The Super Bowl XLIII Thread

samifan24 · 01-18-2009, 09:47 PM

So, now that we know the teams involved, who do you think will win Super Bowl XLIII?

Danny · 01-18-2009, 09:49 PM

Round 1 I voted Indy
Round 2 I voted Carolina
Round 3 I voted Philly

Round 4 I voted Pitt

Go Cardinals!

Tasan · 01-18-2009, 09:56 PM

Who do I want to win? Arizona. Who will win? Pittsburgh

Danny · 01-18-2009, 09:57 PM

It's already decided. I voted Pitt meaning Arizona will win. Bet and bet big on this game, it's in the bag.

Thomkal · 01-18-2009, 10:05 PM

And I didn't even have to send you a bribe this time Danny! The Cards will be the underdog again and use that to their benefit.

Danny · 01-18-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomkal

And I didn't even have to send you a bribe this time Danny! The Cards will be the underdog again and use that to their benefit.

With the way the teams played today, I could see this game going either way. Even though most of the players have never been there, having Warner as the leader of the team will continue to help them immensely.

RedKingGold · 01-18-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tasan

Who do I want to win? Arizona. Who will win? Pittsburgh

Yup.

Groundhog · 01-18-2009, 10:23 PM

I'll be cheering for Arizona, but I think the Steelers will win.

boberot · 01-18-2009, 10:23 PM

Arizona.

Somebody's got to believe in them at some point.
They'll have the best QB and best WR in the game, if nothing else, and a giant chip on their shoulder.

Lathum · 01-18-2009, 10:28 PM

WTF , this thread has been MY job

Greyroofoo · 01-18-2009, 10:30 PM

Let's see if Kurt Warner can with another former Colts running back.

JPhillips · 01-18-2009, 10:39 PM

I just don't think Pittsburgh can be beaten by a team as one dimensional as the Cards. I'm also very interested in how the blow up between the OC and Boldin plays out over the coming two weeks.

Danny · 01-18-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JPhillips

I just don't think Pittsburgh can be beaten by a team as one dimensional as the Cards. I'm also very interested in how the blow up between the OC and Boldin plays out over the coming two weeks.

They've out rushed every team they have played in the postseason

henry296 · 01-18-2009, 10:41 PM

I think the week off will help the Steelers. Ward should be healthy and the Cards may lose a little of their momentum.

Izulde · 01-18-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tasan

Who do I want to win? Arizona. Who will win? Pittsburgh

This.

RedKingGold · 01-18-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JPhillips

I just don't think Pittsburgh can be beaten by a team as one dimensional as the Cards. I'm also very interested in how the blow up between the OC and Boldin plays out over the coming two weeks.

Yeah, I really don't think we can say the Cards are one-dimensional any more after they rushed very well over three pretty good defenses.

If anything, I wonder if focusing on the pass and not rushing James or Hightower that much during the regular season helped keep both running backs (and their offensive line) relatively fresh for this Super Bowl run.

digamma · 01-19-2009, 12:13 AM

I didn't see the Giants listed as a choice.

DanGarion · 01-19-2009, 12:28 AM

Let's go Matt Leinart!

Lathum · 01-19-2009, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by digamma

I didn't see the Giants listed as a choice.

suck it

kingnebwsu · 01-19-2009, 02:16 AM

Seriously, was that Arizona/Philly game awesome or what? That was the most enjoyable NFL game I've watched this year. I knew I'd be cheering for the NFC team over the AFC team, as I'd like to see someone new win it all. Therefore, go Cardinals!

Taur · 01-19-2009, 03:11 AM

I can't believe the opening line is only Pittsburgh (-5).

I thought it would be much bigger. I was thinking more around 10pts.

JPhillips · 01-19-2009, 07:34 AM

Let's look at the Cardinals rushing.

Against the Eagles they managed 102 yds at a 3.5 avg

Against the Panthers they managed 145 yds at a 3.4 avg

Against the Falcons they managed 86 yds at a 3.1 avg

They're maybe sticking to the rush better than in the regular season, but their average per rush throughout the playoffs is poor.

remper · 01-19-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JPhillips

Let's look at the Steelers rushing.

Against the Chargers they managed 165 yds on 42 carries at a 3.9 avg

Against the Ravens they managed 52 yds on 28 carries at a 1.9 avg

Edited that for the Steelers stats. So they haven't exactly lit people up on the ground either.

RedKingGold · 01-19-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JPhillips

Let's look at the Cardinals rushing.

Against the Eagles they managed 102 yds at a 3.5 avg

Against the Panthers they managed 145 yds at a 3.4 avg

Against the Falcons they managed 86 yds at a 3.1 avg

They're maybe sticking to the rush better than in the regular season, but their average per rush throughout the playoffs is poor.

Yards per carry is a relatively poor statistic for measuring rushing effectiveness over the entire game.

This is something that FOF mirrors pretty well. Just b/c a team has a lower rushing average does not mean that the running game was in-effective because the offense goes into a clock-killing mode.

For example, look at that Panthers game. Because the Cards were up by such a wide margin early in the game, its common sense that the offense would go into a conservative clock-killing mode which the defense would read and stuff the run.

If you watched the Eagles game, Arizona ran very effectively in the first half and went into that conservative mode in the second.

kingfc22 · 01-19-2009, 11:46 AM

Go Cards

MikeVic · 01-19-2009, 11:49 AM

Go Steelers!

Eaglesfan27 · 01-19-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Taur

I can't believe the opening line is only Pittsburgh (-5).

I thought it would be much bigger. I was thinking more around 10pts.

I'm not surprised. I picked Pittsburgh to win, although I hope Arizona wins. However, I expect this to be a close game as Arizona has shown they can score on anyone as long as Fitzgerald remains healthy.

JPhillips · 01-19-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RedKingGold

Yards per carry is a relatively poor statistic for measuring rushing effectiveness over the entire game.

This is something that FOF mirrors pretty well. Just b/c a team has a lower rushing average does not mean that the running game was in-effective because the offense goes into a clock-killing mode.

For example, look at that Panthers game. Because the Cards were up by such a wide margin early in the game, its common sense that the offense would go into a conservative clock-killing mode which the defense would read and stuff the run.

If you watched the Eagles game, Arizona ran very effectively in the first half and went into that conservative mode in the second.

I guess it depends on your definition of very effective. They had three big runs(16, 12, 22), two 4 or five yard runs and 7 runs of three yards or less in the first half. They averaged a bit over five yds. per carry, but I don't think they can break the long run as easily against the Steelers.

I'm no Steelers fan, and I'm pulling for the Cards, but I don't think their offense has enough balance to beat the Steelers. When the Steelers can play one-dimensional they're damn near immovable.

Draft Dodger · 01-19-2009, 12:32 PM

all I know is that I'm going and now that the Ravens have been eliminated, I no longer have to be afraid of getting into the wrong limo.

MIJB#19 · 01-19-2009, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tasan

Who do I want to win? Arizona. Who will win? Pittsburgh

That.

RedKingGold · 01-19-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JPhillips

I guess it depends on your definition of very effective. They had three big runs(16, 12, 22), two 4 or five yard runs and 7 runs of three yards or less in the first half. They averaged a bit over five yds. per carry, but I don't think they can break the long run as easily against the Steelers.

I'm no Steelers fan, and I'm pulling for the Cards, but I don't think their offense has enough balance to beat the Steelers. When the Steelers can play one-dimensional they're damn near immovable.

I'm not sure the Steelers exactly can pull off the big run either.

Pittsburgh has had only one 45+ yard rush in the last two seasons (thank you Najeh Davenport).

DaddyTorgo · 01-19-2009, 01:04 PM

my boss is going.

dude gets to go every year.

unfair *temper tantrum*

MrBug708 · 01-19-2009, 02:07 PM

Grimm and Wisenhunt have to have some sort of knowledge of the Steelers inter workings...?

MikeVic · 01-19-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Grimm and Wisenhunt have to have some sort of knowledge of the Steelers inter workings...?

As the Steelers would of the Cards' offense to a certain degree I would think.

ColtCrazy · 01-19-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tasan

Who do I want to win? Arizona. Who will win? Pittsburgh

A vote for this one. I'd love to see Arizona do it, but I can't see how they'll protect Warner long enough.

Grammaticus · 01-19-2009, 04:39 PM

Same here, Pitt will win, but I will be cheering for the Cards.

GoSeahawks · 01-19-2009, 04:56 PM

Cards 24 Steelers 13 and I voted Steelers.

MizzouRah · 01-19-2009, 06:23 PM

Would love to see Warner and the Cardinals win one.. but I just think Pittsburgh is too damn good.

Dr. Sak · 01-29-2009, 11:38 AM

Sorry Stiller fans...even if you do win...no parade for you!

City Sources Say There Will Be No Parade If Steelers Win Super Bowl - Sports News Story - WPXI Pittsburgh

Logan · 01-29-2009, 12:06 PM

Most recent info I found is that in 07, each Colt received $73k for winning the Super Bowl. Sure would be nice if each Steeler chipped in a tiny portion of that bonus to cover the $45k cleanup and any extra security/other costs so the fans could have a parade.

edit: Should also add that I think a team should foot the bill for a victory parade anyway.

Thomkal · 01-29-2009, 12:32 PM

Go Cards!

Butter · 01-29-2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tasan

Who do I want to win? Arizona. Who will win? Pittsburgh

+46

Thomkal · 01-30-2009, 06:27 AM

Well I'm now calling for Obama ro be removed from office. He's pulling for the Steelers to win.

He's long been a Steelers fan, second to the Bears of course, and the Pittsburgh owner and Mike Tomlin were big supporters during his campaign. And Bill Bidwell being a McCain supporter probably didn't help either.

So I'm really pulling for the Cards to win so I can hear Obama's reaction when they come to visit the White House

View Poll Results: Who will win Super Bowl XLIII?
Arizona Cardinals	29	31.52%
Pittsburgh Steelers	63	68.48%
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01-18-2009, 09:56 PM	#3
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	Who do I want to win? Arizona. Who will win? Pittsburgh __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

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Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I'll be cheering for Arizona, but I think the Steelers will win. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

01-18-2009, 10:39 PM	#12
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	I just don't think Pittsburgh can be beaten by a team as one dimensional as the Cards. I'm also very interested in how the blow up between the OC and Boldin plays out over the coming two weeks. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

01-18-2009, 10:41 PM	#14
henry296 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I think the week off will help the Steelers. Ward should be healthy and the Cards may lose a little of their momentum. __________________ "It's a great day for hockey" - "Badger" Bob Johnson

01-18-2009, 09:49 PM	#2
Danny General Manager Join Date: Jul 2001	Round 1 I voted Indy Round 2 I voted Carolina Round 3 I voted Philly Round 4 I voted Pitt Go Cardinals!

01-18-2009, 09:57 PM	#4
Danny General Manager Join Date: Jul 2001	It's already decided. I voted Pitt meaning Arizona will win. Bet and bet big on this game, it's in the bag.

01-18-2009, 10:05 PM	#5
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	And I didn't even have to send you a bribe this time Danny! The Cards will be the underdog again and use that to their benefit.

01-18-2009, 10:23 PM	#9
boberot High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Western NY	Arizona. Somebody's got to believe in them at some point. They'll have the best QB and best WR in the game, if nothing else, and a giant chip on their shoulder.

01-18-2009, 10:28 PM	#10
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	WTF , this thread has been MY job

01-18-2009, 10:30 PM	#11
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	Let's see if Kurt Warner can with another former Colts running back.

01-19-2009, 12:13 AM	#17
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	I didn't see the Giants listed as a choice.

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DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: PNW	Let's go Matt Leinart! __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

01-19-2009, 02:16 AM	#20
kingnebwsu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ohio	Seriously, was that Arizona/Philly game awesome or what? That was the most enjoyable NFL game I've watched this year. I knew I'd be cheering for the NFC team over the AFC team, as I'd like to see someone new win it all. Therefore, go Cardinals!

01-19-2009, 03:11 AM	#21
Taur High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2002	I can't believe the opening line is only Pittsburgh (-5). I thought it would be much bigger. I was thinking more around 10pts. __________________ END OF LINE.....

01-19-2009, 07:34 AM	#22
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	Let's look at the Cardinals rushing. Against the Eagles they managed 102 yds at a 3.5 avg Against the Panthers they managed 145 yds at a 3.4 avg Against the Falcons they managed 86 yds at a 3.1 avg They're maybe sticking to the rush better than in the regular season, but their average per rush throughout the playoffs is poor. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

01-19-2009, 11:46 AM	#25
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Go Cards __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

01-19-2009, 11:49 AM	#26
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Go Steelers!

01-19-2009, 12:32 PM	#29
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	all I know is that I'm going and now that the Ravens have been eliminated, I no longer have to be afraid of getting into the wrong limo. __________________ Mile High Hockey

01-19-2009, 01:04 PM	#32
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	my boss is going. dude gets to go every year. unfair temper tantrum Last edited by DaddyTorgo : 01-19-2009 at 01:04 PM.

01-19-2009, 02:07 PM	#33
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Grimm and Wisenhunt have to have some sort of knowledge of the Steelers inter workings...?

01-19-2009, 04:39 PM	#36
Grammaticus Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tennessee	Same here, Pitt will win, but I will be cheering for the Cards.

01-19-2009, 04:56 PM	#37
GoSeahawks High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Olympia, Wa	Cards 24 Steelers 13 and I voted Steelers. Last edited by GoSeahawks : 01-19-2009 at 04:57 PM.

01-19-2009, 06:23 PM	#38
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Would love to see Warner and the Cardinals win one.. but I just think Pittsburgh is too damn good.

01-29-2009, 11:38 AM	#39
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Sorry Stiller fans...even if you do win...no parade for you! City Sources Say There Will Be No Parade If Steelers Win Super Bowl - Sports News Story - WPXI Pittsburgh

01-29-2009, 12:06 PM	#40
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Most recent info I found is that in 07, each Colt received $73k for winning the Super Bowl. Sure would be nice if each Steeler chipped in a tiny portion of that bonus to cover the $45k cleanup and any extra security/other costs so the fans could have a parade. edit: Should also add that I think a team should foot the bill for a victory parade anyway. Last edited by Logan : 01-29-2009 at 12:09 PM.

01-29-2009, 12:32 PM	#41
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Go Cards!

01-30-2009, 06:27 AM	#43
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Well I'm now calling for Obama ro be removed from office. He's pulling for the Steelers to win. He's long been a Steelers fan, second to the Bears of course, and the Pittsburgh owner and Mike Tomlin were big supporters during his campaign. And Bill Bidwell being a McCain supporter probably didn't help either. So I'm really pulling for the Cards to win so I can hear Obama's reaction when they come to visit the White House

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