Primetime Steelers and Victoria's Not-So Secret

The Steelers' 2007 schedule was released today, which of course demands some sort of chirping on my part, but first, a few angry thoughts from this morning's commute:


Dear ladies,
Please refrain from using your Victoria's Secret shopping bag as a tote bag. This is neither provocative nor alluring. It's lame, fairly tasteless, and it makes me wonder what sort of lace-fringed concoction you've got crawling up your backside (which, sadly, is not nearly as playful a dreamscape as you might imagine). We get it: you are a lady with lady-type needs who enjoys lady-type things. I'm sure your scented candle collection is very impressive. But seriously, no one needs to know where you buy your underwear. May I suggest an actual tote bag? I hear they come in a variety of colors and styles now. If the suggested changes aren't implemented, I'll be forced to start carting my stuff around in a bag from "Gary's Nut-Huggers."
Thank you, the management

Now, on to the Steelers...
We get five chances to watch the Steelers in primetime this season, probably more than an 8-8 team deserves, but I suppose the networks know that the Steelers put asses in seats (as they say). The Steelers have two Monday night games: one against the eternally hated Baltimore Ravens on November 5, and another against the Miami Dolphins on November 26 (ah, Thanksgiving with Joey Porter). They will play two Sunday night games -- one against the Broncos on October 21 (it won't be the same without Jake Plummer) and one against Cincinnati on December 2 (though that could be cancelled depending on how many Bengals are behind bars by the time December rolls around) -- and one Thursday night game against the Rams on December 20. The season starts September 9 against the Browns (always good to lead with a laugh, I guess), and also brings interesting matchups against the 49ers (September 23), the Patriots (December 9) and a Super Bowl rematch against the Seahawks (October 7). Bye week comes on October 14, so try to squeeze all your personal commitments in that weekend.
The most important date, however, is November 18 when the Steelers come to the Meadowlands to play the Jets. Expect much tailgating... details to follow here and at SteelersNYC.com.