Today in Pittsburgh, the Steelers and Team President Art Rooney II announced they’d like to host the Super Bowl at Heinz Field in 2023. While this could be a huge, one-time financial windfall for the city and surrounding area, the traditionalist in me says, “No thanks.”
If you’re keeping score at home, the big game in 2023 would be called “Super Bowl LVII.” That’s the 57th version for you non-Romans.
In my mind, the Super Bowl has always been played in traditional places like Miami, New Orleans or San Diego.
I realize in recent years that cities like Phoenix (Glendale to be specific) and Houston have become “Super Cities” but to me, Pittsburgh is the city of champions largely because of the Steelers and the last thing I want to see is some other NFL team crowned on our turf.