Now What?

What's a Steeler Gurl to do with her team out of the playoffs?

Well, for one thing, send good wishes for speedy healing for the poor, battered boys of black and gold. An early exit from the playoffs means more time to recover before training camp - which, incidentally, is only a little over six months away. And I hate to see them struggle so in front of increasingly larger audiences. Rest up, team. We're proud of you and your season.

But who to root for? It's easier to decide who not to root for. Obviously, not Baltimore. I shouldn't have to say anything more about that.

And I can't bring myself to root for Denver, even though I vaguely remember a high school teacher telling us that it was good sportsmanship to root for the team that beat you. Ha.

And obviously, not New England. There's an operation totally lacking class.

And I've never liked the Giants, either.

So. A colleague asked me this morning if I'd root for the Saints. Maybe. And I still like Green Bay, in spite of last year.

Let's see what happens in the next round, folks. Steeler Gurl ain't goin' nowhere 'til it's over.