Last night a good friend of mine, David, and I went to Heinz Field to see the Pittsburgh/ Eagles matchup. There’s nothing like wearing your team’s colors in the other team’s stadium to make you feel a little exposed. Gratefully, the crowd’s intensity was much lower during this preseason game. In past years, concerned Steeler fans tried to get me accessorize by making wear their leftover beer and plastic bottles. Last night was much less intense.

Impressions on the game:

• Pittsburgh’s 1st round pick, Mendelhal, looks like the real deal. He broke his longest runs against the BIrd’s 2nd team D. But that’s what he’s supposed to do.
• The Eagles’ DeSean Jackson looks electric. He’s undersized but lightning fast. Not much happened in terms of special teams. But it looks like the blocking in front of him is still suspect.
• Primanti Bros. sandwiches: They are a heart attack on plate. A large sandwich stuffed with coleslaw, french fries, and capicolla. I abandoned my strict diet for an evening an indulged. I’m going to have to run a little farther… ok a lot father today. But it you’re going to blow your diet, that’s the way to do it.
• I bought my middle son a Steeler’s cap. It’s hurts to have a prodigal in the house. But I’m learning that you have to express your unconditional love.