OT: The Pittsburgher Thread: World Cup N'at

[Jaded-Fan]

 

[DanielPlainview]

How does Jimmy G, who only started 7 career games in his career, become the highest paid player per year?

He had all the leverage. The 49ers aren't going to send a 2nd rounder to the Pats only to let the guy walk. The 49ers basically handed him a blank check.

 

[Rossi Rat]

One Super Bowl is so cute... They just joined the likes of the Saints and Colts....lol

Philly, where the men are men and so are the women.

And the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, LA Rams.

OK Philly, you’ve had your fun. Good luck keeping it up with more fired up divisional rivals who all had down years, a healthy Rodgers, and everyone ready to take you down.

Also, good luck seeing another Philly team win a championship any time soon.

 

[Brandinho]

dunno how good a db coach bradley is but they are going to roasted for this. hope art2 is ready

We hired a pedophile enabler with no NFL experience. This is so obviously a result of the good ol' boy nepotism network that it makes me nauseous. Did they even interview Pagano?

 

[domaug]

We hired a pedophile enabler with no NFL experience. This is so obviously a result of the good ol' boy nepotism network that it makes me nauseous. Did they even interview Pagano?

1. That's a very damning and sour accusation of someone who's held coaching positions outside of Penn State since the scandal with little to no fanfare.
2. Do you realize that you tie yourself to that "pedophile enabler" by engaging in we-ism? (We-ism is annoying as it is, especially from Pittsburgh fans, but here it's more humorous.) "WE hired..." oh really, I didn't know you were with the team.

I'll wait to see how Bradley does in a pro coaching role, I'm not holding my breath because he wasn't stellar in the roles I've seen him in in college ball but who knows?

 

[Brandinho]

1. That's a very damning and sour accusation of someone who's held coaching positions outside of Penn State since the scandal with little to no fanfare.
2. Do you realize that you tie yourself to that "pedophile enabler" by engaging in we-ism? (We-ism is annoying as it is, especially from Pittsburgh fans, but here it's more humorous.) "WE hired..." oh really, I didn't know you were with the team.

I'll wait to see how Bradley does in a pro coaching role, I'm not holding my breath because he wasn't stellar in the roles I've seen him in in college ball but who knows?

1. Greg Schiano, Tom Bradley knew of Jerry Sandusky abuse at Penn State, documents show
2. LOL

 

[domaug]

1. Greg Schiano, Tom Bradley knew of Jerry Sandusky abuse at Penn State, documents show
2. LOL

That article simply cites McQueary's deposition. It's basically several paragraphs repeating what McQueary said in his 2014 deposition with no further testimony (not that he's incorrect, of course, but that's literally all the article is).

I don't know what he knew, because I wasn't there (and neither were you), so I'm not going to comment on his guilt, but if he had anything to do with it, he at least wouldn't be a coach for any team.

I guess you don't have a real comment on the we-ism thing?

 

[ZeroPucksGiven]

Jeez wonder why they would go to such lengths to fake their plays...

Philadelphia Eagles may have held fake Super Bowl walk-through to foil any Spygate tactics

 

[Brandinho]

That article simply cites McQueary's deposition. It's basically several paragraphs repeating what McQueary said in his 2014 deposition with no further testimony (not that he's incorrect, of course, but that's literally all the article is).

I don't know what he knew, because I wasn't there (and neither were you), so I'm not going to comment on his guilt, but if he had anything to do with it, he at least wouldn't be a coach for any team.

McQueary could be lying, but I find his testimony to be reliable. What's more, given Bradley's position in the Penn State coaching hierarchy, it seems a silly notion to claim that he didn't know.

I guess you don't have a real comment on the we-ism thing?

Sure don't, it wasn't worth one.

 

[domaug]

Jeez wonder why they would go to such lengths to fake their plays...

Philadelphia Eagles may have held fake Super Bowl walk-through to foil any Spygate tactics

this is amazing lol

McQueary could be lying, but I find his testimony to be reliable. What's more, given Bradley's position in the Penn State coaching hierarchy, it seems a silly notion to claim that he didn't know.



Sure don't, it wasn't worth one.

Well I'm just curious when the Steelers hired you and what role you had in hiring Bradley (if any).

 

[Brandinho]

Well I'm just curious when the Steelers hired you and what role you had in hiring Bradley.

That's cool. No amount of snark could possibly make me care about your non-sequitur.

 

[FlightlessBird]

Sorry to butt in and go off topic, but the “we” thing is so stupid, IMO. Who cares if a fan says “we” when talking about their favorite team? I think we all know we aren’t actually employed by the team. It’s silly to call someone out for saying it.

 

[bathroomSTAAL]

I say "we" all the time because it's frankly less awkward than saying "them" or "the Penguins" or whatever, and also I spend 100s of hours per year watching the games and about the same amount thinking and reading about them. It's a huge part of my life.

Also about 70% of hardcore sports fans do it. Calling someone out for it, especially if they're being reasonable and thoughtful while doing it, as Brandinho always is, just makes you look like a pretentious ass.

 

[TNT87]

 

[cookthebooks]

backload money until when ben is likely retired and qb position is cheaper?

 

[Mr Jiggyfly]

Sorry to butt in and go off topic, but the “we” thing is so stupid, IMO. Who cares if a fan says “we” when talking about their favorite team? I think we all know we aren’t actually employed by the team. It’s silly to call someone out for saying it.

Many fans feel like they are part of the team, so they obviously say "we".

I've always been realistic about when I'm actually on a team or not, but to each their own.

I just have noticed with these kind of fans, many of them say "we" when things are going well, and "them" when the team overall blows or plays shitty.

That is pretty annoying, but typical fan behavior I suppose.

 

[KIRK]

The question is creating money to what end?

 

[Andy99]

The question is creating money to what end?

Signing Bell, I guess? I had higher hope that they would create cap space by cutting Mitchell instead....if he's still playing on the team next year I'll be pretty unhappy

 

[KIRK]

Signing Bell, I guess? I had higher hope that they would create cap space by cutting Mitchell instead....if he's still playing on the team next year I'll be pretty unhappy

I'm not enamored of about the prospect of them paying Bell what I think they're about to pay him.

But, yes, I'd be ******* livid if Mitchell is here next year. That guy is passing games biggest asset.

 

[Brandinho]

Many fans feel like they are part of the team, so they obviously say "we".

I've always been realistic about when I'm actually on a team or not, but to each their own.

I just have noticed with these kind of fans, many of them say "we" when things are going well, and "them" when the team overall blows or plays ****ty.

That is pretty annoying, but typical fan behavior I suppose.

You have 22,465 posts on a sports message board. You're clearly invested in your teams well beyond the average fan. You must identify with your teams strongly or else you wouldn't be here. Using "we" simply denotes some level of identification with a group. It certainly doesn't mean, for any mentally well adjusted individual, "hey, I'm a part of this team, I should get a paycheck".

 

[Mr Jiggyfly]

You have 22,465 posts on a sports message board. You're clearly invested in your teams well beyond the average fan. You must identify with your teams strongly or else you wouldn't be here. Using "we" simply denotes some level of identification with a group. It certainly doesn't mean, for any mentally well adjusted individual, "hey, I'm a part of this team, I should get a paycheck".

Nah.

I'm passionate about hockey, have been my entire life. I'm a big Pens fan as well, obviously, but I don't identify myself with the team.

It's never been a "we" situation. I was always me, and I played for my own teams, while with my favorite sports teams I knew I wasn't anything more than a fan. It's just for entertainment, just like with my favorite actors or musicians.

I don't identify with being a part of Social D just because I love their music. I don't say "we just released an album" when they cut a new CD.

When they win, they get the glory and the money. We get to be entertained. That's what I want, to be entertained and watch fast past, highly skilled hockey from my favorite team.

I don't wear Pens or Steelers gear around or let their fortunes have any effect on my life. I spent most of the second half of the Steelers-Jax game making jokes and laughing about Tomlin living through Groundhogs Day every playoffs.

 

[DanielPlainview]

Sports teams are not like musicians or most other forms of entertainment. Because of the competitive aspect of it, sports has a far more tribal element, and because of that fans feel they're part of that tribe, especially fans who hold season tickets. Hence the use of "we". This is probably most obvious at the HS and collegiate levels.

If you can detach yourself from the tribal aspect, good for you, but it doesn't mean those who take part are silly.

 

[DanielPlainview]

Signing Bell, I guess? I had higher hope that they would create cap space by cutting Mitchell instead....if he's still playing on the team next year I'll be pretty unhappy

Why not both?

 

[Andy99]

Why not both?

Could be both, but I'm just not a big fan of redoing contracts to push cap hits to future years. Steelers got into a few problems with that a few years ago and then got out of it finally. I wouldn't like to see it happen again...

 

[The Old Master]

Many fans feel like they are part of the team, so they obviously say "we".

I've always been realistic about when I'm actually on a team or not, but to each their own.

I just have noticed with these kind of fans, many of them say "we" when things are going well, and "them" when the team overall blows or plays ****ty.

That is pretty annoying, but typical fan behavior I suppose.

I know that when we had 30 fans as opposed to the 5 that normally showed up to watch our game, I was inspired. so I know that fans can help a team to play better. and if you can improve the team play. I think you could claim as being a part of it of Corse if a few of them were babes, that would work too.