jmt57

Recently former Steeler Terry Bradshaw spoke about using steroids while he was a player, which not surprisingly was compared and contrasted to the Patriots video taping opponents signals. The comments here were somewhat predictable: a question as to why this didn't get as much scrutiny in the media as spygate; a few jokes parroting what Pats haters typically comment; and then a collective shrug, as if to say 'this is not news, no big deal'.

I was curious, however, as to how Steeler fans were reacting. Strolling over to their fan site, Steelers Fever, was a rather eye opening experience. The first three pages of comments are ironically mostly the same lines that upset Pats haters when they come from Pats fans: 'everybody did it', 'it wasn't against the rules then', 'it didn't help them win', etc. What was a bit surprising was that the thread almost immediately turns in to a Patriots bashing - even though nobody was writing anything bad about the Bradshaw and the Steelers. It was as if it was a self-inflicted pre-emptive strike, perhaps to bait non-Steeler fans in with negative comments.

After the thread turned in to a debate as to whether or not steroids should be illegal or against NFL rules, and no other teams fans gave the Steeler fans a hard time, on the 75th post of the thread somebody decided to copy and post comments from Pats Fans, take them out of context, and offer the opinion that Pats fans "are the least knowledgeable fans in football" and "delusional".

Disappointed but undaunted by the lack of any fan from any other team to come in and say something negative about Bradshaw or the Steelers on their forum, an common enemy was finally uncovered when a Steeler fan responded to a comment about lack of intelligence in New England. First one moderator commented "Are you sure you are a Steelers fan? Quite honestly, you come across as a Cheatsies* fan". After defending her Steeler loyalty, a second moderator responded with "What exactly IS your problem? Friendly piece of advice here: pull the stick out, if you get my drift." This is the cue for other Steeler fans to pile on; first, "Any self-respecting, REAL Steelers fan hates the Patriots* with every fiber of their being. The end.", and then another accuses this person of not being a Steeler fan, but instead being a troll.

On a side note, I did find it just a bit weird that somebody named Dino comments six different times that he loves Terry Bradshaw.

Just found it a little bit strange that these folks were not only so defensive, but also so eager for an argument - yet at the same time intolerant of any even slightly opposing viewpoint.

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KontradictioN

Well, Pennsylvania is not exactly known as the braintrust of the nation. That, and their probably just tired of the Squealers having their heads handed to them on a silver platter everytime the two teams play. How about, despite not having "the use of cameras", the Pats still whooped your asses. Can't wait to see you next year.

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These folks were not only so defensive, but also so eager for an argument - yet at the same time intolerant of any even slightly opposing viewpoint=99% of the Steelers fans I know.

Can't blame them for hating the Patriots; if it wasn't for us, they'd have two more Super
Bowl appearances (2002 and 2005).

The 2005 AFC Championship game is my #1 all time favorite Patriots moment; going to Pittsburg and pounding Ben and the Steelers, the team that ended the Patriots regular season winning streak. Deon's "bye bye" wave as he waltzed into the end zone on the reverse was priceless...........

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CamNeely8

It is called being in their domes!! I did not see one non Squeeler fan post in that thread yet somehow it comes back to the Patriots. Not to mention the need to come over here and see what we thought of the subject.

In the poker room of life......Squeeler fans are on tilt......

blackglass3

Please don't ever link there again. Those were some of the dumbest "rational" posts I have ever read.

I feel kind of sick for cheering for the Pens in the NHL Finals, now.

jmt57

You know, you're right. After visiting sites such as espn, nytimes, or a steelers' fans site, I sense a lowering of my IQ that can only be compared to that of what happens to the brain cells of a professional athlete that risked his career in order to venture with neither a license nor helmet through a windshield while learning how to drive a motorcycle.

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PatsFan24

who cares what **** the steelers fans talk? just say "anthony smith"

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Patriots Dynasty!!!!

Super Bowl XXXVI XXXVIII XXXIX Champs

"Stats are for losers, the final score is for winners." - Bill Belichick

fair catch fryar

What do you expect from a fanbase that drinks Iron City Beer on a regular basis. All they do is fill it with 1/2 polluted river water and 1/2 urine and slap a picture of Jack Lambert on it. What a bunch of a$$hats.

signbabybrady

I know it is not easy to route for a team as successful as the Red WIngs if they are not your home team but I could not in good conscience route for the Penguins after Ulf Samuelson

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CamNeely8

Amen to that brother!!! If I see Ulffy I will fight him......