Steelers Christmas Poems Rule

Look...PSaMP is a sports blog by a Pittsburgh fan for other Pittsburgh fans. Sport is no longer about the athletes and coaches. Media members, writers and yes, even the fans, contribute to the 24/7 coverage of sport.

I'm a huge fan of giving voices to the ordinary Joes that support the local teams, which is why most Youtube videos on the site are something ridiculous or dumb done by a fan. I'd be a jerk if I didn't at least feature the fans' perspective.

So with Christmas coming up real quick, we're treated to a Steelers Christmas poem by some guy. Transcribing time:


For Christmas, I only want one thing.
And that's a Steelers Super Bowl ring.
I won't cry if there's nothing under the tree.
Waiting until February is fine with me.
I hope my request isn't too bold.
It's just that I bleed Black and Gold.
I don't need a present wrapped with a bow.
I need a game-winning touchdown throw.
And when the receiver hauls in that catch.
The opponents will know, they were no match.
Soon they will announce the game's MVP.
That's the Christmas gift I want to see.
Lots of cheer at my Super Bowl party.
As the Steelers hoist that silver Lombardi.


You're welcome for writing that down, dude. Too bad you couldn't mention Duce Staley or some shit.

Merry Christmas?

I'm A Poet

Yesterday, I received an email from Pat at WHYGAVS and the AOL Fanhouse asking if I'd be interested in writing a poem.

I agreed, mainly because I haven't written a poem since about 5th grade, and my poetry skillz could use some practice.

As it turns out, Fanhouse is pimping out some solid local bloggers to write a short preview for their respective MLB franchise...in poetry form. So far, there's been poems, limericks, a haiku or two...the whole deal.

Now, there are not enough drugs and not nearly enough booze to inspire someone to write a poem about our Pittsburgh Pirates, but I gave it a shot anyway. You can find my submission right here. Don't hate (too much).

MLB Poetry Previews: Pittsburgh Pirates