Super Bowl XL

[biological warrior]

Its that time of the year again. I hope this goes down as ''One for the ages.''

[GrantDawg]

Me, too. It could be a great game, or it could be one either team runs away with. It'll be interesting how this one goes down.

[Eaglesfan27]

I'm all set to watch. Anyone else watching with just FOFC? Actually, I'll be chatting with my best friend in NJ via AIM as well.

[Lorena]

I hope the game is better than the commercials. A lot of times, it seems it's the other way around.

[Dutch]

I'm pulling for the Seahawks but I have serious doubts about their ability to overcome that tough Steeler defense and I don't think they can put pressure on Big Ben. But I'm rooting for them!

I'll be at home with the family, but the FOFC is just a laptop connection away.

[cthomer5000]

I would love to see Pittbsburgh get an early lead, no one plays with a lead better than they do. It would also provide us a lot of Bus time while they're grinding away.

And I think the Seahawks have the second ugliest uniforms ever (current Bengals are #1), so i'll root against them on principle.

[Dutch]

And I think the Seahawks have the second ugliest uniforms ever (current Bengals are #1), so i'll root against them on principle.

:D

I can't argue with that.

[biological warrior]

I've got the feeling that it will be close , but one team will pull away with a 2 td win. I hope Im wrong though. Any predictions and scores for the game?

[astrosfan64]

Hmm trying to figure out where i stand on this game.

[JeeberD]

I'll be rooting against the Steelers more than rooting for the Seahwaks. Gotta keep another team from tying the Cowboys five Super Bowl wins. Having the Niners with five also is bad enough, but having the Steelers there as well? Ick.

[PackerFanatic]

I am hoping it will be a good, close game.

[Eaglesfan27]

I think it will be Steelers 27 - Seahawks 21.


I'm rooting for the Steelers.

[Solecismic]

Let's just all throw our predictions in here, see who's closest.

I'll stick with the conventional - I don't have a strong feeling this will be the traditional Super Bowl blowout.

I don't think Seattle has an answer to Roethlisberger's downfield passing attack while Pittsburgh can be so much more than sending Porter from the outside. Seattle has more talent overall, but the better defense will win the game. Pittsburgh, 24-17.

[Karlifornia]

I don't know....My heart says Seattle, but my gut says Pittsburgh.


I'll go with Seattle 24, Pittsburgh 23

[jbmagic]

i see Pittsburg winning it 21-10

[JeeberD]

Predictions?

Pittsburgh 34
Seattle 28

:(

[cthomer5000]

official prediction

Pittsburgh 23, Seattle 20

[davidlando1]

Pittsburgh 37
Seattle 14

[biological warrior]

I think it will be a 24-20 type game. Seattle winning on a late 4th quarter Alexander TD.

[ISiddiqui]

I'm rooting for Seattle, because I feel they've been getting no respect, but I wouldnt' care if Pittsburgh wins (I don't feel strongly for either team). I do think it'd be hilarious if Seattle won in a blow out after all the talk this week.

However, I think both teams score in the 20. I'm going Seattle 28 - Pittsburgh 20.

[Hurst2112]

I'm all set to watch. Anyone else watching with just FOFC? Actually, I'll be chatting with my best friend in NJ via AIM as well.

Ill be watching with computer next to me. Me by my lonesome. YEAH!

[Eaglesfan27]

Ill be watching with computer next to me. Me by my lonesome. YEAH!
Cool. I was invited to 2 SB parties, but I really would prefer to just focus on the game :)

[Eaglesfan27]

Pittsburgh 37
Seattle 14
Boldest prediction yet.

[stkelly52]

Seattle has the highest scoring offence in the NFL this year. I just don't see any way that the Steelers can slow down both the run and the pass of Seattle. They will shut one of them down and will be killed by the other.

Seattle had the 4th best scoring defence in the NFL this year, and they were even better in the postseason. Seattle won't completly stop Pittsburgh, but they will limit Roethlisberger greatly.

In the end Seattle wins in a blowout, 45-20

[SFL Cat]

A quick Whatifsports.com sim sez... Steelers 27; Seahawks 19

Final - 2/5/2006 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total
2005 Seattle Seahawks 0 6 3 10 19
2005 Pittsburgh Steelers 10 7 0 10 27

Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
PIT 9:10 FG Jeff Reed 49 yds. 0-3
PIT 1:46 TD Heath Miller 11 yd. pass from Roethlisberger (Reed kick) 0-10
2nd Quarter
SEA 12:41 FG Josh Brown 35 yds. 3-10
SEA 3:37 FG Josh Brown 28 yds. 6-10
PIT 0:44 TD Willie Parker 1 yd. run (Reed kick) 6-17
3rd Quarter
SEA 9:54 FG Josh Brown 32 yds. 9-17
4th Quarter
SEA 11:48 FG Josh Brown 26 yds. 12-17
PIT 1:47 FG Jeff Reed 42 yds. 12-20
PIT 1:09 TD Willie Parker 30 yd. run (Reed kick) 12-27
SEA 0:00 TD Bobby Engram 17 yd. pass from Hasselbeck (Brown kick) 19-27
Team Statistics
Seattle Seahawks Pittsburgh Steelers
First Downs 20 20
- Rushing 5 5
- Passing 15 15
- Penalty 0 0
3rd Down Eff 7/17 7/13
4th Down Eff 1/2 0/0
Rushes-Yards 30-120 29-117
Avg Rush 4.0 4.0
Comp-Att-Int 23-40-0 18-31-1
Passing Yards 245 225
Sacks-Yards 1-4 5-23
Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0
Punts-Avg 4-41.8 3-42.0
KR-Avg 6-23.0 5-15.8
PR-Avg 3-2.0 4-10.8
Penalties-Yard 4-20 0-0
Time of Possession 29:51 30:09


2005 Seattle Seahawks Individual Stats 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers Individual Stats
Rushing
Att Yds 20+ L TD
'05 Shaun Alexander 21 107 2 36 0
'05 Matt Hasselbeck 5 9 0 5 0
'05 Maurice Morris 3 5 0 5 0
'05 Mack Strong 1 -1 0 -1 0
Rushing
Att Yds 20+ L TD
'05 Willie Parker 15 109 2 30 2
'05 Jerome Bettis 10 10 0 3 0
'05 Ben Roethlisberger 2 2 0 2 0
'05 Verron Haynes 1 -1 0 -1 0
'05 Hines Ward 1 -3 0 -3 0

Receiving
Rec Yds 20+ 40+ L TD
'05 Bobby Engram 7 79 0 0 17 1
'05 Joe Jurevicius 4 49 0 0 17 0
'05 Jerramy Stevens 3 32 0 0 18 0
'05 Darrell Jackson 3 30 0 0 15 0
'05 D.J. Hackett 3 30 1 0 22 0
'05 Peter Warrick 1 22 1 0 22 0
'05 Shaun Alexander 1 8 0 0 8 0
'05 Ryan Hannam 1 -1 0 0 -1 0
Receiving
Rec Yds 20+ 40+ L TD
'05 Hines Ward 5 49 0 0 19 0
'05 Heath Miller 4 44 0 0 13 1
'05 Antwaan Randle El 3 43 1 0 21 0
'05 Cedrick Wilson 2 43 1 0 27 0
'05 Jerame Tuman 1 28 1 0 28 0
'05 Quincy Morgan 1 24 1 0 24 0
'05 Willie Parker 2 17 0 0 12 0

Passing
Comp. Att. Yards TD INT
'05 Matt Hasselbeck 23 40 249 1 0
Passing
Comp. Att. Yards TD INT
'05 Ben Roethlisberger 18 31 248 1 1

Defensive
Tackles Sacks INT
'05 Kelly Herndon 6 0 0
'05 Marcus Trufant 4 0 0
'05 Chartric Darby 3 0 0
'05 D.D. Lewis 3 0 0
'05 LeRoy Hill 3 0 0
'05 Jordan Babineaux 3 0 0
'05 Michael Boulware 3 1 0
'05 Ken Hamlin 2 0 0
'05 Lofa Tatupu 2 0 1
'05 Marquand Manuel 2 0 0
'05 Grant Wistrom 2 1 0
'05 Bryce Fisher 2 0 0
'05 Craig Terrill 1 0 0
'05 Jamie Sharper 1 0 0
'05 Marcus Tubbs 1 1 0
'05 Rocky Bernard 1 2 0
Defensive
Tackles Sacks INT
'05 Larry Foote 6 0 0
'05 Chris Hope 6 0 0
'05 Deshea Townsend 5 0 0
'05 Aaron Smith 4 0 0
'05 James Farrior 4 0 0
'05 Joey Porter 3 0 0
'05 Troy Polamalu 3 0 0
'05 Clint Kriewaldt 2 0 0
'05 Kimo von Oelhoffen 1 0 0
'05 Clark Haggans 1 1 0
'05 Ricardo Colclough 1 0 0
'05 Bryant McFadden 1 0 0
'05 Ike Taylor 1 0 0
'05 Chris Hoke 1 0 0
'05 Mike Logan 1 0 0
'05 Brett Keisel 1 0 0
'05 Casey Hampton 1 0 0

Field Goals
Made Missed
'05 Josh Brown 35,28,32,26 -
Field Goals
Made Missed
'05 Jeff Reed 49,42 38

[Terps]

Pittsburgh - 27, Seattle - 14.

[TLK]

Seattle- 24
Pittsburgh- 17

[Vince]

As per the pick 'em thread:

Seattle 27
Pittsburgh 24

[duckman]

official prediction

Pittsburgh 23, Seattle 20
Ditto.

[Hurst2112]

Bettis! whumpwhumpwhumpwhumpwhump

Pittsburgh 23
Seahawks 20

[Warhammer]

Pitt 21
Sea 24

[timmynausea]

Steelers 24
Seahawks 13

[Desnudo]

The Steelers had a great run in the playoffs, but they were a #6 seed for a reason. They are not some unstoppable force. There are plenty of examples of how to beat them. Seahawks get up a score or two early, start handing it off to Alexander, and the Steelers' gameplan falls apart.

Seahawks 27
Steelers 14

[Buccaneer]

Steelers 24
Seahawks 21

By the way, I just came back from a very crowded grocery store. There were at least 30 individuals with Steelers gear on. Not a single Seahawks cap, shirt, etc.

[Lorena]

My pick'em prediction:

Pittsburgh 27
Seattle 14

[Lorena]

As per the pick 'em thread:

Seattle 27
Pittsburgh 24

Yup, mine was:

Pittsburgh 27
Seattle 14

[Buccaneer]

I have a question.

If the Seahawks win, would consider them to be the best team in the NFL this season? Even after beating the NFC #6, NFC #5 and the AFC #6?

[cthomer5000]

I have a question.

If the Seahawks win, would consider them to be the best team in the NFL this season? Even after beating the NFC #6, NFC #5 and the AFC #6?
Always up for debate. But no one really cares about the "best" team, they just care who won the Super Bowl.

The Colts were the best team in the regular season, the Steelers have been the best postseason team so far. The Seahawks have yet to impress me.

[Neuqua]

Seahawks 24
Steelers 20

[Oilers9911]

Without a doubt the most overhyped sporting event of Earth. a 57-56 game could not live up to the hype that leads up to the game. I think when it comes to NFL Football conference chapmpionship weekend is far superior. Having said that, Steelers by 3.

[Hurst2112]

I have a question.

If the Seahawks win, would consider them to be the best team in the NFL this season? Even after beating the NFC #6, NFC #5 and the AFC #6?

the best team doesn't always win the superbowl.

still waiting for that combined conference playoff tree.

[ice4277]

Pittsburgh 23, Seattle 17

[Celeval]

Pittsburgh 31
Seattle 17

Not what I'm rooting for, but what I think will happen.

[Travis]

So if (and yes, it's a big IF) Seattle wins today, they'll have won 14 out of 15 games to close out the year. Even having a "soft" regular season schedule, they would have stepped up and beat a tough Washinton D without the MVP for a majority of the game, beat a Carolina team with a great D and a guy many were starting to say *should* have been league MVP (and if that block in the back flag doesn't get picked up, that game is even more lopsided), then defeated the first team to ever beat the #1, #2 and #3 seeds to get to the Superbowl (including, of course, the ONLY team in the NFL that had a better record than Seattle), and yet a lot of people (as evidenced by some sentiments in this thread) will consider them lucky/fluke/paper champions?

I personally won't have that difficult of a time with it as I'll be much more concerned with just celebrating the fact that they won, but I just can't understand the reasoning behind so much apparent distasted for Seattle's achievements this year.

That all said, I'm calling 24-20 for the Seahawks today. The defense once again manages to bend but not break when it really matters. Matt Hasselbeck for MVP after a late, 80+ yard drive to win the game.

[Swaggs]

Pittsburgh 31
Seattle 20

I like Pittsburgh's recent experience in big games to be the edge for them.

[Greyroofoo]

i see Pittsburg winning it 21-10

I really hope thats the score so that my square wins ;)

Edit: Swaggs score is good too.

[st.cronin]

I have no idea.

[RPI-Fan]

Without a doubt the most overhyped sporting event of Earth. a 57-56 game could not live up to the hype that leads up to the game. I think when it comes to NFL Football conference chapmpionship weekend is far superior. Having said that, Steelers by 3.

No doubt, just like the Elite Eight Saturday & Sunday is by far the best part of March Madness.

[Karlifornia]

No doubt, just like the Elite Eight Saturday & Sunday is by far the best part of March Madness.


Conference championship weekend sucked this year.

[Antmeister]

Pittsburgh 24
Seattle 10

[Wolfpack]

24-21, Seattle.

Bettis plays the hero for the home crowd by scoring a tying touchdown late, but there's enough time left for Seattle to boot a winning field goal.

[miami_fan]

My head says Steelers 27-26. I truly believe the Steelers offense matches up better against the Seahawks D than vice versa. I think the Steelers can just out-muscle the Seahawks in the running game.

My heart hopes Seahawks win. I have no problem with all the trash talk from the Steelers (hey I AM a Hurricanes fan :D ) But you can't trash talk one minute and then try to pass yourself as noble gentlemen the next. If you are a trash talker, trash talk with pride! ;)

[Hurst2112]

my god! look at those terrible towels!!!

[Hurst2112]

i was thinking about 2 weeks ago how they should try to get all the winning SB QBs together in 1 place (this year's SB).

nice to hear that they are going to have 'most' of the MVPS out there this evening.

[Celeval]

Wait, I suppose he walked out earlier, nevermind.

[biological warrior]

Who were they missing other than Joe Montana (XIX)? Desmond Howard,or maybe Brett Farve?

[Raiders Army]

Steelers win it, 34-13 in a landslide. Mark it down.

[MikeVic]

Desmond Howard was there. Was Bradshaw??

[TazFTW]

Desmond Howard,or maybe Brett Farve?
Howard walked out.

[Eaglesfan27]

I don't think Bradshaw was. Nice to see Marcus flashing the USC sign :)

[Schmidty]

GO STEELERS!!!!!!!!!

[Eaglesfan27]

Did I imagine it or did 1 Steeler jump the gun and come out early before the rest of the team..

[Hurst2112]

it is written. hank williams junior is a steeler fan. we are gonna win!

:D

[Eaglesfan27]

Ahh, it was Bettis who came out first, then the rest of the team.

[biological warrior]

Why is the USMC color in the middle instead of Old Glory?

[Hurst2112]

it sounds like the arena announcer from the old NHL Faceoff series.

[Hurst2112]

Ahh, it was Bettis who came out first, then the rest of the team.

abc's first production gaff of the night. we saw his legs and butt.

[kingfc22]

So everyone now does the Pats "team" introduction now. I always liked when they intorduced the players.

[Schmidty]

Aron Neville is TERRIBLE.

[Hurst2112]

that drummer standing up is Steve Jordan. Played in the Blues Brothers band.

[Schmidty]

On the other hand, Urethra Franklin is AWESOME.

[John Galt]

aretha franklin >>>> aaron neville. but no one seemed to be following the same tune. weird.

[Eaglesfan27]

Aron Neville is TERRIBLE.
Yeah, maybe I don't get it, but I'm not at all impressed with this rendition of the national anthem.

[Chief Rum]

I was wondering why they brought the Budweiser blimp down to the ground, and then I realized it was Aretha Franklin.

[biological warrior]

Yeah, maybe I don't get it, but I'm not at all impressed with this rendition of the national anthem. Ditto, at the end of past natl anthems I am moved to tears but this one.....

[Hurst2112]

So everyone now does the Pats "team" introduction now. I always liked when they intorduced the players.

even when i wasn't a fan of the team, i loved the individual intros.

[Hurst2112]

I was wondering why they brought the Budweiser blimp down to the ground, and then I realized it was Aretha Franklin.

she ate the rest of the Neville brothers

[Hurst2112]

dinsey world commercial is funny

[Schmidty]

I wish I could be at a SB party. My daughter is sick and my wife was forced to work. :(

[Senator]

Roethlisberger did not take his hat off during anthem, and had drunk pictures taken with skanks during Super Bowl week = bad omen.

[DaddyTorgo]

that jessica simpson commercial was BAD. there was absolutely ZERO sex appeal in it. that whole "wardrobe malfunction" thing really was a shame. looks like it totally took the air out of the ad companies.

[John Galt]

dinsey world commercial is funny

agreed. not amazing, but pretty good.

[biological warrior]

So everyone now does the Pats "team" introduction now. I always liked when they intorduced the players. Same here! This is America, where we love individualism, not a soviet bloc collective farm.http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/images/smilies/wink.gif

[Schmidty]

I hate all of this superfluous garbage.

[DaddyTorgo]

Same here! This is America, where we love individualism, not a soviet bloc collective farm.http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/images/smilies/wink.gifmore's the shame. aaah collective farming.

[Eaglesfan27]

I wish I could be at a SB party. My daughter is sick and my wife was forced to work. :(
At least you can be with us to comment on the game (assuming your daughter doesn't need too much constant care.) :)

[DaddyTorgo]

wait...madden is doing the SB??

*frantic searching for the mute button ensues from all intelligent fans*

[Dutch]

Roethlisberger did not take his hat off during anthem, and had drunk pictures taken with skanks during Super Bowl week = bad omen.

That was the national anthem?

Yes, very dissapointed in that rendition.

[kingfc22]

Just got home and I'm sure this has been mentioned, but there are a lot of Steelers fans.

[Hurst2112]

bill levey as REF? First SB?!?! oh no.

[ThunderingHERD]

wtf is tom brady doing on the field? You freakin' lost man, get out of there.

[DaddyTorgo]

i vote that Brady is HELLA pissed that he's not playing and instead is just doing the coin toss.

[Schmidty]

Where's Luckett?

"HeadsTails"

[DaddyTorgo]

seattle WINS!!...the coin toss

[kingfc22]

Merton Hanks sighting. Woot!

[DaddyTorgo]

heyyyy...michelle tafoya actually with something constructive and insightful to say there

[Hurst2112]

Merton Hanks sighting. Woot!

i saw that! Chicken Neck!

[biological warrior]

Merton Hanks sighting. Woot! Arguably one of the best cornerbacks of his generation.

[Cringer]

Suzy Kobler was pretty intense looking on that report from the sideline. She must be ready to play.

[biological warrior]

Suzy Kobler was pretty intense looking on that report from the sideline. She must be ready to play. She's ready to play me....he he.http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[moriarty]

wtf is tom brady doing on the field? You freakin' lost man, get out of there.

Agree with this, it's not like he's retired. WTF?

[Senator]

Where's Luckett?

"HeadsTails"

Just a little story about Luckett. My brother in law's family has been friends with Luckett for years. Last week, my brother in law was coming out of a Coppell grocery store and saw Luckett coming out of a Sports Cuts haircut place. He stopped and said hello, and when he asked him if he was still reffing, he said, "Yeah", and looked away. And my pushy brother in law asked him why he wasn't up at the Super Bowl, and he said, "Awww, I don't want to talk about it." Obviously, the guy gets it everywhere he goes.

[miami_fan]

wait...madden is doing the SB??

*frantic searching for the mute button ensues from all intelligent fans*

Be nice to our newest HOFer!

[DaddyTorgo]

interesting call there...to pass twice and try to get hasselbeck on track when you know the steelers were looking for alexander

[Schmidty]

Just a little story about Luckett. My brother in law's family has been friends with Luckett for years. Last week, my brother in law was coming out of a Coppell grocery store and saw Luckett coming out of a Sports Cuts haircut place. He stopped and said hello, and when he asked him if he was still reffing, he said, "Yeah", and looked away. And my pushy brother in law asked him why he wasn't up at the Super Bowl, and he said, "Awww, I don't want to talk about it." Obviously, the guy gets it everywhere he goes.

That's hilarious. :)

I remember watching that as a Lions fan, and going "What the fuck?". Of course, it was against the Steelers.

[Craptacular]

Just give D Jack the MVP now.

[Hurst2112]

hawks are movin!

[kingfc22]

hawks are movin!http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/images/smilies/smile.gif

[Hurst2112]

good play

[Eaglesfan27]

Sure, D Jack helped them get to the.... 40 or so before the Seahawks were stopped. He surely deserves the MVP.

[ThunderingHERD]

I think I speak for everyone when I implore ABC to have Kolber do an interview with Namath.

[kingfc22]

Pitt finally got some pressure.

[Eaglesfan27]

I think I speak for everyone when I implore ABC to have Kolber do an interview with Namath.
:D

[Craptacular]

please have Hootie

[kingfc22]

Who the hell at BK thought that commercial was good?

[tucker rocky]

WooHoo!, Whopperettes! :D LOL

[duckman]

Who the hell at BK thought that commercial was good?
That was just creepy.

[Celeval]

Has, like, the entire BK marketing division been on something over the last year?

[Celeval]

Agree with this, it's not like he's retired. WTF?Former Super Bowl MVP?

[biological warrior]

Stopped those steelmen!

[Celeval]

Very noisy crowd, much more than previous Super Bowls... how much of that is due to the PIttsburgh fans, and how much to the domed stadium?

[tucker rocky]

Magic fridge. :D

[Craptacular]

what a horrible start ...

for the ads

[Celeval]

Two good-to-decent Bud Light commercials so far...

[kingfc22]

Magic fridge gets *thumbs up*

[Celeval]

Someone needs to give Alexander a better pair of shoes.

[kingfc22]

Pittsburgh might want to cover Jackson. He's wearing #82 in case they didn't notice.

[Hurst2112]

this is fun. nervous as hell but Im having fun.

[tucker rocky]

FedEx caveman, blah.
BudLt Bear, fair.

[biological warrior]

I hope it goes down as a 7-6 game.

[kingfc22]

FedEx caveman, blah.
BudLt Bear, fair.I agree with you there.

[kingfc22]

So can we associate this slow start to the 2 week layoff?

[TroyF]

Seattle getting the better of em early, but they have to take advantage now. The worst thing you can do is to dominate a game and not score. Bad things happen when you do that. Very, very bad things.

[Celeval]

Pittsburgh might want to cover Jackson. He's wearing #82 in case they didn't notice.bump

[biological warrior]

They better score on this one.

[kingfc22]

Time to score some points Seattle.

[Eaglesfan27]

Offensive pass interference?

[Eaglesfan27]

Yep. However, DJ is looking very good so far.

[Hurst2112]

that wasn't a bad move. bad penalty

[tucker rocky]

So can we associate this slow start to the 2 week layoff? Needs to go back to one week.

[SirFozzie]

Nice to see the crappy refs are back for the super bowl.

[Celeval]

Little ticky-tack on that call, but it's still early.

[kingfc22]

Seattle should keep throwing. Pittsburgh hasn't shown that they can stop them yet.

[miami_fan]

Little ticky-tack on that call, but it's still early.

Agreed.

[biological warrior]

A penaltyor series of may in the end decide this one.

[Celeval]

Nearly one hell of a catch, there.

[Dutch]

Holding stops a key 3rd down conversion and offensive pass interference stops the TD.

Hmmmm....I wonder if the Steelers will run into such bad luck later in the game.

[tucker rocky]

that wasn't a bad move. bad penalty
Ref right there, Jackson extends hands to give the look of pushing off.

Another ticky-tack penalty though.

[Hurst2112]

3 points...grrr.

[Hurst2112]

"That killed em"

FUNNY!

[Craptacular]

OK, that Bud Light one was good.

[Dutch]

Ref right there, Jackson extends hands to give the look of pushing off.

Another ticky-tack penalty though.

Some of these things can probably be called on every play of the game.

[Tigercat]

I don't think that call was ticky-tack, it was too obvious not to call, he fully extended his arm on the push and obviously changed the other players direction. I dislike most offensive pass interference calls, but the ref almost had to call that one.

[kingfc22]

I think the Steelers might go to the air on this series. Just a hunch.

[tucker rocky]

Ameriquest, good
BudLt fixing the roof, on the mark.

[Eaglesfan27]

I don't think that call was ticky-tack, it was too obvious not to call, he fully extended his arm on the push and obviously changed the other players direction. I dislike most offensive pass interference calls, but the ref almost had to call that one.

I completely agree.

[kingfc22]

Are you kidding me?

Ok, that's better. No penalty on that play.

[Craptacular]

What the hell is that for??? That was not too late or unnecessary.

edit: nevermind ;)

[TroyF]

Ref right there, Jackson extends hands to give the look of pushing off.

Another ticky-tack penalty though.

Very, very ticky tack. That's a call you reserve judgement on. If they call it both ways all game it was an OK call. But if they let Ward get his hands on a Seahawk later and don't call it, it was horrible.

Seattle continues to dominate the football game, but not get enough points.

As of this post, with 6 seconds left in the quarter, it's Seattle 80 yards, Pittsburgh 17.

[Hurst2112]

stanky lookin pitt O

[kingfc22]

Great quarter for the Seahawks. Go NFC!

[Eaglesfan27]

I like that they are letting Ben take some shots downfield. Now, his receivers just need to get some seperation.

[Craptacular]

can Diet Pepsi just pull the rest of their ads and save the money?

[Celeval]

Stunt Double was funny.

[tucker rocky]

Both Diet Pepsi comms. have potential, but still bland.

[TroyF]

Wow, a Peter Warrick sighting.

[Dutch]

Another big play, but another penalty.

[kingfc22]

And to think all I heard on the radio this week was that Pittsburgh would dominate special teams.


Doh, penalty. Of course.

[Craptacular]

That was a good telestration of Alexander's spit ... out and down.

[Eaglesfan27]

That looked like a catch and fumble.

[TroyF]

Another big play, but another penalty.


Yeah, three huge penalties on Seattle so far. They will just kick themselves repeatedly after the game if they don't end up winning this. They are in complete control of this game.

So far in the Joey Porter vs. Jeremy Stevens contest, it's all zeros.

Still, Stevens gets the edge so far simply because of Joey's negative plays. I've seen Seattle complete three passes, two on third down right at Porter in zone coverage.

As I type that, Stevens drops a pass.

I'll call it dead even now.

[kingfc22]

One and a half steps is not considered a "football move"?

[Celeval]

If Pitt had fallen on that, I'd have challenged... looked like a fumble to me.

[Craptacular]

coulda been a fumble ... but Pitt is probably better off

[tucker rocky]

Looked like the Seahawk player made a football move, then fumbled.

[Eaglesfan27]

coulda been a fumble ... but Pitt is probably better off
I agree the non-fumble call was better for Pitt.

[tucker rocky]

Sheep and horses football, funny.

[TroyF]

If Pitt had fallen on that, I'd have challenged... looked like a fumble to me.

That's one of those goofy things though. Once the play was blown dead, it's dead.

The interesting thing there is if Seattle challenges the call. If it's ruled a catch, the ball dies right where the fumble occured and Seattle gets possession.

[SunDevil]

Why in the hell are they throwing on 3 and 2 when you have the MVP of football as their running back?

[Eaglesfan27]

Finally, the Pittsburgh offense is waking up.

[tucker rocky]

Nice end-around there by Pitt.

[biological warrior]

The Budweiser commercial had me smiling.

[SunDevil]

gross eyelashes anyone?

[tucker rocky]

Caddy commercial, boring.

[TroyF]

Finally, the Pittsburgh offense is waking up.

They had better. Seattle will eventually stop putting bullets in their own feet and score some points eventually.

I liked the reverse call there. Very nice way to take away a little aggressiveness.

[Young Drachma]

Wow, nice pick.

[Craptacular]

that was a duck coming out of his hands

[kingfc22]

Pick! Woo!!!

[Eaglesfan27]

Ugly throw by Ben :(

[TroyF]

Well, so much for that. . .

[SunDevil]

YEA BABY

[biological warrior]

Picked off!

[tucker rocky]

No rec would've caught that throw, bad, bad.

[Young Drachma]

Can't believe that they're still making Mission Impossible movies.

[SunDevil]

Crazy Scientologist VS. A good actor. Who will win.....

[Dutch]

Finally, something good and no flags.

[Senator]

Roethlisberger did not take his hat off during anthem, and had drunk pictures taken with skanks during Super Bowl week = bad omen.


The Football Gods are watching.

[TroyF]

Hey, lookey there, a Joey Porter sighting.

[Craptacular]

Caddy commercial, boring.They have to find some way to spend the money they make on an overpriced Tahoe.

[tucker rocky]

The Football Gods are watching.

Plus Porter running his mouth= bad omen.

[SunDevil]

7 bud lights, only 11 more to go. Will I make it to the girly drinks of Smironoff Ice. :)

[Craptacular]

If Holmgren went for that, I would spontaneously combust.

[TroyF]

I would seriously have thrown the flag there if I were Seattle, I think that spot was a minimum six inches off.

[SunDevil]

OUch

[tucker rocky]

Randle got hammered.

[biological warrior]

That fall looked like it hurt alot!

[kingfc22]

Why is he leaving his feet like that? He was asking to get hurt. Hope it's not serious.

[Craptacular]

WTF Berman?

[biological warrior]

http://www.superbowl.com/gamecenter/live/NFL_20060205_SEA@PIT

The one day of the year this site is useful.

[SunDevil]

Another Tim Allen classic, again how many good Tim Allen movies are there?

[st.cronin]

That movie has less chance of being good than that Pink Panther stinkbomb I keep seeing ads for.

[tucker rocky]

MicLt, funny, funny. :D LOL!

[GrantDawg]

Another Tim Allen classic, again how many good Tim Allen movies are there?

Toy Story 1 and 2.

[SunDevil]

Who would say, Yes I want to jink myself and do a commerical with the SB trophy while playing in the SB. WTF

[tucker rocky]

Kermit and Ford, cute, for the kids.

[SunDevil]

Toy Story 1 and 2.

Ok you got me. But can anyone name one that he actually showed his mug in that was good. GrantDawg nonetheless you got me. :)

[st.cronin]

I love me some shovel pass.

[tucker rocky]

Lucky shovel pass there.

[Eaglesfan27]

Love the improvisation by Ben.

[kingfc22]

Seattle is allowing Pittsburgh to stay in this game. Not good. Not good.

[GrantDawg]

Seattle is allowing Pittsburgh to stay in this game. Not good. Not good.

Good for those rooting for the Steelers.

[GrantDawg]

Oh, so close.

[SunDevil]

oops :)

[Craptacular]

Should have been 6.

[Eaglesfan27]

Ward has to make that catch.

[kingfc22]

Block in the back

Okay, PI works as well.

[TroyF]

Seattle is allowing Pittsburgh to stay in this game. Not good. Not good.

Yup. They should be up a minimum of ten points right now, probably more. But they are imploding with penalties, dropped passes and questionable play calling.

There is zero doubt, and I mean none as to who the better team on the field is right now. But the Steelers were a hair away from leading the game anyway. As it is, it'll likely be at least a tie game in a minute or two.

[SunDevil]

Just chipped my front tooth on a beer bottle. Now I look like Brad Pitt in fight club minus the abs.

[biological warrior]

He will feel that one tomorrow.

[tucker rocky]

This could be the first defensive SB.

[Craptacular]

did he go over the line?

[SunDevil]

damn

[Eaglesfan27]

Wow. I was screaming at Ben not to throw it back across the field, but that worked out well.

[GrantDawg]

OH MY GOOD GIGGLY WIGGLY!!!!

[Craptacular]

review

[kingfc22]

What was the LOS for that play?

[vex]

This was niiiice

[TroyF]

Make it a Steeler lead. Wow.

[GrantDawg]

Timout to see if there will be a replay.

[SunDevil]

OH MY GOOD GIGGLY WIGGLY!!!!

The World Champion Mis-Speller strikes again. ;)

[duckman]

Nice play by Big Ben.

[SunDevil]

Can anyone believe that it took 14 revisions for that stupide Go-Daddy comerical to get approved by ABC.

[tucker rocky]

I want a wardrobe malfunction.

[kingfc22]

Ok, they are clearly going to give it to the BUS 3 times in a row.

[Craptacular]

It would be nice if they showed a replay from the SIDE!!!

[tucker rocky]

Where's the uneditted version of the Go Daddy?

[Eaglesfan27]

I hope they don't run Bettis again on 3rd down..

[GrantDawg]

The World Champion Mis-Speller strikes again. ;)

Is there an "h" in wiggly?

[TroyF]

What are the Steelers doing?

That second down play had to be Heath Miller in the corner on a PA boot. They haven't ran on Seattle all day. They may get it in here, but that was just a horrible job of play calling there.

[SunDevil]

Is there an "h" in wiggly?

Just giving you a hard time. No offense. :)