The rivalry between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens is young by NFL standards. However, what it lacks in longevity, it makes up for in intensity. It feels as close to genuine hatred on a football field as you can get. That’s why it surprised a lot of people to see LB Patrick Queen (and S DeShon Elliott) sign with the Steelers after having played for the Ravens.
But how did it get started? Did it just grow organically? Well, according to Shannon Sharpe, he certainly had a hand in it.
“Me and the Steelers? How do you think the rivalry got so intense?