Hey, there! Just like everybody else around here I love the Steelers and have a ton of fond memories of watching this team through all of the highs and lows. I went to college for a degree in Psychology and to play football, but since have discovered a real passion for writing. So far I love contributing to this fandom with some news and opinions.

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