The Duel in Dublin

The Vikings were always adept at crossing the Atlantic. With that in mind, our beloved football team will travel to Dublin, Ireland, on Sunday to face the always dangerous Pittsburgh Steelers.

I’ll admit it: I say “always dangerous” because of a healthy dose of jealousy. Despite some recent setbacks, the Steelers have been one of the most consistent and well-managed franchises in all professional sports for decades. Since 1990, they’ve made the playoffs 22 times, played in seven AFC Championship Games, participated in four Super Bowls, and won two championships. They’ve had only two (!) head coaches since 1992. How long ago was that? Nirvana’s Nevermind topped the album chart just 10 days before Bill Cowher was hired in January that year. Man, I’m feeling old.

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