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Are you making plans to head to Pittsburgh for the AFC Championship game? If you are, we'd like to hear from you. How much did you have to pay for tickets, hotel, etc.? And will you be wearing body armor at Heinz Field? Please email stephen.kiehl@baltsun.com with your contact information.
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This will be an amazing game. I as a steelers fan welcome Ravens fans to Pittsburgh with open arms. Your team needs your support more then ever. I know there are fans out there that are haters for any team. Don't let that stop you from coming to Pittsburgh.
Posted by: Denise | January 12, 2009 4:29 PM
if i can get tickets im wearing a hoodie with wards face in crosshairs. bet nothing happens.
Posted by: jack | January 12, 2009 5:51 PM
hell ya and im bringin 20 friends with me, complete with purple towels!! lets invade heinz field for a Ravens win!
Posted by: Dan | January 12, 2009 6:22 PM
I bought my tickets for Miami, Nashville, and Pittsburgh on the 29th of December. The price of each ticket was about 30 bucks over face, which was high, because playoff tickets ain't cheap. I flew to Miami, drove to Nashville, and I'm driving to Pittsburgh...I hope it's not to cold, as I'm sleeping in my truck after the game...
Posted by: cheifRaven | January 12, 2009 6:37 PM
I bought AFC championship tickets from a Pittsburgh ticket broker, cheap... http://ineedtwo.com Received my FedEx tracking number, and they should be here today by 10AM!! Go Ravens!!!
Posted by: Bill | January 13, 2009 7:44 AM
cheifRaven,
Learn how to spell. It's Chief, not Cheif.
Even if it's 10 degrees below zero on Sunday night, you'll enjoy your truck more than you enjoyed the game. Your team is 2nd rate.
Enjoy watching the hated Steelers bring SB Championship #6. They are the greatest franchise in NFL history.
Posted by: Cunning Stunt | January 13, 2009 10:07 AM
I hope to go. Driving to deep creek lake to pick up friends who are up there on vacation and then heading to pburgh. scalping in front of art rooney statue before game. may have to wait to after kickoff to get in but we'll see.
In any case I ain't worried about the steelers fans, I think they'll be so sad after we finally beat them this year they won't be in the mood to fight!
Posted by: jamaltimore | January 13, 2009 10:43 AM
We bought about 10 standing room only tickets from www.ticketzoom.com and will be driving up on Sunday morning in full Ravens gear!!! And we WILL be sticking around for the Ravens acceptance of the Lamar Hunt Trophy!!! GO RAVENS!!!!!!
Posted by: Vendel | January 13, 2009 11:27 AM
no chance any of you will be tough guys here in pittsburgh... we're going to beat you AGAIN... face it our Defense is better, our Offense is better, our Special Teams is better... you don't stand a chance against us better luck next year fella's
Posted by: Anthony | January 13, 2009 1:44 PM
Flying into Pittsburgh from Chicago. Taking my dad. I can't wait.
My advice for Ravens fans: Just root hard for your team and don't be overly obnoxious.
My advice for Steelers fans: Don't bother the Ravens fans unless they are overly obnoxious. If they are...I guess all bets are off.
Go Steelers!
Posted by: Patrick | January 13, 2009 3:28 PM
I bought my tickets today! pretty costly but it should be a great game.
May the best man win.
Posted by: Luke | January 13, 2009 6:24 PM
I'm going to load up my car with purple and not stop until I get to Poopsburg! I'm staying with an old friend, Sal, who is the only guy I know with more purple than me!
GO PURPLE!
Posted by: Gerald | January 14, 2009 9:05 PM
Please... you know no Ravens' fans will actually work to travel and see them play. It's funny that almost half of the posters here are Steelers fans on YOUR OWN PAPER'S WEBSITE!!!
Posted by: Kmiller | January 15, 2009 7:59 AM
Just a small point regarding Steelers fans. They might be loud and ornery, but not dangerous like Browns, Eagles or Raiders fans can be. Don't cause any trouble and you shouldn't have any problems. (This is even more true now that the stadium and the law aren't standing for drunken or criminal behavior. If somebody crosses the line, just text the seats to the number they display.)
Rooting for your team is just great, but then be ready for some good-natured ribbing. Real Steelers fans will respect you. One thing, though: The season ticket holders whose seats you occupy could be held responsible for your behavior. They could even lose the rights to their seats. Give 'em a break and behave.
Posted by: ItAintTheRefs | January 15, 2009 10:18 PM
This is such a great rivalry I cant wait for this game. As for Ravens fans coming to the Burgh hoping to score a ticket. Think again. You wont find very many steeler fans will be willing to sell their tickets to you unless you are going to pay a hefty amount for the ticket.
Posted by: Steelers Beat Ravens 3x | January 16, 2009 1:58 AM
I'm from Pittsburgh area and i'm walking in all decked out in my Ravens gear. I'm looking forward to seeing my fellow Ravens fans there to cheer on our team!
Posted by: Jessica | January 16, 2009 10:23 PM
im looking for the closest place to pittsburgh that i can buy a flacco jersey. please help only have 2 days left.
Posted by: dave | January 16, 2009 11:48 PM
I can't wait....about 15 of us are headin up sunday morning all decked out in purple with our purple "fear the raven" towels...tickets were a little pricey but well worth it.....i have two extra in sec. 113 row D...25 yd. line ravens side......pass my email along if anyone wants them $375 ea.
Posted by: Rich | January 17, 2009 10:26 AM
Go Steeler's!!!
We have the best fans and we have Big Ben....It is in the bag!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: tracy wallace | January 18, 2009 12:17 PM