My Pics from Training Camp

agentorange — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:11:58 -0000

My Pics from Training Camp

I was at the final practice at Latrobe on Thursday, and got a bunch of good pictures. Check 'em out.

polamalu for president

agentorange — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:12:50 -0000

here is a conversation which took place last night between my wife and my 4 year old son. it is a conversation which not only demonstrates my shortcomings as a parent, but also how my unhealthy obsession with the steelers is being passed to my son, whether he likes it or not. it went like this:

wife: do you know who will be our new president tomorrow?

son: i don't know.

wife: sure you do. we're getting a new president tomorrow - do you remember his name?

son: polamalu?

just thought you might enjoy this little trip into my family room. go stillers!

agentorange — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:48:39 -0000

just thought you might enjoy this little trip into my family room. go stillers!

a handful of harrison

agentorange — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:22:46 -0000

via www.steelersfever.com

It has been pretty thoroughly discussed in some other threads that the steelers haven't been the beneficiaries of a holding call for the last 23 quarters of football. Conspiracy theories abound, as does just a general frustration that James Harrison, who could very well be defensive player of the year, is being flagrantly held on so many occasions that he is being robbed of sacks, hurries, knockdowns and forced fumbles. Steeler nation has collectively yelled, "Hey! Not fair!"

But here is what I am wondering: could all this lack of holding turn out to be a huge benefit for the team down the stretch? While it has certainly been a detriment to Silverback, it just may be that the Steelers defense - in particular their pass rush - will enjoy the fruits of this into the playoffs.

Here's how: the league certainly has to notice this. I understand that some of Steeler Nation thinks that the league is purposely not calling holding against opposing teams, but I am inclined to doubt that. I believe the league doesn't want that accusation being made, especially with 23 (and how many more?) quarters of football to support it. I believe that, at some point, the league will compensate--maybe even over-compensate--for this egregious/ridiculous lack of integrity in enforcing the rules of football.

Further, I think the more we talk about it and make it an issue, the more likely we are to see some results. I am seriously thinking that we will see several holding calls in the coming weeks against the Titans and Browns, and hopefully into the playoffs. And not only that, but if we do start to see some calls go our way, then teams will have to be careful about holding Deebo, and then watch the terror that is unleashed. Call me an optimist, but I have a feeling we will see an impressive run by our untamed beast of an outside linebacker over the next month and a half. Any thoughts?

A Holiday Thank You Note To Tony Romo

agentorange — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:56:26 -0000

A rare post game fanpost 'bump' from me. I resisted engaging in some of the good natured trash talk this week, mostly because I was finishing up a few projects and then driving from Seattle to California, but anyway, I'm not sure I would have pulled off something so fun had I had the time. As we know all too well, even good QBs have off days. Tony Romo is certainly a good quarterback. And he certainly had an off day.

Anyway, keep all the great stuff coming guys. We're going to have to implement a few new rules to keep things navigable as volume continues to pick up, but all the great stuff from y'all sure has been wonderful. -Blitz (M.B.)-

Dear Tony Romo,

You don't really know me, nor do you probably want to, but I was always taught that it is polite to say thank you when you receive a gift, and so I find myself writing this note to you today.

I wanted to offer the deepest kind of gratitude for the very generous spirit you demonstrated during yesterday's football game in Pittsburgh, right from the outset all the way through to the end. Rather than simply offering a general and dismissive "thanks," I'd like to specifically thank you for the many ways you exercised a giving spirit.

First of all, you set the tone of heartfelt generosity right away when, on the third play from scrimmage, you hit Troy Polamalu with a beautifully thrown pass to the sideline. As a fan of the game, I was immediately impressed with you; and as you only get one shot to make a first impression, you really did a great job there. Thank you.

But it didn't stop there. I noticed that you were wearing short sleeves in the cold Pittsburgh evening, and I wanted you to know that this kind gesture did not go unnoticed. I mean, you could have easily worn long sleeves like everyone else, keeping your arms warm and your body temperature at a better level. Instead, you chose to freeze your appendages off, running over to the sideline heater at every possible opportunity as if to proclaim to the Steelers that you were cold and shivering. That kind of psychological edge cannot be overestimated, and I thank you for leaving no stone unturned in your generosity. It certainly did not go unnoticed by this new Tony Romo fan.

But once again your generosity did not stop. At the beginning of the second quarter you not only allowed yourself to be sacked by none other than James Harrison, knowing that this would frustrate your own league-leading teammate, but you also decided to go ahead and fumble the ball as well, just for good measure. After all, how better to do your part in trying to win votes for Harrison for defensive player of the year? I mean, you couldn't have known that the Steelers would recover the ball, even though they did. Once again, your giving spirit was very well received by the Steelers defense, and I want to continue to reiterate my thankful refrain. I was beginning to see what Jessica Simpson sees in you.

You must have been frustrated, though. Even after all your beautiful gifts, the Steelers had not been able to capitalize. I once gave my wife a toaster for Christmas and she hated that gift, which I felt awful about. I bet that's what you were feeling. But instead of pouting about it, you went the extra mile and force-fed a beautiful interception deep in your own zone to Ike Taylor. Ike Taylor! You chose the cornerback who previously couldn't catch a cold, you sneaky little devil, you. Fortunately for your ego, the Steelers were able to convert that gift into three points, and your efforts finally paid off. Thank you, Mr. Romo. I, for one, was beginning to be won over by your grace and generosity, and was just about to think of myself as a Tony Romo fan until your little third-string running back decided to run all over the field so you could tie it up before halftime. And then halftime! What the h-e-double- goalposts did they tell you at halftime? Listen, I don't mean to give you advice, but it seems to me that you are hanging around the wrong crowd, Tony. I mean, all that generosity in the first half and then you come out of halftime and decide to be a selfish son of a gun? Be careful about who you listen to, Mr. Romo. That wasn't your best work there in the third quarter. You came across a bit selfish, I must say. And I was just about to write you off as a typical jock/jerk when you changed it all for me.

After the Steelers offense finally woke up and began to score some points and tie up the game with just under two minutes to go, and with all of Texas confident that you would put together a game-winning field goal drive, you did the unthinkable: you demonstrated the kind of radical graciousness that is only ever seen in the most rare of individuals. Putting yourself and your team and your fans and your organization last, you modeled extravagant generosity for the whole world to see. Taking the snap on second and 8, deep in your own territory, you looked the Steelers defense square in the eye and found the one man who was looking directly at you. You cocked your arm and delivered a beautiful, spiraling, almost slow-motion pass right at the chest of Deshea Townsend. The graciousness of this amazing gift cannot be overstated. Yes, you have to deal with this loss, the possiblity of not making the playoffs, and the reality of the Cowboy fans saying awful things about you and all of that, but you proved to be the biggest person on the field yesterday with your enormous spirit and love.

Again, you don't know me, nor do you probably want to, but I wanted to take a moment to let you know that kindness like yours should never go unthanked or unappreciated. On behalf of all of Steelernation I want to offer to you, Mr. Romo, the chief operating officer of "America's team," my deepest gratitude. You have served your country well. Thank you.

A New Fan,

greg.

P.S. If you really want to solidify your place in my heart, please beat the Ravens on December 20th. And this time you don't have to be so generous. America already knows what a great guy you are. Just win that one. Thanks.

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My Pics from Training Camp