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    Pittsburgh mayor Tebows to settle bet with Denver mayor

    By Maggie Hendricks | Shutdown Corner – Tue, Jan 10, 2012 5:32 PM EST

    Mayor Ravenstahl Tebowing (KUSA)A bet between city mayors over their sports teams is not new, but after the Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Denver Broncos, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl from Pittsburgh had to pay up his bet in an unconventional manner. Instead of sending signature foods to Denver, Ravenstahl paid off his bet with Denver Mayor Michael Hancock by donning a Broncos jersey and Tebowing.

    Ravenstahl pointed out that he, like all Pittsburghers, are good sports.

    "This is not something I ever thought I'd have to do, and it's certainly not something I'm looking forward to," Ravenstahl said. "However, we're good sports here in Pittsburgh, and I want to congratulate Denver on a great win."

    But really, Mayor Hancock? Pittsburgh has some darn good food that would have been a much better payoff. If the people of Denver elected me to represent them, I would ask, nay, demand Primanti Bros. capicola sandwiches for everyone.

    Thanks, Larry Brown Sports.

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    • Shawn
      Shawn  •  Billings, Montana  •  4 months ago
      As Steeler fans my wife and I made it down to the game and had a blast. And for every jackass that used his Bronco allegiance to reflect his inner punk, there were 4 others that hi 5'd us back when we brought the good mojo. Fans should just dig the experience and not use the opp to be clowns. These franchises don't even know us so why should we lower ourselves to a level unbecoming of people.We all love the NFL so why not show it with class and grace? We had a blast Denver. Thanks for having the party. Didn't like the way it ended for us but couldn't help but appreciate the frenzied delirium that ensued on the final play. Amazing game to witness either way. Good luck this weekend. I hope they don't punk out like Seattle did last year and go beat the Pats now. Why wouldn't I?.....I just would! Word
      • breweyez
        breweyez 4 months ago
        glad to see people can be good sports....I sure hope they beat the cheating patriots as well
      • uchub
        uchub 4 months ago
        you are right on! It's sports at its finest! ..........maybe:)
      • Shawn
        Shawn 4 months ago
        Word! Ya gotta love the playoffs dontcha?
    • Guido
      Guido  •  Hampton, Virginia  •  4 months ago
      I will have one of them Primanti sandwiches!
      • NathanQ
        NathanQ 4 months ago
        Moving to Pittsburgh in a couple months. Can't wait to have one of them!
      • Mouse
        Mouse 4 months ago
        Welcome Nathan! Make sure you go to the location in the Strip - the others are not quite as good,

        You'll be here just in time for the start of training camp!
      • Eddie and Pam
        Eddie and Pam 4 months ago
        Im in Atlanta....can one of you fine Pittsburgers send me one????
    • Ryan
      Ryan  •  Regina, Canada  •  4 months ago
      I want to know what Denver's mayor would have to have done had Pittsburgh won
      • tiger
        tiger 4 months ago
        He would have had to wear a,one size larger shoe on his left foot for a week.
      • Rondo
        Rondo 4 months ago
        Polamalu wig.
      • Andrew Moore
        Andrew Moore 4 months ago
        he would have had to wear a big ben jersey and rape a girl in the bathroom at the club
    • Jeffrey H
      Jeffrey H  •  Orlando, Florida  •  4 months ago
      This is great, adding a little fun to the NFL! Now this is a politician I might like!
    • John M
      John M  •  Marion, Massachusetts  •  4 months ago
      Good to see he has got a sense of humor, being from the Boston area, I have seen a lot of these bets. Luckily for us, most have gone our way recently, but I seen a few where the looser weaseled out of paying. Mayor Rave is a stand up guy.
    • Deborah
      Deborah  •  Miami, Florida  •  4 months ago
      Thank you for keeping your word! What are you doing in November 2012? Integrity and honor in Washington DC
    • Football_Nerd
      Football_Nerd  •  4 months ago
      Kinda ironic that Pittsburgh's mayors name is RAVENStahl lol
      • David
        David 4 months ago
        Too funny!
    • Ron
      Ron  •  Phoenix, Arizona  •  4 months ago
      lots of respect for tebow,,,the tv station that was making fun of tebow,,,,low class people
    • OIL
      OIL  •  4 months ago
      As always this man has done what he said in a bet. Perhaps the team will make it to where he does not have to pay up again...
    • James Avett
      James Avett  •  4 months ago
      one of my co-workers is an absolute DIE HARD steelers fan... he also has a huge temper... i lived in Denver for 4 years and my wife is born/raised in Denver and almost all of her family is still there... HOWEVER, i was honestly scared to say anything to my co-worker... i think he would of gone off BIG TIME... to me, that is what makes sports aweful.. BAD FANS.. but i love to hear about the good ones... thanks mr. major. great job.
    • Goi Do
      Goi Do  •  Fremont, California  •  4 months ago
      High 5's to Mayor Ravenstahl!!! ya da man!
    • Ken
      Ken  •  Atlanta, Georgia  •  4 months ago
      Way to have a sence of humor. Good for you. It is a game and meant to be fun.
    • Brian
      Brian  •  Owensboro, Kentucky  •  4 months ago
      Thats good clean fun!
    • CK
      CK  •  Trenton, Ohio  •  4 months ago
      I don't understand where all the negativity is coming from regarding Tebow. I know the Media hates Christians and Pittsburgh fans don't like losing but those of you who are "sick" of Tebow is very perplexing. He's a positive person who believes in a enduring truth (Jesus Christ) and that is his compass for his life. He's a smart, tough football player who gives his all every game. Tell me where the negative is? Is it jealousy, envy? Please tell me.
    • Anthony Edwin
      Anthony Edwin  •  Butler, Pennsylvania  •  4 months ago
      Primanti is amazing.
    • Like It Is
      Like It Is  •  4 months ago
      Even though I am a die-hard atheist, I have to ask "What's wrong with Tebowing?". Would you prefer Islaming, i.e. a Muslim on his knees over a rug?
    • Mickey D
      Mickey D  •  St Louis, Missouri  •  4 months ago
      At least the man owned up!
    • celticpride4eva
      celticpride4eva  •  Baltimore, Maryland  •  4 months ago
      How in the world did he get elected in Pittsburgh with a name like Ravens-tahl??
    • muser
      muser  •  Lincoln, Nebraska  •  4 months ago
      Had Pittsburgh won, would Denver's mayor been obligated to repicate Roethlisberger's most famous activity? Who would co-star as the inebrieted college girl?
    • DEAN
      DEAN  •  Houston, Texas  •  4 months ago
      AHHHH FUNNY !
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