Seahawks Owner Vinod Khosla Snaps Back at Media over Steelers Fandom Admission
Vinod Khosla said he has remained a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan, prompting wide reaction after his first press conference as Seahawks owner.
- On Wednesday, new Seattle Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla revealed during his introductory press conference that he remains a longtime Pittsburgh Steelers fan, sparking debate following his $9.612 billion acquisition of the franchise.
- Khosla explained that he arrived in the United States in 1976 when the Pittsburgh Steelers were dominating under coach Chuck Noll, a period that fostered his fandom and continues to influence his viewing habits today.
- Barstool Sports criticized the disclosure on X, calling it 'what not to do' during an opening press conference, while media outlets including the New York Post and The Comeback amplified the comments widely.
- Pushing back on Friday, Khosla wrote on Twitter that reporters make 'molehills into mountains,' asserting he will 'ALWAYS as owner, want the Seahawks to win' regardless of his Steelers allegiance.
- Pro Football Talk noted that Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf similarly disclosed being a New York Giants fan before his purchase, suggesting such disclosures are common among new NFL owners with pre-existing allegiances.
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New Seahawks Owner Vinod Khosla Fires Back at Critics Over Publicly Admitting His Steelers Fandom
Just days into owning the Seattle Seahawks, Vinod Khosla handed fans a reason to be uneasy. Not only did he reveal he’s rooted for the Pittsburgh Steelers since 1976, but he doubled down, admitting he still watches every game. Since then, Khosla has faced backlash questioning his loyalty, and rather than walking it back, he’s […] The post New Seahawks Owner Vinod Khosla Fires Back at Critics Over Publicly Admitting His Steelers Fandom appeared f…
Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla snaps back at media over Steelers fandom admission
When Vinod Khosla admitted in his first press conference as the new owner of the Seattle Seahawks that he has been — and continues to be — a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, it was the quote that launched a thousand reactions. Media outlets and social media accounts had a field day with the comments made Wednesday,…
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New Seahawks owner sends angry message to media
New Seattle Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla is taking aim at the media after drawing criticism for comments he made during his introductory press conference. Khosla annoyed some Seahawks fans when he admitted that he has been and still is a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. That remark went down poorly among some fans, but on Friday, Khosla … The post New Seahawks owner sends angry message to media appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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