Steeler fans protest Vick, not going to games

[TeeTee]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13...g-michael-vick

Watch the video. She has a point.

[TD's & Beer]

If anybody wants to give away their Steelers gear and game tickets...PM me...I'll be discreet

[salamander]

If anybody wants to give away their Steelers gear and game tickets...PM me...I'll be discreet

I'm with TD's. If anyone wants to give up their tickets, just let me know.

[Count Steeler]

I was going to respond, but I am choosing not to engage in this debate any longer.

I will discuss his on field capabilities and lack thereof, but his life is his life, at this point.

[fansince'76]

"I bought season tix, but my seats will remain empty!"



If it were my season tix, you can bet your ass that I'd be at least trying to resell them and make a profit.

Funny enough, I also noticed she didn't utter a peep about surrendering her PSL. I mean, if she's so committed to the cause, why not go all the way, not to mention let someone else who has been sitting for years on the waiting list have a crack at them? Yeah, that's what I thought.

[TeeTee]

"I bought season tix, but my seats will remain empty!"



If it were my season tix, you can bet your ass that I'd be at least trying to resell them and make a profit.

Funny enough, I also noticed she didn't utter a peep about surrendering her PSL. I mean, if she's so committed to the cause, why not go all the way, not to mention let someone else who has been sitting for years on the waiting list have a crack at them? Yeah, that's what I thought.

It's pretty doubtful Vick will be on the roster next season. She will be back after he isn't on the team.

[smokin3000gt]

"My husband bought season tix, but my seats will remain empty!"

Fixed it for ya. Also is it just me or does she look a little methy?

[hawaiiansteeler]

Mark Kaboly ‏@MarkKaboly_Trib

I think this is classy -- Art Rooney stops and talks to the Vick protesters when leaving facility.

All 9 of them.

https://twitter.com/MarkKaboly_Trib

[katmandu]

Mark Kaboly ‏@MarkKaboly_Trib

I think this is classy -- Art Rooney stops and talks to the Vick protesters when leaving facility.

All 9 of them.

https://twitter.com/MarkKaboly_Trib

No. 8.

Actually 6 adults and 2 children.

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the man made a mistake paid his due to society has proven to have reformed himself. I love dogs have 3 bothers me a bit, but im sure the rooneys did there homework and i trust them

x2.

Haters don't know how to do anything but hate. Without hate, they have nothing. Sorry souls they are.

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I'll say this much for Vic, he stood up and admitted he did wrong. He was not there when the bust went down and could have easily put the blame on his brother and everyone else who was in the house.

He took the blame and he did his time that speaks volumes when you compare him to Shady brady and the sleezy deflatriots, yet he is the one that so many protest and despise. If nothing else at least he took it like a man.

Too bad Cris Carter wasn't around for his Rookie emporium to tell how about having a "FALL GUY".

According to Cris Carter, all Vick's troubles never would have happened had he had a FALL GUY.

[steelreserve]

Too bad Cris Carter wasn't around for his Rookie emporium to tell how about having a "FALL GUY".

According to Cris Carter, all Vick's troubles never would have happened had he had a FALL GUY.

Funny thing, I remember at the time reading that Vick had a guy who he paid to be the one carrying the weed through airport security and that guy (maybe more than one different guy) got busted for it a few times. And at first his friends were going to take the complete fall for the dog thing too. But if you get yourself in shit THAT deep, I guess even that doesn't help.

[steelreserve]

13,000 Facebook likes. 4 protesters who actually showed up. Yeah, that's a cause worth taking seriously.

[JoeyPorter55]

Any so-called "fan" who decides to completely turn their back on all of the players, coaches, and memories that they admittedly "love" is no fan through my eyes and I won't miss them a bit

I've seen how many fans we sport during ROAD GAMES let alone when we're at home. I think we'll be just fine

[SteelerFanInStl]

Let them stay home. It won't bother me a bit.

I'm tired of these "holier than thou" people who think that it's their job to judge others.

This is football, not a church.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Let them stay home. It won't bother me a bit.

I'm tired of these "holier than thou" people who think that it's their job to judge others.

This is football, not a church.

He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at Michael Vick....

[TeeTee]

Let them stay home. It won't bother me a bit.

I'm tired of these "holier than thou" people who think that it's their job to judge others.

This is football, not a church.

Well, I don't think being against murdering and torturing dogs means you're "holier than thou."

[lipps83]

Well, I don't think being against murdering and torturing dogs means you're "holier than thou."

No, but choosing against forgiveness and second chances based on behaviors from 10 years ago does.

[SteelerFanInStl]

Well, I don't think being against murdering and torturing dogs means you're "holier than thou."

The man paid dearly for his crimes and by all accounts, has turned his life around. Hate him all you want but to protest against a professional sports team just because they signed him is ridiculous.

Most of these people probably have hidden sins of their own. As the old saying goes, "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone."

This happened 8 years ago. It's time for people to get over it.

[Edman]

Well, I don't think being against murdering and torturing dogs means you're "holier than thou."

Being against that is one thing.

Being against forgiveness is another thing. Especially against one who has already paid the price for his crime.

Should I remind you of a certain #7 whom has embarrassed the Steelers franchise not once but twice in two seperate offseasons due to his own stupidity, but we still cheer for to this day?

[Pittsburgher]

Should I remind you of a certain #7 whom has embarrassed the Steelers franchise not once but twice in two seperate offseasons due to his own stupidity, but we still cheer for to this day?

Oh for the love of pete! This is trucks and you're talking sports car. Vick was charged, convicted, paid fines and did time and community service. #7, despite a ravenous NC prosecutor looking to find ANYTHING against him, could NOT even find enough to officially charge him! But go ahead and keep crucifying him for NOT COMMITTING a crime.

[cold-hard-steel]

All those people who like or are involved in dog fighting will become Steeler fans now more than likely.We will probably gain more than enough fans to replace the ones that are leaving. LOL!!!!!!!

[Edman]

This needed a thread because...

[hawaiiansteeler]

This needed a thread because...

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[GoSlash27]

I've been a Steelers fan since I was a little kid and I haven't missed a game in so long that I can't even remember anymore. I had Franco sign my first towel at his house.
I've been there through the hard times, through the preseason games, and done the "road warrior" thing throughout the midwest, but...
Sorry folks, but even I have my limits. I won't be watching Steeler games, showing the colors, or buying any gear until Vick is gone.

I just plain can't do it. If that means I'm not a "real" Steelers fan, then I guess I must not be. I will happily rejoin the bandwagon once he's gone.

[fansince'76]

I won't be watching Steeler games, showing the colors, or buying any gear until Vick is gone.

See ya in '16, then.

[GBMelBlount]

See ya in '16, then.

Take care slash.

[Count Steeler]

I've been a Steelers fan since I was a little kid and I haven't missed a game in so long that I can't even remember anymore. I had Franco sign my first towel at his house.
I've been there through the hard times, through the preseason games, and done the "road warrior" thing throughout the midwest, but...
Sorry folks, but even I have my limits. I won't be watching Steeler games, showing the colors, or buying any gear until Vick is gone.

I just plain can't do it. If that means I'm not a "real" Steelers fan, then I guess I must not be. I will happily rejoin the bandwagon once he's gone.

To each his own. If, I may, with all due respect, ask if you watched the NY Jets game last year? Just wondering where and why you draw the line at the Steelers. If Vick is that detestable to you, why would you not draw the line at the NFL in general?

[GoSlash27]

To each his own. If, I may, with all due respect, ask if you watched the NY Jets game last year? Just wondering where and why you draw the line at the Steelers. If Vick is that detestable to you, why would you not draw the line at the NFL in general?

Count,
I suppose it's because I'm not a fan of the NFL in general. I do not identify with the NFL. I identify with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Maybe that's just a thing that applies to my generation and it sounds weird to folks who aren't in my generation.
I watched all the games we played against Dallas when they were the "work release" franchise. I watched all the games against shady teams and rooted for our team because I always believed that we were the "good guys".
If NFL football is merely just various groups of scumbags duking it out for supremacy, then there's no reason for me to differentiate one uniform or team from another. I don't particularly care who wins or why.
TL;DR:
I can back the Steelers when they are the "Rooney Class" team. I can't support them when they're just another random gang of thugs and miscreants who "win at all costs" and just happen to wear the black and gold. It would be easier if I could, but I can't.
It pains me, because I don't know how to not be a Steeler fan. I've never been anything else. But I can't bring myself to support this. I will take a stand and let them know that (as Tomlin would say) this is below the line. I would rather go 0-16 this season than have Vick soiling my beloved black 'n' gold.

That's just me, though. You folks do what you like.

Best,
-Slashy

[86WARD]

Count,
I suppose it's because I'm not a fan of the NFL in general. I do not identify with the NFL. I identify with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Maybe that's just a thing that applies to my generation and it sounds weird to folks who aren't in my generation.
I watched all the games we played against Dallas when they were the "work release" franchise. I watched all the games against shady teams and rooted for our team because I always believed that we were the "good guys".
If NFL football is merely just various groups of scumbags duking it out for supremacy, then there's no reason for me to differentiate one uniform or team from another. I don't particularly care who wins or why.
TL;DR:
I can back the Steelers when they are the "Rooney Class" team. I can't support them when they're just another random gang of thugs and miscreants who "win at all costs" and just happen to wear the black and gold. It would be easier if I could, but I can't.
It pains me, because I don't know how to not be a Steeler fan. I've never been anything else. But I can't bring myself to support this. I will take a stand and let them know that (as Tomlin would say) this is below the line. I would rather go 0-16 this season than have Vick soiling my beloved black 'n' gold.

That's just me, though. You folks do what you like.

Best,
-Slashy

That Rooney holier than thou shit went out the door loooooooong ago.

You got Ben and his numerous troubles. Harrison and his troubles. leVeon Bell, Maurkice Pouncey and his thug life, Martavis Bryant, LeGarrette Blount, Santonio Holmes...the list goes on and on...

It's the way of the NFL now. They all smoke weed...if they don't, there's something wrong with them...or they're lying...lol.

[GoSlash27]

That Rooney holier than thou shit went out the door loooooooong ago.

You got Ben and his numerous troubles. Harrison and his troubles. leVeon Bell, Maurkice Pouncey and his thug life, Martavis Bryant, LeGarrette Blount, Santonio Holmes...the list goes on and on...

It's the way of the NFL now. They all smoke weed...if they don't, there's something wrong with them...or they're lying...lol.

So why not just be Patriots fans instead? That holier- than- thou "we don't cheat" shit went out the window long ago. Why not? Belichick wins games and that's ultimately what's important, right? Why not just put the Patriots in black 'n' gold and pretend that they're the Steelers? For that matter, why even bother changing the colors? Why not just go ahead and root for the red white and blue? What significance does the color make?