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  1. 07-19-2011 09:36 AM #1
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    A Steeler Fan in exile

    Hi, I'm a Steeler Fan for life who was born and raised in Pgh. I've worked for a company in Pittsburgh for the last 28 years. 27 years ago, I was asked to take a temporary assignment in Texas, so here I am in the land of a semi-pro team (the Texans) trying to find any way to watch the Steelers on Sunday's in the fall.

    Actually, the Steelers have a lot of fans in Houston and there are a number of bars and pizza places that broadcast their games. Some of them exclusively, like the Steel City Pizzaria. But I don't always want to go to a bar or drive across town at 11:00 am. (remember, we're an hour earlier than Pgh).

    Last year, I was streaming peer to peer feeds on the internet to watch the Steelers, but this doesn't always work out. Like the time I caught a feed out of London but the guy providing switched to soccer in the third quarter. This year my internet provider is cracking down on peer to peer traffic so I broke down and got Sunday Ticket.

    I'm looking forward to a full year of Steeler Football!
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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    Quote Originally Posted by whodat1 View Post
    Hi, I'm a Steeler Fan for life who was born and raised in Pgh. I've worked for a company in Pittsburgh for the last 28 years. 27 years ago, I was asked to take a temporary assignment in Texas, so here I am in the land of a semi-pro team (the Texans) trying to find any way to watch the Steelers on Sunday's in the fall.

    Actually, the Steelers have a lot of fans in Houston and there are a number of bars and pizza places that broadcast their games. Some of them exclusively, like the Steel City Pizzaria. But I don't always want to go to a bar or drive across town at 11:00 am. (remember, we're an hour earlier than Pgh).

    Last year, I was streaming peer to peer feeds on the internet to watch the Steelers, but this doesn't always work out. Like the time I caught a feed out of London but the guy providing switched to soccer in the third quarter. This year my internet provider is cracking down on peer to peer traffic so I broke down and got Sunday Ticket.

    I'm looking forward to a full year of Steeler Football!
    Welcome to the site!! As a displaced Steelers fan (Illinois) I share your pain!!!
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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    Welcome to the board!
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  4. 07-19-2011 10:21 AM #4
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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    Already said "welcome" to you in the diect tv thread but I can welcome you again!!
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  5. 07-19-2011 10:51 AM #5
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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    Welcome to the Board. Maybe you can hook up with Texasteel.
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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    welcome to SU there are a lot of us that are displaced fans (indiana)


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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    Welcome to the Universe!
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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    Hi Whodat1 and welcome to The Universe!






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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    Welcome whodat1! Are you ready for some football!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    Welcome and enjoy from a not displaced Steelers fan in nYc !!!!

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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    Welcome aboard! It can be rough for a displaced Steeler fan (like I am), but joining this site has made it a little bit more tolerable. :P

    You don't have to agree with me, but I do recomend it.
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    Try living in Philly...lol. Welcome...


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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    Quote Originally Posted by 86WARD View Post
    Try living in Philly...lol. Welcome...
    Oh No! That crosses the line! No Philly for me.

    Thanks to all of you for the welcome.
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    Pussy. Just kidding. Its brutal listening to eagles fans...lol.


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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    I am displaced by the military, born and raised in Pittsburgh, but now Im stuck in NorCal surrounded by Oakland and San Fran fans....so I feel your pain


    Welcome to the site!!!



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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    Quote Originally Posted by HometownGal View Post
    Hi Whodat1 and welcome to The Universe!
    Hey thats my line!!
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  17. 07-21-2011 04:05 AM #17
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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    Quote Originally Posted by 86WARD View Post
    Try living in Philly...lol. Welcome...
    I still say living in Dallas is worse.

    Welcome to the site my friend. Believe me you are not alone in Texas. I feel your pain.

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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    Welcome to the board.
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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    Quote Originally Posted by Texasteel View Post
    I still say living in Dallas is worse.

    Welcome to the site my friend. Believe me you are not alone in Texas. I feel your pain.
    I'd have to agree. Being stuck here in Houston beats being stuck in Dallas. At least in Houston there is only a semi-pro NFL team (Texans) to deal with locally. lol.
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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    Being a Steelers fan here in North Carolina isn't that bad at all. Definitely the 3rd or 4th most represented team in terms of fans, behind the Panthers, Redskins, and maybe Cowboys. I'd say Steelers and Cowboys are about even.
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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    Welcome to the newbie from a semi-newbie!
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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    Quote Originally Posted by whodat1 View Post
    I'd have to agree. Being stuck here in Houston beats being stuck in Dallas. At least in Houston there is only a semi-pro NFL team (Texans) to deal with locally. lol.
    Here in S.A. it's a hoot haven't heard squat from cryboy fans in years also find tons o' Steeler fans. Hell I live in a little farming comunity town and the guy down the street from me is Steeler fan and so is his brother. A few years back my son had a vice Principle who was Steeler as well, but he moved on to become a principle at another school. They say S.A. is plowboy country but Steeler Nation is definitely a force to be reckoned with!!! Welcome to the site
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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    Quote Originally Posted by Butch View Post
    Here in S.A. it's a hoot haven't heard squat from cryboy fans in years also find tons o' Steeler fans. Hell I live in a little farming comunity town and the guy down the street from me is Steeler fan and so is his brother. A few years back my son had a vice Principle who was Steeler as well, but he moved on to become a principle at another school. They say S.A. is plowboy country but Steeler Nation is definitely a force to be reckoned with!!! Welcome to the site

    I think I have told you before about the Steelers following in Dallas as well. When we play the cowboys, here there is almost as much black and gold in the stands as that pansy silver and blue. Most of those are Texas folk and this pisses Jerry off to no end.

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    Re: A Steeler Fan in exile

    Quote Originally Posted by Texasteel View Post
    I think I have told you before about the Steelers following in Dallas as well. When we play the cowboys, here there is almost as much black and gold in the stands as that pansy silver and blue. Most of those are Texas folk and this pisses Jerry off to no end.
    I went to a Steeler game in Dallas in 2005 (or 2004, cant remember)...the stadium was half black and gold. AND WE WON!!!



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