Zu,
Thanks. I appreciate that.
I totally get the attitude about him having paid his debt and worked to remake himself into a positive force, and I don't look down on anybody for having that sort of forgiveness in their heart.
But for me, it doesn't work that way. I wish him well and don't begrudge him making a living playing pro ball.... but no matter what he does or how hard he works, he will *never* be worthy to wear the Steelers uniform.
It's not just the nature of the crime itself (although it's pretty darn horrific), it's the fact that he's a convicted felon. I don't want the Steelers to be the sort of team that accepts those under any circumstance. AFAIC there are no second chances to be on this team. If you act like a knucklehead and go to prison, there are some things you just plain don't get to do after that. Being a Pittsburgh Steeler is one of them.
Sorry and thanks for the kind words!
-Slashy