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As long as the Rooneys remain at the helm, I am fine with whoever comes aboard. This team is sacred territory. As long as they stay firmly planted in Pittsburgh, that is the main concern. Long live the Steelers.

man this can get ugly if a wrong move is made. Hope the ronnney's keep the team and it stays it pittsburg. could not imagine them any where else. this comming from a cowboys fan. much respect to the Rooneys and the newest inductee to the got five rings club steelers. just keep big ben off motorcyles. LOL

I'm so tired, I haven't slept a wink
I'm so tired, my mind is on the blink
I wonder should I get up and fix myself a drink
No, no, no

I'm so tired I don't know what to do
I'm so tired my mind is set on you
I wonder should I call you but I know what you'd do

You'd say I'm putting you on
But it's no joke, it's doing me harm
You know I can't sleep, I can't stop my brain
You know it's three weeks, I'm going insane
You know I'd give you everything I've got
For a little peace of mind

I'm so tired, I'm feeling so upset
Although I'm so tired I'll have another cigarette
And curse Sir Walter Raleigh
He was such a stupid get

You'd say I'm putting you on
But it's no joke, it's doing me harm
You know I can't sleep, I can't stop my brain
You know it's three weeks, I'm going insane
You know I'd give you everything I've got
For a little peace of mind
I'd give you everything I've got
For a little peace of mind
I'd give you everything I've got
For a little peace of mind

[Monsieur, Monsieur, Monsieur, how about another one?]

Hmmm, not a good situation.

This could be a whole uglier for Pittsburgh you know.

You have a deep pockets billionaire, born and raised in Pittsburgh and who grew up a committed Steelers fan. So committed in fact that though his business has taken him to the NYC area to live, he flies "home" to Pittsburgh to watch the team. Further, he has stated publicly that he would be happy to sign an agreement to keep the team in Pittsburgh, a town he clearly cares for.

Above all of that, he has stated that he wants Dan Rooney and his son to remain at the helm of the franchise as managing partner.

I don't get the acid toward the guy from some Steeler fans. I think it would be hard to find this kind of guy to buy a team and you better grab him. He's a Pittsburgh guy from all reports.

What you better watch out for is the Wall Streeters that Dan Rooney is chasing in order to buy the team. You start shaving up the pie like he's going to do and that's when you get loads of guys with all kinds of ideas building coalitions and the next thing you know Steely McBeam is living in L.A.

Think about it.......

Bill O' Nerous | 07/16/08, 08:26 AM

Idiot!!!

i hate to see the roonyes like this, they are one of the staple families of football. it would be a sad day in the NFL if they sale out and are not running the team.

"This team is sacred territory...."

No, it's a business just like all the others. If it stops being profitable or if another city gives them a chance to make more money when their lease runs out, there outta there.

The owners want to talk about fan loyalty but that's a one-way street. If the Rooney's got an offer for much more than their shares are worth and with the knowledge that the team was moving to LA, well, adios. It's been a good ride. Those who live in Pittsburgh know that you've been in a population freefall so your long-term prospects don't look good. Even with a lease, there are clauses in those contracts that say game attendance must be maintained.

I'm not trying to a downer but those are the cold, hard facts.

Well slug, another "over the top" post...I am sure that you are sooo impressed with yourself...

I think Druckenmiller is the best option known to date. Pittsburgh guy and a fan that wants to keep them here. What else could you want?

Small market or not, this city will ALWAYS support it's Stillers! This team ain't going nowhere slug,..beilieve that! There are other teams that don't have the fan base and attendance figures that can go and fail in LA.

Bill O' Nerous | 07/16/08, 08:26 AM

Idiot!!!

CowboyDave | 07/16/08, 08:56 AM


That's what my wife said when I dropped an open gallon of paint on the floor...ouch...

Druckenmiller is a good man. I hope he gets it.

i would hope the nfl has the sense to block any attempt to move the steelers from pittsburgh. oh, wait, the nfl let the browns move. better find a local buyer.

Cleveland had that old dump in Municipal stadium. They can't justify moving the Steelers when they have Heinz field and sell out all of their games.

Stanley Druckenmiller seems like a very smart man. He certainly knows how to play hardball.

Why is this idiot, Bill O' Nerous putting songs on every thread...can't they kick morons like this off the site?

I just hope the Steelers don't end up with an owner that wants the team move to L.A. The more time passes without a team in L.A., the more likely it becaome that some billionaire's going to step in and move a team.

Just another example of how money talks and BS walks....would be a shame to see this team get into trouble by making a wrong move because of $$$$

Why is this idiot, Bill O' Nerous putting songs on every thread...can't they kick morons like this off the site?

spaul | 07/16/08, 12:26 PM

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