And the give is to Conner!
Sadly it’s time to bid farewell to a local Pittsburgh legend and 2013 Little Caesars Bowl MVP: James Conner.
But Queens, He’s from Erie!
Technically he went to McDowell High School in Millcreek Township. Please refer to the 2011 WPIAL standings: https://wpial.org/wp-content/themes/wpial/archives/2011-2012/11-12%20hsfbstand.pdf
where you’ll see that McDowell was in fact in our beloved district.
Conner signed a 1-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals to reunite with former Steelers RB coach James Saxon. Hey you gotta use those 412 connections – it sure worked for our close friend Dave Wannstedt. Boy I hope Conner looks as good in crimson and white as our other favorite Panther, Larry Fitz. Will Conner go back to number 24? That number is currently unclaimed on the roster, while the 30 he wore for the black and gold is taken. Would love to see that.
People forget how just how great James Conner was at Pitt. The dude was ACC Player of the Year as a sophomore. You might also forget that he tore his MCL his junior year and was already sidelined when he found out he had cancer. But he was able to come back the next year and help beat Penn State 42-39, something I hope people in fact do not forget.
Conner’s time for the Steelers was certainly up and down, but if you’re a true Pitt fan that is extremely on-par. When healthy he wasn’t bad, which is unfortunate since he got injured if a linebacker looked at him funny. All in all he made a Pro Bowl, beat cancer, and made more money than any of us so we’ll call it a win.
I truly wish Conner the best. I can’t hate on anyone who is a true Pittsburgh guy, especially a Panther, even if he had a ghost writer for his book. I hope he stays healthy. I hope he see the field. And I hope he remembers that time he complimented my cologne in a Sutherland elevator the way I remember it. I gotta sign off. Time to buy a new Steelers jersey. Queens out.
People forget!