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PaVaSteeler

  • joined Aug 01, 2011
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Born and raised in Pittsburgh (Beaver County specifically) - joined the rest of the diaspora after college when I moved to DC. Now live in Manassas, VA, deep in the heart of Redflop territory. Only reason I have DirecTv is to watch my Steelers every Sunday.

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Recent Activity
Don't be disingenuous..
Commented on NHL Playoffs are nice, but the NFL postseason is the best on May 19 2013, 7:01p
Your phrase made me wonder...
Commented on The Sea-Adderall Seahawks and the rising amount of suspensions in the NFL on May 19 2013, 6:55p - 1 reply
Yea, base it on Shirley Jackson's short story...
Commented on Powerball lottery results didn't match well with Steelers-based selection process on May 19 2013, 6:33p
Sorry Tony, usually I agree with your perspectives...
Commented on NHL Playoffs are nice, but the NFL postseason is the best on May 19 2013, 1:22p - 1 reply
The fastest, toughest, most accomplished return man in the history of the NFL won't help the Steelers...
Commented on Steelers return duty competition has mixed history in Pittsburgh on May 19 2013, 1:09p - 2 replies
+1
Commented on Bengals James Harrison may not hate Steelers, but they do motivate him on May 18 2013, 10:09a
Oh, I understand fully....
Commented on Bengals James Harrison may not hate Steelers, but they do motivate him on May 18 2013, 10:09a
IT'S HAMMER TIME...!
Commented on Steelers Sign Fourth Round Pick Shamarko Thomas on May 17 2013, 7:44a
BULLETIN BOARD MATERIAL...BULLETIN BOARD MATERIAL...BULLETIN BOARD MATERIAL...
Commented on Bruce Arians says Ben Roethlisberger should be ahead of Andrew Luck in NFL Network Top 100 on May 17 2013, 7:36a - 2 replies
^^This^^...
Commented on Bengals James Harrison may not hate Steelers, but they do motivate him on May 17 2013, 7:30a - 2 replies
What's the point in telling us it's pointless...
Commented on Steelers Injury Report: Recovery dictates patience for Sean Spence on May 17 2013, 7:25a
I'm sure the team contracts have, as condition of employment...
Commented on Steelers Injury Report: Recovery dictates patience for Sean Spence on May 17 2013, 7:22a
But that....
Commented on Steelers Injury Report: Recovery dictates patience for Sean Spence on May 17 2013, 7:19a - 1 reply
As Abraham Lincoln said...
Commented on The presence of Troy Polamalu at upcoming OTAs is even more necessary than last year on May 17 2013, 7:15a - 2 replies
If Wallace has to run farther since Tannehill throws farther than Ben...
Commented on Mike Wallace says Ryan Tannehill might be able to throw farther than Roethlisberger on May 16 2013, 1:07p
Does Homer know this for a fact...?
Commented on Steelers Injury Report: Recovery dictates patience for Sean Spence on May 16 2013, 12:59p - 2 replies
I just hope Troy can recapture the conditioning training he's done in California...
Commented on The presence of Troy Polamalu at upcoming OTAs is even more necessary than last year on May 16 2013, 12:56p - 1 reply
As has been proven time and time again, some fans can't handle success...
Commented on Steelers/Ravens third on NFL.com list of Best Rivalries on May 16 2013, 5:59a - 1 reply
I think his off-the-field comments will be far more entertaining...
Commented on Bengals James Harrison a "Massage Whore," has no opinion of Andy Dalton on May 15 2013, 9:09a
(Comment printed graphically for the benefit of any Baltimore Sun readers, and Mr. MaLoR)
Commented on Steelers GM Kevin Colbert speaks about Sean Spence and Reggie to season ticket holders on May 15 2013, 9:01a
Hogwash...Dunn is this year's...
Commented on Steelers GM Kevin Colbert speaks about Sean Spence and Reggie to season ticket holders on May 15 2013, 8:58a - 2 replies
I wear an XL...
Commented on Tunch and Wolf's Walk for the Homeless, Redux on May 14 2013, 4:27p - 1 reply
+1, and a true blue collar Steeler work ethic...
Commented on Steelers Film Breakdown: The unsung and under-appreciated Ramon Foster on May 14 2013, 4:14p
De nada
Commented on Steelers Film Breakdown: The unsung and under-appreciated Ramon Foster on May 14 2013, 4:11p
You obviously haven't read much of Mechem's posts or comments YOI...
Commented on Steelers/Ravens third on NFL.com list of Best Rivalries on May 14 2013, 3:43p - 1 reply
Welcome...
Commented on Steelers rookies struggle to extend the dream on May 14 2013, 3:33p
Agreed, and is more in keeping with the way the Rooneys historically have operated.
Commented on Steelers Draft History: Bill Cowher vs. Mike Tomlin on May 14 2013, 3:28p
+78
Commented on Max Starks talking to Arizona Cardinals on May 14 2013, 3:27p
Max should save on moving costs, and just go to work in the outlying suburb of Pittsburgh...
Commented on Max Starks talking to Arizona Cardinals on May 14 2013, 3:27p - 1 reply
The Rooneys are famous for their patience and loyalty to their coaches...
Commented on Steelers Draft History: Bill Cowher vs. Mike Tomlin on May 14 2013, 2:32p - 1 reply
Farrior wasn't drafted by the Steelers, so he's not in this analysis...
Commented on Steelers Draft History: Bill Cowher vs. Mike Tomlin on May 14 2013, 2:30p
You forgot to mention Foster's best quality...
Commented on Steelers Film Breakdown: The unsung and under-appreciated Ramon Foster on May 14 2013, 10:45a - 2 replies
Brady Quinn should be well aquainted with the challenges of being a writer...
Commented on Jerrod Johnson, now with Seattle, says Todd Haley changed his grip, overhauled throwing motion on May 14 2013, 8:11a - 1 reply
Steelers Draft History: Bill Cowher vs. Mike Tomlin
Posted on May 14 2013, 8:10a
Welcome to Steeler Nation's #1 watering hole...
Commented on Steelers are still trying to solve mystery of Ziggy Hood and Cameron Heyward on May 14 2013, 7:42a
A corollary question to ask is...
Commented on Media reaction about Steelers rookie Reggie Dunn on May 13 2013, 3:10p - 2 replies
Key reason why the Seahawks/Niners "rivalry" is nowhere near that of Steelers/Ravens
Commented on Steelers/Ravens third on NFL.com list of Best Rivalries on May 13 2013, 9:49a - 3 replies
Bravo!
Commented on Steelers rookies struggle to extend the dream on May 13 2013, 9:38a
Saw The Hobbit this weekend...
Commented on Friday Night Happy Hour Open Thread on May 13 2013, 9:30a
Good piece Neal...
Commented on Head trauma, CTE and the future of the NFL on May 12 2013, 10:22a
Nice piece as always Ivan...
Commented on Weekend Checkdown: the top stories of the week on May 11 2013, 8:03p
Huh...since when?
Commented on Steelers Ryan Clark shows respect to Patriots Tom Brady on May 11 2013, 7:59p - 1 reply
No YOI...life isn't on par with playground dynamics...
Commented on Baltimore Sun readers-poll picks Steelers Roethlisberger over Ravens Joe Flacco on May 11 2013, 7:54p
I'm only a casual hockey fan...
Commented on Penguins Game Open Thread: Tempting fate in an effort to reverse the jinx on May 11 2013, 7:49p - 1 reply
SCORE!!!
Commented on Penguins Game Open Thread: Tempting fate in an effort to reverse the jinx on May 11 2013, 7:24p - 1 reply
Back in the day, a 3.5 hour drive was considered local...
Commented on Penguins Game Open Thread: Tempting fate in an effort to reverse the jinx on May 11 2013, 7:22p
Talk about a jinx...
Commented on Penguins Game Open Thread: Tempting fate in an effort to reverse the jinx on May 11 2013, 7:20p - 1 reply
My pleasure NoVAPensFan...
Commented on Football Picture (thanks PaVa) on May 11 2013, 2:02p
Fortunately the enshriners got it right, just in time...
Commented on Steelers Hall of Fame DB Jack Butler dead at age 85 on May 11 2013, 1:55p
Weellll....
Commented on Friday Night Happy Hour Open Thread on May 11 2013, 12:18a
Naw, we just had a boomer of a storm here in Prince William county
Commented on Friday Night Happy Hour Open Thread on May 11 2013, 12:13a - 1 reply
(chuckle)....thanks...
Commented on Friday Night Happy Hour Open Thread on May 11 2013, 12:12a
Thanks...believe me, I'll go in with the mind set...
Commented on Friday Night Happy Hour Open Thread on May 11 2013, 12:09a - 2 replies
I would argue lacrosse is far more egalitarian now than it was in Brown's day
Commented on Friday Night Happy Hour Open Thread on May 11 2013, 12:06a
Working on one...that's where I've been till now
Commented on Friday Night Happy Hour Open Thread on May 11 2013, 12:05a
Yea, and I suppose this film showed...
Commented on Searching for the Steelers' next rookie cult hero on May 10 2013, 8:51p
I'm miffed the The Hobbit is broken into three movies...
Commented on Friday Night Happy Hour Open Thread on May 10 2013, 8:41p - 2 replies
Wild Turkey...
Commented on Friday Night Happy Hour Open Thread on May 10 2013, 8:39p - 1 reply
P.S. - love the new sig...
Commented on Friday Night Happy Hour Open Thread on May 10 2013, 8:37p - 1 reply
It's gonna be tough this weekend, what with the day for Mothers...
Commented on Friday Night Happy Hour Open Thread on May 10 2013, 8:36p - 1 reply
Don't let Jim Brown hear you say that...
Commented on Friday Night Happy Hour Open Thread on May 10 2013, 8:34p - 1 reply
The Penguins look to clinch tomorrow night, the Wild were tamed (again)...
Commented on Friday Night Happy Hour Open Thread on May 10 2013, 8:33p - 3 replies
Oh, FYI Steeler Nation...if you open an "incognito window" in your browser, you can vote as many times as you like.
Commented on Baltimore Sun readers-poll picks Steelers Roethlisberger over Ravens Joe Flacco on May 10 2013, 4:48p
Guess you forgot your grade school science there, YOI...
Commented on Baltimore Sun readers-poll picks Steelers Roethlisberger over Ravens Joe Flacco on May 10 2013, 4:45p
CONGRATULATIONS FEVER...!!!!!!!!
Commented on Ravens acquire A.Q. Shipley in trade with Colts on May 10 2013, 4:38p
You started out right on the money last year...
Commented on Steelers have 'the next version of Matt Forte' in Le'Veon Bell on May 10 2013, 4:36p - 2 replies
I think too many here (and elsewhere)...
Commented on Ryan Clark's comment regarding a culture of money is missing a big point on May 10 2013, 4:32p
+1...
Commented on Baltimore Sun readers-poll picks Steelers Roethlisberger over Ravens Joe Flacco on May 10 2013, 4:01p
Thought I'd kill two birds with one stone here
Commented on Ravens acquire A.Q. Shipley in trade with Colts on May 10 2013, 3:56p - 1 reply
Even one of your (condescending chuckle) two is from a previous century's season
Commented on Ravens acquire A.Q. Shipley in trade with Colts on May 10 2013, 3:54p - 1 reply
Even one of your (condescending chuckle) two is from the last century.
Commented on Ravens acquire A.Q. Shipley in trade with Colts on May 10 2013, 3:52p - 1 reply
Welcome!
Commented on Steelers Draft Breakdown: Jarvis Jones produces highlights on May 10 2013, 2:05p
They better be...
Commented on NHL goalies and NFL quarterbacks: Tougher than you think--both mentally and physically on May 10 2013, 1:57p - 1 reply
And Flacco sings just a well as Freddy did...
Commented on Baltimore Sun readers-poll picks Steelers Roethlisberger over Ravens Joe Flacco on May 10 2013, 1:49p
Exactly what I had in mind Greig, but...
Commented on Baltimore Sun readers-poll picks Steelers Roethlisberger over Ravens Joe Flacco on May 10 2013, 1:48p
(chuckle)
Commented on Baltimore Sun readers-poll picks Steelers Roethlisberger over Ravens Joe Flacco on May 10 2013, 1:45p
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