Pittsburgh

he beholds · #1 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 08:50 AM

is going to the SUPERBOWL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A recap for those who don't like to watch, but like to know:Polamalu's INT return secures Steelers' Super Bowl berth.

Backwoods Presbyterian · #2 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 09:01 AM

Gag me with a spoon

Hamalas · #3 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 09:06 AM

ServantofGod · #4 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 09:23 AM

:b anana:

:ban ana:

:banan a:

Honor · #5 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 09:35 AM

Palamalu was great!!!!!! that TD was sooo exciting!!!.
we aren't usually Steeler fans but we are having a Superbowl/Birthday party for my hubby and a friend of ours is coming who is from Pittsburg and is a HUGE steelers fan so I told him... For you, we'll all be steeler fans.
YEAHY~~~

anyword though on the guy who got hurt?

he beholds · #6 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 09:45 AM

What's up with the Bens on the PB showing no love for THE Ben? Shameful

Backwoods Presbyterian · #7 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 09:48 AM

That is because that "Ben" is a traitor to the State of Ohio

**Marrow Man** · #8 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 10:09 AM

Why is he a traitor? It's not like he could help getting drafted by Pittsburgh.

I guess he could have pulled a John Elway-esque punkish stunt and refused to play for the team that drafted him...

Seb · #9 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Honor

anyword though on the guy who got hurt?

Looks like he's gonna be okay: McGahee OK after big hit in AFC title game

Backwoods Presbyterian · #10 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 10:13 AM

He could have stayed in school for one more year to prevent being picked by the Steelers...

**Marrow Man** · #11 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Backwoods Presbyterian

He could have stayed in school for one more year to prevent being picked by the Steelers...

Yes, I can sympathize. I thought that Matthew Stafford should have stayed in school one more year (and still do!) to keep him from going to Detroit. But then Mark Sanchez decided to declare and might have helped him avoid that debacle!

Richard King · #12 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 10:29 AM

I married a Pittsburgh girl so I am required to watch Steeler games.
especially since my team is vacationing in some Hollywood pinkie rehab and I have no alternative

I am very impressed with the manly men of Pittsburgh.
Last night was like watching a bunch of rodeo bull riders clearing a bar.
And the Steelers showed me some of the best offensive line work by the I have ever seen.

ColdSilverMoon · #13 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 10:57 AM

Go Steelers!

If it couldn't be the Giants I'm glad it's the Steelers. Pittsburgh is a real football town...

**Marrow Man** · #14 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ColdSilverMoon

Pittsburgh is a real football town...

Oh, and like Atlanta's not?!? Oh, that's right, it's not.

ColdSilverMoon · #15 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Marrow Man

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Originally Posted by ColdSilverMoon

Pittsburgh is a real football town...

Oh, and like Atlanta's not?!? Oh, that's right, it's not.

New York isn't a football city either - it's a baseball/Yankees town, as much as I don't like it.

Football is 2nd though - I've never seen New Yorkers so united (other than after 9/11) as they were after the Giants' Super Bowl win last year...

he beholds · #16 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ColdSilverMoon

Go Steelers!

If it couldn't be the Giants I'm glad it's the Steelers. Pittsburgh is a real football town...

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Originally Posted by ColdSilverMoon

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Originally Posted by Marrow Man

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Originally Posted by ColdSilverMoon

Pittsburgh is a real football town...

Oh, and like Atlanta's not?!? Oh, that's right, it's not.

New York isn't a football city either - it's a baseball/Yankees town, as much as I don't like it.

Football is 2nd though - I've never seen New Yorkers so united (other than after 9/11) as they were after the Giants' Super Bowl win last year...

Well, NY has the Yankees and it has jobs.
Pittsburgh just has the Steelers. We are probably more united by last night's win than you guys were by that Superbowl win.

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Originally Posted by Backwoods Presbyterian

That is because that "Ben" is a traitor to the State of Ohio

Yeah, and if he would have waited to be picked up by either the mistake on the lake Browns or the Bungles, Big Ben would have made a big boo boo.

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Originally Posted by Richard King

I married a Pittsburgh girl so I am required to watch Steeler games.
especially since my team is vacationing in some Hollywood pinkie rehab and I have no alternative

I am very impressed with the manly men of Pittsburgh.
Last night was like watching a bunch of rodeo bull riders clearing a bar.
And the Steelers showed me some of the best offensive line work by the I have ever seen.

Good call!

No Longer A Libertine · #17 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 03:06 PM

Go Cardinals! I hear Kurt Warner is a Christian unlike Roethlisberger and his sinful motorcycle riding.

***greenbaggins*** · #18 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 03:07 PM

Jessica, I thought you might be on cloud 8 (one more reserved for two weeks from now if a certain result happens).

Glenn Ferrell · #19 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 03:39 PM

This Sabbath is to be kept holy unto the Lord when men, after a due preparing of their hearts, and ordering of their common affairs beforehand, do not only observe an holy rest all the day from their own works, words, and thoughts about their worldly employments and recreations; but also are taken up the whole time in the public and private exercises of his worship, and in the duties of necessity and mercy. [WCF XXI:8]

***greenbaggins*** · #20 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Glenn Ferrell

This Sabbath is to be kept holy unto the Lord when men, after a due preparing of their hearts, and ordering of their common affairs beforehand, do not only observe an holy rest all the day from their own works, words, and thoughts about their worldly employments and recreations; but also are taken up the whole time in the public and private exercises of his worship, and in the duties of necessity and mercy. [WCF XXI:8]

Which is why I don't watch football on Sunday, but follow the highlights on Monday.

Hamalas · #21 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 03:46 PM

he beholds · #22 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by No Longer A Libertine

Go Cardinals! I hear Kurt Warner is a Christian unlike Roethlisberger and his sinful motorcycle riding.

Well, Big Ben mentioned God and the troops as he was thanking the crowd last night, so he's got all the American bases covered!

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Originally Posted by greenbaggins

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Originally Posted by Glenn Ferrell

This Sabbath is to be kept holy unto the Lord when men, after a due preparing of their hearts, and ordering of their common affairs beforehand, do not only observe an holy rest all the day from their own works, words, and thoughts about their worldly employments and recreations; but also are taken up the whole time in the public and private exercises of his worship, and in the duties of necessity and mercy. [WCF XXI:8]

Which is why I don't watch football on Sunday, but follow the highlights on Monday.

Which is why I wrote this from the start:

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A recap for those who don't like to watch, but like to know:Polamalu's INT return secures Steelers' Super Bowl berth.

Also, the game was on after sunset...if that helps anyone??

No Longer A Libertine · #23 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Glenn Ferrell

This Sabbath is to be kept holy unto the Lord when men, after a due preparing of their hearts, and ordering of their common affairs beforehand, do not only observe an holy rest all the day from their own works, words, and thoughts about their worldly employments and recreations; but also are taken up the whole time in the public and private exercises of his worship, and in the duties of necessity and mercy. [WCF XXI:8]

Sir respectfully it is quite tiresome that sabbatarians feel the need to hijack threads each and every time sports are discussed, if you disapprove of participating then I would prefer you refrained from participating as not every conscience is bound by your interpretation of the sabbath rest and I do not assert myself in sabbatarian threads decrying you as a legalist so I would appreciate a similar courtesy.

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Originally Posted by he beholds

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Originally Posted by No Longer A Libertine

Go Cardinals! I hear Kurt Warner is a Christian unlike Roethlisberger and his sinful motorcycle riding.

Well, Big Ben mentioned God and the troops as he was thanking the crowd last night, so he's got all the American bases covered!

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Originally Posted by greenbaggins

Which is why I don't watch football on Sunday, but follow the highlights on Monday.

Which is why I wrote this from the start:

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A recap for those who don't like to watch, but like to know:Polamalu's INT return secures Steelers' Super Bowl berth.

Also, the game was on after sunset...if that helps anyone??

Sounds like he copied Kurt and then tried to one up him.

Brad · #24 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 05:03 PM

My wife tells me her Steeler fan friends on PB would be hurt if I expressed my true feelings about the game, so I will refrain. You folks enjoy.

he beholds · #25 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad

My wife tells me her Steeler fan friends on PB would be hurt if I expressed my true feelings about the game, so I will refrain. You folks enjoy.

I'm pretty sure she is thinking of me, and she's already told me about her picking the Cards

I don't mean to intrude, but as Head of Household, you musn't let your wife make such poor decisions!

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Originally Posted by No Longer A Libertine

Sounds like he copied Kurt and then tried to one up him.

Well, he's definitely said that he was a Christian before, but I obviously don't know his beliefs. I do think Warner and his wife are active Christians, from what I've read.
Troy Polamalu is Eastern Orthodox.

No Longer A Libertine · #26 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by he beholds

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Originally Posted by Brad

My wife tells me her Steeler fan friends on PB would be hurt if I expressed my true feelings about the game, so I will refrain. You folks enjoy.

I'm pretty sure she is thinking of me, and she's already told me about her picking the Cards

I don't mean to intrude, but as Head of Household, you musn't let your wife make such poor decisions!

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Originally Posted by No Longer A Libertine

Sounds like he copied Kurt and then tried to one up him.

Well, he's definitely said that he was a Christian before, but I obviously don't know his beliefs. I do think Warner and his wife are active Christians, from what I've read.
Troy Polamalu is Eastern Orthodox.

It figures, with that hippie hair cut and all. Man must think he's Sampson, no ability without his locks.

D. Paul · #27 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 10:02 PM

Speaking as a Browns who is by implication a Steelers hater:

GO CARDS! Warner would be much better suited for the ring.

No Longer A Libertine · #28 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by D. Paul

Speaking as a Browns who is by implication a Steelers hater:

GO CARDS! Warner would be much better suited for the ring.

You do drink the haterade, I side with the Cards too, not just because of their underdog status but because as a Cowboy fan I don't want pittsburgh to be the first to six rings.

Zeno333 · #29 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 10:13 PM

One for the thumb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

See, I am a true Christian Steeler fan, I have an image of a Pittsburgh church in my avatar.
Searching for a "Holier than thou" emoticon

Ivan · #30 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 10:28 PM

I enjoyed watching the Steelers beat the Ravens but has more to do with my dislike of Ray Lewis. I must admit that I'm rooting for the Football Cardinals (as they were called in St. Louis).

Yes, Warner is a Christian, of the modern evangelical type.

he beholds · #31 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by No Longer A Libertine

It figures, with that hippie hair cut and all. Man must think he's Sampson, no ability without his locks.

HAHAHA...In his own words:

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"A lot of people have said, 'Is it the Samson complex?' But my fiancee's mother (Katina Holmes) told me that every great warrior throughout all of world history has had long hair, starting with the Samurais, the Greeks, the American Indians, the Chinese," Polamalu said. "You name it. They've all had long hair. I don't know why it's so different now to have long hair."

Polamalu has no interest in becoming a warrior, however. "I just wear it long, because in college, I just let it go," he said. "It didn't really matter to me."

Now, he said, "It has become the fifth appendage to my body."

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Originally Posted by D. Paul

Speaking as a Browns who is by implication a Steelers hater:

GO CARDS! Warner would be much better suited for the ring.

Plus you are probably also sympathetic to the fact that the Cardinals, like the Browns, are two of only six teams that have yet to play in the Superbowl!

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Originally Posted by No Longer A Libertine

You do drink the haterade, I side with the Cards too, not just because of their underdog status but because as a Cowboy fan I don't want pittsburgh to be the first to six rings.

OH YEAH!!!

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Originally Posted by Zeno333

One for the thumb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

See, I am a true Christian Steeler fan, I have an image of a Pittsburgh church in my avatar.
Searching for a "Holier than thou" emoticon

Don't forget to explain, this is one for the other thumb, as we're going for number six!!

I miss Pittsburgh soooooo much right now! Last time we went to the Superbowl, the whole city came alive. It was a county-or maybe even state-law that employers had to allow employees to wear Steeler gear! (Or an urban legend that we had our employers believing

) And all you could hear on the radio was, "Here we go, Steelers, Here we go. Pittsburgh's going to the Suuuuuuuuuuperbowl." or "Polamalu, doo doo do do do..." (Though, these songs dominate Pgh airwaves all season long, I must admit!)
But now, we're so alone! Even the national talk radio is split between the Steelers and the Cardinals! And the locals, having no rhyme or reason for the teams they like, since there isn't even a team in the WHOLE state, are still pretty anti-Steelers.
Now when I see people in Steeler gear, it's like we're kindred spirits--both exiled to this football-less wasteland.

No Longer A Libertine · #32 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeno333

One for the thumb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

See, I am a true Christian Steeler fan, I have an image of a Pittsburgh church in my avatar.
Searching for a "Holier than thou" emoticon

Psst, three teams already have five, Pittsburgh is trying to make it six before Dallas and San Francisco.

Pittsburgh: 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 2005.
San Francisco: 1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1994.
Dallas: 1971, 1977, 1992, 1993, 1995.

Zeno333 · #33 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by he beholds

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Originally Posted by No Longer A Libertine

It figures, with that hippie hair cut and all. Man must think he's Sampson, no ability without his locks.

HAHAHA...In his own words:

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"A lot of people have said, 'Is it the Samson complex?' But my fiancee's mother (Katina Holmes) told me that every great warrior throughout all of world history has had long hair, starting with the Samurais, the Greeks, the American Indians, the Chinese," Polamalu said. "You name it. They've all had long hair. I don't know why it's so different now to have long hair."

Polamalu has no interest in becoming a warrior, however. "I just wear it long, because in college, I just let it go," he said. "It didn't really matter to me."

Now, he said, "It has become the fifth appendage to my body."

Plus you are probably also sympathetic to the fact that the Cardinals, like the Browns, are two of only six teams that have yet to play in the Superbowl!

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Originally Posted by No Longer A Libertine

You do drink the haterade, I side with the Cards too, not just because of their underdog status but because as a Cowboy fan I don't want pittsburgh to be the first to six rings.

OH YEAH!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeno333

One for the thumb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

See, I am a true Christian Steeler fan, I have an image of a Pittsburgh church in my avatar.
Searching for a "Holier than thou" emoticon

Don't forget to explain, this is one for the other thumb, as we're going for number six!!

I miss Pittsburgh soooooo much right now! Last time we went to the Superbowl, the whole city came alive. It was a county-or maybe even state-law that employers had to allow employees to wear Steeler gear! (Or an urban legend that we had our employers believing

) And all you could hear on the radio was, "Here we go, Steelers, Here we go. Pittsburgh's going to the Suuuuuuuuuuperbowl." or "Polamalu, doo doo do do do..." (Though, these songs dominate Pgh airwaves all season long, I must admit!)
But now, we're so alone! Even the national talk radio is split between the Steelers and the Cardinals! And the locals, having no rhyme or reason for the teams they like, since there isn't even a team in the WHOLE state, are still pretty anti-Steelers.
Now when I see people in Steeler gear, it's like we're kindred spirits--both exiled to this football-less wasteland.

I remember seeing online pictures of the Pittsburgh PAT Transit city buses having pictures of Jerome Bettis on them, since his nick-name was the "Bus"....

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Originally Posted by No Longer A Libertine

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeno333

One for the thumb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

See, I am a true Christian Steeler fan, I have an image of a Pittsburgh church in my avatar.
Searching for a "Holier than thou" emoticon

Psst, three teams already have five, Pittsburgh is trying to make it six before Dallas and San Francisco.

Pittsburgh: 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 2005.
San Francisco: 1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1994.
Dallas: 1971, 1977, 1992, 1993, 1995.

They won so many you can't not keep track of them all.
The Steelers, they only team that one needs a "Super Computer" to keep track of the championships won.

No Longer A Libertine · #34 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeno333

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Originally Posted by he beholds

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Originally Posted by No Longer A Libertine

It figures, with that hippie hair cut and all. Man must think he's Sampson, no ability without his locks.

HAHAHA...In his own words:

Plus you are probably also sympathetic to the fact that the Cardinals, like the Browns, are two of only six teams that have yet to play in the Superbowl!

OH YEAH!!!

Don't forget to explain, this is one for the other thumb, as we're going for number six!!

I miss Pittsburgh soooooo much right now! Last time we went to the Superbowl, the whole city came alive. It was a county-or maybe even state-law that employers had to allow employees to wear Steeler gear! (Or an urban legend that we had our employers believing

) And all you could hear on the radio was, "Here we go, Steelers, Here we go. Pittsburgh's going to the Suuuuuuuuuuperbowl." or "Polamalu, doo doo do do do..." (Though, these songs dominate Pgh airwaves all season long, I must admit!)
But now, we're so alone! Even the national talk radio is split between the Steelers and the Cardinals! And the locals, having no rhyme or reason for the teams they like, since there isn't even a team in the WHOLE state, are still pretty anti-Steelers.
Now when I see people in Steeler gear, it's like we're kindred spirits--both exiled to this football-less wasteland.

I remember seeing online pictures of the Pittsburgh PAT Transit city buses having pictures of Jerome Bettis on them, since his nick-name was the "Bus"....

-----Added 1/19/2009 at 10:41:19 EST-----

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Longer A Libertine

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeno333

One for the thumb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

See, I am a true Christian Steeler fan, I have an image of a Pittsburgh church in my avatar.
Searching for a "Holier than thou" emoticon

Psst, three teams already have five, Pittsburgh is trying to make it six before Dallas and San Francisco.

Pittsburgh: 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 2005.
San Francisco: 1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1994.
Dallas: 1971, 1977, 1992, 1993, 1995.

They won so many you can't not keep track of them all.
The Steelers, they only team that one needs a "Super Computer" to keep track of the championships won.

I just gave you the accurate tally, sorry but they don't sand alone unless they win against the Cards; as of now they haven't even been t the most Super Bowls, they still trail Dallas.

Ivan · #35 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivan

Yes, Warner is a Christian, of the modern evangelical type.

Perhaps a little insight into Warner. This is the website of the church that Warners were members of in St. Louis: Welcome, St. Louis Family Church - Pastor Jeff Perry

Be prepared. It's not a pretty sight (or is that site!?

).

I saw one citation that his brother is pastor of a church in Cedar Rapids, IA., although I haven't been able to verify that. Perhaps someone on the PB could tell us something about that.

Warner is certainly not a Reformed Christian, nor a 5-pointer, nor a person who could be part of the PB, but that doesn't make him a bad person. I like Warner. He is a humble, likable man, who is a fair quarterback. I wish him well in the Super Bowl.

Go Cards!

ManleyBeasley · #36 (**permalink**) 01-20-2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by No Longer A Libertine

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Originally Posted by D. Paul

Speaking as a Browns who is by implication a Steelers hater:

GO CARDS! Warner would be much better suited for the ring.

You do drink the haterade, I side with the Cards too, not just because of their underdog status but because as a Cowboy fan I don't want pittsburgh to be the first to six rings.

Someone else who understands me! We Cowboy fans do not like to let someone else in front. Go Cards and Warner.

Pilgrim's Progeny · #37 (**permalink**) 01-20-2009, 02:31 AM

[quote=No Longer A Libertine;532127]

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Originally Posted by Glenn Ferrell

This Sabbath is to be kept holy unto the Lord when men, after a due preparing of their hearts, and ordering of their common affairs beforehand, do not only observe an holy rest all the day from their own works, words, and thoughts about their worldly employments and recreations; but also are taken up the whole time in the public and private exercises of his worship, and in the duties of necessity and mercy. [WCF XXI:8]

Sir respectfully it is quite tiresome that sabbatarians feel the need to hijack threads each and every time sports are discussed, if you disapprove of participating then I would prefer you refrained from participating as not every conscience is bound by your interpretation of the sabbath rest and I do not assert myself in sabbatarian threads decrying you as a legalist so I would appreciate a similar courtesy.

I resemble that remark!

I guess this forum is not for me.

Backwoods Presbyterian · #38 (**permalink**) 01-20-2009, 06:32 AM

For Jessica and the other "Steeler" Fans...

YouTube - Pittsburgh's Goin to the Super Bowl!

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YouTube - Troy Polamalu

Re4mdant · #39 (**permalink**) 01-20-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by he beholds

is going to the SUPERBOWL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A recap for those who don't like to watch, but like to know:Polamalu's INT return secures Steelers' Super Bowl berth.

Thank you for the information

:b anana:

he beholds · #40 (**permalink**) 01-20-2009, 09:29 AM

WHOO HOOO! Those videos are better than

Gracias!