Superbowl 43 ... and the NFL CHAMPS ARE ... THE PITTSBURG STEELERS, CONGRATS!

[shannn]

So, a week and a half, and it will be Superbowl 43

Who do you think will win?

I have a strange feeling that Arizona has got this.

[SoGood]

So, a week and a half, and it will be Superbowl 43

Who do you think will win?

I have a strange feeling that Arizona has got this.

i know what you mean.
i'm rooting for the steelers, but i wouldn't count out the cardinals.

[BongoBong]

Im routing for arizona. Fitzgerald is on a tear this postseason and im looking for him to continue this streak and bring a win to arizona.

[Shaner]

My Steelers are going to take this one.
There's just no beating that defence this year.

[flexwong]

i hate Pittsburgh so i'm gonna say cardinals. yeah yeah, we know, a good defence always beats a good offence but i just don't want to bet against fitz/boldin/breaston receiving trio, especially with kurt warner playing the way he is.

[Shaner]

i hate Pittsburgh so i'm gonna say cardinals. yeah yeah, we know, a good defence always beats a good offence but i just don't want to bet against fitz/boldin/breaston receiving trio, especially with kurt warner playing the way he is.

How can you hate the Steelers? Everything about that franchise is done the right way, always has been, always will be. They are the epitome of American football.

[NDman]

I am rooting for the Cardinals, though I think the Steelers are going to take it. Go 'zona!

[flexwong]

How can you hate the Steelers? Everything about that franchise is done the right way, always has been, always will be. They are the epitome of American football.

im a pats fan. go figure. =D

[nx2k]

i want the cards to win but as long as pitt doesn't cover the spread, i'll be happy

[Longobongo]

I have been wrong in every playoff game so since I pick Arizona, Pittsburgh will win the super bowl

[mcewen]

i want the cards to win but as long as pitt doesn't cover the spread, i'll be happy


The Steelers are favoured.. so if Arizona wins... then Pitt can't cover....

Oh... and I will be wearing Cardinal Red on Feb first.....

[phomp]

Rooting for the Cards, but if I had to put money down it would be on the Steelers.

[CeoOfKFC]

My Steelers are going to take this one.
There's just no beating that defence this year.

Unless someone cut's Palimoulous ugly hair.

[Shimso]

The Steelers are favoured.. so if Arizona wins... then Pitt can't cover....

Oh... and I will be wearing Cardinal Red on Feb first.....
He's saying if Pittsburgh wins, he's hoping they win by 6 or less points.



Go Steelers :D Hopefully Ward will be able to play. It'll be fun to watch Fitz & Boldin take on the Steelers defense.

[patriot]

Well, my brain says Pitt (is Ward back ?), my heart says Cards. I like Warner, he's shown a lot of grit coming back from adversity ...

[canabiz]

I want the Cards to win but I think Pitt will come out ahead.

Not a fan of either team but I do have a soft spot for Psycho Hines Ward...he is one of the few Asian players (at least half) in the league and I'd like to see more of that...

[Rometiklan]

Steelers. Been there. Experience counts for a lot. They will be all business during the week heading up to the Superbowl. Big Ben will find a way to take his team to a repeat.

[flexwong]

Steelers. Been there. Experience counts for a lot. They will be all business during the week heading up to the Superbowl. Big Ben will find a way to take his team to a repeat.

it's not really a repeat if the steelers win.

[shannn]

Steelers. Been there. Experience counts for a lot. They will be all business during the week heading up to the Superbowl. Big Ben will find a way to take his team to a repeat.

That is true.
Let's see if Warner can inspire/motivate his players and calm them down to own the Steelers....
It has been almost a decade since Warner has been to the big show, but, he was there twice and MVP once...we'll see how that also plays into it

Just hope Boldin does'nt have another temper tantrum

Sill think the Cards will pull off another upset...

I think the general consensus (well, so far) is that the Steelers are the favorites, but many are still rooting for the Cards.

Wow, what a weekend! UFC94 on Saturday, Superbowl on Sunday! Great weekend for sports!

[sfu_lifer]

I think Warner is destined. Money's on the red birds.

[mcceng]

Go for the Cards. This one Super Bowl win will make up for all those losing years.

[501]

i dont like either teams but cards if i had to choose.

[gordholio]

Just get it over with. Two weeks between games is too much - people lose interest.

[shannn]

Just get it over with. Two weeks between games is too much - people lose interest.

But at the same time, I wouldn't have it any other way. I'd rather have the 2 squads rested and ready to play their best than 2 beaten down squads going at each other and watching a terrible game

[canabiz]

Parity is what makes the NFL heads and shoulders above the other 3 major leagues in North America. Who cares about the Bosox and Yankees, Red Wings and Mighty Ducks, Lakers and Celtics ?

Who would have thunk the Cards would make the Super Bowl this year ? after years of losing and with a few good moves in the coaching and players department, all is well in the desert.

Not to forget the Dolphins going from a 1-15 season to making the playoff as well as the Falcons after the Michael Vick debacle. Nobody will remember the Lions 0-16 season if they can get back to respectability next season.

[shannn]

Parity is what makes the NFL heads and shoulders above the other 3 major leagues in North America. Who cares about the Bosox and Yankees, Red Wings and Mighty Ducks, Lakers and Celtics ?

Who would have thunk the Cards would make the Super Bowl this year ? after years of losing and with a few good moves in the coaching and players department, all is well in the desert.

Not to forget the Dolphins going from a 1-15 season to making the playoff as well as the Falcons after the Michael Vick debacle. Nobody will remember the Lions 0-16 season if they can get back to respectability next season.

+1

Anything can happen on any given Sunday

[shannn]

Bumpp

Get your predictions in, just a couple more days
Can't wait for this weekend...GSP vs. Penn II, then Superbowl Sunday...

Good thing the York strike ends after this weekend :cheesygri

[bembol]

Steelers are my Team.


Big Ben and The Steel Curtain will take it on XLIII. I have to admit Larry Fitzgerald is my only concern.

[KENNETHK]

I am rooting for the Steelers.

[Dash]

How can you hate the Steelers? Everything about that franchise is done the right way, always has been, always will be. They are the epitome of American football.

I was never a Steelers fan myself. I was never a fan of Rothlesberger. but I do like Hines Ward. Anyways, I don't know who I want to win. I don't like the steelers, and I'm still hurting from the loss to the cards a few weeks ago.

[shannn]

I was never a Steelers fan myself. I was never a fan of Rothlesberger. but I do like Hines Ward. Anyways, I don't know who I want to win. I don't like the steelers, and I'm still hurting from the loss to the cards a few weeks ago.

Well, if the Cards win and take the super Bowl, you could technically say that if the Eagles happened to win that week, they would have been the champs ;)

But, I know the Steelers are massive faves to win...but I swaer...the Cards have it going on...they are what the NY Giants were last season...huge underdogs, but against all odds, I think they will also come out on top

[Dash]

Well, if the Cards win and take the super Bowl, you could technically say that if the Eagles happened to win that week, they would have been the champs ;)

But, I know the Steelers are massive faves to win...but I swaer...the Cards have it going on...they are what the NY Giants were last season...huge underdogs, but against all odds, I think they will also come out on top

Don't even get me started on that. the freakin Giants did the exact same thing last year, as the cards did this year, but to the Packers (which is my default team when the Eagles aren't in the playoffs).

[Spray]

Steelers LB's are susceptible to quick seam passes.

Arizona comes out in the first quarter with no huddle, 2 min offense, puts up 1-2 touchdowns fast the games over already. I don't like the Steelers putting weight on big ben to come from behind.

[shannn]

Steelers LB's are susceptible to quick seam passes.

Arizona comes out in the first quarter with no huddle, 2 min offense, puts up 1-2 touchdowns fast the games over already. I don't like the Steelers putting weight on big ben to come from behind.

If Arizona can do what they did to the Eagles...

Yea, and Ben's last superbowl experience wasn't htat spectacular either...but then again he has gained more playoff exp as time has passed...

Don't even get me started on that. the freakin Giants did the exact same thing last year, as the cards did this year, but to the Packers (which is my default team when the Eagles aren't in the playoffs).

More reason to favour the Cards winning :razz:

[Shimso]

My TV is not working :(

Does anyone know of any live streams? I've searched and all I can find are blogs linking to themselves in the hope of getting more pagehits.

[shannn]

My TV is not working :(

Does anyone know of any live streams? I've searched and all I can find are blogs linking to themselves in the hope of getting more pagehits.

I think Justin.tv should (plus you'll get to see the American commercials instead of hte crappy Canadian ones)

[cuongp]

last minute thing sorry, but does anybody know what time Superbowl starts at in Toronto?

[shannn]

last minute thing sorry, but does anybody know what time superbowl starts at in toronto?

alrite, it is game time!

[Haris]

Challenge!!! wut you boys think?

[XxXSnake23XxX]

100 yard interception... omg

[bembol]

Defensive Player of the Year!!!!


What a way to end the Half.

[Shimso]

awesome play to end the half. inches away from warner getting a td, it goes the other way for the longest play in superbowl history :D


followed by springsteen's halftime show, which gives ample time for a washroom break while you mute the tv for ~12 minutes :D

[Dash]

damn. this made the game a little less interesting. it would have been nice to see the cards up by 4 or tied at the half.

[shannn]

100 yard interception... omg

ARRRGGGHGHGHGHGHGGHGHHGG...Cards were SOOOO CLOSE

Cards MUST score on their first drive this half

[sfu_lifer]

I don't mind if the Cards lose. All I cared about was Baltimore not making it :cheesygri
go Cards anyways.
I'm surprised the Steelers aren't hammering Warner more.
Is it me or the Steelers getting a ton of calls their way here.

[shannn]

wow, penalties are killing the cards...:cry:

[sfu_lifer]

it's over.

[Jabb]

probably over...unless some miracle happens

[shannn]

It's over if Cards don't get 7 on this series...

If they do, ...they may need a little luck to win


SIGH...and they didn't
...time to just finish my laundry, lol...I'll just blast up the volume on my TV..maybe I'll hear something good

[shannn]

CARDS are back IN THIS!!

87 yards in 3:57!!

TIME FOR A COMEBACK!!!

5:28 LEFT, CAN THE CARDS DO IT???

Wow, Brenda Warner is attractive!!! Anywya, 3rd and 20...ITS NOW OR NEVER

[bembol]

The only player (11, Larry Fitzgerald) I feared is getting hot with time running.

[shannn]

1st and 10
Pitt on the 1 Yard Line!!!

ITS NOW OR NEVER ARIZONA

3:21 - 2nd and 10

ARE THE CARDS THE GIANTS OF 2009??

AHHH!!! ALMOST SAFETY
3rd and 10


ITS A SAFETY!!!!!!!!!
WHAT A PENALTY!!! (man, this was a game of penalties)

Okay Kurt, its all on you

1st and 10 on the 36.....

[shannn]

Arizona has the lead!!!!!!! What a catch and run by FITZGERALD!!!

23 to 20 for THE CARDS!!!

Pitt has 2 TIMEOUTS LEFT, the 2 Minute Warning, and 2:37!!!

[sfu_lifer]

AMAZING. I thought they were dead.
Now it's up to the D.

[Bskll]

HELL YEAH!!! FiTZ is da man!!

[bembol]

Unbelievable. What did I say about 11...

[Bskll]

Cardinals must HOLD!!!

[mingyang]

i dont watch football, but that dude jsut owned that guy and took the lead for team

[Bskll]

time for defense!

[shannn]

2 minute warning..

Can the Cards hold?

Amazing 2nd half

Too bad there were so many penalties...but whatever...WHAT A GAME

3rd and 6 ... nice pass Ben

1st and 10, 1:3X

[Bskll]

3rd and 6, hold it DOWN!

[shannn]

Will this be the first OT Superbowl in history?

ARRRGGGH
nice pass

[Bskll]

PITTs calls TIME OUT!

[Bskll]

DOCKETT NNEDS to work his magic!

[Bskll]

Shitttt, 5 yard line

[Bskll]

Holmes misses!

[Bskll]

NOOOOO, TOUCHDOWN by HOLMES

[sfu_lifer]

Wow. Steelers score!

Comartie's the goat. They picked on him the whole game.

[mingyang]

stream died!

[shannn]

....TD by Pitt
Full control, nice catch

35 seconds to get a TD for the Cards

Is it possible? YES..BELIEVE
the last seconds of the 1st half...argh, differnece maker

[bembol]

Steelers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sfu_lifer]

It'll be a miracle if the Cards get something.

[Bskll]

Cards down by 4 :(

[shannn]

35 seconds to go

JJ Arrington needs to get a decent run, and Warner needs 2 good throws

30 seconds!!!! 2 TIME OUTS, BELIEVE

[shannn]

on the 44, what a catch

1 more TO, 22 seconds left

[sfu_lifer]

Warner and Fitz need one more miracle.

[bembol]

I hate Fitz. D, shut them down!

[Bskll]

THIs superbowl is a awesome super bowl!!

[sfu_lifer]

AWWWW way to end it

[bembol]

Woooooo!!!!!!!!

[shannn]

REVIEW??!?!?!??!?! where is it?!?!?!?!

[sfu_lifer]

Well deserved by both teams.
Exciting game. Cards have nothing to be ashamed of. Warner hopefully gets some consideration for HoF after this pretty good performance.

[Bskll]

aww cardinals lost :((

[sfu_lifer]

Who's MVP?

I'd give it to Santonio.

[Bskll]

naw, i give it to kurt.

[sfu_lifer]

naw, i give it to kurt.

You can't give it to the loser

[shannn]

Who's MVP?

I'd give it to Santonio.

+1

Aww man, I was hoping they would overturn the fumble ruling...but, I guess not...

AWWW MAN, I was hoping Kurt would retire on top after winning the superbowl

Fitz and Warner, What a COMBO!
Kinda what Bruce and Warner were in St. Louis

BUT WHAT A GAME!

[boneca]

Yayyyyyyyy........great game!!! Go steelers go!!!!

[4flava]

What a great game!!

congrats to the Steelers.

[sfu_lifer]

I know the Least Valuable Player: Rodgers-Comartie. All the big plays were his way :(

[Dash]

good game. I would have liked to see a one last ditch effort at the end. A jump ball hail mary between fitz and the steelers.


You can't give it to the loser

not true. Howley won the MVP in Superbowl V, and was on the losing team. but yea, it's uncommon.

[bembol]

Big Ben is the King for Fourth Quarter. MVP!!!


Unbelievable, the last 3 minutes was so intense.

[zoolander]

Holmes, Keisel.... booyaka

[CeoOfKFC]

NFL > Soccer.

[shannn]

Ahhh, what a way to end the weekend

UFC94 on Saturday, and this AMAZING ending tonight

The Cards have gained A LOT more respect after this...hope Warner stays for another Superbowl run

[shannn]

good game. I would have liked to see a one last ditch effort at the end. A jump ball hail mary between fitz and the steelers.

I wish! That would have been EPIC
I think Fitz may have ended up on top as well, lol

Mannn, why'd they let the clock run out at the end of the 3rd??!?!?!

[bembol]

The Cards have gained A LOT more respect after this...hope Warner stays for another Superbowl run

Definitely! I was disappointed when Ken Whisehunt left and I have so much respect for what he did with the Arizona Cardinals.

[XxXSnake23XxX]

pissed!
ahhh
good comeback tho

[MATHEMATICS]

I know the Least Valuable Player: Rodgers-Comartie. All the big plays were his way :(

Cut the rookie some slack. He has made some big plays for the cardinals during the regular and post season.

[sfu_lifer]

Amazing job by Tomlin to pick up the reins and lead them on.

[markom]

Classic game.

[sfu_lifer]

Cut the rookie some slack. He has made some big plays for the cardinals during the regular and post season.
You can't deny he screwed up big quite a few times tonight.
Is it me or they haven't given the Cards much credit?

[Bskll]

here's to next year, Kurt will be back for more. I think he's a better than Tom Brady by far.

[shannn]

If there is one thing for sure, Big Ben made the difference (IMO)

He almost got scaked like, 5 times...but he kept scrambling and made plays

Without that, the cards win

MVP - HOLMES@!

[sfu_lifer]

If there is one thing for sure, Big Ben made the difference (IMO)

He almost got scaked like, 5 times...but he kept scrambling and made plays

Without that, the cards win

MVP - HOLMES@!
No question Big Ben's scrambling (pretty amazing for such a big guy) got them to where they are. Still can't believe no shout-out for the Cards. the Cards made them sweat big.

[pavelbure10]

NFL > Soccer.

hahahah your joking right? Maybe thats your personal opinion, but the world cup kills the super bowl. I have nothing against the nfl, the super bowl was great

[Gloaming]

what were those refs smoking????

[grappos13]

terrible referring and screwing the cards over.... that roughing the passer penalty? give me a friggin break..that was no where even close to that.... and the last play was an incomplete pass and not a fumble... bs... coulda had a much better ending with a jump ball in the endzone...

[shannn]

what were those refs smoking????

The game was alright, but yea, there were A LOT of penalties...a couple questionable...
but, for the most part, it was decent

Cards D played decently, but dam, they missed quite a few key tackles

And that Fitzgerald TD came too early...darn...if they timed that a bit more, I think the outcome would be different...but, Cards did great

[Bskll]

Ben kept doing fake pumps, kept fooling the cards defense :)

[shannn]

Wow, 2 interesting facts I took from this game:

Kurt Warner has 7 kids (wow!)
Pittsburg schools will start 2 hours later tmr so everyone can sleep in :confused:

If that happens in Pitt, I wonder if the TDSB will let kids have the next day off when the Leafs win the cup (like they ever will, LOL)?

[shannn]

I'm sure that those who bet on the game are happpy, Cards beat hte spread

Arrrgh, I wish there was a jump ball at the end, Fitz vs. 7 Steelers, w/ him coming out on top, lol, that would have been AMAZING

Ahh, time to get ready for tmrw =(

What a WEEKEND!

[Bskll]

the keypoint is that kurt warner didn't maintain his rhythm long enough.

once kurt warner is on a roll, he keeps rolling. but the refs and steeler defense shut him down.

[Shaner]

WOW, what a game. That was one of the most entertaining Superbowls I've ever seen. Last years was great, but there wasn't nearly as many momentum swings as this game. That and the fact that I'm a huge Steelers fan.

Here we go Steelers here we go!!!

[rems]

WOW amazing game

[joe_j]

Wow, 2 interesting facts I took from this game:

Kurt Warner has 7 kids (wow!)
Pittsburg schools will start 2 hours later tmr so everyone can sleep in :confused:

If that happens in Pitt, I wonder if the TDSB will let kids have the next day off when the Leafs win the cup (like they ever will, LOL)?

Are you kidding me? All Toronto municipalities will call for a city wide holiday. This is hockey crazy Toronto we are talking about. But, them winning will most likely not happen in the near future ;]

[flyingdutchman]

wow that was a really good game...coming back from 13 points against a number one ranked defense in the superbowl is really something...too bad they lost. I was rooting for Steelers anyways...

Does anyone agree that Harrison should have been thrown out from the game after that punch/beatdown he gave to that Cards special teams dude?

[shannn]

Does anyone agree that Harrison should have been thrown out from the game after that punch/beatdown he gave to that Cards special teams dude?

Umm, I don't know what to think of it...
Emotions get high, and people may do stupid things....and sure he did something stupid by punching him, but, there have been worse unsportsmanlike acts that did not result in a player getting kicked out (not in this game)

But at the same time, totally uncalled for and totally disrespectful...the guy was down and he took a cheap shot...but it wans't to the head or anything

Actualy...maybe he should have...

Ah well, that penalty in some strange way helped Pitt (no penalty = no safety = no early Fitz TD = no Holmes amazing TD)...lol

[akademiks]

Another horribly officiated superbowl with the Steelers playing.
What a surprise.

[flexwong]

honestly, the ****** refs really took away from what was an amazing game. im surprised holmes got the MVP, the ref should have won it, considering all those bs calls against the cards.

[sfu_lifer]

Another horribly officiated superbowl with the Steelers playing.
What a surprise.
Yeah, it's a shame really that they get all the close/pick'em calls.

[nx2k]

he definitely should've been thrown out, the punch and after that he shoved him down some more.
If one of those acts is worth 15 yards then the second should've been an ejection. The punch alone should've had him thrown out.
I also thought the last play was incomplete.
I wanted the cards to win but atleast they beat the spread so I'm sorta happy.


Umm, I don't know what to think of it...
Emotions get high, and people may do stupid things....and sure he did something stupid by punching him, but, there have been worse unsportsmanlike acts that did not result in a player getting kicked out (not in this game)

But at the same time, totally uncalled for and totally disrespectful...the guy was down and he took a cheap shot...but it wans't to the head or anything

Actualy...maybe he should have...

Ah well, that penalty in some strange way helped Pitt (no penalty = no safety = no early Fitz TD = no Holmes amazing TD)...lol

[shannn]

What are your opinions on the fumble??

I still am bewildered at the fact that it was not reviewed?!?!?

I swear, that was not a fumble...his hand was in a forward motion as if he was throwing it...I've seen sooooo many games in the NFL where that was considered a forward pass... :confused:

I wanted to see Fitzgerald vs. 7 Steelers :mad: Then a lateral to Boldin FTW, lol...too bad too bad

[pavelbure10]

What are your opinions on the fumble??

I still am bewildered at the fact that it was not reviewed?!?!?

I swear, that was not a fumble...his hand was in a forward motion as if he was throwing it...I've seen sooooo many games in the NFL where that was considered a forward pass... :confused:

I wanted to see Fitzgerald vs. 7 Steelers :mad: Then a lateral to Boldin FTW, lol...too bad too bad

its a hard call to make but nonetheless they never reviewed it, they really didnt even seem interested. You think the ref would atleast take another look, but they seemed like they just wanted the game to be over and didnt care

[shannn]

its a hard call to make but nonetheless they never reviewed it, they really didnt even seem interested. You think the ref would atleast take another look, but they seemed like they just wanted the game to be over and didnt care

I know!

That pissed me off

Surprised the cards did not make a bigger deal out of it

[sfu_lifer]

I know!

That pissed me off

Surprised the cards did not make a bigger deal out of it
That was an unlikely drive already so they just ran out of time. I think they probably figured the call would've gone against them anyway. I also thought that was a forward pass since it didn't really come out till it was past his torso due to momentum.

Oh well, not in the Cards ;)
Those Super Bowl QBs were the ones that I enjoy following in the NFL.

[radeonboy]

I agree, bad ref officiating. I really wanted the Cards to win but damn.

You have 3 Card guys surroundings 1 steeler and 1 out of the 3 card players even attempt to alter the pass. Damnit wtf dudes, why you guys standing and waiting?

[pavelbure10]

I agree, bad ref officiating. I really wanted the Cards to win but damn.

You have 3 Card guys surroundings 1 steeler and 1 out of the 3 card players even attempt to alter the pass. Damnit wtf dudes, why you guys standing and waiting?

Holmes ripped the cards defense apart. The steelers ran the exact same play before his game winning td, and they also had atleast two guys surronding him, but he missed the catch.

[radeonboy]

Holmes ripped the cards defense apart. The steelers ran the exact same play before his game winning td, and they also had atleast two guys surronding him, but he missed the catch.

I know I know but still! Holmes definitely was MVP, I can't say enough, at the last drive he basically did everything himself. :-0

[FuNPoLiCe001]

Very exciting game with a great (depending on your perspective) finish. The fumble call wouldn't have made a difference anyways, I think they had about 6 seconds left on the clock at that point. Yeah I suppose they'd have a chance, but it'd be an incredibly slim chance.

Reffing was one sided, but the cards still got beat on the Holmes catch. You can't blame anyone for that.

[MATHEMATICS]

Yes, they ran the same throwing play twice, but to the opposite side. Credit to Holmes though, he did make a nice catch. Roethlisberger played great too, keeping plays alive and avoiding sacks.
#69 on the Cardinals: 3 holding penalties.. that was tough lol.

[belowzeros]

some crazy plays made for exciting football. I actually enjoyed a steelers game go figure :)

the fumble was a fumble that's why they didn't make a stink about it

and yea that should have been an ejection...even tho Madden is captain obvious he called it properly

the league has had some real officiating problems this season, hopefully they catch their mistakes during their review committees in the offseason

halftime show was great...that's one band you wish had 22 hours nevermind 22 minutes hehe

[bembol]

I know I recorded the game but for whatever reason it's gone/didn't save. (Roger 8300HD-PVR). :mad:


I want this on Blu-ray Disc High-Def!

[bembol]

NFL Game Day talked about Holmes' TD celebration using the Football as a Prop that should've been Flagged for 15 yards. This would've given the Cardinals greater field position.

[shannn]

NFL Game Day talked about Holmes' TD celebration using the Football as a Prop that should've been Flagged for 15 yards. This would've given the Cardinals greater field position.

=(

Bad officiating...

NFL = No Fun League for the Cards...too many penalties that went against them, and penalties taht should have been given to Pitt not called...

[MATHEMATICS]

NFL Game Day talked about Holmes' TD celebration using the Football as a Prop that should've been Flagged for 15 yards. This would've given the Cardinals greater field position.

Was it when he pretended it was a salt shaker/ powder, and then he threw it up in the air?

[Dash]

I really couldn't care less about who won this game, but I didn't think the officiating was that bad.

Are you guys actually cards fans or just one time cards fans? I can see how you can see it's not a fumble if you were, but then I could see how it was. it was a close call imo.

the main play that turned this game around was a the end of the half. That 100 yard interception return gave steelers 7, and took away possibly 7 or 3 from the cards. that's a 10-14 point turnaround.

[Rometiklan]

Yeah, I thought the Steelers would win, and they did. You could see the experience come into play. When the Cards started getting the momentum, the Steelers would just take it right back. Big Ben played with a lot of poise and made the big plays when I thought he was going to get sacked. He made some unbelieveable passes, and that last pass to Holmes was just so sick.

The Cards were a bit unraveled, and took some really dumb penalties. They played well enough to win, and their defense was outstanding. If they had played more disciplined, they probably could have won it. As well, the refs were horrible which didn't help the Cards.

[LonesomeDove]

The officiating was horrrible and it favored the Steelers, just like the Superbowl Pittsburgh win over Seattle a few years ago.

But in the end, the Cards lost because they could not stop the Steelers from going 75 yards in the last 2 minutes to score the winning touchdown. The Cards were able to stop the Steelers several times in the Red Zone earlier in the game but failed to do so in the most critical drive of the game. All they had to do was hold off the Steelers for a couple of minutes and they would have been the Super Bowl Champs.

[Rocketo]

Was it when he pretended it was a salt shaker/ powder, and then he threw it up in the air?

yeah that was the lebron james impersonation

[brutal]

I wish I could relive the moments when the Cards came back and then the Steels stuck it up their ___ it was a priceless thriller event!

[snider]

I was rooting for the Cards and was yelling for their secondary to focus on Holmes. Something is wrong when they let one guy catch what...5 straight balls, you'd think they'd get the hint.

[joe_j]

I was rooting for the Cards and was yelling for their secondary to focus on Holmes. Something is wrong when they let one guy catch what...5 straight balls, you'd think they'd get the hint.

LOL, they had 3 guys in the area on the game winning catch. They had him in triple coverage and he still got the ball. He deserved the MVP.

[rems]

i didnt think the officiating was that bad...I mean all the "bad" calls were close. It could have gone either way.

[flexwong]

yeah that was the lebron james impersonation

i don't get it. wes welker in the regular season gets a penalty for falling down and making a snow angel. santonio holmes gets no call for using the ball as a prop. honestly, the NFL has some very inconsistent officiating.

[Dash]

i don't get it. wes welker in the regular season gets a penalty for falling down and making a snow angel. santonio holmes gets no call for using the ball as a prop. honestly, the NFL has some very inconsistent officiating.

I'll agree with that, but I didn't really see anything wrong with what Holmes did.

also, the refs did make some good holding calls (one that resulted in a safety for the Cards), and unnecessary roughness calls. the only calls that were close were Kurt's fumbles and from what i saw it was hard to say he was in forward motion. and really, if his defensive line can't keep 3 guys from getting to him, then they deserve to lose, and it wasn't necessarily a game changing play. Missed pass interference calls or pass completion/incompletion are the ones that are costly, and those didn't happen.

[flexwong]

I'll agree with that, but I didn't really see anything wrong with what Holmes did.



of course there was nothing wrong, it's just a celebration. but there have been so many penalties handed out during the season for these celebrations, i'd expect at least some consistency in the superbowl as well.

[Mintmaster]

The only notably bad call I saw was the roughing the passer call in the third, but I'm no NFL expert.

BTW, can anyone explain to me why the Cards didn't stick with rushing when it was 1st & goal at the 2 yard line? People must be roasting the offensive coordinator for that call. I gotta agree with Dash and others that this is primarily where the game was lost.

[HammerTime]

BTW, can anyone explain to me why the Cards didn't stick with rushing when it was 1st & goal at the 2 yard line? People must be roasting the offensive coordinator for that call. I gotta agree with Dash and others that this is primarily where the game was lost.

The Cardinals had just called their last timeout. If they did a running play and not made it into the endzone the clock would have continued to run and they would have been forced to do a quick field goal rather than have a couple more tries at a touchdown.

[sfu_lifer]

i didnt think the officiating was that bad...I mean all the "bad" calls were close. It could have gone either way.

Except most (if not all) the close calls went the Steelers way. If they called it properly, Harrison should've been thrown out.

But you can't fault the Steelers for that. They won the game with a little help. The final play is what gets me. That should've been worth a review instead of a "hurry up and down the ball so we can get out of here before we get lynched."

[rems]

Except most (if not all) the close calls went the Steelers way. If they called it properly, Harrison should've been thrown out.

But you can't fault the Steelers for that. They won the game with a little help. The final play is what gets me. That should've been worth a review instead of a "hurry up and down the ball so we can get out of here before we get lynched."

But those were extremely close calls. I don't know how you can fault Ben's run being called a TD. Or even the incomplete pass vs fumble. I find the losers always complain about the officiating. Even though tackling a linebacker would have won them the game but they couldn't do that...they had 100 yards to catch up to him and tackle him or push him out of bounds.

yes that last play should have been reviewed but the frontline couldn't keep 3 guys away from Warner. Make the plays so that there's no need to complain about officiating. Though I do think Harrison should have been thrown out.

[flexwong]

But those were extremely close calls. I don't know how you can fault Ben's run being called a TD. Or even the incomplete pass vs fumble. I find the losers always complain about the officiating. Even though tackling a linebacker would have won them the game but they couldn't do that...they had 100 yards to catch up to him and tackle him or push him out of bounds.

yes that last play should have been reviewed but the frontline couldn't keep 3 guys away from Warner. Make the plays so that there's no need to complain about officiating. Though I do think Harrison should have been thrown out.

you're right, the o-line should have kept warner free. but the least the refs could have done in the biggest game of the year, was to make sure the play gets reviewed. it wasn't reviewed and people will complain. if the call was still a fumble after the review, cards fans have no reason to complain anymore. but b/c of the fact that the play was not reviewed, they have a right to be upset. mind you, i wanted arizona to win, but im not a cards fan.

i also love the dilemma that some steelers fans must be in. they're happy that their team won the game, but if they placed any bets on them, they would have lost the bet.

[sfu_lifer]

But those were extremely close calls. I don't know how you can fault Ben's run being called a TD. Or even the incomplete pass vs fumble. I find the losers always complain about the officiating. Even though tackling a linebacker would have won them the game but they couldn't do that...they had 100 yards to catch up to him and tackle him or push him out of bounds.

yes that last play should have been reviewed but the frontline couldn't keep 3 guys away from Warner. Make the plays so that there's no need to complain about officiating. Though I do think Harrison should have been thrown out.
There was a clipping with the plus-6. It just wasn't called. I think this was one of the best superbowls and like I posted before, I like both QBs and didn't mind if either won. What I do mind is a tainted win.

[bembol]

I'm a Steelers fan and I agree that they should've at least Reviewed the last play. I've said it many times last night/today, Warner & Fitzgerald could've hooked up if they got one more chance because that's how good #11 is!

The other issue that's also being discussed is the Holmes' Football Celebration and apparently no one I know saw it, I didn't.

IMO this is the greatest Super Bowl I've ever seen! This includes the Halftime Show with Bruce Springsteen. I'm not really a fan of his but I enjoyed the Performance.

[flexwong]

The other issue that's also being discussed is the Holmes' Football Celebration and apparently no one I know saw it, I didn't.



really? everyone at the party i was at saw it, we were watching the CTV coverage. but here it is for you:

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ3n6vR2KuE

[gordholio]

I didn't see the 2009 Super Bowl, but seems like the 4th quarter was exciting..

[Mintmaster]

The Cardinals had just called their last timeout. If they did a running play and not made it into the endzone the clock would have continued to run and they would have been forced to do a quick field goal rather than have a couple more tries at a touchdown.Oh, I didn't know that the clock stops on an incomplete pass. I thought it was just for out-of-bounds.

Still, I think running a couple yards is more likely to give success when things are that congested near the endzone. I guess hindsight is 20/20.

[shannn]

I was hoping for a review on that last play...then for Warner and Fitz to hook up with a spectacular catch a la Manning and Burress, but even better :cheesygri

But yea, these last 2 superbowls have been awesome!

I'm PUMPED for MAdden 2010, lol, j/k

I just really hope Kurt Warner and Boldin consider returning next season (hope Arizona and Boldin can work out their differences)...and I wonder if Edgeran James will return to the Cards? Or go back to the Colts?
Both teams need him bad

[Capt.]

The only notably bad call I saw was the roughing the passer call in the third, but I'm no NFL expert.

BTW, can anyone explain to me why the Cards didn't stick with rushing when it was 1st & goal at the 2 yard line?

That was definitely one of the bad calls. The Steelers did the exact same thing to Warner in the first half and didn't get a penalty for it. The calls were inconsistent and just bad overall.

As for the Cards not running it, who knows. Everyone I was with was like WTF why didn't they run that. Then why couldn't they just tackle the guy? Time had run out, all they had to do was make sure he didn't get to the endzone.

[Shaner]

Yes, the reffing was bad, yes it was inconsistent, but the bad calls went both ways. Most of the calls against Arizona were deserved, especially the holding ones. The only call against Arizona that wasn't deserved was the roughing the passer in the 3rd quarter. As far as I'm concerned, that was a perfectly legal hit. Everything else was deserved.

There were two times that the Cards got a very generous spot of the ball which gave them the 1st down, instead of 3rd and short. Even my buddy who is a Cards fan noticed that. Those could be game changing plays because there's no guarantee Arizona would have converted on those downs.

As for the last play, it was a fumble and even Kurt Warner knew that. Immediately upon losing the ball, he put his head down and walked off the field. He didn't say a word to the refs. Now if you remember the other play that was initially called a fumble but was later reversed, Warner was immediately barking at the refs and ran to the sidelines to tell his coach to throw the flag. Sure, on the last play of the game the coach couldn't challenge it, but Warner didn't say a word to the refs, he simply walked off the field because he knew it was a fumble. His empty came forward, which is a fumble. He wasn't trying to tuck it, he was trying to throw it, but the ball only went forward after it was out of his hand. If it was an incomplete pass, there would be far more discussion about that play by the sportscasters and the entire Cardinals organization.

The reffing was bad, yes, but it's not like the refs gave the game to the Steelers. The Steelers earned that victory.

[shannn]

Yes, the reffing was bad, yes it was inconsistent, but the bad calls went both ways. Most of the calls against Arizona were deserved, especially the holding ones. The only call against Arizona that wasn't deserved was the roughing the passer in the 3rd quarter. As far as I'm concerned, that was a perfectly legal hit. Everything else was deserved.

There were two times that the Cards got a very generous spot of the ball which gave them the 1st down, instead of 3rd and short. Even my buddy who is a Cards fan noticed that. Those could be game changing plays because there's no guarantee Arizona would have converted on those downs.

As for the last play, it was a fumble and even Kurt Warner knew that. Immediately upon losing the ball, he put his head down and walked off the field. He didn't say a word to the refs. Now if you remember the other play that was initially called a fumble but was later reversed, Warner was immediately barking at the refs and ran to the sidelines to tell his coach to throw the flag. Sure, on the last play of the game the coach couldn't challenge it, but Warner didn't say a word to the refs, he simply walked off the field because he knew it was a fumble. His empty came forward, which is a fumble. He wasn't trying to tuck it, he was trying to throw it, but the ball only went forward after it was out of his hand. If it was an incomplete pass, there would be far more discussion about that play by the sportscasters and the entire Cardinals organization.

The reffing was bad, yes, but it's not like the refs gave the game to the Steelers. The Steelers earned that victory.

+1

Steelers did deserve the victory

But regardless of whether the last play was a fumble or not, it was a close call, and just IMO, I think it deserved to be reviewed by the booth (since coaches can't throw the red flag in the last 2 minutes of either half)

Considering how emotional the Cards were, I'm really surprised that they were so deflated after that play (not even bothering to put up a fight to have that play reviewed).

Ahhh, looks like the Steele Curtain prevailed...
And Big Ben was just too big that night, and would not go down!