Renegade Overused

[Tim Steelersfan]

Had a debate on the first time Renegade was used. I said it was the 2002 AFCC against pats*. Friends says against cleveland in the playoffs. I was at both and they played it at both, but he doesn't believe me. Looking for an expert to break it to him.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/84211-the-pittsburgh-steelers-renegade-a-brief-history#

The Pittsburgh Steelers' "Renegade": a Brief History

The magic began January 5, 2002 during a playoff game against Cleveland. The Browns held a 17-7 halftime lead. By the beginning of the second half they stretched it out to 24-7.

The Steelers were lagging. Their offense was stagnant, as their only points came on an Antwaan Randle El punt return for a touchdown. Their offense stalled again and was forced to punt. During the commercial break, the crew at JumboTron control made a choice that forever changed Pittsburgh history.

As the slow, melodic intro echoed out across the depressed fans, everyone felt the sense of failure. Even the music controller gave up. 45 seconds later, the atmosphere changed. The screams of the song gave fans a needed wake up call, and the stadium became alive with excitement.

The crowd was back in the game, and the team responded. Their defense stopped the Browns. Tommy Maddox followed by leading a 66-yard drive to pay dirt to cut the lead to 24-14.

Pittsburgh ousted Cleveland 22-9 in the fourth quarter. The final quarter was capped off by Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala’s touchdown run and Randle El’s pass to Jerame Tuman for the two-point conversion.

The Steelers would go on to get screwed out of a win in Tennessee the next week. However, the lore of "Renegade" was stuck.

 

[Steelerfan81]

Had a debate on the first time Renegade was used. I said it was the 2002 AFCC against pats*. Friends says against cleveland in the playoffs. I was at both and they played it at both, but he doesn't believe me. Looking for an expert to break it to him.

They never played it until the 2002 Wild Card game against the Browns. The epic comeback set the stage for Renegade.

The AFCC game was the season prior to the Wild Card. Played in Jan 2002, but 2001 season.

 

[soulkitchen]

I was at both games. Played at both, 2002 AFCC game against the pats* and 2003 WC against the clowns. Played twice against the clowns during the comeback and from then on it was the fan anthem.