Super Bowl XLIII: Amazingly Fantastic Super Bowl Hyperbole Open Threadapalooza
by Saintsational on Feb 1, 2009 4:00 PM CST
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| Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4) | Super Bowl | Arizona Cardinals (9-7) | |||
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| Date: | February 1st, 2009 | Location: | Tampa, FL |
| Time: | 6:00 p.m. ET |
Stadium: | Raymond James Stadium |
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Favorite: | Steelers by 6.5 |
| Announcers: | John Madden and Al Michaels | Over/Under: | 46.5 |
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Here's how I see it
The Cardinals were lucky. They benefited from playing three games in a row against teams that were flat as pancakes. Atlanta should have beaten them, but played probably their worst game of the season. Carolina should have beaten them handily, but Jake Delhomme played the worst game of his career, and got little or no help from the rest of the team (where was Steve Smith? where was Julius Peppers? why didn’t they “take over” the game?).
Philadelphia played flat for a half and let Arizona get an insurmountable lead—then came out in the second half and surmounted it. They just couldn’t stop that one, last drive, and that’s why the Cardinals find themselves in a championship game.
I get the feeling they think they’ve seen everything. They haven’t. The Cardinals are like a man who fought a mean dog and won; then he fought a cougar and won; then he fought a bear and won. Now he thinks, “I can whip anything that comes up against me.” Next up, though, is a helicopter gunship. The Steelers are a whole order of magnitude beyond what the Cardinals have faced so far.
Or not. We’ll see. That’s why they play the game.
Oh when the Saints...Start kicking ass...You don't want to be in that number...
by MtnExile on Feb 1, 2009 4:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Im going for the Cards...
i like Warner’s feel good story. Although I couldn’t care less who wins. It wouldn’t be bad to see my boy Polomalu get one either. But you’re right MtnExile, they are very lucky. Their division sucked. But they doin it big right now. Can’t knock that. And are you talking about me with that analogy. Because sure, I’m not overconfident at all, I realize that dog, cougar and bear were nothing compared to a helicopter. But come on, not too many people can say they fought those animals and lived!!
Don't worry I got your back cuz...
by TAYDIGGA on Feb 1, 2009 4:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'll start off with a story
I’m at my daughter’s photo exhibit Friday night, people are filing in to see it and say hi. I know a few of them. Suddenly I spy some punk in a Chicago Bears winter coat. I grumble a little and try to move on. But he’s in my line of sight and I hate that C. Finally, I’m aggravated. I walk up behind him and say “Hey man… I’m a New Orleans Saints fan. And we’re going to beat your ass. Even if it takes 10 more tries.” He turns around and says “I hear you, man.” And I say “All right then. Go Saints!” and he goes “I hear you.” You may be thinking I have some cojones but I don’t. He was holding his baby in a carrier at the time. But still… hate those Bears.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 5:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I’m in and out.
Still waiting for the Big Boner.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 5:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Helluva challenge, coach. Go Cards!
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 5:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
just checking in for a minute...
did anyone see Pittsburgh’s guard #62 pull Roehtelisberger into the end zone on that challenged play?
I thought it was illegal to pull or push your own player forward? I know they never call it anyway, and teams always seem to get away with it on short-yardage plays when a QB or WR or other RB push the pile, but I’ve always wondered if I’m crazy for thinking it’s illegal, so I looked it up on nfl.com.
They have a digest of rules, and it says this:
No player on offense may assist a runner except by blocking for him. There shall be no interlocking interference.
And then, under the summary of infractions, it says this in the 10-yard penalty section:
Helping the runner.
Am I nuts for thinking the Steelers (and all the other teams that do it) should have been penalized on that play?
The Detroit Lions are on the clock!
by HansDat on Feb 1, 2009 6:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I did see that. They rarely call it. Also ball carrier can’t vault a defender and the NEVER call that, good for Reggie.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 6:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I just also saw that the rules digest still has a penalty listed for incidental face mask
they just changed that one this year…
The Detroit Lions are on the clock!
by HansDat on Feb 1, 2009 6:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ben Graham is a crappy punter, Superbowl nerves or not.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 5:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I like that Breaston kid, he can catch. WR3 with 76 catches and 1000+ yds.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 6:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
jeez he caught another one
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 6:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Here we go: You can’t stop that passing game.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 6:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
HOLD the Steeler celebration, people
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 6:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You have to admit
that was amazing.
Oh when the Saints...Start kicking ass...You don't want to be in that number...
by MtnExile on Feb 1, 2009 6:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What, everybody’s watching Springsteen? And Patty?
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 7:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Holmgren put that pick all on Kurt. Shouldn’t have forced it.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 7:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Al Michaels: “WOWW!” killing me
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 7:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Madden must’ve had a cup of coffee, he seems pretty alert.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 7:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
More shitty officiating. Obviously an incomplete pass if there were any eligible receivers in that pile.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 7:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
bullshit roughing the passer call
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 7:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That was a terrible call, QB draw, Big Ben looked really bad.
How much of a handicap are the Cardinals going to put on themselves before they finish off these clowns?
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 7:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
USAMA!
My man!
Oh when the Saints...Start kicking ass...You don't want to be in that number...
by MtnExile on Feb 1, 2009 8:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
take it 10 yards at a time right down the field, no huddle
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 8:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
should have called that fade play LAST time they were down on the goal line, it is money.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 8:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No question that the cards’ O could beat the Steelers D. But could the Cards’ D beat the Steelers’ O?? They’ve done it.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 8:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Put a tight end out there to help Gandy for God’s sake.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 8:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Al Michaels: “This game has become very chippy.” I don’t even know what that means.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 8:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
come on. Big Ben, time for big boner.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 8:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you can’t catch Larry Fitzgerald
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 8:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
they gave up 25 yards out while Larry was checking the jumbotron
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Big Ben IS slippery, I have to give him that.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 8:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just two guys on here?
GO CARDS!!! The Cardinals are showing us the way. They’re proving that a team that’s never made it to the big game can indeed win a Super Bowl. I hope they hold on and win this mofo! Usama’s commercial was AWESOME. At least we had one Saints player on today.
Go Saints!!!!
by satchmo26 on Feb 1, 2009 8:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Damn It!
As soon as I post that, the Steelers almost score. Come on Cards D!
Go Saints!!!!
by satchmo26 on Feb 1, 2009 8:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Looks like they may lose it Saints style
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 8:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
HOLD THEM!
Go Saints!!!!
by satchmo26 on Feb 1, 2009 8:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's a catch and TD
He tapped both feet down.
Go Saints!!!!
by satchmo26 on Feb 1, 2009 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
a guy can dream can’t he?
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think he got that right foot down
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 9:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ok, couple of jump balls to Larry F
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 9:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This has actually turned into a great game.
Oh well, this may leave it open for the Saints to become the first team without a SB win to finally win it all next year. If the Cards manage to pull this out, I may just poop myself.
Go Saints!!!!
by satchmo26 on Feb 1, 2009 9:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that was not a fumble, Jesus these officials are awful
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 9:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That was the most incredible Super Bowl I've ever seen
And that was a fumble. So was the earlier one.
Oh when the Saints...Start kicking ass...You don't want to be in that number...
by MtnExile on Feb 1, 2009 9:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It's not a fumble!
Can anyone remember a season where the officiating was this consistently awful. I can’t. Cards fans are gonna be pissed about that fumble call.
Go Saints!!!!
by satchmo26 on Feb 1, 2009 9:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
my night could only get worse if Big Ben is voted MVP
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 9:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
his right foot did NOT come down
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 9:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
bullshit officiating all night long
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 9:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
at least it’s not the Bears but that’s cold comfort
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 9:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
John Madden: “Both these teams played so well….” No they didn’t. Stupid penalties, missed opportunities, sloppy shit back and forth. Terrible.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 9:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Your night will probably get worse
They’ll probably give it to him even though he doesn’t really deserve it. It should go to the entire Steelers D. I want to see another replay of that fumble call. His arm looked to be going forward.
Go Saints!!!!
by satchmo26 on Feb 1, 2009 9:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
MVP will be Poly. That’ll top it for me tonight. Can’t stand that guy.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 9:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You mean Polamalu?
For what?
Oh when the Saints...Start kicking ass...You don't want to be in that number...
by MtnExile on Feb 1, 2009 9:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You mean why don’t I like him? His Samson hair, his rah rah attitude, he’s a steeler, ….. I like Bob Sanders a lot. But I do not like Poly. I guess I don’t know why.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No, I mean
why should he be MVP?
Oh when the Saints...Start kicking ass...You don't want to be in that number...
by MtnExile on Feb 1, 2009 9:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Because that’s how my night is going.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 9:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
probably Holmes though.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 9:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
His arm WAS going forward
But the ball was already out of his hand. Just like the first one that was called back.
Oh when the Saints...Start kicking ass...You don't want to be in that number...
by MtnExile on Feb 1, 2009 9:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll need to see it again.
You may be right, but it looked very close. I guess it really doesn’t matter now.
Go Saints!!!!
by satchmo26 on Feb 1, 2009 9:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My stomach hurts
That was even more draining than Pittsburgh-Seattle.
Oh when the Saints...Start kicking ass...You don't want to be in that number...
by MtnExile on Feb 1, 2009 9:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I know how you feel
If the Cardinals had won, I would have been pissed, too. The truth is, both these teams deserved to win tonight—and both deserved to lose. The Cardinals blew it. The Steelers nearly blew it. It was a painful, draining game.
Oh when the Saints...Start kicking ass...You don't want to be in that number...
by MtnExile on Feb 1, 2009 9:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
“Frank, it was on the cart path!” Love that kid.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 9:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
At least we'll get to see Drew play next weekend.
I just hope he doesn’t hurt his arm again in this one. LET THE OFFSEASON BEGIN!
Go Saints!!!!
by satchmo26 on Feb 1, 2009 9:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fucking hell…… “Steeler fans, your team just won super bowl 43…..”
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That makes 6 for them.
Now we’ll hear a lot of crap during the offseason about how they are the most successful franchise. That’s why I was rooting for the Cards.
Go Saints!!!!
by satchmo26 on Feb 1, 2009 9:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly one of my points. Also I just don’t like Big Ben and Poly.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 10:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Did Namath quit drinking? I hardly recognized him. One of us is getting really old.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 9:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good one, Satch. You hate that guy. Hate is GOOD.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 10:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
NFL.com:
but it was MVP Santonio Holmes who won the game. He made several huge catches on the winning drive and his 6-yard touchdown catch will live on in Super Bowl lore forever.
All right, that’s enough. Jeez.
Change is GOOD.
by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2009 10:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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