Super Bowl XLIII Thread - Page 8

Alan T · 02-01-2009, 09:01 PM

Well at least the last 2 minutes of this game have been fun

PurdueBrad · 02-01-2009, 09:01 PM

First time I've really busted out the TIVO rewind for a sporting event, looks good (but I am biased).

Young Drachma · 02-01-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan T

Well at least the last 2 minutes of this game have been fun

+1

Izulde · 02-01-2009, 09:02 PM

well in live action it didn't.

Replay tells a different story.

miami_fan · 02-01-2009, 09:02 PM

Big Ben for HOF?

Front Office Midget · 02-01-2009, 09:02 PM

Santonio Holmes has to be MVP of this game... right?

JonInMiddleGA · 02-01-2009, 09:02 PM

My eyes literally aren't what they used to be but ... isn't his right foot laying on top of his left foot instead of touching the ground? And if so, that doesn't count, right?

Dr. Sak · 02-01-2009, 09:02 PM

I think it is a catch.

Philliesfan980 · 02-01-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Because of the score & the final minutes nature I imagine this game will get decent marks for being a "good" SB. But it's the product of a series of dumb plays by both teams and a DB that falls down that makes it what it is. I'm just not seeing this as worthy of "good" from the standpoint of performances, only for the drama the mistakes have created.

Couldn't have said it better myself. A few great (maybe memorable is the right word), plays, and a bunch of mistakes.

PurdueBrad · 02-01-2009, 09:02 PM

YES!!!!

miami_fan · 02-01-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Front Office Midget

Santonio Holmes has to be MVP of this game... right?

No doubt IMO

Tekneek · 02-01-2009, 09:03 PM

Both toes? Hah.

sabotai · 02-01-2009, 09:03 PM

Still some time left. The Steelers may regret not running some of that clock off when they had the chance.

miami_fan · 02-01-2009, 09:03 PM

Ummm triple coverage on Fitzgerald this drive right?

sterlingice · 02-01-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

I am still baffled how you dont think holding should be a penalty. Might as well just let blocks in the back go too.

Well, I think it was too harsh to say it shouldn't be a penalty. But it badly needs to be redefined. By the letter of the law, it's true that you can call a holding on almost every play. Same criticism with lots of penalties in hockey and fouls in basketball as well as traveling.

Instead it's always left up to the discretion of the ref so a holding that rarely would be called is called in a crucial situation because by the letter of the law it's legit. Same with fouls in basketball, particularly in the NBA. But, basically it puts an official stamp on shoddy officiating by giving them such a wide berth.

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PurdueBrad · 02-01-2009, 09:04 PM

I agree JIMG and Phillies, stupid mistakes made for half the drama. This drive though and the Fitzy TD were pretty amazing though. And Holmes' catch...pretty amazing.

Eaglesfan27 · 02-01-2009, 09:04 PM

I don't view the mistakes as harshly because a lot of them (at least the holding calls) were due to aggressive plays such as blitzes by the other side. I think this has been a great SB. One of the top 10 at least that I've seen in my lifetime.

DanGarion · 02-01-2009, 09:04 PM

Did I just hear touchdown Philadelphia????

Philliesfan980 · 02-01-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Philliesfan980

This is the time Ben pulls a drive out of his ass that totally negates the fact that he's an average QB the rest of the time.

I guess that's what the good ones do though.

Yep, I was right. If he could just be 80% as good as this the rest of the time, I'm sure the Pitt fans would appreciate it.

Eaglesfan27 · 02-01-2009, 09:05 PM

Could be top 5 if Fitzgerald can pull off some more magic.

QuikSand · 02-01-2009, 09:05 PM

Seriously, this game has a ton of storylines, but one of them is Roethlisberger so consistently evading the very effective pass rush from the Cards. I don't think I've ever seen anything so noticeably like it in any game.

CU Tiger · 02-01-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Well, I think it was too harsh to say it shouldn't be a penalty. But it badly needs to be redefined. By the letter of the law, it's true that you can call a holding on almost every play. Same criticism with lots of penalties in hockey and fouls in basketball as well as traveling.

Instead it's always left up to the discretion of the ref so a holding that rarely would be called is called in a crucial situation because by the letter of the law it's legit. Same with fouls in basketball, particularly in the NBA. But, basically it puts an official stamp on shoddy officiating by giving them such a wide berth.

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Agreed, technically an olineman can not grab or grasp any part of the defender, all blocking has to be done with the forearms or open flat hands....yet they teach from pop warner on to grab the shoulder pads and steer.

Young Drachma · 02-01-2009, 09:05 PM

In the Sportscenter era, they'll slice and dice it down to the highlights and it'll be more memorable if the Cardinals manage to win somehow.

sterlingice · 02-01-2009, 09:05 PM

I see Pittsburgh hanging back about 15 yards.

Then again, you can do that with the length of the field and the time

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Alan T · 02-01-2009, 09:06 PM

I am amazed that they let Fitzgerald even catch a ball.

Eaglesfan27 · 02-01-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Philliesfan980

Yep, I was right. If he could just be 80% as good as this the rest of the time, I'm sure the Pitt fans would appreciate it.

He's completed over 70% of his passes despite a few drops by receivers, he's constantly kept plays alive with his feet. What has been so bad about his play this game?

Philliesfan980 · 02-01-2009, 09:06 PM

I don't see anyway they get this done. They needed another timeout or about 15-20 seconds to have a shot.

JonInMiddleGA · 02-01-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by miami_fan

Ummm triple coverage on Fitzgerald this drive right?

Hell, I'd put a sniper on Fitzgerald at this point.

Noop · 02-01-2009, 09:06 PM

Fitzgerald is such a beast at receiver, the man has to be the best in the NFL.

PurdueBrad · 02-01-2009, 09:06 PM

Nice opening play for AZ there. Gets them a couple decent shots now. BTW, what drugs is Dick LeBeau on to be 71 and look 51?

Front Office Midget · 02-01-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by QuikSand

Seriously, this game has a ton of storylines, but one of them is Roethlisberger so consistently evading the very effective pass rush from the Cards. I don't think I've ever seen anything so noticeably like it in any game.

Indeed. This hasn't been commented on as much as it should have been.

sterlingice · 02-01-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Philliesfan980

I don't see anyway they get this done. They needed another timeout or about 15-20 seconds to have a shot.

What he said

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Izulde · 02-01-2009, 09:07 PM

haha "maybe Fitzgerald wins a jump ball"

PurdueBrad · 02-01-2009, 09:07 PM

A little surprised they didn't work the sideline a bit more on the second play. The Fitzgerald jump ball could be deadly at the goal line though.

sabotai · 02-01-2009, 09:08 PM

What a timid play by Warner. He's got to throw that down field.

Philliesfan980 · 02-01-2009, 09:08 PM

I think you have to throw 2 jumpballs in the endzone now. If you through a sideline route and the guy doesn't get out, I wouldn't want to get off the plane in AZ

Young Drachma · 02-01-2009, 09:08 PM

That's not a fumble.

Front Office Midget · 02-01-2009, 09:08 PM

Wait a second... fumble? Really?

PurdueBrad · 02-01-2009, 09:08 PM

Fumble or no? I want it to be...

sterlingice · 02-01-2009, 09:08 PM

That was a fumble?

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Edward64 · 02-01-2009, 09:08 PM

Damn! Flags com'on.

Eaglesfan27 · 02-01-2009, 09:08 PM

Poor Kurt. Not a kind ending for him.

CU Tiger · 02-01-2009, 09:08 PM

that will be an incomplete

Young Drachma · 02-01-2009, 09:09 PM

Not that it matters.

Alan T · 02-01-2009, 09:09 PM

At real time speed, that did not look like a fumble from my tv screen.. He looked like he passed that.

Front Office Midget · 02-01-2009, 09:09 PM

If that's not a fumble, does Arizona get the penalty?

Edward64 · 02-01-2009, 09:09 PM

Okay, pretty damn good game even with all the penalties.

sabotai · 02-01-2009, 09:09 PM

Looks like empty hand to me.

Noop · 02-01-2009, 09:09 PM

I think that is incomplete.

PurdueBrad · 02-01-2009, 09:09 PM

Warner needed to get that ball out btw and not hold it so long. ANOTHER stupid penalty by the Steelers, especially if this is overturned.

02-01-2009, 09:01 PM	#351
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Well at least the last 2 minutes of this game have been fun __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

02-01-2009, 09:02 PM	#354
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	well in live action it didn't. Replay tells a different story. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

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JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	My eyes literally aren't what they used to be but ... isn't his right foot laying on top of his left foot instead of touching the ground? And if so, that doesn't count, right? __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

02-01-2009, 09:03 PM	#364
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Ummm triple coverage on Fitzgerald this drive right? __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

02-01-2009, 09:01 PM	#352
PurdueBrad Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DeKalb, IL	First time I've really busted out the TIVO rewind for a sporting event, looks good (but I am biased).

02-01-2009, 09:02 PM	#356
Front Office Midget High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin	Santonio Holmes has to be MVP of this game... right?

02-01-2009, 09:02 PM	#358
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I think it is a catch.

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PurdueBrad Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DeKalb, IL	YES!!!!

02-01-2009, 09:03 PM	#362
Tekneek Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: USA	Both toes? Hah.

02-01-2009, 09:03 PM	#363
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Still some time left. The Steelers may regret not running some of that clock off when they had the chance.

02-01-2009, 09:04 PM	#366
PurdueBrad Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DeKalb, IL	I agree JIMG and Phillies, stupid mistakes made for half the drama. This drive though and the Fitzy TD were pretty amazing though. And Holmes' catch...pretty amazing.

02-01-2009, 09:04 PM	#367
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I don't view the mistakes as harshly because a lot of them (at least the holding calls) were due to aggressive plays such as blitzes by the other side. I think this has been a great SB. One of the top 10 at least that I've seen in my lifetime. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

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02-01-2009, 09:05 PM	#370
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Could be top 5 if Fitzgerald can pull off some more magic. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

02-01-2009, 09:05 PM	#371
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Seriously, this game has a ton of storylines, but one of them is Roethlisberger so consistently evading the very effective pass rush from the Cards. I don't think I've ever seen anything so noticeably like it in any game.

02-01-2009, 09:05 PM	#373
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	In the Sportscenter era, they'll slice and dice it down to the highlights and it'll be more memorable if the Cardinals manage to win somehow.

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sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I see Pittsburgh hanging back about 15 yards. Then again, you can do that with the length of the field and the time SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 02-01-2009 at 09:06 PM.

02-01-2009, 09:06 PM	#375
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	I am amazed that they let Fitzgerald even catch a ball. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

02-01-2009, 09:06 PM	#377
Philliesfan980 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Exton, PA	I don't see anyway they get this done. They needed another timeout or about 15-20 seconds to have a shot.

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02-01-2009, 09:06 PM	#380
PurdueBrad Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DeKalb, IL	Nice opening play for AZ there. Gets them a couple decent shots now. BTW, what drugs is Dick LeBeau on to be 71 and look 51?

02-01-2009, 09:07 PM	#383
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02-01-2009, 09:07 PM	#384
PurdueBrad Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DeKalb, IL	A little surprised they didn't work the sideline a bit more on the second play. The Fitzgerald jump ball could be deadly at the goal line though.

02-01-2009, 09:08 PM	#385
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	What a timid play by Warner. He's got to throw that down field.

02-01-2009, 09:08 PM	#386
Philliesfan980 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Exton, PA	I think you have to throw 2 jumpballs in the endzone now. If you through a sideline route and the guy doesn't get out, I wouldn't want to get off the plane in AZ

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Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	That's not a fumble.

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Front Office Midget High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin	Wait a second... fumble? Really?

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PurdueBrad Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DeKalb, IL	Fumble or no? I want it to be...

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sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	That was a fumble? SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

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Edward64 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2005	Damn! Flags com'on.

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CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	that will be an incomplete

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