This is my very first blog and because of that I'd like to open by talking about something that is very near/dear to my heart. "What is that thing?", you may ask. Well, my fellow 704bloggers that thing is football -- but not just any football.....
STEELERS FOOTBALL!
You see, I was born (and raised) in the great city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania which means I was born with black and gold blood coursing through my veins. I am about to share with you a few facts that make the Steelers an organization forever rooted in the history and tradition of football. Perhaps you'll get the Steelers fever and be saying "Yinz" and waving your "Terrible Towel" before you know it.
(click play below to watch this amazing stuff!)
Indy's 2007 Superbowl Victory Parade - estimated 45,000 fans
Pittsburgh's 2006 Superbowl Victory Parade - estimated 250,000 fans
Total Population in Indianapolis - 784,118
Total Population in Pittsburgh - 316,718
You see, these are just a few reasons why I love the Steelers. They are so full of history (as is the wonderful city where they are located). If you've never been to Pittsburgh I'd highly recommend it. It truly is a beautiful area (no matter what other "Ohioans" or "Brownies" might tell you). The heart and soul of Pittsburgh certainly is STEELERS FOOTBALL!
8 comments:
I also have black and gold running through my veins, but for a different team - my Purdue Boilermakers!
And one of my college roomies is from PA and I just realized she says "yinz" too.
Hey Charise! Ha, I don't actually say "yinz" thank goodness...but that Pittsburgheze will get you everytime! :)
Erin, I share your love of football! Unfortunately, my team doesn't have as great of a legacy as yours. I'm a Bengals fan (hard to admit, considering the way they're playing this season).
Anyway, fun blog topic and nice graphics! :)
Hey Erin,
My wife works at OSU and both my sons go to school there. We have quite a bit of scarlet and gray stuff. And many of my neighbors are big sports fans as well. However I draw the line at the 2-story inflatable sports mascots that sway in the front yards. (oops, hope I didn't offend you... you don't have a Steelers toilet seat do you?)
We took our first trip to Pitt last weekend and hit the Zoo. Polar Bears ROCK. The baby elephants were pretty cute as well. We couldn't leave town without hitting IKEA! Traffic was awful on Saturday afternoon. I would dread a drive in at game time from the south. 2 lanes were not enough. Oh, and Steelers Stink. How 'bout them Cowboys! But at least we aren't Bungles fans.
What a fun blog Erin. I don't really follow football. But I really like your page. LOL!
Hey Erin
I grew up in Wheeling, WV and there was only one football team that really counted "Pittsburgh Steelers" and only real men and woman drank "Iron City Beer".
Fun stuff Erin. I'm not a football fan but I certainly like watching the choreography during the half time shows. We'll need to connect on that. Check out www.midwestpanthers.com I have a performing arts company also. Website under construction. We'll connect and get you back into the dance community. Happy weekend!
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