Political Quotes

“Football is a staple in our communities--bringing families and friends together and helping to build connections and affiliations. Fantasy football has taken the game one step further and individuals can now draft their own team and compete weekly for the championship. Fans live and die with their team--they sport their colors, sing their chants, and collect team memorabilia. Personally, I have a Pittsburgh Steelers' ``Terrible Towel'' behind my desk. Most significantly, football gives us a chance to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. To that end, I was proud to be a Pennsylvanian this football season and to join with others to cheer on the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles. Both teams had an outstanding season and did not let their fans down. The Pittsburgh Steelers, my hometown team, had an incredible season. This was a historic year for the Black and Gold having secured the most wins in Steelers history, the most wins by a rookie quarterback, and the largest home attendance for a Steelers season. They also made an appearance in the AFC championship game. The Eagles had quite an impressive year as well, capturing the NFC Championship and playing in the Super Bowl.”