GAME TIME!

That's right baby, it's almost that time folks, STEELER FOOTBALL IS BACK!

and that can only mean one thing, it's time for some classic "coach speak" from the man himself, Coach T ... Here's what Coach T had to say about this weeks pre-season matchup with the Arizona Cards.

Camp Tomlin 2009 Begins!

On what is described as an absolutely gorgeous weekend on the nostalgic and rustic campus of St. Vincent College, the 6 time Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers took the field this Saturday and Sunday to set about the task of defending their title and earning a seventh. As always, the morning session was closed to the public, but the afternoon session was open for fans to get their first glimpse of their gridiron heroes since the uber-dramatic finish to Super Bowl XLIII. And boy, did they turn out. There were easily 5,000 fans jammed along the hillsides and grandstands



I absolutely loved this guy's shirt. I don't think I've seen this one before.



Yes, Steely McBeam is in Latrobe as well. Am I the only one that sees this guy as the deathly frightening nightmarish pedophile who breaks into your home in your dreams, quietly creeps up the stairs, sneaks into your bedroom, and bludgeons you with a sledge hammer until your body is lifeless and no longer moving? ... then continues this maniacal rampage on the rest of your family before you wake up from this dream?

yeah .... you're right, it's probably just me. ;)

Franco's Italian Army

Ok, so I haven't blogged in a few weeks ... sue me, it's the off-season. Seriously, other than celebs dying and ex-pro athletes getting a 9MM clip unloaded into them while they're sleeping, there really hasn't been much going on so I'm just enjoying my summer by swimming at the pool and going to kick-ass 4th of July barbeques at the parents house back in the burgh. I figured if you wanted news on any of this other shit going on in the world, you have just about every television station and internet blog in the world to get your daily dose of depression.

Want to step back into a time that made Steeler Nation what it is today? Check this video out of Franco's Italian Army. This video really captures the unfettered affection that Pittsburgh Steelers fans and the players shared for each other and fed off of. The Italian Army gang captured the ethnicity of Pittsburgh and the surrounding area of Western PA and epitomized the "family" feeling Steeler fans share regardless of where they are in the world. There's no question in my mind that the Steeler 70's just wouldn't have been the same without these pioneers in addition to the color and atmosphere added by our own beloved Myron Cope. -- Enjoy!

King of Pop Dies at 50

RIP Michael Jackson.

Man, I don't even know what to say. I feel like I just got sucker punched and had half of my childhood taken away. This caught me totally off guard today. I knew Farrah Fawcett wasn't going to make it through the day and her death was somewhat expected, but to lose the largest pop icon of my era today at such a young age .... I'm speechless. This is the equivalent of Elvis dying for my generation.

Christ, I need a drink.

God Bless you Michael (and Farrah). May you rest in peace. You were one hell of an entertainer and your dance moves and music videos shaped an entire generation.

Sid Crosby's New Bed Partner

Sid Crosby was nestled all snug in his bed,
While visions of the cup still danced in his head,
And sis on her fur coat, and the Steelers $5.6 mil under the cap,
Had just settled down for a long summers's nap.

When out by the pool there arose such a clatter,
I sprang off of sis to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open shutters and threw up the sash.

And what to my wondering eyes did appear,
But Lord Stanley's Cup .. at a house party with beer!

2009 Steelers Training Camp Draws Near

As much as I'd love to continue the Pens love on Tomlin's Crib, it's time to shift gears and get down to the business of football. Training camp at St. Vincents College in old Latrobe is just around the corner so I thought I'd post the practice schedule for those of you who are considering making the pilgrimage out to the holy land.

Steelers players report to training camp July 31, and the first open practice is Aug. 1. The last open practice is on Aug. 20, and the team breaks camp on Aug. 21.

From Aug. 1 to Aug. 20, the Steelers will have afternoon practices open to the public with the following exceptions:

•Aug. 7 -- night practice scheduled for 7 p.m. at Latrobe High School
•Aug. 12 -- practice closed to public; no access to campus
•Aug. 13 -- preseason game - Steelers Vs. Cardinals 8 p.m.
•Aug. 14 -- no practice; off-day

Afternoon workouts generally run from 2:55 p.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA. The campus opens to the public at 1:30 p.m. when there is a 2:55 practice only. Other times vary and are to be announced.


**Bad weather could cause practice to be canceled without notice. The practice schedule is subject to change without notice.

Directions: For directions to St. Vincent College, Click Here.

Compliments of WPXI

Cup Fever - 78 hours later

So I'm sure you're asking yourself, "Wow, it's been a hell of a week for Pittsburgh Pens fans, I wonder if they have finally calmed down and gone back to going about their daily lives?" ...

ANSWER: Hell no! ...We're busy having parades drawing 375K Penguins fans and getting ass tattoos!





Let's be honest, there's something incredibly attractive about a chick that is this committed to the team. If you stop and think about it, there's a hidden winning game strategy there ... skating near the crease! LOL, sorry ... couldn't resist. I'm guessing if you flip her over that would be .... crashing the net? (insert cymbal crash ... that's right, that's right ... I'm here all week ladies and gentleman!)

Shout out to Deadspin for the Pens ass pic.

Cup Fever - 24 Hours Later

So how are Pens fans feeling just 24 hours after winning the Stanley Cup?

Oh, about this good . . .