ATLANTA — Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is loved by many in the team’s fanbase for his colorful catchphrases and passionate demeanor.
On Sunday during the Steelers 19-16 win over the Atlanta Falcons, those two worlds collided to proved a viral moment caught on video.
During the halftime of the game, a fan with access to the tunnel outside the Steelers locker room at Mercedes-Benz Stadium saw Tomlin and wished him luck and to earn a win.
It wasn’t the time for Tomlin.
“Man, I’m f***ing working,” Tomlin responded.
Tomlin.
Isn’t halftime technically a break from work? @Tomlin_Sense pic.twitter.com/dnY8lxb7O2
— Fernando Perez (@PherPerez) December 4, 2022
The moment immediately went viral on social media. You can add the expletive to the list of Mike Tomlin sayings, but we guess you won’t hear that one at a Tuesday press conference any time soon.