Pittsburgh’s Forgotten Classics: Titans vs. Steelers, 2005

July 22, 2012   ·   Joshua Hayes   ·   Jump to comments

For many years, the Pittsburgh Steelers were the clear superior squad to their AFC Central Division rivals, the Houston Oilers. 
From Dan Pastorini to Warren Moon and Bum Phillips to Jerry and Jack (Glanville and Pardee, respectively), no matter the man with the headset or his quarterback behind center, the Black and Gold generally defeated Houston, particularly in the spotlight.
Sure, the "Luv 'Ya Blue" bunch had the Steelers singing blues on occasion; Earl Campbell and crew were certainly no slouches, and the Men of Steel fell short of success more than once against their Texas foe.
However, when the stakes rose, Pittsburgh sent Houston packing. Steelers Country didn't particularly love blue, but they certainly relished in watching Houston players' bodies and egos being bruised.  Indeed, the Steel City's nickname for the Oilers was "Luv 'Ya Black n' Blue!"
The Steelers celebrated back-to-back conference title wins over the Oilers beginning in 1978-79. A...

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