It's the first day of football season as far as we're concerned. The Steelers will hold their first practice at St. Vincent's in front of what will probably amass to be a few thousand or so representatives of Steelers Nation. Mark Madden will not be one of them. Mr. Wednesday feels as though summer is slowly speeding by, and Steve Blass recalls his time at the '72 All Star Game and some wise words from his late Uncle Bill.