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Whos Is going to win the Super Bowl?

Pittsburg Steelers

Seatle Seahawks

It's PITTSBURGH, damnit!!!

...Anyway, I'm going with da Stillers.

The Seahawks, becuase we've endured more suffering and therefore deserve it more.

The Seahawks, becuase we've endured more suffering and therefore deserve it more.

No way. Bettis needs this, man. Seattle has next year, Jerome doesn't.

I have always said the steelers were going all the way...So of course i am going with my fav team.

the Steelers are just too strong this year

No way. Bettis needs this, man. Seattle has next year, Jerome doesn't.
I'm sorry, there are no guarantees. He'll be a first ballot hall of famer for sure. But his 13 years isn't quite on par with my 26. Besides, this could well be Mack Strong's last year, and he's probably not going into Canton.

First off, Seattle has TWO Ts.

Secondly, I am worried about the Steelers, but I always worry because 30 years of disappointment and handing games to opposing teams when leading by as much as 21 points makes a fan paranoid. We shall see, indeed! The best offensive line, Shaun Alexander, D-Jack/Engram/Jeruvicius and a defense nobody knew we had (save us fans) versus a wunderkind QB in Roethlisberger, Farrior, Paleamula and that defense and Hines Ward/Randle-El and The Bus. I don't know if my 'Hawks will win, but I know it will be a great game.

GO SEAHAWKS!

The Seahawks, becuase we've endured more suffering and therefore deserve it more.

It doesnt matter who had endured more or not... Yea they may deserve it but who cares who has endured more!! ITs FOOTBALL!!!

Steelers. Defense will win the game.

Seattle will win, but Troy Polamalu will have two sacks, 7 tackles, a fumble recovery, and an interception.

Is there any way to watch this from the UK? I just want to see if a full game is any better to watch than the odds and sods I've seen on early-morning Channel 5.

Is there any way to watch this from the UK? I just want to see if a full game is any better to watch than the odds and sods I've seen on early-morning Channel 5.
You you have satellite? I'm sure it will be on Satellite, but I don't know if any local channels will run it. I hope so, because the SuperBowl will make a believer out of anybody! ;)

And do I REALLY need to say who I want to win? :D

Seattle will win, but Troy Polamalu will have two sacks, 7 tackles, a fumble recovery, and an interception.

I'm going to hold you to that...

I don't know anything about American Football, or any of the teams involved.

But I've been to Pittsburgh and visited the Steelers' stadium, so go on the Steelers.

I'm going to hold you to that...

You can hold me any way you want. ;)

It doesnt matter who had endured more or not... Yea they may deserve it but who cares who has endured more!! ITs FOOTBALL!!!
Just the kind of pusillanimous talk one would expect from "Maidens and Faries."

You can hold me any way you want. ;)

Hey now...I'm not like that.

Ask TSI for "holding" like that.

Steelers by 7.

Steelers Are going to win Hasselback is not good enough to win just by throwing the ball and Alexander is no match for the Steelers Defence Bettis is going to make the game winning run but it will be close Steelers 20 Seahawks 17

Hawks, as I stated in my Superbowl XL (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=464986) thread...

GO HAWKS!!!

Steelers Are going to win Hasselback is not good enough to win just by throwing the ball and Alexander is no match for the Steelers Defence Bettis is going to make the game winning run but it will be close Steelers 20 Seahawks 17
And the Hawks defense can't stop Pitts passing and rushing game? Hawks have probably the most underrated defense in the game...

Whos Is going to win the Super Bowl?

Pittsburg Steelers

Seatle Seahawks

since i have a house in pa..........

GO STEELERS

actually an eagles fan..i bleed green,but i love the steelers and the vikings also:)

Yes, the 2.7 yards per carry Bettis puts up is truly formidable. If only football had 5 downs.

But I like the idea that the quarterback behind the best O-line in football, who set and NFL record for completion percentage in december, and just tore apart the number 2 and 3 defense (weighted against opponants) respectively, won't be able to throw on Pittsburgh.

Ignorance might not be bliss, but it certainly is the foundation for a pretty good false sense of security.

I voted for the Steelers by accident. Darn... Anyways there is a chance that the Pats will still win right? Right? Meh, I'm rooting for the Seahawks.

I've got Spring Training to wait for anyways. This'll be fun...:rolleyes:

I voted for the Steelers by accident. Darn... Anyways there is a chance that the Pats will still win right? Right? Meh, I'm rooting for the Seahawks.

I've got Spring Training to wait for anyways. This'll be fun...:rolleyes:
No kidding. This is just an interlude between baseball seasons. But you have to find excitement where you can.

Hawks are gonna own Pittsburg. Pitts has a great defense but so does Seattle. Tatupu is awsome. Anyone see that hit he took in the last game? That would've bashed a mere mortal's brains out.

Hawks are gonna own Pittsburg. Pitts has a great defense but so does Seattle. Tatupu is awsome. Anyone see that hit he took in the last game? That would've bashed a mere mortal's brains out.
It nearly did the other guys! And he didn't even take the direct head butt that Tatupu did! He should be RotY!

You got to love the story with Pittsburgh. A sixth seed, who for most of the season didn't look like they were going to make the playoffs, ends up beating the #1, #2, and #3 teams in the conference. And on top of that Roethlisberger promised Bettis that if he came back for season (this one), he would take him to the Super Bowl...

Go Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers.

You got to love the story with Pittsburgh. A sixth seed, who for most of the season didn't look like they were going to make the playoffs, ends up beating the #1, #2, and #3 teams in the conference. And on top of that Roethlisberger promised Bettis that if he came back for season (this one), he would take him to the Super Bowl...

Go Steelers
You also gotta love the story with Seattle. The team that has waited its entire franchise history to even SEE the Superbowl from the field. The team that everyone disregards as some team from "somewhere in Washington D.C. called Seattle" (don't laugh, so many people actually think Seattle is some area of Washington D.C. and it annoys the hell outta us up here in the NW!) who has never been good. And yet it continues to show up, and beat its opponents in true fashion.

GO HAWKS!

I don't think I have ever heard that mistake... though perhaps it is because I am from D.C.

Perhaps it is because they hadn't even won a playoff game in 21 years. By the way, Seattle still hasn't proven themselves... the only decent teams they beat were: Washington, who was extremely banged up (and who they lost to earlier), NY Giants, who they barely beat and only because Feely muffed three kicks, Indianapolis, who didn't have any reason to play their starters, and Carolina... with a third string RB.

There defense and offense aren't that good... they have just played shitty teams the entire season. They had one of the easiest schedules in the NFL and the last time I checked... they play in the NFC!

Wouldn't it be great if Pittsburg won on a last minute TD run by The Bus. What a perfect ending to a great career.

This game is almost a toss-up. Both teams feature a strong running game, good defense (featuring former USC stand-outs), efficient passing and proven coaches.

I think the Steelers will win. Here's why:

They like to play a power game up front (actually, everywhere but especially up front) and Seattle's defense, while very good and very fast, is undersized. Last Sunday, against a very good secondary (featuring John Lynch and Champ Bailey), Ben Roethlisberger showed he could do some major damage on third-and-long. This gives them extra confidence to pound it even more on early downs. That'll wear on a small defense, eventually breaking open in the 4th quarter. And finally, the Steelers are willing (and able) to run trick plays. I think they're going to bust one somewhere near the middle of the game for a big play that will get them momentum for the second half.

Final Score: Seahawks 17, Steelers 21

Steelers, naturally.

I don't know anything about American Football, or any of the teams involved.

But I've been to Pittsburgh and visited the Steelers' stadium, so go on the Steelers.Awesome, when'd you come here?

That Shaun Alexander guy is pretty good, too. There hasn't been enough talk of him.

Wouldn't it be great if Pittsburg won on a last minute TD run by The Bus. What a perfect ending to a great career.

Especially if it's on a trick play where he runs right through the defense.

pure 100% hunch...Steelers win it by less than 10 points.

:cool:

Especially if it's on a trick play where he runs right through the defense.

How is Jerome Bettis running right through the defense a trick play?

The Seahawks play in the NFC West. That defense might be a lot of things, but underrated isn't one of them.

Steelers - 24
Seahawks - 13

The Seahawks play in the NFC West. That defense might be a lot of things, but underrated isn't one of them.

Steelers - 24
Seahawks - 13

Precisely my point... they play in the worst division in football and haven't played one good team who was healthy the entire season.

The reason there offense and defense look so good (including Alexander) is because they play against crap. Hell... I could run for thirty TDs if I had that schedule...

Wouldn't it be great if Pittsburg won on a last minute TD run by The Bus. What a perfect ending to a great career.


then again it would have really sucked if bettis' last play was that fumble against the colts. i bet rotherlsburger is his hero now.

Precisely my point... they play in the worst division in football and haven't played one good team who was healthy the entire season.

The reason there offense and defense look so good (including Alexander) is because they play against crap. Hell... I could run for thirty TDs if I had that schedule...

Yeah, it has nothing to do with Alexander's overwhelming skill.

That Shaun Alexander guy is pretty good, too. There hasn't been enough talk of him.

Umm... I believe there has been plenty of talk about him... He won the rushing title, broke the record for most rushing TDs in a season and was MVP...

What nobody talks about is that he did all of that against teams without defenses...

Steelers, naturally.

Awesome, when'd you come here?
2004, my sister was at La Roche

Here we go....
Here we go....
Here we go, Steelers, Here we go....
Pittsburgh's going to the Super Bowl

Pittsburgh over Seattle. Seattle 1st ever Super Bowl and they'll be jittery. Mark my words. Pittsburgh is going to get that one for the thumb.

Umm... I believe there has been plenty of talk about him... He won the rushing title, broke the record for most rushing TDs in a season and was MVP...

What nobody talks about is that he did all of that against teams without defenses...

In this thread, guy. There isn't enough talk about him in this thread. All anyone can talk about is Mr. Mediocre, Ben Roethlisberger.

Here we go....
Here we go....
Here we go, Steelers, Here we go....
Pittsburgh's going to the Super Bowl

Pittsburgh over Seattle. Seattle 1st ever Super Bowl and they'll be jittery. Mark my words. Pittsburgh is going to get that one for the thumb.

It's Pittsburgh's first Super Bowl too there, boss. Unless Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris are coming back to play.

No way seattle will withstand pittsburghs defense.

Steelers 3 - Seattle 2

In this thread, guy. There isn't enough talk about him in this thread. All anyone can talk about is Mr. Mediocre, Ben Roethlisberger.


Mediocre??? Last time I checked, he had one of the best QB ratings..Plus look at his career thus far. I mean only a sophmore qb and already going to the Super bowl..I mean as a rookie he helped them go 15-1 and go to the afc championship...How is that mediocre?

It's Pittsburgh's first Super Bowl too there, boss. Unless Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris are coming back to play.


last time i checked, this is their 6th time as a franchise being there.. ;)

I guess on a low scoring game given the defense of the two teams.
Seahawks-10
Steelers-6

last time i checked, this is their 6th time as a franchise being there.. ;)

The last time you checked? Maybe you should check again; it might have changed.

But seriously, how does it matter that the team went to the Super Bowl way in the past? How many people from the team in 1995 or whenever are still on the team? The Jets were in the Super Bowl once; I don't think anyone would use that as a qualification for the current Jets team's Super Bowl chances.

The Seahawks, becuase we've endured more suffering and therefore deserve it more.

The Seahawks haven't had to overcome anything in comparison to the Steelers. Who beat the Colts? Who beat the Broncos? Sure as hell not the Seahawks. The Steelers have this one won already.

I've gotta make a choice- currently ranked 58th on nfl.com superbowl challenge, not quite 30 points behind the leader. Everyone on my team is Pitt/Seattle, but who do I start?

Ben or Matt?

and

Which defense?

I think I actually have a chance at winning this thing- I picked right last week, so my team is set up perfectly. I just need to decide who to go with.

That and watch the game rooting for my players (I am a lowly Bucs fan, what else is there to do?)

considering that Pitsburg has a ridicuously good defence, the crowd on thier side (cheering on Jerome) and Big Ben, who had been playing big, Pitsburg ill win, not to underrate the excelltent seatle running game, matt haslebeck or their defence




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Super Bowl XL

#6 PITTSBURGH STEELERS (14-5), 2nd place, AFC North
vs.
#1 SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (15-3), 1st place, NFC West

The Skinny
The Pittsburgh Steelers almost have every right to be considered the Cinderfellas of this NFL postseason. After just sneaking into the playoffs as the last AFC team to get invited to the conference's six team samba, the Steelers made a transformation from also rans to conference champions. The glass slipper doesn't quite fit this team because of one key fact: The team ran roughshod over the top three seeds in the conference in road games. The team defeated a Cincinnati Bengals team that won the same AFC North division the Steelers play in by a 31-17 margin by pulling away in the second half, then took down the team with the best record in football, an emotional Indianapolis Colts team that went 14-2 in the regular season and was playing for much more than football reasons. You may say the 21-18 final score was close, but the Steelers controlled the game and was on the verge of driving a nail in the coffin before a fluke Jerome Bettis fumble. The Steelers then continued their improbable run by dominating the 14-3 Denver Broncos in the thin air at Invesco Field. A team riding a seven game winning streak including three postseason games can not be discounted, especially with the likes of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger playing some of his best football and safety Troy Polamalu making a Ronnie Lott-esque impact in the secondary.

The Seattle Seahawks grew up this year. After years of being talented underachievers and after a mediocre 9-7 record in 2004 netted them the NFC West title solely by attrition, the Seahawks rebounded from a 2-2 record including an overtime loss to the Washington Redskins by winning 11 straight games. The team shook off a meaningless loss to Green Bay in the regular season finale, then beat the Redskins 20-10 and the Carolina Panthers 34-14 to get to Detroit. Running back Shaun Alexander answered critics of his postseason performances and doubters after his concussion against the Redskins by rushing for 132 yards on 34 carries. He also scored two touchdowns on the ground against the Panthers. Matt Hasselbeck took a step toward being recognised as one of the better quarterbacks in the league with an efficient effort (20-28, 219 yards, 2 touchdowns). However, offence has never really been a problem for the Seahawks. Until this year, the defence underperformed and the team seethed with organisational rancor. The defence made some modest acquisitions that really panned out well, including starting middle linebacker Lofa Tatupu, calling signals and getting veteran players into position as a rookie.

The Matchup
People will likely want to talk about how explosive the Seahawks are with Hasselbeck and Alexander and an offensive line including one of the league's best left tackles, Walter Jones. People will likely want to talk about the fact the Seahawks wide receivers are finally catching the ball, with Joe Jurevicius complementing Darrell Jackson and Jerramy Stevens having a breakout year. People will also want to talk about Pittsburgh's Roethlisberger and Bettis possibly parking "The Bus" for the last time in his hometown in Detroit. They'll also need to talk about the defences, keyed by Seattle's Tatupu and Pittsburgh's Joey Porter and Polamalu. They'll also need to talk about the coaches, namely Seattle's Mike Holmgren in his effort to become the first head coach to win Super Bowls with two different teams and Pittsburgh's Bill Cowher. Cowher was the last coach to take the Steelers to a Super Bowl and he watched his team come within two Neil O'Donnell interceptions of upsetting the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XXX. He had a 1-4 record in AFC Championship games with all games played in Pittsburgh at either Three Rivers Stadium or Heinz Field, but momentum is on Pittsburgh's side in this game. With two weeks to prepare, the Steelers finally get to rest their tired and their wounded and they'll put together a game plan that will culminate in Pittsburgh getting One for the Thumb. Final score: Pittsburgh 35, Seattle 20.

Enjoy the game!

And the Hawks defense can't stop Pitts passing and rushing game? Hawks have probably the most underrated defense in the game...

Their defence isnt as good as the Steelers Roethlesberger works well under pressure they'll make it a good passing game

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Go Steelers

The Seahawks haven't had to overcome anything in comparison to the Steelers. Who beat the Colts? Who beat the Broncos? Sure as hell not the Seahawks. The Steelers have this one won already.
The Seahawks beat the Colts before the Steelers did. Anything else you'd like to be wrong about?

The Seahawks beat the Colts before the Steelers did. Anything else you'd like to be wrong about?

And San Diego before Seattle but that's beside the issue.

GO STEELERS

Going to be one hell of a game. Seahawks will take it. Steelers will go home with Bettis as losers.

Going to be one hell of a game. Seahawks will take it. Steelers will go home with Bettis as losers.

How so? Everything I'm seeing is pointing to a Steeler Victory.

The Seahawks, becuase we've endured more suffering and therefore deserve it more.
So are you saying the AZ Cardinals going to win it next year? I call bullshit! Fuck the Seahawks, I hope the Bus runs thru that weak ass d-line.

Enny meenie..... Seahawks!!!
Haha. Don't get too much coverage of the NFL down here. However, I do watch ESPN quite often. From what I've seen.. I'll go with the Seahawks :)

I was talking with the guy that broadcasts the Georgia Bulldog football games the other day. (We both fish for trout) His opinion was that the team with the least injuries would carry the day. Neither team is too banged up, so I'm still predicting a close game, Steelers by 7.

How so? Everything I'm seeing is pointing to a Steeler Victory.

That's because, like usual, you only let yourself see what you want to see.

So are you saying the AZ Cardinals going to win it next year? I call bullshit! Fuck the Seahawks, I hope the Bus runs thru that weak ass d-line.
Weak D-line? 1st in sacks, best at controlling the line of scrimmage, best in short yardage. Of the two teams in the superbowl, Pittsburgh has the weakest line, on both sides of the ball.

That's because, like usual, you only let yourself see what you want to see.

Seems to be the same for you. Ben Roethlisberger, a mediocre Quarterback? Wow. Where the fuck did that come from?

Being a Lions fan I've never really cared about the Superbowl. However, since it's actually in Detroit, and Bettis is a Detroit boy, I'll be rooting for the Steelers. Still, all the Superbowl is for me is an excuse to get a keg.

That's because, like usual, you only let yourself see what you want to see.

Nope. Just know that Seattle hasn't played a high caliber team such as Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh will win. I'll Gauruntee it right now.

Nope. Just know that Seattle hasn't played a high caliber team such as Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh will win. I'll Gauruntee it right now.

What will you do if you're wrong?

Seems to be the same for you. Ben Roethlisberger, a mediocre Quarterback? Wow. Where the fuck did that come from?

He's good in the sense that he can hold onto a lead and win games, but his stats are hardly Manning-like. Even the most die-hard Steelers fan has to admit that that team's strengths are its defense and running game, and not its passing game. Roethlisberger is a good QB, but does anyone think he'd have the record he has if he were drafted by Houston or Arizona or Cleveland?

He's good in the sense that he can hold onto a lead and win games, but his stats are hardly Manning-like. Even the most die-hard Steelers fan has to admit that that team's strengths are its defense and running game, and not its passing game. Roethlisberger is a good QB, but does anyone think he'd have the record he has if he were drafted by Houston or Arizona or Cleveland?
I like that comparison to Manning.
Q: Where's he going to be watching the Superbowl from?
A: His couch.

But it isn't his fault that they lost, is it?

I like that comparison to Manning.
Q: Where's he going to be watching the Superbowl from?
A: His couch.

But it isn't his fault that they lost, is it?

Well the team lost, so I would say it's the whole team's fault.


Trent Dilfer led a team to a Super Bowl too.

Well the team lost, so I would say it's the whole team's fault.


Trent Dilfer led a team to a Super Bowl too.
I was actually kidding about Peyton's whining about how badly the rest of the team played.

If we, meaning the Browns, have any luck at all, maybe Trent will lead them to a Superbowl.

I was actually kidding about Peyton's whining about how badly the rest of the team played.

If we, meaning the Browns, have any luck at all, maybe Trent will lead them to a Superbowl.

Well Manning can whine all he wants, but he was 0 for how many to start the game? I doubt that helped any. Throwing picks usually doesn't help win a game, either.

But I provided Dilfer as an example of how just because a QB wins a lot doesn't necessarily mean he's a great QB.

How so? Everything I'm seeing is pointing to a Steeler Victory.

What is it your seeing that points to a sure Steelers victory? Seahawks have a better offense and the defense as of late. What can I say. Experience wise the Hawks have former Superbowl players. I don't think one Steelers player has been to a superbowl? It is going to be good game to watch. I believe that most of the country doesnt give the Hawks enough credit. We will see on Feb 5. I still think the Hawks will take it.

BTW I did put $1000 down against that vegas line. I think they are way off base on this one. Also would have liked to see Denver/Seattle Superbowl but maybe next year....

What is it your seeing that points to a sure Steelers victory? Seahawks have a better offense and the defense as of late. What can I say. Experience wise the Hawks have former Superbowl players. I don't think one Steelers player has been to a superbowl? It is going to be good game to watch. I believe that most of the country doesnt give the Hawks enough credit. We will see on Feb 5. I still think the Hawks will take it.

BTW I did put $1000 down against that vegas line. I think they are way off base on this one. Also would have liked to see Denver/Seattle Superbowl but maybe next year....

So you put money on Seattle eh? Pittsburgh has a much better offense than Seattle and they have alot more weapons to choose from. The Pittsburgh D. has stiffled the run and they'll do the samething to Seattle.

So you put money on Seattle eh? Pittsburgh has a much better offense than Seattle and they have alot more weapons to choose from. The Pittsburgh D. has stiffled the run and they'll do the samething to Seattle.

Come on, Broadway Joe, man up. If you're going to guarantee a victory, I want to know what you plan on doing if your guarantee falls through.

And what is this "Pittsburgh has a much better offense than Seattle" based on? It's certainly not based on any regular season or postseason statistics.

Come on, Broadway Joe, man up. If you're going to guarantee a victory, I want to know what you plan on doing if your guarantee falls through.

I'll put it in my siggy.

I'll put it in my siggy.

You'll put what in your sig?

You'll put what in your sig?

That Seattle is Super Bowl Champs.

That Seattle is Super Bowl Champs.

I want more. I want you to personally admit error.

I want more. I want you to personally admit error.

in my siggy? done.

The fact that Pittsburgh's in a much stronger division than Seattle says a lot about the team as a whole. I don't think I really need to say any more than that.

The Seahawks beat the Colts before the Steelers did. Anything else you'd like to be wrong about?


Wait..But you realize the colts were playing without any starters that game with the seahawks..that doesn't count..

The fact that Pittsburgh's in a much stronger division than Seattle says a lot about the team as a whole. I don't think I really need to say any more than that.

Other than Cincinnati, I don't see your point. Baltimore and Cleveland are hardly world class opponents.

Wait..But you realize the colts were playing without any starters that game with the seahawks..that doesn't count..
Unlike you, I was at the game. I saw exactly what they had. Peyton and crew, sans Marvin (broken hand), got 3 points out of 2 trips to the redzone against 4th and 5th corners one of whom had been a Seahawk all of 4 weeks.

I saw them take 3 quarters to get Edgerrin 50 yards. I saw what they had on defense. I saw Peyton, having done nothing, go out after Winstrom nearly had him playing in the post-season with a prostetic limb. I saw a team prepared to attack the weaknesses exposed by the Giants and Titans, and get nothing out of it, despite the abscense of Seahawks first teamers.

I saw Mack Strong annihilate Bob Sanders and end the game for him.

It does count. The Colts lack of game, and inability to execute in the late season is why they didn't belong in the post season. Maybe it was all the Chargers doing, but they'd had their fill of football.