The day after Thanksgiving, while most good Americans are standing in long lines to go deeper into debt, I went to see the Pitt-WVU game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. We took the ferry from Station Square, and I got a nice view of the city and stadium.
I went to the football game with my Dad, my brother, his wife, and my 11-year-old nephew. We were surrounded by drunken, cocky WVU kids. Anyone can talk big when they’re full of booze, and the things they said during the game did nothing to help my view of West Virginians.
My dad and I were sick of them screaming obscenities into our ears, and we both turned around, looked at the big drunken mountain boys, and asked them to watch their mouths around my nephew. The tough-talking college kids suddenly transformed into little puppies with their tails between their legs, as they repeated apologized, insisted they were Steelers fans (since we were wearing Steelers stuff), and vacated the area shortly thereafter. I wholeheartedly believe that they had to go change their underwear, based on the looks on their faces. Real tough guys.
Yeah, Pitt got creamed. Not that I’m a diehard Pitt fan anyway. The football was enjoyable, but the booze-filled mountain people that stumbled in from WVU made me decide that I probably won’t go to another college football game. Don’t get me wrong — I love busting on people, and being busted on. But when obscenities are being hurled around young kids, I’m just not into it.
On a positive note, Heinz field is beautiful, and the view from the stadium is great.
The next day, we shot guns. Before the government takes them all away from us, I’m going to shoot as much as possible. You can make a pretty good guess about whose faces I pictured on the target.
I would love to spend some time with you! Football, guns, and some, well I’ll just bring the last one. You provide the beer. I’ve got a hilarious video of my husband you might appreciate. Just got to find out how to post without the world seeing.
(But honest to God, this is the worst football year for me ever, college and pro)
Great pics of the stadium! growing up I spent alot of time in Pitt. due to the fact that most of my family comes from McKees rocks PA. i will say i liked 3 Rivers stadium better, but Heinz field is no slap in the face. My uncle has a cottage in Erie so I have been to alot of places in the PA area. its a shame that after the railroad went under thing started to take a downfall in the smaller areas. however, given the chance, I would love to go back. People in PA are very good people.
FP – It would be awesome to hang out! We’d definitely raise some hell.
MB – Thank you, my friend. The smaller towns and rural areas are definitely hurting in PA, but it’s still a great place.