Balls Mahoney wrote:
Ummm...Pittsburgh is a small market.
How did the referees factor into Derrick Mason letting a pass hit his helment when he was 5 yards wide open in the end zone?
If anything, the league wants as many different teams in the playoffs each year (Cincy, New Orleans, Jacksonville, Houston) as it builds fan bases and grows the game as a whole.
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Listen to this. This is facts, not rhetorich like the OP and some tohers. The Steelers are one of the BEST teams in all categories in HISTORY of the NFL.
Fact: they were asked to be America's team long before the Cowboys. But, the Rooneys didn't want to be so conceited.
They have a poor economy and still have one of the best followings in the country.
ESPN have consistantly stated that Pittsburgh has the best female fans and most loyal fans overall.
Think back when they won their 4 duperbowls in 6 years. The 70's? That's when the Pittsburgh steelmills were closing down. People were forced to move to get jobs. Now displaced Pittsburghers and their offspring are everywhere.
I like the team. Love the owners, and know they are a small market team with the most loyal following.
If you want hate - give it to the constant cheating and sick-minded owner Raiders and caught-in-the-act cheating Patriots.