This post has absolutely nothing to do with food or wine -- at least not directly -- but I've been far too silent as my beloved Steelers march on in the NFL playoffs.
Heading into the playoffs, I was luke-warmly confident, despite my often blind faith in the black and gold. We had a great year (yes, I always speak as if I'm on the team) but there were some missteps along the way...and there are some damn good teams in the AFC.
But, after watching them demoralize the Cincy Bungles (sorry Jens, and that wasn't a dirty hit) and then go into Indy and win despite the officiating crew's best efforts, I have no doubt that we can win it all this year.
This Sunday's game against the Broncos should be a great, old fashioned, beat-em-up kind of game. Both teams love to run. Both teams have good leadership at QB. And both teams have great speed on D.
I probably won't surprise any of you to learn that we're hosting a little party for the game...ten people or so...even if only four of us are Steelers fans. The others are very jealous Jets fans...who openly admit that they sucked this year. And one Eagles fan who had to endure quite a year.
Lord knows I've watched enough Yankees playoff games with this group while my Pittsburgh Pirates occupy the basement...it's their turn.
Anyway, there won't be any wine reviews coming out of this shindig. Pittsburgh-made Iron City Beer and I.C. Light will be the beverages of choice most likely. But, there is talk of an assortment of homemade pizzas and maybe some 'burgh food like kielbasa and pierogies.
So, Sunday night I'll either be riding the high of all highs...or drowning my sorrows.
Go Steelers.
Lenn:
just want to let you know that this demoralized Patriots fan will be rooting your beloved Steelers on this weekend. I think we softened up the Broncos a bit last week for you guys so here goes: Steelers 24 Broncos 20
Posted by: michael verrastro | January 19, 2006 at 06:32 PM
Like Michael, I am also a Pats fan who will be rooting for your beloved Steelers. In much the same way I pulled for the Aves during their last run to the Stanley Cup with longtime Boston Bruin Ray Bourque, I will be pulling for big Jerome to finally get his chance hold aloft the Lombardi Trophy.
Jerome Bettis IS Steelers football. He and Bill Cowher deserve a ring.
Posted by: Justin | January 20, 2006 at 09:45 AM
Lenn,
Take it from a die-hard Skins fan - a 6th seed in the championship game is pretty impressive. Even if you lose you have to think what lies ahead...more success!
Cheers and good luck - love to see the old school smash-mouth teams makin' it big!
The NFC is playing for second place this year!
Posted by: Joel | January 20, 2006 at 03:04 PM
steelers are gonna win the suoerbowl, i have a really good felling....... and its not just the beer talking.
Posted by: jaimejla | January 22, 2006 at 04:52 PM
Well, Looks likely it will be steelers vs Seattle for the superbowl.
You have to get a Washington state blogger to put a wager on the game. Hmmm LI case vs a PNW case...
Posted by: Kevin Riley | January 22, 2006 at 09:23 PM
i live in new jersey and am surrounded by giants and jets fans..but my black and gold steeler banner hangs in the window! i am looking forward to the super bowl..being there and getting one for the thumb!!
Posted by: michel | January 23, 2006 at 05:34 PM
i live in new jersey and am surrounded by giants and jets fans..but my black and gold steeler banner hangs in the window! i am looking forward to the super bowl..being there and getting one for the thumb!!
Posted by: michel passalacqua | January 23, 2006 at 05:34 PM
steelers are the best there going all the way straight to the top
Posted by: ERic | February 03, 2006 at 02:00 PM
It was a close fight. I enjoyed watching the whole game.
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