The Cardinals played just like the Saints, especially in the second half of 2008.  SO many missed opportunities, stupid mistakes and penalties that kept them from making their objectives.  Running game pretty much shut down, go to the pass.  Defense giving it up but not too much, keeping things within reach.  Lots of tension, lots of suspense, complimented by a sense of dread, knowing that you've seen it before and hope hope hoping you're not going to see it again.  "Holding.. offense..."  GAAAAAA!!!!  That was the Saints on the field wearing red!  That Gandy kid was Jammal Brown.  Put another tight end over there to help him out for God's sake.

I give the Steelers no credit.  They played badly too.  But I did not get the sense that their offense could take it to the next level if they could just get it together (except on the last drive) and it shouldn't have mattered by then if the Cards had done their work and scored twice more at least.  JUST LIKE THE SAINTS in a number of losses in 2008.

In closing, here's a little rotoworld.com:

Kurt Warner completed 31-of-43 passes for 377 yards, three touchdowns, and one pick in his second consecutive Super Bowl loss.

Warner's protection was shaky; James Harrison drew three holding calls against LT Mike Gandy and LaMarr Woodley registered two sacks. Warner also wasn't helped by suspect Todd Haley play calls. Just begging for trouble, the Cards ran a quick slant on first-and-one at the goal line with :18 left in the first half. Harrison picked him, returning it 100 yards for a score -- the longest play in Super Bowl history. Haley also didn't use Tim Hightower on the ground despite Edgerrin James' struggles, and definitely could've given more spread and two-minute looks. Haley is probably gone to KC, but extending Warner now becomes Arizona's No. 1 priority. He's only asking for a two-year, $18 million deal. Feb. 1 - 11:23 p.m. ET