The Mojo Boogie - Week 1

At long last, today is the “real” opening day of pro football.  Yes, I know they played the first game on Thursday, but to me, opening day is when you can sit at home, watch your game, keep up on the rest of the day’s games and root home your picks.  And drink beer in the afternoon.

Last year, I would do a rundown of each Steelers game… just my impressions and such.  For actual game coverage, there are too many other sites that do it better and more in depth.  And for funny game coverage, nothing beats Ginny’s “What They’re Really Thinking”, where she covers the action via word bubbles in the game’s action photos.

Last year, though, the only people reading me were overwhelmingly from Pittsburgh.  This year, not so much.  Therefore I don’t feel like I should devote that same level of Steelers coverage.  There are too many that just don’t give a rip.  I know it sounds like I’m complaining, but on the contrary, it fills me with a great deal of pride. 

Believe me, I’m still going to talk about my Steelers and football, I’m just not recapping the game every week.  What I WILL be doing is continuing the fascinating online pursuit of Game Day Mojo.  If one doesn’t like Pittsburgh sports, there’s always fashion!

As you may remember from last year, I use a spreadsheet to track a number of categories regarding game logistics and what I wear.  Regarding the games, I track home vs. away, what jersey the team wore, and day/time of the game.  For me, I track what I wore during the week, on the preceding Friday, on game day, and where I watch the game.

This week, we had Jersey Day at work, so I had to pick one to wear.  I went with my new #56 Lamarr Woodley black jersey.  Ultimately, I wish I hadn’t because after running through my options, it was the logical pick to wear today.

Usually I start the season with my Willie Parker replica jersey.  But with Fast Wille no longer on the team, that option is not appealing.  Since the Steelers are at home, that eliminates my white jerseys.  I’d rather not start with the Throwback jerseys yet, so they’re gone.  I have an old-school Jack Lambert black jersey, but I try to use the classics very sparingly.  Lastly, I have a black Troy Polamalu, but that’s my crown jewel that I usually save for the late-season and playoff games. 

All that leaves me with having to double up on the Woodley.

Well, here goes nothing.  I am ready for some football.

Update
Steelers win 15-9 in overtime.  Jeff (Skippy) Reed missed a 40 yard FG with time running out, after incredible interception by Troy Polamalu.  Rashard Mendenhall breaks offa 50-yard run for a touchdown on the Steelers first playin OT, after a big defensive stand.

The Woodley jersey is 1-0 for 1:00 home games.