Looking for a Seattle Packers Bar? Steelers Bar?
So, perhaps you have heard, the Super Bowl is this weekend. And, although the Seahawks didn't make the cut, it doesn't mean you can't get into the spirit of the Big Game.
Here's your Seattlest guide to deciding which team to root for in the Super Bowl this Sunday.
Option #1: The Pittsburgh Steelers
The-fifth oldest franchise in the NFL, the Steelers were originally named the Pirates when they were founded in 1933. They're known for their hard-hitting defense and their fan base (ranked the best in the league by ESPN in 2008). If you decide to root for the black and gold this weekend, you will be in good company. The Steeler Nation has quite the membership in the Seattle area.
Iconic Fan Gear - The Terrible Towel
Number of Super Bowls Won - 6. The most Super Bowl titles of any team in the league.
Team Colors - Black and Gold
Standut Players - Troy Polamalu, Hines Ward, Ben Roethlisberger, Mike Wallace, James Harrison, Heath Miller, Rashard Mendenhall, Maurkice Pouncey (questionable to play), and Ike Taylor.
Fan Food - Pittsburghers have a unique way of approaching a sandwich. They pile them high with coleslaw and french fries in the sandwich rather than on the side. Most commonly known as a Primanti Bros. sandwich.
Seattle Area Bars - Floyd's Place, Fremont Dock, Fado Irish Pub, Sideline Sports Bar.
Option #2: The Green Bay Packers
The Pack is the second oldest team in the League, founded in 1919, and the only one that is non-profit and community-owned. Their fan base finished second in the ESPN rankings in 2008, but they have the best playoff winning percentage in the NFL. One thing in the Packers favor? The Super Bowl trophy is named after their iconic coach, Vince Lombardi.
Iconic Fan Gear - The Cheesehead
Number of Super Bowls Won - 3. But, they do have 9 NFL Championships (the precursor to the Super Bowl).
Team Colors - Green and Gold.
Standout Players - Aaron Rodgers, Donald Driver, Clay Matthews, A.J. Hawk, Charles Woodson, Greg Jennings, James Starks, and John Kuhn.
Fan Food - Ah, the Bratwurst. Delicious with mustard, sauerkraut, or plain. A close runner-up would be cheese curds.
Seattle Area Bars - The Northwest Packer Backers will be at The Mustard Seed in Newport Hills. Also, Buckley's in Queen Anne and Goofy's.
