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The Terrible Towel Is Terribly Stupid

The Terrible Towel was "invented" by Myron Cope. Of course, how someone can be credited with "inventing" an object that already exists is beyond me. If I raise a fork or a microwave above my head and then twirl it around stupidly, can I be credited with inventing the Terrible Fork or the Terrible Microwave? Evidently so...

Biased Banter: Titans vs. Steelers

Clay Travis is a Titans fan. Ryan Wilson is a Steelers fan. With Tennessee and Pittsburgh kicking off the 2009 season tonight, they decided to mock each other over e-mail. Ryan: First off, congratulations on Patrick Ramsey making the 53-man roster. Pretty good chance he'll play before Week 6, and, really, the road to Miami...

LenDale White Defends Decision to Deface Terrible Towel

Earlier this week, JJ pointed out that Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan admitted that defacing the Terrible Towel wasn't "... what this coach is about, that's not what our team is about. You do it in between the lines ... the rest of it is unacceptable." He was referring to this, when teammates LenDale White and Keith...

Steelers, Titans to Kick Off '09 Season

Last week, word leaked that the Ravens asked the league to not consider them for a prime-time game in Pittsburgh next season, presumably because they're 0-3 under such circumstances, and if pressed, would prefer to lose in front of a regional audience instead of national one. Fair enough.Typically, the defending Super Bowl...

Cope Wasn't All Schtick

As we remember Myron Cope it's easy to remember the distinctive accent, his knack for nicknames and making up words to suit his broadcasting style. He was a showman who had no problem dressing up like MC Hammer or Flavor Flav to make a joke work.But before he became the voice of the Steelers, it's worth remembering that...

Myron Cope News From the Web

05/01/12 Steelers unveil Terrible Towel wall Source: ABC - WTAE 4 - Pittsburgh PA Pittsburgh Steelers fans can see all of the Terrible Towels through the years in a new display at Heinz Field.
04/28/12 New wall at Steelers stadium lauds Terrible Towel Source: NBC - NBC 21 WFMJ - Youngstown OH A new display at Heinz Field is dedicated to the Terrible Towel, the gold fabric that Pittsburgh Steelers fans twirl at games.
04/27/12 New wall at Steelers stadium lauds Terrible Towel Source: ABC - WYTV 33 - Youngstown OH A new display at Heinz Field is dedicated to the Terrible Towel, the gold fabric that Pittsburgh Steelers fans twirl at games.

Background on Myron Cope

Myron Cope (January 23, 1929 – February 27, 2008), born Myron Sidney Kopelman, was an American sports journalist, radio personality, and sportscaster who is best known for being "the voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers."

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