Pittsburgh just shut down its bars, yet Steelers fans plan on attending games this fall: Here’s why

Fans still have faith in seeing live, in-person football in Pittsburgh this fall. That’s why this Steelers season ticket holder plunked down cold, hard cash for 4 season passes, no questions or COVID worries asked. Why? Well, it’s Steelers football. That’s why. I’ve been part of it since the 80s at the old concrete bowl that was Three Rivers Stadium. I always imagined the place as a giant witch’s caldron -- crackling and gurgling with the unmitigated euphoria and unregulated rage of Steelers fans. I loved being part of that potent Pittsburgh Steelers stew, brewed up and boiling over Sunday after Sunday. I shudder to think of the Steelers making plays in utter silence amid an empty, cavernous Heinz Field. It just wouldn’t be the same, not even close. Not even on TV. Here’s why – and how this season might work for fans wanting to attend Steelers games. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices