For some in the Steelers' broader Nation, the summer-long trial of Kenny Pickett v. Mitch Trubisky had become akin to modern political theater. Meaning stances were entrenched so long ago they might not even recall why and, since they'd already chosen, they couldn't conceivably change up.
For others, at least per overstated portrayals, it's been about being a Pitt fan. Or hating Pitt.
And for a hardy few, I dare say, it's been -- or ought to be -- about acknowledging and accepting, based on actual historical precedent and actual information that morphs over time .