As for me, this is my first summer of adulthood. I have started the search for my dream job as a sports writer in the city of the black and gold. I have a terrible job where I work to save money to fund the move I will more than likely have to make in order to do what I love. Stressful, yes. Worth it, definitely. I love sports. I played them my entire life and when I decided not to continue in college sports writing fell into my lap. I was named Assistant Sports Editor of my college paper my first year writing and Sports Editor the year after. I formed relationships with the coaches and loved hanging out during practices digging for information on rivalries and next years prospects. Plus, I was lucky enough to have the protection of the entire wrestling team, something I'm still thankful for.
Pittsburgh athletics are almost as cut throat as their fans. We really do feel connections with players and teams in general. Whether you're a Steelers fan, obsessed with the Penguins or praying for the Pirates you know that you have fellow fans everywhere . Dan Steinberg, a writer for the DC sports blog commented on the constant presence of Pittsburgh fans at events all across the country. "As long as I'm asking questions, why does this happen? Why does it happen with Penguins games? Do Pittsburgh fans have more money? More passion? Fewer outside interests? Fewer job responsibilities?," Steinberg said. The answer, in my opinion, is passion. Walk down the street and ask about "Black and Yellow" and any true fan will correct you. We are the black and gold. No matter what some guy rapping about his car claims, we have always worn our colors proud. The only Pittsburgh team to ever call yellow one of their official colors was the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sorry Mr. Kahlifa. With the Penguins starting their summer prospect training, the Steelers at training camp right down the road, and the Pirates finally getting national coverage on ESPN, life is good for Pittsburgh fans.
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