Stillers fan here. 2nd post.

First, you have to respect a man that makes such a request. RIP and condolences to his family.

Second, it was classy of the team to send a jersey to the widow. Lou the Toe. Very nice.

Third, hope things stabilize with yinz. I think they will. You have a good owner. The AFCN is going to be an especially brutal place for the next few years.

Friends of the AFC North,

Legend has it that Art Modell talked Art Rooney into moving to the new AFC with him to avail himself of the financial rewards and continue the rivalry, which to that point had gone the Browns' way. Our position in the league and best record since the merger might have been very different if our Art Rooney hadn't listened. Say what you will about Art Modell, but we owe him a debt of gratitude.

With respect Mr. Modell, rest in peace.

From Dan Rooney...http://www.steelers.com/news/article...6-e6d8dd2659b7

"Art Modell was a good friend to our family and he will be sadly missed. He was instrumental in helping the National Football League become what it is today, and he always had the league’s best interest at hand. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family as he will be missed dearly by the Steelers organization and the Rooney family."

Every post I have read on Steeler boards echoes that sentiment.

Here is to much success with your new ownership and a renewal of the intense rivalry we have enjoyed in the past.

Best,

Vincent