Why the Steelers will win another Superbowl

[Texas]

Anyone here actually believe that the NFL fixes games or tries to? Meaning the powers that be get with the refs and tell them to do what they can to asure a Steelers victory. Yes the players know nothing about it.

I don't buy that for a second.

[Dietmar239]

The two things I can say about the game are, it was awesome and for some reason I'm craving a Grand Slam Breakfast from Denny's.

Their TV spot was a success. Over an hour wait at most Denny's today.

[Dietmar239]

The two things I can say about the game are, it was awesome and for some reason I'm craving a Grand Slam Breakfast from Denny's.

[dakota]

That safety only really made a difference in terms of making overtime a possibility for a short while. Arguably they were better off taking the safety rather than punting from the one yard line - because of how the points margin was balanced. And although it seems a daft thing to say, because you take the points you can get, there were a couple of times when it seemed like the offence scored "too early". A shame we didn't get to see a couple of last ditch hail mary's to Fitzgerald right at the end - the guy has amazing hands - as the fumble call wasn't quite as exciting, but what a fantastic game that came to life after a slow start. As everybody else already said, the whole game turned on that 100 yard interception return as time ran out in the first half - even though a hell of a lot stuff went down afterwards. And good to see Bruce isn't letting old age get in his way of running around and having a good time!

[Texas]

The Steelers scored the 27 I predicted, the Cards played better than I thought they would however. Their inexperience in a big game finally caught up with them. Way too many penalties which is the first sign of inexperience under pressure. Warner had a good game but made "the mistake" that was like a dagger in the heart. HUGE..mistake.

You're absolutely correct. If the Cards kick a field goal there at the end of the 1st half instead of throwing the pick 6 the game ends Arizona 26 Pitt 20 - almost exactly what I predicted. Otherwise, things went pretty much the way I anticipated - Warner picked apart the Steeler secondary, as the Steelers just couldn't cover both Fitzgerald and Bouldin. One surprise was Roethlisberger's solid last drive, but he should have had two more picks in the first half that were dropped by Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.

As for penalties, there were plenty to go around for both teams, the most critical being the holding call against the Steelers resulting in the safety late in the 4th quarter. Damn near cost them the game. Looking back it was fortunate for Pittsburgh Fitzgerald broke the big one so soon after that safety, giving the Steelers enough time to respond.

Nevertheless, kudos to the Steelers - pretty or not, they did what was necessary to win, and ultimately that's all that matters.

I do think Hines Ward was limited to what he could do which helped the Cards cause. I also can't understand why a team with the number one ranked defense doesn't go for it with less than a yard to go knowing if they don't make it the Cards are on their one foot line. Talking about that first drive.

Never did understand why the Steelers didn't have somebody with some speed returning kickoffs. No..zooomm..at all.

[guru]

The Steelers scored the 27 I predicted, the Cards played better than I thought they would however. Their inexperience in a big game finally caught up with them. Way too many penalties which is the first sign of inexperience under pressure. Warner had a good game but made "the mistake" that was like a dagger in the heart. HUGE..mistake.

You're absolutely correct. If the Cards kick a field goal there at the end of the 1st half instead of throwing the pick 6 the game ends Arizona 26 Pitt 20 - almost exactly what I predicted. Otherwise, things went pretty much the way I anticipated - Warner picked apart the Steeler secondary, as the Steelers just couldn't cover both Fitzgerald and Bouldin. One surprise was Roethlisberger's solid last drive, but he should have had two more picks in the first half that were dropped by Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.

As for penalties, there were plenty to go around for both teams, the most critical being the holding call against the Steelers resulting in the safety late in the 4th quarter. Damn near cost them the game. Looking back it was fortunate for Pittsburgh Fitzgerald broke the big one so soon after that safety, giving the Steelers enough time to respond.

Nevertheless, kudos to the Steelers - pretty or not, they did what was necessary to win, and ultimately that's all that matters.

[Texas]

The Steelers scored the 27 I predicted, the Cards played better than I thought they would however. Their inexperience in a big game finally caught up with them. Way too many penalties which is the first sign of inexperience under pressure. Warner had a good game but made "the mistake" that was like a dagger in the heart. HUGE..mistake.

That Cardinal defense was the biggest surprise for me. They had three and half solid quarters. Big Ben to Holmes "finally" proving to be the difference.

The Cards need a guy like Holmes/Welker/Bush. Somebody who can catch that flare/short pass and make something happen with his quickness/agility/speed. They don't have that kind of player and it hurts them. A Terry Metcalf (old time Cardinal) clone.

Now...

If the Cards were to make it back to the Big Game next season even with Lienart at QB vs a team like Jacksonville that's never been there what do you do? You go with the experienced Big Game team. Those first time in the Biggie are the teams that make the most mistakes.

[Brian]

Re: Why the Steelers will win another Superbowl

I think (hope) this game will be a good one.

I win!

We all win (that was one of the good ones)!

[lonewolf]

I was surprised that the Cardinals did not have anyone who could intercept or catch a guy wearing #92 in 100 yards.

[Marlow]

Indeed - that was it. At least a 10 point swing in a 4 point victory. An huge mistake on an otherwise brilliant night for Warner.

I don't think anyone is going to fault Warner for the loss. The Cards played a great game, all in all.

[guru]

Great game! The 100-yard pick ended up being the difference-maker.

Indeed - that was it. At least a 10 point swing in a 4 point victory. An huge mistake on an otherwise brilliant night for Warner.

[Marlow]

Great game! The 100-yard pick ended up being the difference-maker. Big Ben came through when he had to. Congrats to both teams for a great show.

So Texas, were ya worried a little or didja know they were money in the bank? :P

[Pego]

I'll say Cards 27, Steelers 20. Fitzgerald MVP, and Warner's ticket to Canton is officially punched.

I totally agree. Even the score. Warner is just too accurate and too Big Game experienced for the Steelers. I'd certainly bet the Cards to cover the line, but I'm also betting on them (in our big $5 school pool) to win outright.

So it's guru and me agin Texas! :twisted:

You guys are a couple of tormented fools :shock: . It isn't even going to be close.
Steelers all the way.

I guess, I was wrong. It WAS close.

[Marlow]

You do know it does take some ah..equipment.. to make bold predictions

BOLD is going big on the underdog, not the favorite. Prudence is hedging ALL bets.

[Texas]

You do know it does take some ah..equipment.. to make bold predictions on one of these internet messageboards knowing everyone is dying to..."see see see you were...WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "..you being a prime example of that. If I make a prediction on a messageboard I've done the homework and used every tool available to me. I understand that "need" to shutup the braggard/big mouth up, so I do everything I can to not let the.. Marlows.. have that chance. When I get them right like my Texas Tech/Florida wins I see few..."great job!" Funny how that works...huh?

I was gone because I lost a bet.