The Mission is Clear: Beat the Steelers

We’re often told not to hate. The theory is that there is an overabundance of it around this spinning globe of ours anyway, and the only thing that hating someone else does is fill your soul with anger and resentment.

But I hate the Steelers.

I just do. It’s not a hatred devoid of respect, mind you. I find the Pittsburgh Steelers to be one of the most well-run and admirable franchises in any major sport. They have a record of more than five decades of fielding tough, physical football teams while maintaining stability and cohesion amongst its decision-making apparatus.

And I do respect this bloody, beautiful rivalry between the Ravens and Steelers. It’s not about cheap shots or “running it up”…