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Random stuff (mostly) about working as a Program Manager at Microsoft
Go Steelhawks!

I'm not a huge football fan, but on Feb 4, my allegiance will be sorely tested.  The Seattle Seahawks will play the Pittsburgh Steelers in American football.  (Just thought I'd explain in case any of my European customers are reading this!) 

I've lived in Seattle for 6 of the last 9 years, which is 20% of my life, so I definitely consider it my home.  But I was born and raised in Pittsburgh and lived there for 16 years until I went to college in California, so that is 53% percent of my life.  Based on that calculation, I should cheer for the Steelers, right?  I even remember when they won the Superbowl 4 times in the late 1970s.  (Just barely, but I do remember having an irrational love of Terry Bradshaw #12 for some strange reason...)

And on a side note, you can now figure out how old I am by doing some very simple math. 

So, do you care about the outcome of the Superbowl?  Who will you cheer for?  This unscientific poll is for the benefit of my buddy Guy, who was curious what team Speech Server developers root for.  Don't let Guy down!  Give me some data so I can report back to him.  :)

Posted: Friday, January 27, 2006 10:27 AM by anandi

Comments

lferrent said:

No question, GO STEELERS!!!!!!!!!!!!
# January 27, 2006 1:54 PM

witt said:

YES, Passionatly; SEAHAWKS, now also known as SUPERHAWKS; I kinda like the name STEELHAWKS though.
# January 27, 2006 2:03 PM

witt said:

Go SEAHAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
# January 27, 2006 2:05 PM

David said:

Yes and no....I'll route for the Hawks, but won't loose sleep if they lose.
# January 27, 2006 2:31 PM

Marshall said:

I don't have a strong preference but I'm leaning towards the Steelers simply because I would like to see Bettis go out whit a Super Bowl ring.

And you are right, I did the math even before you pointed it out.

# January 30, 2006 7:22 AM

Michelle Spina said:

Go Seahawks!

As a tried and true Cleveland fan, I can't possibly cheer for the Steelers...
# January 31, 2006 10:40 AM

Ian (from Ciber) said:

Being in the UK we don't get full coverage of any single team so its difficult to get attached and pick one. Normally i'd go for the Steelers cos i've liked them right from the start (and Bill Cowher cracks me up with some of the faces he pulls).

However the Seahawks kinda feel like the home team this time around, so i'm going with them and they deserve it this season.
# January 31, 2006 10:47 AM

anandi said:

Wow, 5/7 commenters are rooting for the Seahawks. Veeery interesting. I can't tell you how many times in the past 2 weeks I've been asked who I'm cheering for. Now I just try to change the subject because it's too stressful to choose!!
# February 1, 2006 1:41 AM

Kiran Bellubbi said:

Go Steelers!

I've been trolling the net to find MS Speech Blogs dedicated to handhelds....- and I guess this is as good a place to ask this question since you are neck deep in MS Speech tech.- "Are you guys planning on releasing the SALT plugin for Windows Mobile 2005?"
# March 31, 2006 10:18 PM
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