One For The Other Thumb!
by Michael Bean on Feb 1, 2009 10:14 PM EST
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PrintSteelers are Super Bowl XLIII Champions. Big Ben does it again, leading the Steelers down the field for a game-winning TD drive that began with a holding penalty.
The Steelers become the first team in league history to win six Lombardi Trophys. We'll delve into the particulars of what happened soon enough, but for now we celebrate!
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AWESOME!!!!!!!
...things go well I might be showing my O face...O...O...O...you know what I'm talking about.
have to agree
Sadly I’ve seen to many of those:) He is the comeback king
0-3 vs. The Steelers in 2008, Time to Win at least one in 2009!
by mpbaltravens on Feb 1, 2009 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
Ben just did what he's been doing all year
late drives to tie and win
...things go well I might be showing my O face...O...O...O...you know what I'm talking about.
yes indeed
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
by YeOldeMexFan on Feb 1, 2009 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
That was the most clutch performance ever...
…by every role player. Even the O-line and special teams came through in the end.
Just a repost, Congrats Guys
Not sure if my other post went since I saw a message thread closed. Congrats to our old rival enjoy it, its my birthday gift to all of you:) great game. looking forward to our 2 or more games against you next year!
0-3 vs. The Steelers in 2008, Time to Win at least one in 2009!
I Can't Decide
Either Ben or Holmes for MVP! I would still support Deebo, if not for that ridiculous penalty
There should be 2
Harrison for the first half
Holmes for the second
...things go well I might be showing my O face...O...O...O...you know what I'm talking about.
Holmes!
I just saw his catch again and cried out with joy / incredulous-ness.
can i get me some robert ethan up on this thread? i think we need to try and trade ben this offseason. he sucks.
...die trying
http://www.agentorangerecords.blogspot.com
Srsly laughing abt that one!
I had to check out for a bit, cuz I was feeling a little sick, but now………
Long live Sixburgh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Might need to call in sick a little this week, and head on up for the parade (if they have one).
by DistrictSteelerFan on Feb 1, 2009 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
I LOVE SANTONIO!!
Congratulations guys on winning the Super Bowl. I thought you were toast when Fitz caught that TD but that comeback cements the legacy of Ben as a Steeler and Holmes as a receiver.
Ignore the idiot Seahawks fans who are cheering for the Cards because they hate you guys, this was a hell of a game, and I truly congratulate you guys for such a remarkable win.
PLAYOFFS?!
MVP
We all say BB or Holmes, but think about it: without Deebo’s pick 6, the final would be 21-23 CARDINALS. Much love for Harrison tonight.
One final thought before bed
Gotta go to work early, so off to bed, one final comment, they needsrespect bens as much as they did kurts , kurt is a hof qb, but for god sakes we didn’t need to see his wife every5 seconds..
0-3 vs. The Steelers in 2008, Time to Win at least one in 2009!
Ben's on the podium, must be MVP
...things go well I might be showing my O face...O...O...O...you know what I'm talking about.
Tomlin is GREAT!!!!!
Our coach for the next 20 years
...things go well I might be showing my O face...O...O...O...you know what I'm talking about.
What the hell did he thank the President for???????????????
totally irrelevant, and managed to piss of the half of the country that didn’t vote for him. Dont mix politics with football!
May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.
Well, that's good then.
That way the Rooneys won’t be sad when they have to sell the team due to the estate tax when Papa Rooney shuffles off this mortal coil, cuz the tax dollars will be going to a good cause.
But seriously, thanks for a sweet game! :)
May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.
That's why they
got the sale done before the inauguration!;)
by WolfpackSteelersFan on Feb 2, 2009 3:40 PM EST up reply actions
Well a black President is in the office, a black coach wins the Super Bowl.
It’s because of Rooney that he could be an immediate potential candidate.
PLAYOFFS?!
But dude, Tony Dungy won 2 yrs ago...
May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.
ha ha great comeback
...things go well I might be showing my O face...O...O...O...you know what I'm talking about.
Steeler Football is 60 Minutes!!!!
Tomlin is great
...things go well I might be showing my O face...O...O...O...you know what I'm talking about.
I WANT ALL THOSE THAT WERE CHEERING FOR WHIZ & GRIMM¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
Even when Whiz make a hell of a job there, cant wait for the selections.
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
The last laugh 4 the OL???, this guy loves them
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
The D was T BEST even at this time
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
I don't think Tomlin knows how to handle this win
He looks like hes ready to go break down tape
...things go well I might be showing my O face...O...O...O...you know what I'm talking about.
Shame About Deebos' Stupid Penalty
It would have been nice to see him as MVP..
but, time for celebration
agreed
Unfortunately in that moment he wasn’t up to the standards of professional football, let alone Steeler football. But I wish there were more love for Ben. He remains underrated by most of the talking heads. Love what Tony Dungy said about Ben being great the entire night.
CONGRATULATIONS 4 T CARDINALS, AND WE ARE ALONE AGAIN AS BEFORE, W/O D.all.as
cowgals
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
also separated ourselves from the 49ers
but my boss, who is from Dallas, will probably not be happy tomorrow!
Cheering for D.all.ass, that is bad karma.
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
by YeOldeMexFan on Feb 1, 2009 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
Holmes wins MVP
But without Deebo’s INT…
Either way, HUGE game from everyeone!
No man, U R already drunk, sorry.
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
by YeOldeMexFan on Feb 1, 2009 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
put Warner with this OL & you find t difference, OK they deliver at the last time, but BB 4 MVP in t NFL.
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
by YeOldeMexFan on Feb 1, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
I totally agree with that.
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
by YeOldeMexFan on Feb 1, 2009 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
Those caps are for save U just put t team that win logo and are OK, but they awake, some trolls,
from green-blue teams.
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
Thought so too.
The ugliest caps I’ve seen.
by WolfpackSteelersFan on Feb 2, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions
Remember...
The “Roughing the Holder” call? I know people will moan about it, but it was unacceptable. Mitch Berger might suck, but I wouldn’t deck him like that!
RRARRR
ONE FOR THE OTHER ONE!!!
STEELERS!!!!!
OH MY GOODNESS!!!
by smashmouthsteel on Feb 1, 2009 10:39 PM EST reply actions
Boys and Girls
We the best, we are not perfect, but we as good as it gets
by TrueSteelerForLife on Feb 1, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions
What a finish!
Congratulations Steel Curtain! Congrats Steelers on a Super Bowl for the ages. As proud as I am for the way my Cardinals team fought back, you all must be a thousand times prouder for the great finish to Super Bowl 43. Enjoy that sixth championship and be sure to flash that ring on the other hand to all the 49ers and Cowboys fans out there. ::smirk::
I offer a toast to you all and hope the offseason is fruitful. Perhaps we’ll see you again at 44.
We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!
Thank you sir,
Best wishes to you too
by TrueSteelerForLife on Feb 1, 2009 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
As much as I was spitting hatred at the end it's hard to not appreciate a great game like that. I love my Cards, but I love NFL football period. That was top notch NFL football.
We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!
I can empathize!
We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!
Absolutely
I love me some Cards football. If you had been up against ANY other AFC team, I’d be on your side. A good offseason and a productive draft to you.
The best really for Whiz & Grimm, Hats Off for you guys, but is going to be a lot harder next year for You All,
but we have to accept you give Us some big hits, CONGRATULATIONS.
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
by YeOldeMexFan on Feb 1, 2009 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
Niners should be tough next year
Just devestate Mangini’s team twice next year, okay?
We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!
You know it!!!
We love playing the Browns…we pat our stats in those games
by TrueSteelerForLife on Feb 1, 2009 10:50 PM EST up reply actions
i think he's got a year left
expect a contract extension, unless Bruce Davis is way more of a badass than anyone thinks
by syrsteelerfan on Feb 1, 2009 10:45 PM EST up reply actions
Bruce Davis??? oh yeah...practice squad, no good
by TrueSteelerForLife on Feb 1, 2009 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
dude, ridiculous sack total in college
his biggest weakness was that he was too weak / small to hold the point. he’s quick as hell. this season, he’s put on some pounds. No doubt, it would be unlikely he could fill Harrison’s shoes… but still, give the guy a chance.
by syrsteelerfan on Feb 1, 2009 11:33 PM EST up reply actions
No, not practice squad
Inactive all season.
"Damnit mom! You almost ran over Greg Lloyd!"
at an autograph signing back in 95. He walked out in front of our minivan, and my mom almost hit him. He apologized.
by PA ARMY OFFICER on Feb 2, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
no i've seen him suited up for many games and play on special teams.
He’s a rookie and doesn’t know the playbook. They drafted the guy for a reason, he’ll make plays in due time.
To the tune of the classic children's song "This Old Man" (the part with nick nack patty whack)
Big Snack, Silverback, take the Dawg Pound's Bone, the Black and Gold sent the Brownies crying home.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Feb 2, 2009 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
YEAH BABY!!!!!!!!
I LOVE YOU ALL!!! GO STEELERS AND REMEMBER THIS DAY IN HISTORY!!!!!!!!!
When I say who dey, you say we dey.
"with BA as offensive coordinator"
and a terrible offensive line.
I’m as surprised as you.
I predicted 9-7 this year .. shows what I know.
I still don´t believe that LAST throw. And finally even with BA at t wheel.
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
A very McCown to Poole finish. Paybacks are bitch. ;-)
We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!
OMG
Wow.
I’m not even sure what happened in the last 8 minutes of this game.
I need to see replays….yes…replays….help…shock…help….steelers…world champs….wowowowoeoeoeooeoe1!!!!!!
L!
I am so drunk!
I drank around 15 cans of beer! And after the Fitz TD(2nd) I drank half of a SCOTCH WHIsky, I couldnt believe our D gave that TD, looked like our D last year, some big plays on bad times!
But, HOLMES, San Antonio, Saint Anthony? Santo Antonio, all languages, that catch was unbelievable so was his play on that drive, and some other ones, those screen ans short slants were working great!
Also, I love him, but what happens to Polamalu on the big game! He didnt play like we thought he would!
BRAZIL AND RIO DE JANEIRO ARE BLACK AND GOLD!!
1st half was good
1st half was very good
but he got sloppy in the 2nd half … he seemed to be confused by the Arizona defense.
woah woah woah
BA did NOT have a bad game!!!!
by Michael Bean on Feb 1, 2009 11:18 PM EST up reply actions
not true
GREAT first half. not good. GREAT. and in the second half… the Cardinals started scoring. Which changes things.
Great game by BA, honestly. I still maintain we need an Oline, world champions or not.
by syrsteelerfan on Feb 1, 2009 11:35 PM EST up reply actions
Ben says
The last call in the huddle was, “Scramble right, scramble left, get open.” HAH! I love it!
yea, that was hilarious
i also like how he thought that last pass was an INT cause i thought it was too
lets not forget woodley
2 sacks, got the game winning sack/ fumble, i would put him at 2/ 3 for the game mvp
by tha1andonly57@aim.com on Feb 1, 2009 10:54 PM EST reply actions
yea, i said it was holmes as #1 mvp, woodley and ben at #2, and harrison at #3
if that makes any sense
no way
Holmes doesn’t catch that if Ben isn’t playing out of this world. It’s a crime it’s not Ben.
by syrsteelerfan on Feb 1, 2009 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
My Gosh
When I see Steelers players, I feel like I am in the presence of something more than man. I hope that this does not make me sacrilegious.
Wow
Fantastic game all around. Some dropped passes by the Cards WRs, but both teams were playing Super Bowl quality football.
The Steelers’ failure to convert those 1st and goals into touchdowns had me a little steamed, but damn Ben knows how to win a game!
Hell yea!
"fan"posts
Do you guys edit out the poor sport trolls who are creating Fanposts here with their BS??? Somebody ought to…they are pretty lousy!
U know even be4 t game it will happend, all cheering against Us but, TG WE PICK LAST.
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
by YeOldeMexFan on Feb 1, 2009 11:02 PM EST up reply actions
Better than stuff NFL is trying to peddle
And it shows what finger wears the 6th ring:
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/01/28/sports/20090128-logos-slideshow_4.html
Looks a little like Franco to me.
Yes it looks like Harris.
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
by YeOldeMexFan on Feb 2, 2009 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
Unbelievable finish. Props to the cards for an unbelievable game.
To the tune of the classic children's song "This Old Man" (the part with nick nack patty whack)
Big Snack, Silverback, take the Dawg Pound's Bone, the Black and Gold sent the Brownies crying home.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Feb 1, 2009 11:02 PM EST reply actions
watching Hines right now on WPXI (local Pittsburgh TV)
I hope Hines is OK in the long run. But he’s admitting that the pain was pretty bad throughout the game.
i think ill roll a joint in honor of Santonio
Surely my mom wont see this deep into the comments thread.
Ha!
Just kidding..errr..kinda.
Time to write for y’all, my brethren and sistren (that a word??)
Do you remember when U were upset & sad about all that sh.. with t Pro (Kinda ball) Bowl? & We end up
talking about Bill Laimbeer, BILL LAIMBEER RULES¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
by YeOldeMexFan on Feb 2, 2009 12:07 AM EST up reply actions
Stealers are now the Steelers
Hey, Pittsburgh proved they can win the big game without the blatant help of the Zebras. The Stealers are now the Steelers. Rothlesberger proved that he can actually quarterback in the big game. Santanio Holmes looked great. Congratulations, now maybe you candy asses can admit that the 2005 title was handed to you.
rofl
way to try to stoke the flames at a time like this. LOLzzzzzzzz.
by Michael Bean on Feb 1, 2009 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
yo
one and only one warning. stfu please. hang around if ud like. but its not going to take much to get the boot right now
by Michael Bean on Feb 1, 2009 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
Its a shame
that the Seahawks couldn’t give us a game. Refs made plenty of bad calls in this one. But the two teams played great football. Something the Seahawks haven’t done since January 2005
by SteelerBuddha on Feb 1, 2009 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
Who wasn't scared..
during some of Anquan’s and Larry’s big plays. My goodness!
With tears in my eyes, I stand humbled
All hail the Rooneys!
All hail Mike Tomlin!!
All hail BB!
Alll hailSantonio!
All hail Mr. Harrison!
Stand up and cheer for the DIE HARD residents of STEELER COUNTRY!!!!!!
Whatever it takes!
by SteelerInSeattle on Feb 1, 2009 11:07 PM EST reply actions
Where do you live Blitzburgh?
Must suck to be so far away from the fun!
must suck to follow a team that cant win!
i live in seattle – you know that.
by Michael Bean on Feb 1, 2009 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t know where Blitz lives, but I can say that it sucks living in Iowa, home of Kurt Warner etc.
i am where i am
And whereever I go – the Steelers keep winning! W0000000000t
by Michael Bean on Feb 1, 2009 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
yo man
jump on gmail if you get a chance – might need some help with the moderation in the am
by Michael Bean on Feb 1, 2009 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
He lives in wollingford.... and next time NorthwestFans are going!
next year?
Whatever it takes!
by SteelerInSeattle on Feb 1, 2009 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
Miami...
and with our schedule and St. Mike leading the effort…..
i’m buying tickets early, and you’re on my list.
Let’s be honest….. i smell dynasty :-)
Whatever it takes!
by SteelerInSeattle on Feb 1, 2009 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
Stuart Scott
on BB’s INT:
“Hater in the house!”
Gosh, that was sheer luck. I wish SS would go up against our D or something.
seen 'em all, but ..... WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whatever it takes!
by SteelerInSeattle on Feb 1, 2009 11:11 PM EST reply actions
Congratulations
That was a hell of a game, and you guys are now wearing a six-pointed crown. Well done!
thank-you Dave!!!
Whatever it takes!
by SteelerInSeattle on Feb 1, 2009 11:14 PM EST up reply actions
Nice to have a (mostly) respectable game between 2 respectable teams
Sad to say goodbye to another football season, but glad it went out with a well-matched game.
Here’s to the draft!
May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.
oops, we're leaving out the pro-bowl...
American Idol of football
May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.
I'll watch
Hey, it’s the last live football game for 6 months! And, I can just enjoy the plays without stressing over who wins.
by WolfpackSteelersFan on Feb 2, 2009 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
Congratulations!
Like I said, your team can be proud of this well deserved Super bowl, certainly not the last one.
I thought you were arrested on I-5 for Road rage last week, Steeler in Seattle.
you know whats truly amazing
we got many holdings calls, even ones on harrison!
as well as a roughing the passer call!
I mean wow, things we have been yelling about all season
True
But they were calling everything. We also got a TON of calls against us.
by SteelerBuddha on Feb 1, 2009 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
They got 11 against them
We got 7 against us.
Many were at crucial times for both teams.
by SteelerBuddha on Feb 1, 2009 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
yes even they don´t call all that holdings against our DB, mainly against Polamalu, by their WR´s.
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
by YeOldeMexFan on Feb 2, 2009 12:13 AM EST up reply actions
Kurt is awesome.
Another thing that made this matchup so great. Great players, great people on and off the field. And Kurt did win one trophy today: Walter Payton Man of the Year for his charitable work.
May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.
BTW missed the game posts
anyone have game footage on Larry Fitzgerald’s first TD? To me it looked like the ball may have been trapped against the ground. They haven’t shown the angle again on the replays. Curious if anyone else saw that.
i thought the same thing
doubt they would have overturned it tho.
Michaels is usually all over that stuff but said nothing on that one.
Yeah
Not a fan thing, just thought the ball hit the ground before he had control.
by SteelerBuddha on Feb 1, 2009 11:18 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
they’ll complain about not reviewing the warner fumble at the end – but there was stuff that went both ways
????
the fumble… they should be thankful the first one was not called a fumble. Or that they Ben’s TD was overruled. This game was not very well officiated.
by SteelerBuddha on Feb 1, 2009 11:30 PM EST up reply actions
Censorship of the Truths. Wallingford (not Wollingford) would be ashamed.
Enjoy this parade you actually deserve. Hey Steeler In Seattle, and Blitzburgh, Southwest Air still has some great one way tickets!!! Woooohoooo!
Hey Buddy
Isn’t there a Seattle site where you can talk? I am sure there are a couple of other fans on there right now thinking about the draft. You guys must have a pretty high pick this year, no?
by SteelerBuddha on Feb 1, 2009 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
Warner is a Class Act
He was totally cool during that postgame interview, despite the crushing loss.
Props.
Imagine our team next season? with a better OL to begin with and absolutely no real other worries when it comes up to players?? Now fire BA and get a crazy agressive young fellow for OC and u make revolution baby!!!
Dynasty?
One legitimately won dynasty in 30 some years is not a dynasty. Win next season and we’ll talk.
thats 2 in four years brother
and this team hasnt peaked. either on defense or offense. could be looking at 3 or 4 in a 10 year span easily.
by Michael Bean on Feb 1, 2009 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
Not peaked AT ALL!
DYNASTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whatever it takes!
by SteelerInSeattle on Feb 1, 2009 11:53 PM EST up reply actions
YES SIR NOT PEAKED AT ALL¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ DYNASTY FOR SHURE¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
Had you heard about, What think all that NE Pets? WE CAN´T STAND PITTSBURGH TO WIN 6 SB,
DYNASTY FOR SHURE¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
by YeOldeMexFan on Feb 2, 2009 12:20 AM EST up reply actions
BLitzburgh
Live your delusional lie. Blitzburgh. 2005 didn’t count. Zebra wins don’t count dear Seattleite!
keep prodding
I’m working on how many langauges I can count to Six in.
by Michael Bean on Feb 1, 2009 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
seriously dude, go away
let people enjoy their fun, you can argue later………….or go into a room and argue with yourself
LOL
Poor guy. How many SBs have the Seahawks won? How many have they played in. Smacy only has that game to dream about. Let him have his fun.
by SteelerBuddha on Feb 1, 2009 11:28 PM EST up reply actions
You need a waaaaaaaambulance buddy.
The Baltimore Ravens Suck !!!
In Ben We Trust
YYEAHADf saoidhfoasndioahsdoiyatwietg
WE DID IT
I told alla yall we done diddly done did the dang deed. We beat em. I hated em and they stanked.
In Ben We Trust bitches.
confidence in our 2 time super bowl winning qb
it still hasn’t even sunk in yet for me. i’m in shock. absolute shock. but i want to say this, and i’ll reflect on this more later when i’ve had more time, but when fitz scored his long td with just over 2 minutes to go, i wasn’t all that nervous. i was actually somewhat relieved that they just went ahead and scored and left us so much time. i wasn’t very impressed with arizona’s defense, and i have all the confidence in the big ben. i’m not going to say i wasn’t disappointed – i was. but i was also fairly confident that ben would make something happen.
...die trying
http://www.agentorangerecords.blogspot.com
i dont have a lot of faith in ben for the first 3 quarters
but when we get into the 4th quarter i trust him completely.
Although, after this win, i’m sold.
The Seattleite Censor is a Steelers Fan
Enjoy your win Blitzburgh, just not the last one!
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
I wouldn’t be surprised if Pittsburgh wins 6 more Lombardi’s before Seattle ever makes it to the Superbowl again.
The Baltimore Ravens Suck !!!
surprised?
count it brother!!
Whatever it takes!
by SteelerInSeattle on Feb 1, 2009 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
Two words
Ben Roethlisberger
He is absolutely unreal. 19th time making a comeback in the 4th?!?!?! And now he does it on the biggest stage in football, going 88 yards in 2 minutes. Like Trent Dilfer just said on ESPN, Ben has just raised himself to elite status. He may not bring the stats, but he will definitely bring the W’s and thats all that matter.
SUPER BOWL CHAMPS BABY!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats from a Giants fan
That was a great game – this is the first time I remember back-to-back great Super Bowls. Enjoy being defending champs for the next year – I know I have for the past 12 months. Oh, and thanks for banishing the Cowboys from the “most Super Bowl championships” trivia answer. May they never again climb that mountain.
They won't
As long as Jerry Jones is the GM…
"....It is more about them than it is about the team. Cannot play with them. Cannot win with them. Cannot coach with them. Can’t do it. I want winners!" - Mike Singletary
Random Rings
I like to think about the guys who, because of a somewhat random circumstance, have just earned a Super Bowl ring, in what may have been their only chance. Like Tommy Maddox in 2005/06.
This year, there are a few players, who struck gold on what may be their only chance:
Mitch Berger (face it, he earned it)
Byron Leftwich ( he also earned it in a few games )
and …. who else? who else got the ring by good circumstances?
retkovsky
or however you spell our furniture mover/long snapper’s name ;) he was a little rough in his first game or two, but as we now know, you can’t win super bowls without long snappers….
bailey
undrafted free agent, had at least one super key tackle on coverage – I think it was breaston he dropped for no gain at all on a punt
yea
that was on the free kick after the safety. turned out to not matter, but i was pleased that baileys tackle gave them a long field to navigate
by Michael Bean on Feb 1, 2009 11:39 PM EST up reply actions
BTW - Seattle could learn from both the Cards and the Steelers
Both Tomlin and Wisenhunt talked about how its a sixty minute game. So nice to see too teams fight to the very finish and never give up. Amazing. Amazing AMAZING game.
Yeah
Even Holmgren still seemed to be bitter during his analysis of the game. I would expect him to be over it by now. Bottom line is that his team didn’t overcome the adversity that they had. Both of the major penalties in the SB XL were on first down. They had ample opportunity to overcome.
by WolfpackSteelersFan on Feb 2, 2009 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
I think I'm gonna need a few days off after this one....
Wow. I’m just amazed…The D gives up big plays….the O makes huge plays….
The O line is falling apart…..
Harrison is running 100 yards.
Troy is diving and missing.
Ward is hurt…..
WOW.
Man O Man O Man……
Maybe if I didn’t have a pounding headache, I’d be less stunned…but I feel like I’ve been tased and now I’m in happy, foggy, glow……
WOW!
L!
What a game- total ecstasy
When Steelers went down, I saw Ben putting on his helmet- just going to work… I said, “That’s ok, the Steelers just need to get going on offense”… not at all sure, just a feeling. Thank you Ben for being awesome and Santonio Holmes for an amazing catch…
Int return by Harrison right there with Franco’s miracle. STEELER HISTORY!!!!
INCREDIBLE JOB STEELERS!!!!
by ImmaculatePerception on Feb 1, 2009 11:35 PM EST reply actions
Big Ben
My friend texted me after the Fitz’s second.
“Must suck to be a steeler fan”
My reply:
“I have no doubt in Ben dude. Hes got plenty of time. In Ben I trust”
He hasnt replied since :)
by Mechem on Feb 1, 2009 11:38 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
from a Cowboys fan from BloggingTheBoys.com, congrats
that was a great game and a well-earned championship.
hopefully we’ll even it up with the trophies next year!
thanks!
cowboys have something to shoot for. not that staying focused is their forte but ya never know :)
by Michael Bean on Feb 1, 2009 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
sorry bud
Hey good luck n all but Tony Romo’s a choke….
We got the repeat down :)
Totally agree
Santonio had a great game, but Ben was the MVP. Warner played great, but he didn’t make nearly as many tough throws as Ben did. Play after play after play after play. Love his interview with Steve Young and Boomer where the two of them are just giving him the love.
by SteelerBuddha on Feb 1, 2009 11:45 PM EST up reply actions
that's what I think too
To the tune of the classic children's song "This Old Man" (the part with nick nack patty whack)
Big Snack, Silverback, take the Dawg Pound's Bone, the Black and Gold sent the Brownies crying home.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Feb 1, 2009 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
So clutch.
In three years, maybe 2, he will be the unquestioned best active qb in the game. I really believe that.
yup
definitely in 3-5 years. We’ll see, Manning still has some good years left. Ben’s best years are still ahead of him though. I’m writing just as much in my post which should be up soon.
by Michael Bean on Feb 1, 2009 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
Are they ahead of him?
I love Ben, and I think he is truly underrated.
However…
There is no way that Ben plays as long as Peyton Manning. Ben is injury prone as a 26 year old, and Manning just suffered his first real injury at age 30. No, Manning could last until he is 40, a la Favre, or Warner, but I will be surprised to see Ben make it to 35.
I think that Ben probably has another Super Bowl run in him, but I can’t say with 100% certainty that his best years are in front of him (also, how much better can they get?)
It will be hard for ben to have too long a career
if he continues to get sacked 47 times a year and hit three times that much. But there is not doubt that he has become the most clutch QB in the game right now. One of the stats that was given was that a full 1/3 of his victories this year are 4th QRT come from behind victories. That’s insane.
by SteelerBuddha on Feb 1, 2009 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
in all due respect
impossible to speculate. ben has had no ‘football’ injuries outside of one or two concussions. he’s a really f’n unique physical talent that just responds in the moment. not sure its wise to project how his body may or may not respond down the road
by Michael Bean on Feb 2, 2009 12:11 AM EST up reply actions
So sorry
I’m so sorry I interrupted your celebration. This truly is a dynasty. The refs were great in Superbowl XXXX. Seattle loves having traitors living in their midst…NOT
Penalty on Seattle Smac
Holding (on to the past)
Unsportsmanlike Conduct (for trolling a SB victory celebration without any class)
Party Interference
The penalties are declined. What the hell we just won our second Super Bowl in three years. Let this troll cry on our board.
by SteelerBuddha on Feb 1, 2009 11:59 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
might be comment of the year right there
by Michael Bean on Feb 2, 2009 12:12 AM EST up reply actions
Steelers fans in London England
Four of us from Steeler Nation Europe having a crazy time celebrating, loved (almost) every minute of the season. Partying out in the snow now, many beers into the night.
You guys enjoy your celebrations- thanks to Blitz and everyone who makes this site such a must-read every day. Big love to all Steeler fans out there tonight.
In summation: Best. Franchise. Ever.
we got some offseason events to get us by
The Draft, and then there’s that thing…what do you call it…baseball? yea that’s it.
To the tune of the classic children's song "This Old Man" (the part with nick nack patty whack)
Big Snack, Silverback, take the Dawg Pound's Bone, the Black and Gold sent the Brownies crying home.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Feb 2, 2009 12:01 AM EST up reply actions
yes sad
but btsc will be rocking for sure. i personally NEED the break so f’n badly. My life needs greater attention in other areas. LOL
by Michael Bean on Feb 2, 2009 12:08 AM EST up reply actions
don't worry i'll keep it moving with numerous draft posts
To the tune of the classic children's song "This Old Man" (the part with nick nack patty whack)
Big Snack, Silverback, take the Dawg Pound's Bone, the Black and Gold sent the Brownies crying home.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Feb 2, 2009 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
cudos to Blitz
for providing all of us yinzers the best Steeler blog with the
BEST breakdowns and maryrose stories on the web!!!!
when it comes to football and Steelers coverage, there is no better site.
CONGRATS!!! to STEELER COUNTRY!
…. and Blitz, you are a part of IT!
Whatever it takes!
by SteelerInSeattle on Feb 2, 2009 12:00 AM EST reply actions
woot woot
Yall rock. Love all yall. For real.
Bottom line is in this information age of interconnectedness, theres nothing at all phony about online communities and the bonds that are built on them. We’re a badass group of guys and gals that runs a tight ship – and its not just me at all. I appreciate all yall setting the bar so high with your civility, humor and insight. Keeps me motivated!
by Michael Bean on Feb 2, 2009 12:10 AM EST up reply actions
Steeler Buddha
“What the hell we just won our second Super Bowl in three years.”
Koan alert, Steeler Buddha. You won your first legitimate Superbowl in three years. Zebra wins don’t count!
A Koan for you Smac
What is the sound of one fan whining?
by SteelerBuddha on Feb 2, 2009 12:05 AM EST up reply actions
How many field goals did you guys miss in that game????
Give it a break, dude!!! Sorry, I guess you can’t move on; you’ve nothing to me on to…
Fantastic win, Steelers!! The pass that Ben threw to Santonio Holmes for the winning TD was nothing short of a miracle. Absolutely the best f’ing finish I’ve ever seen!!! On to 2009
by SteeladyinVA on Feb 2, 2009 12:58 AM EST up reply actions
Troy Polamalu's Commercial was hands down the best of the Bunch
“HEY THAT WAS MEANT FOR ME!”
To the tune of the classic children's song "This Old Man" (the part with nick nack patty whack)
Big Snack, Silverback, take the Dawg Pound's Bone, the Black and Gold sent the Brownies crying home.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Feb 2, 2009 12:02 AM EST reply actions
HELL YES
To the tune of the classic children's song "This Old Man" (the part with nick nack patty whack)
Big Snack, Silverback, take the Dawg Pound's Bone, the Black and Gold sent the Brownies crying home.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Feb 2, 2009 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
i wrote this earlier
HSS, ure man crush of Wood knows no bounds :)
im just fine with that!
by Michael Bean on Feb 2, 2009 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
LOL
I am sure you are on it Blitz. Can’t wait to read the commentary. So much juice in this one. These guys left it on the field. I loved the speech by Tomlin. No style points. 60 Minute football.
by SteelerBuddha on Feb 2, 2009 12:07 AM EST up reply actions
Haha
You know it man, definitely my favorite player.
To the tune of the classic children's song "This Old Man" (the part with nick nack patty whack)
Big Snack, Silverback, take the Dawg Pound's Bone, the Black and Gold sent the Brownies crying home.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Feb 2, 2009 12:08 AM EST up reply actions
Now
he’s the only player to have 4 straight multi-sack, playoff games.
To the tune of the classic children's song "This Old Man" (the part with nick nack patty whack)
Big Snack, Silverback, take the Dawg Pound's Bone, the Black and Gold sent the Brownies crying home.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Feb 2, 2009 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
I was so happy when he closed the door on the Cards at the end of the game.
To the tune of the classic children's song "This Old Man" (the part with nick nack patty whack)
Big Snack, Silverback, take the Dawg Pound's Bone, the Black and Gold sent the Brownies crying home.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Feb 2, 2009 12:06 AM EST up reply actions
most definitely
To the tune of the classic children's song "This Old Man" (the part with nick nack patty whack)
Big Snack, Silverback, take the Dawg Pound's Bone, the Black and Gold sent the Brownies crying home.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Feb 2, 2009 12:08 AM EST up reply actions
Yes he was a wookiee ghost all night
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
by YeOldeMexFan on Feb 2, 2009 12:40 AM EST up reply actions
game thoughts - at least the first round - are up!
would love to hear yalls feedback – i kinda rushed amidst my euphoria and consumption of substances but what the hey!
THERE WE WENT. . . THERE WE WENT . . . THERE WE WENT. . .
Pittsburgh won its SIXTH Super Bowl!
:-))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))00
Whatever it takes!
by SteelerInSeattle on Feb 2, 2009 12:10 AM EST up reply actions
Blitz We gotta have a little digital avatar of Deebo
that runs out whenever a comment is flagged for trolling or any other vulgarity.We’d all watch as a little Deebo rips apart the comment box right in front of us, and then throw’s it to a waiting mini-Big Snack (now that’s an oxymoron).
To the tune of the classic children's song "This Old Man" (the part with nick nack patty whack)
Big Snack, Silverback, take the Dawg Pound's Bone, the Black and Gold sent the Brownies crying home.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Feb 2, 2009 12:07 AM EST reply actions
Psyched about this win
I’ve been a Steelers fan since youth. I remember the Super Bowl victories of the 70s. It has been truly sweet to see the franchise pile up two more Lombardi trophies.
I’ve been following this blog for a little while, but I only signed up for the community tonight. I guess I was kind of superstitious — didn’t want to change my routine of watching the game and following the live blogging from the outside. But now, I’m all in.
Way to go Steelers, Way to go!
For all those who questioned Ben...
who hated on Ben, who wanted him benched….
GET THE F*CK OUT!!!!!!!!!!!
Holmes may be the MVP, but Ben was the X Factor…the most IMPORTANT player on the field. He’s done it before….he won it tonight….and he’ll do it again in the future.
By the way…I did predict tonight’s score….
Pittsburgh – 6
Arizona – 0
One for the other thumb…the NFL’s elite franchise.
James Harrison DUH!!!!!!
I use to be a die hard Steelers fan until they started with all the cheap shot hits. I hated to see them go by the way of the Ravens and Eagles mentality. Only the present day Steelers could have a player that breaks a super bowl record for a run and then cannot muster enough class for the rest of game before showing his real colors. Duh !!! He should have been rejected.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGxTGTxkUQY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG9GXtr9rpY
Real Class.
Please
That’s not typical of Steelers players. I was very disappointed in it too, but no way is that typical recent Steelers teams.
by WolfpackSteelersFan on Feb 2, 2009 4:23 PM EST up reply actions
Tomlin > Cowher
I know its only his second year and cowher did some incredible things but…. A cowher team could NOT have won the game last night. They would not have been able to handle the emotional swings, specifically losing the lead with 2 minutes left. I think back to when Neil threw his second pick to larry (who?) brown and he returned it to the six yard line:
Cowher put his down as if to say “we can’t overcome the shortcomings of our QB today”
Tomlin would have got in the D’s face and told them to hold them to 3
My point is not to bash cowher but highlight that the steelers have something CRAZY special in tomlin, and we could be having a few more of these threads in the years to come.
cowher put his *head* down
p.s my name was made after the philly game
by FireAriansNow on Feb 2, 2009 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
Cowher was a great coach
and I loved him. But, I agree. I said the same thing to my wife last night.
by WolfpackSteelersFan on Feb 2, 2009 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
Congrats Steeler Nation!
Cards fan through and through, you guys did a great job and everyone who’s a Cards fan was saying it, too much time left on the clock for Big Ben.
I know the officiating was terrible on both sides but the two that as a Cards fan that I’m belly aching over:
1) Would have liked a final review of the Warner fumble. Even if the final review stuck with the same call of a fumble, I still would have liked to hear it in an official way.
2) Harrison should have been ejected for the PF.
I know none of you want to hear that, but he punched a guy, and then shoved him to the ground after the player started to get up from being punched. I don’t know how that was only a 15 yard penalty, because they were sticking to “calling it tight” all night, so any other game he would be out.
Your thoughts, honestly?
Honestly I think the last play should've been reviewed-but I still think that looked like a fumble.
However, although Harrison’s play was stupid and not a classy thing to do, we didn’t see what the Cardinal player did before Harrison pounded him. And to “Think” who posted above that he’s no longer a die hard Steeler fan because of the brutality, where has he been. Steeler football has always been rough and tough and a bit on the nasty side. Besides that was some redemption for the DOZENS of missed holding calls #92 had to endure all year. My honest thoughts are that you guys played an amazing game and are deserving of a whole lotta praise, but all the ref stuff evens out in the end.
To the tune of the classic children's song "This Old Man" (the part with nick nack patty whack)
Big Snack, Silverback, take the Dawg Pound's Bone, the Black and Gold sent the Brownies crying home.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Feb 2, 2009 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
Two things
I agree that he probably should have been ejected, but since you scored the go ahead TD even with him on the field, it doesn’t seem that his non-ejection was a factor in the outcome.
As for the fumble, I can understand your point. The officials were apparently asked after the game and verified that it was the correct call. But, I can understand why you would have wanted it announced prior to the kneel down.
Anyway, thanks for keeping it classy. I was very impressed with your Cards. They were very resilient.
by WolfpackSteelersFan on Feb 2, 2009 4:30 PM EST up reply actions
Ditto on both counts
I would have preferred the last fumble be reviewed before the allowed the final kneel-down.
I think Harrison deserved to be ejected. I haven’t yet reviewed the whole game, but there were several uncalled holds against Harrison; things were getting chippy on both sides; and, while the evidence against him was clearly displayed in the broadcast, we did not see what led up to his behavior. I’m not a shrink, but I suspect he just got fed up and retaliated for the beating he was taking all night. The guy has anger issues. He lost his cool. Having written all that, absolutely none of it excuses what he did. I don’t care if another player claims his momma wears combat boots, he should not retaliate in an illegal manner.
I admire hard play. Illegal play sucks.
Thanks to Varmint, WolfpackSteelersFan, and HighSchoolSteeler for your opinions
I think our OL broke down on that final play, maybe because they were thinking KW was going to toss it up quickly, but it seemed like I saw three guys standing around during that three man rush, and your guy (can’t remember his name, sorry about that) was playing 60 minutes of football and came around and made the play.
Great job on his account, but where the hell was that same amount of focus from our OL? I think it shows that while we made it to the prize fight, there is still a lot of focus and discipline that needed to be beat into us from the school of hard knocks.
I think there’s nothing but positives from this game for both teams in the long run.
last fumble
was reviewed…all “questionable” calls are reviewed within 2 minutes of each half automatically. Fumble was reviewed and confirmed.
Pittsburgh Fans
We never give up on the Steelers and the Steelers never give up. Ben, Harrison and Holmes and Tomlin you are the greatest. I also can’t forget Troy in the Raven’s game.
Oh, by the way-America’s Team, move over, you’ve been replaced by the Steeler Nation!
by newcastle,pa-gal on Feb 2, 2009 10:01 PM EST reply actions
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