Rooting for the Steelers: A Cleveland Native's Story

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the rivalry and fan experiences surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers, particularly in the context of a recent game. Participants share personal anecdotes, predictions, and reactions to the game, as well as their feelings about the teams involved.

Discussion Character

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  • Debate/contested
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a shift in allegiance from the Browns to the Steelers, citing personal experiences and friendships.
  • Others indicate a preference for the Packers, often due to regional ties or family influence.
  • Several comments reflect skepticism about officiating in games involving the Steelers, with claims of biased calls affecting outcomes.
  • Some participants share excitement for the Puppy Bowl, indicating a lighthearted diversion from the main game discussion.
  • Predictions about the game's outcome vary, with some favoring the Steelers based on their defense and others supporting the Packers for their overall performance.
  • Reactions to the halftime show are mixed, with some participants expressing disappointment.
  • Discussion includes observations about the changing nature of gameplay, particularly the reduced emphasis on running plays.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions about both teams, with no clear consensus on which team is favored. Disagreements about officiating and team performance are evident, indicating a contested discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some comments reference personal biases and regional loyalties, which may influence participants' views on the teams and the game. Additionally, there are mentions of specific game events and calls that are debated without resolution.

Who May Find This Useful

Fans of the Steelers and Packers, individuals interested in sports rivalries, and those looking for community perspectives on recent football games may find this discussion engaging.

Who are you rooting for in the Super Bowl?

  • Green Bay Packers

    Votes: 11 33.3%

  • Pittsburgh Steelers

    Votes: 10 30.3%

  • Don't care

    Votes: 6 18.2%

  • Super Bowl? What's that?

    Votes: 6 18.2%
  • Total voters
    33
  • Poll closed .
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When I was a kid growing up in Cleveland Browns territory, about halfway towards Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Steelers were our mortal enemies. Then when I went to grad school, I shared an apartment with a guy from Pittsburgh, and we had a lot of fun when Browns/Steelers games turned up on TV. Now I'm happy to root for Pittsburgh, except when they play the Browns, of course.
 
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Maybe I'll watch the puppies.
 
I'm not sure, I hate them both.
 
Meh, Green Bay...

...But I predict Betty White will be the real winner.
 
Lets see if the refs play favorites with the Stealers, again.
 
lisab said:
Maybe I'll watch the puppies.
Me too! What channel are they on?
 
Hatin' on the Packers...


 
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Packers through and through. I grew up in GB. Wasn't a big fan growing up, but not having the crazy green and gold EVERYWHERE makes me miss home. So I watch and root for them now. Plus, if I rooted for another team, my family may never speak to me again.
 
I'm excited for Puppy Bowl! I have all kinds of special food prepared, mostly featuring the hot dog and kibble type foods.
 
  • #11
Steelers will win. Their defense is relentless. Rodgers is great but he just isn't the same after he takes a big hit (which will happen early and often). And Ben is a winner. 24-20 Steelers. Ben hits Mike Wallace with :49 left. You heard it here first.
 
  • #12
Crap. I am sorry greg! I typed that before you posted. I swear! Well I guess this is goodbye...
 
  • #13
Did you know Chase Blackburn, the linebacker for the NY Giants has a degree in Mathematics?
 
  • #14
Kevin_Axion said:
Did you know Chase Blackburn, the linebacker for the NY Giants has a degree in Mathematics?

It's probably not a good thing to be able to calculate your odds of getting a concussion on any specific play
 
  • #15
When I was a kid in the 1960s, my parents and I took a vacation road trip up through Michigan and the U.P., and down through Wisconsin to Chicago where my father had an army reunion. My father and I thought it worth stopping in Green Bay to get a picture of the stadium.
 

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  • #16
Jack21222 said:
Lets see if the refs play favorites with the Stealers, again.

This is the reason I'm rooting for the Packers. I'm a Seahawks fan, and watching the refs hate on the Hawks just turned me against the Stealers.
 
  • #17
Char. Limit said:
This is the reason I'm rooting for the Packers. I'm a Seahawks fan, and watching the refs hate on the Hawks just turned me against the Stealers.

The refs did a number on the Ravens against the Steelers their last meeting. A phantom holding call on a punt return for a touchdown, and then calling a defensive holding on what would have been a failed 3rd down attempt by Pittsburgh when it was the offense that was holding resulted in an 8 point swing in what ended up as a 7 point game.
 
  • #18
Jack21222 said:
The refs did a number on the Ravens against the Steelers their last meeting. A phantom holding call on a punt return for a touchdown, and then calling a defensive holding on what would have been a failed 3rd down attempt by Pittsburgh when it was the offense that was holding resulted in an 8 point swing in what ended up as a 7 point game.

Good, the Steelers deserved it.
 
  • #19
I'm not a Big Ben fan and I like Aaron Rodgers. Go cheeseheads!
 
  • #20
My stepmom and step brothers and sisters used to live next door to Bob Skoronski, so I have to root for the Packers.

Well, except when they played the Broncos.
 
  • #21
  • #22
Char. Limit said:
Good, the Steelers deserved it.

The Steelers deserved the win and the calls in their favor, and you have a Green Bay helmet as your icon? You confuse me.
 
  • #23
Jack21222 said:
The Steelers deserved the win and the calls in their favor, and you have a Green Bay helmet as your icon? You confuse me.

Oops. I misread that to mean the exact opposite.
 
  • #24
Unfortunately I am a hardcore Dolphins fan...One day we will reach the Super Bowl again. One day...
 
  • #25
I live in Patriots territory these days, but I'm a Pennsylvania native, so that makes my choice pretty easy!

My best friend is a Packers girl though...shes not talking to me today...
 
  • #26
I have never liked any sports, but I found that American Football is the only sport I can watch. I 'chose' to be a Jets fan, as it is the one place I'd like to visit in the United States (that and Emily Dickinson's house). I didn't know when I chose them that they were pretty rubbish.
I don't care who wins out of the two teams. But I hope to watch the game.
 
  • #27
I guess the Pittsburgh Steelers since they beat KC. But I really don't care. But I see the poll is closed.

I only care about watching to see the "Blackeye Peas".
 
  • #28
21-10 Packers at halftime! :biggrin:
 
  • #29
GOOOOOO PACKERS :smile:!
 
  • #30
:zzz: :biggrin:
 

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