Top 10 things for Steeler fans to do to forget about Super Bowl XLVII

When you think about it, there is no way for Steeler fans to be happy about Super Bowl XLVII -- either the San Francisco Forty Whiners and their hysterical coach Jim Harbaugh are going to tie the Steelers with 6 Super Bowl trophies, or the Baltimore Haters and Ray "Look at Me" Lewis are going to be champions.  That's right, a team that our beloved Steelers beat 13-10 with our THIRD STRING QB in BALTIMORE'S HOME STADIUM could win it all.

In that case -- FORGET ABOUT!  Here are the Top 10 things for Steeler fans to do to distract themselves from thinking about Super Bowl XLVII . . . 

10. If you're fortunate enough to have a job -- go.  Go early, go often, stay late, and save money for any and all things Steelers (e.g., that Heath Miller jersey you've always wanted, 

or tickets to a game in Pittsburgh next season, or maybe a trip to Canton to see Jerome Bettis--hopefully--inducted into the Hall of Fame).

9. Obsess over whether Jerome Bettis will get into the Hall of Fame this year.  The announcement is coming soon.  If he is--GREAT--plan your trip.  If not, get angry, write letters, protest, etc., etc.

8. Speaking of anger -- there is the NBA.  The Steeler Face happens to be an L.A. Lakers fan, and he is  VERY shocked, disappointed and ANGRY that the Lakers ownership stood up Phil Jackson for their head coaching job.  I now know what Cowboys fans experience with Jerry Jones.  Crazy ownership sucks.  Anyway, if you're a fan of another NBA team -- enjoy it!  I'm sure it is going well. 

7. Do you remember your wife and kids?  Seriously . . . do you?  If you have them, now is a great time to get re-aquainted.  If you don't have them, go find some (they can be super-neat-o-fun, and they will definitely keep you busy).

6. College hoops!  Although, you'll have to wait a while longer for March Madness--you can start getting excited now, while every team--including your team--is still playing.  The Steeler Face follows the Ohio Bobcats, and the Cincinnati Bearcats.  Ohio University made the Sweet 16 last year, and University of Cincinnati is a perennial contender . . . woo-hoo!

5. Subscribe to the NHL Center Ice package and immerse yourself in pro hockey.  The Steeler Face happens to like the St. Louis Blues. 





However, if you don't already have a favorite team, let me suggest the Pittsburgh Penguins (my second favorite) -- they have awesome colors (black-and-gold) and play in the City of Champions -- Pittsburgh.

4. Drinking.  The Steeler Face recommends single-malt scotch poured into a glass with a beer back.  Repeat as necessary until you can barely remember your name, let alone anything about Suker blowl whatever . . . huh?  

3. Be grateful you're not a Cleveland Sucks fan, because, seriously . . . Cleveland . . . sucks.

2. Watch Super Bowl XL and XLIII highlights, or game recasts.

1. Combine any two of the above (e.g., "be grateful you're not a Cleveland fan while watching Super Bowl XLIII highlights; or drinking and hockey).  However, do NOT, under any circumstance combine #10 and #4 on this list.