Steelers vs. Cardinals: Best Super Bowl Ever

[JoeRedskin]

The last five minutes were incredible stuff. Certainly an enjoyable game to watch. I will wait on the "Best Ever" call. The Pittsburg-Dallas SB's were pretty damn good games (particularly when the Cowboys lost). Also, I seem to remember Cinci.- SF being pretty damn good too.

At this point, with 43 games, I don't think there will ever be agreement on "Best Ever" and maybe not even "Top Five". More likely, 5-10 games will vie for being the Best Ever. At this point, I would say that this game certainly merits the consideration. (I know, I know - "Thank you Captain Obvious").

[BDBohnzie]

- While the Warner "fumble" should have been looked at by the replay booth, I don't think it would have affected the outcome of the game

- I do however think the non-call on Holmes would have...

- It was the 5th or 6th angle NBC showed that did finally show me that Holmes had both feet in. However, I think it's a situation where there wasn't enough evidence to overturn. And it was nowhere near as clear as Madden and Michaels wanted everyone to think it was.

- I lost all respect for James Harrison when he decided to punk around with Aaron Francisco. He should have been ejected for his actions. Up until that point, one could have made MVP arguments for him.

- The play that changed the game was Francisco (who is a backup SS) biting on a close route to Holmes and slipping. Up until then, Arizona had successfully grabbed the momentum that Pittsburgh gained in the 1st half and was getting ready for the kill.

I wouldn't call it the best ever. It was a decent game, but only got that way half way through the 4th quarter when L-Fitz went up and caught his 1st TD. Up until then, it looked like a Steelers' rout.

[PennSkinsFan]

It was an incredible 4th quarter! Best I have seen.

[Defensewins]

In terms of excitement, yes it was close game.
But all time greatest? No.
The level of play was not all time greatest caliber.
The rule changes over the years has turned NFL football into a flag football throwing league and last nights game was the evidence of that.
73 pass attempts for 633 yards to only 38 running plays for only 72 yards. The Cardinals only ran the ball 12 times for 12 yards. Pathetic.
Roethlisbuger was not very impressive.

After watching the NFL network last week and seeing the past Sb's and seeing the Pittsburg vs Dallas SB in 1979, it reminds me of what two really talented teams looks like. I saw Staubach take a vicious but yet clean hit that I expected him to miss a play or two. But he bounced back up like it did not hurt him at all. In today's NFL Roethlisberger last night got pushed (two hand push) and they called a 15 penalty. Sad.

The NFL and most if its fans wants a game like last night.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

In terms of excitement, yes it was close game.
But all time greatest? No.
The level of play was not all time greatest caliber.
The rule changes over the years has turned NFL football into a flag football throwing league and last nights game was the evidence of that.
73 pass attempts for 633 yards to only 38 running plays for only 72 yards. The Cardinals only ran the ball 12 times for 12 yards. Pathetic.
Roethlisbuger was not very impressive.

After watching the NFL network last week and seeing the past Sb's and seeing the Pittsburg vs Dallas SB in 1979, it reminds me of what two really talented teams looks like. I saw Staubach take a vicious but yet clean hit that I expected him to miss a play or two. But he bounced back up like it did not hurt him at all. In today's NFL Roethlisberger last night got pushed (two hand push) and they called a 15 penalty. Sad.

The NFL and most if its fans wants a game like last night.

It's beyond sad. I don't even understand why the refs call stuff like that. Especially in a game of this magnitude. But it seems every single week I see horrible calls that are just so bad that I've gotten use to it.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

In terms of excitement, yes it was close game.
But all time greatest? No.
The level of play was not all time greatest caliber.
The rule changes over the years has turned NFL football into a flag football throwing league and last nights game was the evidence of that.
73 pass attempts for 633 yards to only 38 running plays for only 72 yards. The Cardinals only ran the ball 12 times for 12 yards. Pathetic.
Roethlisbuger was not very impressive.

After watching the NFL network last week and seeing the past Sb's and seeing the Pittsburg vs Dallas SB in 1979, it reminds me of what two really talented teams looks like. I saw Staubach take a vicious but yet clean hit that I expected him to miss a play or two. But he bounced back up like it did not hurt him at all. In today's NFL Roethlisberger last night got pushed (two hand push) and they called a 15 penalty. Sad.

The NFL and most if its fans wants a game like last night.

Really??

I was amazed at how he kept escaping from pressure to keep plays alive. I thought he played a great game and overall the game was very entertaining.

The lack of a running game was due to a few things. #1 both run D's did their job, and #2 Arizona is a passing team and they were playing from behind for alot of the game.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Really??

I was amazed at how he kept escaping from pressure to keep plays alive. I thought he played a great game and overall the game was very entertaining.

The lack of a running game was due to a few things. #1 both run D's did their job, and #2 Arizona is a passing team and they were playing from behind for alot of the game.

One thing that has always impressed me about Roeth, and even more so yesterday, is his ability to keep plays alive with his deceptive mobility. That play where he escaped a pass rush and being nearly sacked twice and then threw off the wrong foot across his body to the other side of the field to Heath Miller, that was a fantastic play that most people think are only reserved for the likes of Donovan McNabb.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

One thing that has always impressed me about Roeth, and even more so yesterday, is his ability to keep plays alive with his deceptive mobility. That play where he escaped a pass rush and being nearly sacked twice and then threw off the wrong foot across his body to the other side of the field to Heath Miller, that was a fantastic play that most people think are only reserved for the likes of Donovan McNabb.

I understand Roeth is strong, but it amazes me how many jams he gets out of. I would think JC is more athletic and should be able to do the same thing. Maybe I'm underestimating Ben. You think about how many times he was sacked this year and you have to wonder how many times it would have been if Big Ben weren't so adept at evading the rush. He must have been under pressure all year.

[SmootSmack]

Cardinals' fans in Tucson celebrated prematurely

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Cardinals' fans in Tucson celebrated prematurely

Lol, I might use that for a presentation I have to do in class on consumer perceptions.

[SBXVII]

The issue with close games is people will always complain about calls. You either like the close games and deal with the calls good or bad or you like the blow outs where there is no question. For a long time we had blow outs and recently have been having a run of close games like this one. I would like to see the Skins pull some miracle and make it in next year and have a nice blow out. lol.

In any event we are one step closer to draft day. lol. Bring on the Pro bowl, Free agency, and then draft day. Yeah.

[12thMan]

Seems to be a buzz stirring about the game being one of the best.

The League - Washington Post NFL Discussion Panel and Blog

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Seems to be a buzz stirring about the game being one of the best.

The League - Washington Post NFL Discussion Panel and Blog

Not surprising the day after the game, let's see what they say in 2014

[redskinjim]

could it be that to some degree the officials seemed incompetent or worse

[WaldSkins]

I just ate the best sandwich ever. I just made it so naturally since it's fresh in my head, it makes it the best. No need to let it sink in and think about it