Have the Steelers Jumped The Shark?

by raven on Feb 12, 2009 11:20 AM EST Comment 31 comments

America has a switch that gets flipped when a constant part of our culture changes. Our nation reaches for the switch when something loses its balance with American Joe and is no longer humble or spontaneous. Many super stars and businesses have heard the "click" and felt the disconnect when they were on top of the world just a little too long and a little too loud.

The Steelers are in this precarious position. They have stock piled 6 Super Bowl trophys and their self declared Nation of fans has grown to head scratching proportions. The Terrible Towel is flaunted at every Steelers home and away game. The hard hat mentality is now worn by surfers in San Diego and golf instructors in Miami Beach. They have grown to such an extent that Pennsylvania could not possibly have spawned these new allegiences. The blue collared, elbow greased Steelers franchise may have successfully jumped American Joe's shark.

The members of the Nation should find some cardigan comfort walking with the likes of the Yankees, Red Sox, Patriots, Tiger Woods, George Bush, Jessica Simpson, Romo, Cowboys, Terrell Owens, Eddie Murphy, LA Lakers, Tommy Lee, A-Roid, Jose Canseco, Madonna and Countrywide. There is hope and with a few years of losing Steeler fans might be able to shed the Nation and return to the palletable ranks of the one real nation. The Bears, 49'ers, Raiders, Rams, Dodgers and William Shattner found their way to the light. It starts with a few years at the bottom. In the case of the Steelers, hopefully many years on the sea floor.

There is a way to remain in good standing with America and not have to tangle with the shark net- win in moderation, mix in a few rebuilding years, leave gimmicky towels, Super Bowl dance videos, the desire for the ball, and leave famous mixed profession romances in the garage. Exception taken for Kendra wearing something totally out of line for an early September Eagles game. Some things never jump the shark.

The opinions posted here are those of the administrator of this blog and his loyal readers. They are in no way official comments from the team, and should not be misconstued as such, even though he thinks he could do just as well or even a better job!

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I laughed out loud at "A-Roid"

First time ive heard that one. Unfortunately, the Steelers have become basically a brand name in this country. The sad thing is that, most of the people now hopped on the wagon and road it the whole way after the Steelers heart broke their beloved teams this year. Dont worry, they are going to hit a huge slump after next season when they sit in a very hazy Free Agent period like we are in now.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Feb 12, 2009 11:37 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

let us pray

by raven on Feb 12, 2009 11:49 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

may Steeler Nation join the Evil Empire and all the relocated red headed Sox fans in the deepest of dungeons.

by raven on Feb 12, 2009 11:53 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I like the sox

Hate the yankees, and cant support the Orioles…….yet

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Feb 12, 2009 11:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I’ve been trying to give the Nationals a chance..they are starting to realize that Americans still play this game. Adam Dunn- look out. 300 K’s 35 dingers on the horizon.

by raven on Feb 12, 2009 12:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

sorry guys

the steelers organization is nothing if not consistent – i can’t foresee a period anytime in the next five or six years that pittsburgh will field a team that can’t compete for the post season. their business philosophy and front office personnel are just too good to let that happen.

by SE7ENS on Feb 12, 2009 12:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Same with Ravens

We have the best General Manager in the game when it comes to evaluating talent. Now that we have a QB and very strong and young running game, you are going to see a scary offense in the next few years. It will be Ravens Steelers every year at the top of the AFC North for the next 5-8 years.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Feb 12, 2009 12:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

don't forget the brownies....

they’ve been the red-headed stepchild of this division for a long time but that was mainly because of lousy coaching and roster mismanagement. mangini is gonna turn that team around in the next two years or so.

by SE7ENS on Feb 12, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

thank gosh the Brownies forget how to catch the ball and their fans have the receivers muttering to themselves…i believe it was mostly bad coaching too.. their a decent team and can put up some points..just don’t tell them. not sure about Quinn’s toughness..

by raven on Feb 12, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Mangini is going to do something useful? Bullshit, Mangini is an idiot. Maybe he can draft another fat slow and lazy person and assume he will be the best LB ever.

by archon095 on Feb 12, 2009 2:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, Gholston is a beast

I thought he was the best athlete on defense in last years draft. Now that he has the best defensive coor. in the game as his head coach, he will utilize that ability.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Feb 12, 2009 3:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Gholston was lazy as hell when he was drafted and nothing has changed.

by archon095 on Feb 13, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

come on se7ens..leave me to my Beatdown wishful thinking that a cold shoulder will be turned on the Steelers in every city. you just had to beat us 3 times and drive home my bitterness!

by raven on Feb 12, 2009 12:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

don't worry...

it’s not wishful thinking that the ravens can beat pittsburgh…baltimore’s always a tough, tough game for the steelers. i don’t think you’ll see the steelers run the table on our divsion again this year.

by SE7ENS on Feb 12, 2009 12:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

you stated “tough, tough” twice..i appreciate that. that just shows how condesending you are to a team that had it handed to them. : ) Poor Poor Ravens. just say it….

by raven on Feb 12, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i heard our univited DB’s were tipped off and waiting at the airport in Hawaii so they could finally tackle Holmes. They almost had him but they tripped over each other in baggage claim.

by raven on Feb 12, 2009 12:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Holmes didnt go to to the pro bowl

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Feb 12, 2009 12:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

may as well..he’s on tv every day. i don’t follow the pro-bowl ever since they snubbed John Ogden in his rookie year.

by raven on Feb 12, 2009 12:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

And Beatdown reaches a New Level of Bitterness. . .

Comparing the Steelers to Jose Canseco and Tommy Lee. Wow.

by The IC Lion on Feb 12, 2009 2:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

This is the kind of post that warms my heart

jealous ravens fans! YES! I LOVE IT!!

"It was an attrition football game and you know we like that."

by showtime on Feb 13, 2009 8:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

No picture of your kicker Reed viciously assaulting that paper towel dispenser at Sheetz?

Water covers 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Ed Reed covers the rest.

by Ampallang on Feb 15, 2009 4:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

YES!

What a goon

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Feb 15, 2009 4:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Finally found someone he could take

Probably insisted the towel dispenser spit in his mouth!

Rexx

by Rexx on Feb 15, 2009 7:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That’s totally Smashmouth!

Water covers 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Ed Reed covers the rest.

by Ampallang on Feb 16, 2009 7:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Next on Intervention

by raven on Feb 17, 2009 11:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

What, you never been piss-wasted at Sheetz before? At least he washed his hands.

If people in the league can get away with drunk driving and all of that, I don’t see any fines or anything for this. I think it’s funny.

And BTW, I watched Reed stand up to the purple bullies on last year’s Monday Night Beatdown Festival and 75th Anniversary Spectacular. That was also funny. He doesn’t take any of yinz’s shit either.

"It was an attrition football game and you know we like that."

by showtime on Feb 16, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Dont you have enough shit to talk about over at your shittsburgh site?

Stop messing with us and let us gloat over our losses to you. K? Thanks, bye!

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Feb 16, 2009 10:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Too bad Sheetz

didn’t have those old gas station washroom towels that were made of cloth and just kept spinning on a reel, never getting washed and turning dirtier all the while. Yeccchhhh, perhaps Reed would have gotten staph or even MRSA infection and his damn foot would fall off!

Rexx

by Rexx on Feb 17, 2009 9:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I think the bleached hair soaked into his brain and gave him "Gay Blonde Hair Rage"

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Feb 17, 2009 9:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm just worred that Mitch Berger will test positive for Hep C

I can’t believe that guy has a Superbowl Ring. Or will have one. That is kinda funny.

"It was an attrition football game and you know we like that."

by showtime on Feb 17, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I heard that the Sheetz’s in Pittsburgh have the old metal crank dispensers in their outhouses. The wire size crank ensures that you grind your fingers over all the funk. They also have dispensers of naturally yellow unpackaged sheep skins and dispensers of yellow skateboard size sanitation napkins. Its amazing.

Any truth to the rumor that Roberto Alomar made Reed go blonde?

by raven on Feb 17, 2009 10:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs