? on Does it Make a Difference to You When the NFL Holds the Super Bowl in a Cold Weather City? on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/02/12 10:26 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I think it's like a rule now where they have to hold the game in a venue that houses an NFL team. on Does it Make a Difference to You When the NFL Holds the Super Bowl in a Cold Weather City? on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/02/12 10:26 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Damn. I'm pumped! Now I wish I could drive to Indy on Sunday. Oh well. Haha . on Does it Make a Difference to You When the NFL Holds the Super Bowl in a Cold Weather City? on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/02/12 10:19 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Posted Does it Make a Difference to You When the NFL Holds the Super Bowl in a Cold Weather City? on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/02/12 9:38 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented That's the first sack by Suggs that I've ever enjoyed. on Suggs calls "analyst" a D-bag...hehehehhe on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/01/12 6:43 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented on Memorable Games from 25 Steelers Legends: No. 16--James Harrison on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/01/12 5:01 PM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Posted Memorable Games from 25 Steelers Legends: No. 16--James Harrison on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/01/12 4:12 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented People didn't really start talking about Rivers until just prior to the '04 draft. on Giants Owner Says Roethlisberger was Back-Up Plan in 2004 NFL Draft on Behind the Steel Curtain - 02/01/12 12:18 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Good for Butler. There must be some kind of guarantee in place. I mean, it's not like Butler is a young man on Keith Butler To Remain in Pittsburgh, Declines Interview With Indianapolis on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/31/12 9:35 AM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Yes, they were number one until Antonio Brown got exposed by Larry Fitzgerald! on Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Throws Two Touchdowns, WR Antonio Brown Allows One As AFC Rolls in... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/31/12 9:32 AM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented It doesn't have to be elite, but with an average offensive line, scoring will always be an issue. on Steelers Offensive Breakdown in Preparation for the 2012 NFL Draft on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/30/12 10:23 AM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented The Steelers could have very easily reached for an offensive lineman in both '08 and '09, but didn't because all the projected first rounders were gone. on Steelers Offensive Breakdown in Preparation for the 2012 NFL Draft on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/30/12 10:09 AM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented You had me at guard. on Steelers Offensive Breakdown in Preparation for the 2012 NFL Draft on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/30/12 10:07 AM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Antonio Brown can't cover anyone! The Steelers really need to address their corners this offseason. on Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Throws Two Touchdowns, WR Antonio Brown Allows One As AFC Rolls in... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/30/12 9:54 AM EST (5 replies)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented *for after but and before whatever. Man, I can't comment at all the last two days. on Ben Roethlisberger Deserves to Know Where the Steelers Offense is Headed on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/30/12 9:38 AM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I don't know why people are so concerned about the game evolving into a pass-happy game. on Ben Roethlisberger Deserves to Know Where the Steelers Offense is Headed on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/30/12 9:36 AM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I don't blame Butler for leaving. I hate to see him go, but those jobs don't just grow on trees. on Steelers Linebackers Coach Keith Butler to be Hired as Colts Defensive Coordinator on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/29/12 9:56 PM EST (2 replies)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented It's a great question, but it's hard to say. on Ben Roethlisberger Deserves to Know Where the Steelers Offense is Headed on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/29/12 1:03 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I never thought this post would require the code of conduct policy to be posted. on Ben Roethlisberger Deserves to Know Where the Steelers Offense is Headed on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/29/12 8:32 AM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented was=won on Ben Roethlisberger Deserves to Know Where the Steelers Offense is Headed on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/29/12 8:28 AM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Tan, while I don't disagree with your opinion what why Tomlin gets criticized--I've been around enough ignorant people to know there's something to it--I think it's important to remember that Cowher's coaching abilities came under fire a lot pre-'05 on Ben Roethlisberger Deserves to Know Where the Steelers Offense is Headed on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/29/12 8:27 AM EST (2 replies)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented To say they pass on every down, well, that would be silly. Mendenhall rushed for over 1000 yards in '09 and '10, and he would have done the same last season if he wasn't hurt. on Ben Roethlisberger Deserves to Know Where the Steelers Offense is Headed on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/29/12 8:20 AM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Todd Haley would be a disaster on Ben Roethlisberger Deserves to Know Where the Steelers Offense is Headed on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/28/12 10:56 PM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I never thought I'd see BA wind up as the Colts OC. But then again, I never thought I'd be entertaining the thought of Peyton Manning wearing another uniform. on Colts Hire Bruce Arians for Open Offensive Coordinator Position on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/28/12 10:36 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Posted Ben Roethlisberger Deserves to Know Where the Steelers Offense is Headed on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/28/12 10:20 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Flattering list for the Steelers. Not much to complain about there. Great list. on Four Steelers in Top 20 of ESPN's NFL Any Era Poll on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/27/12 9:21 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented And if that franchise quarterback has a bad game or two, we can always put in Charlie Batch, and the difference won't be noticeable. on With Bruce Arians Off the Menu, Who Will the Steelers Blame Monster Feast Upon Next? on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/26/12 6:46 AM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I know he played in a different defense, but is he, perhaps,this era's John Banaszak? on A Tribute to Unheralded and Retiring Steelers NT Chris Hoke on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/25/12 8:55 PM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Great job on A Comprehensive Look at Offensive Coordinators in the NFL for the Past Five Seasons on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/25/12 8:42 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented great stuff. Rec'd! on A Tribute to Unheralded and Retiring Steelers NT Chris Hoke on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/25/12 6:48 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Recommended A Tribute to Unheralded and Retiring Steelers NT Chris Hoke on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/25/12 6:47 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Your career was so great, apparently, it was worth a double post. on Chris Hoke Retires on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/25/12 4:47 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Best of luck, Hokey, and thanks for the many great years. on Chris Hoke Retires on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/25/12 4:47 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I can't stand Goodell either, but at the end of the day, he's just doing the owners' bidding. on Roger Goodell Extended as NFL Commissioner Through 2018 (via Schefter) on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/25/12 2:00 PM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented If you were fired, would you keep your mouth shut? I know I wouldn't. on Former Steelers Offensive Coordinator Bruce Arians Says Retirement Came After New Contract... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/25/12 12:35 PM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented they would have to get the same amount of money if they were officially on the team. on Former Steelers Offensive Coordinator Bruce Arians Says Retirement Came After New Contract... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/25/12 12:34 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented My point is people keep insisting that Arians should adapt his gameplan to suit the average offensive line. Would they ever ask Lebeau to do the same thing to make up for a weak defensive line? on Former Steelers Offensive Coordinator Bruce Arians Says Retirement Came After New Contract... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/25/12 12:32 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented To show you just how clueless some people can be, I was discussing this stuff with my boss yesterday, and he said, "At least Cowher had a winning team." on With Bruce Arians Off the Menu, Who Will the Steelers Blame Monster Feast Upon Next? on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/25/12 9:12 AM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented And maybe with a dominant offensive line, Arians would have been the offensive version of Dick Lebeau on Former Steelers Offensive Coordinator Bruce Arians Says Retirement Came After New Contract... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/25/12 8:47 AM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Well, when I hear the term "blue collar football," I tend to get a little nervous. on Former Steelers Offensive Coordinator Bruce Arians Says Retirement Came After New Contract... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/24/12 11:51 PM EST (2 replies)

Behind the Steel Curtain Posted With Bruce Arians Off the Menu, Who Will the Steelers Blame Monster Feast Upon Next? on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/24/12 11:43 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented on Former Steelers Offensive Coordinator Bruce Arians Says Retirement Came After New Contract... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/24/12 6:37 PM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Sorry, I had already had another mediocre season in the books. I guess I'm over the cap in regards to dissing Flacco. on Super Bowl News: The Aftermath of the Conference Championships on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/24/12 9:46 AM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Great stuff. Really nice memories. on 1979 and 2012: Two Different but Similar Years of Transition for one Fan and his... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/24/12 9:42 AM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I'm not sure if Flacco will ever be elite. It's been five whole seasons for him to really assert himself, but still nothing significant. on Super Bowl News: The Aftermath of the Conference Championships on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/24/12 9:13 AM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Everytime I think of the Arizona Cardinals fan crying in the stands after the Cardinals finally made the Super Bowl, it reminds me how awesome it is for a team to make it. on Just Making it to the Super Bowl is a Great Thing on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/23/12 11:09 PM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Posted Just Making it to the Super Bowl is a Great Thing on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/23/12 2:12 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented If the Giants are favored, that's going to look really weird on paper. A 9-7 team in the regular season favored in the Super Bowl. on Patriots and Giants to Square Off in Super Bowl XLVI on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/22/12 11:36 PM EST (3 replies)

Behind the Steel Curtain Posted Super Bowl XLVI is Set: Get Ready for Giants vs. Patriots II. And Some Really Scary Deja Vu on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/22/12 11:29 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented I agree, two history making mistakes in a matter of seconds. Kind of makes those two Gatorade showers a little easier to handle. on AFC Championship Game Is Hereby Known As The Blown Opportunities Bowl on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/22/12 9:44 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented If playing in the Northeast prohibits great passing numbers, explain Brady. on The Steelers Just Won the Super Bowl! Whoops, My Mistake. Bruce Arians Just Retired on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/21/12 8:11 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented Great point about the many different offensive line combinations. on I Promise to Move Forward After Getting This Out of My System on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/21/12 8:05 PM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Posted The Steelers Just Won the Super Bowl! Whoops, My Mistake. Bruce Arians Just Retired on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/20/12 8:06 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented A lot of Steelers fans got their wish. Be careful what you wish for. on Bruce Arians Retires as Steelers Offensive Coordinator on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/20/12 6:06 PM EST (1 reply)

Behind the Steel Curtain Posted My Favorite Part of the Steelers 2011 Season on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/18/12 9:08 PM EST

Behind the Steel Curtain Commented So, all it takes is for the Steelers to get knocked out of the playoffs for Roethlsiberger to get put below Rivers and even Bradford? on The Broncos Get Crushed by the Patriots, 45-10, and the Steelers Probably Still Can't Believe What... on Behind the Steel Curtain - 01/17/12 6:25 AM EST (1 reply)

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