Welcome to Blitzburgh

Greetings and welcome to the special corner of cyberspace devoted to God’s little piece of paradise - that land of milk and honey nestled in the bosom of the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio Rivers. Consider this an online watering hole for airing views on Western PA both large and small, particularly as they pertain to one of the last bastions of strength, honor, loyalty and resolve in American life – Pittsburgh sports.

We trust the opinions here will flow as freely as bourbon and beer on the South Side and that the dialogue will alternately warm the hearts and enrage the tempers of Pittsburghers far and wide. Whether a lifetime resident, or a Pittsburgher in exile, all members of the Western Pennsylvania diaspora can use Blitzburgh to indulge in one of the region’s time- honored traditions – venting about the area’s sports franchises.

Now, as a casual visitor to this fledgling site, or as a functionally literate Browns fan, you might feel compelled to ask, “So, what is “Blitzburgh” all about? Doesn’t the world have enough blogs already?” The answer for the first group is: no, emphatically no. The answer for the second group: consult Hooked-on-Phonics and check back when you’ve mastered lesson seven.

If you have ever happily wrapped your frostbitten hands around a beer at a Steelers tailgate, felt a lump in your throat at the memory of Mario’s return, parked in some sketchy guy’s driveway to avoid paying parking for a game at old Pitt Stadium, thrilled to the replay of Mazeroski’s triumph and despaired at the sight of Sid Bream rounding third, then you know why we are here. So, step up to the bar, order a cold one, and make yourself known.