New Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla was, and still is, a Steelers fan
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Key Points:
- Vinod Khosla, the new owner of the Seattle Seahawks, openly revealed he is a longtime Pittsburgh Steelers fan, dating back to his arrival in the U.S. in 1976.
- Khosla's ownership was approved by NFL owners on Wednesday, marking a significant change for the Seahawks franchise.
- Despite his Steelers allegiance, Khosla remains a fan of the Seahawks, the team that denied the Steelers a Super Bowl win in 2006.
- The article draws a parallel to Vikings owner Zygi Wilf, who was a devoted Giants fan before purchasing the Vikings, highlighting that owners often maintain loyalty to their original teams.
- The Seahawks and Steelers are scheduled to face each other in 2027, with a potential Super Bowl matchup possible in Super Bowl LXI.
