Team rider is higher maintenance than Paris Hilton.

I had to read this article twice … because the first time around I thought the bottom of the story was supposed to say “this is a practical joke, you’ve been had” - but no, it is what it is.

According to the Associated Press via FOX, the Pittsburgh Steelers have crazy demands in place (a contract) when they stay at various hotels for road games. Among the crazy demands in the 17 page hotel contract, yes, 17 pages include:

• Foam pillows only, no down pillows
• A catholic priest must be provided
• Veteran/players with longer tenureship get their own room, other players must share a room
• Heinz ketchup only, sorry Del Monte
• Water must be available everywhere
• The team ships gatorade to the hotel prior to their arrival so it can be setup in advance
• Mini-bar alcohol is removed from the players rooms, and can’t be ordered from room service
• They would like all players to be on the same floor

I left a few of the other demands out but you get the idea. What I would like to know is how many hotels tell them to go stuff it? If I were a general manager, I would decline the business if it weren’t ultra-lucrative.

What are your thoughts on this?

Tags: 2007, Football, NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers