9/4/05---Ahem....football fans...hello...are you there?

  HERE COME THE IRISH!

I report from ground zero. It is caged mayhem.

The Irish infestation has taken over this tri-rivered city. Bewildered Pirate fans watched dumbfounded as Cub fans shouted from seemingly every seat at PNC park. Later, the bars mirrored that makeup. Irish from Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Miami and parts unknown comandeered microphones unleashing Irish hell on fans who really only care about the black and gold. The Panthers don't even rank as an after thought here.

Charlie Weis was seen at the front of a four bus convoy thrusting his fists into the air at the Irish fans saluting and screaming in the streets. Patton has arrived. Run for the hills. Hide in the basement. Head butt your dog. Mayhem is at the door. And he speaks with a brogue accent.

Later,
Jeff