The Importance Of Ethics In The NFL

All across this great nation of ours, from the smallest rural farm towns to the sprawling mega metropolises; one would be hard-pressed to find any community without a contingent of fans of the black and gold.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are arguably ones of America's most beloved sports franchises. They may even be at the top of that list. And for those who do not wave the terrible towel, they may not understand why. But, if you really think about it, the answer isn't very hard to figure out.

Like the city they represent, the Steelers showcase certain attributes. Among them are a tough, blue-collar work ethic, an emphasis on integrity and ethics and the willingness to be leaders among the pack.

If you know anything at all about Pittsburgh, you probably know that for generations it was the hub of the American steel manufacturing industry. The city was also a major producer of iron as well. These backbreaking industries were easily some of the

As far as the game itself goes, the Steelers were the first team to win three Super Bowls, The first to win four and the first to win six. And now, they may be the first to win seven. The Steelers were the first number six seed to win the Super Bowl by winning three games on the road before defeating the Seattle Seahawks in February of 2006. And at just 23, Ben Roethlisberger became the youngest Super Bowl-winning quarterback ever.

Off the field, the Rooney family, the majority owners of the Steelers, have long been revered. Members of the family have been recipients of various awards and currently, Dan Rooney even holds the post as the United States Ambassador to Ireland. And as the chairman of the NFL's diversity committee, Dan Rooney helped to establish the so-called Rooney rule in 2003. This rule ensures equal opportunities for minority candidates for head coaching positions. Just four years later, the organization hired Mike Tomlin and the results have been pretty darn