One for the Thumb

The Steelers, after 26 years of trying, finally get that elusive one for the thumb. I must say it was a pretty sloppy game, probably the worst Super Bowl since Ravens-Giants. Pittsburgh's offense didn't do much, at least on a consistent basis. They had a couple of big plays, but that's it. Ben looked as bad or worse as he did in last year's AFC title game. The Steeler defense gave up a lot of yards, but stiffened when it had to.

Seattle's propensity for dropping passes, that has doomed them for the last few years, came back and bit them hard. They had plenty of opportunities, but couldn't convert. Add to that the horrible clock management at the end of both halves, and you get a totally sloppy game, so much so that it is hard to argue, even as Pittsburgh played sloppy too, that they should have won. There seemed to be a lot of commuication problems. Near the end of the game, as Seattle is driving, I read Holmgren's lips as he yelled at Hasselbeck, "You got a play? You got a play?" I don't know what it meant, but shouldn't the coach be calling a play at that moment rather than yelling at his QB, asking if he's got one? Given what we heard about Matt audibling away from several plays in a row at the end of the first half, you have to wonder if Mike was just throwing up his hands in disgust, and sarcastically asking if Matt was ready to call a game. He definitely looked angry and disgusted at his QB. There were certainly some questionable calls to end both halves.

Did Holmgren ever congratulate Cowher on the game? Bill went to the middle of the field after the game ended and kept looking around, asking, "Where is Mike?" Bad sportsmanship, in my opinion, if Holmgren just stormed off when it was over.

The game was so unimpressive, even the commercials stunk. Right now, I cannot remember a single one. Well, alright, Go Daddy's bra popping stunts are always memorable. Yes, I do remember them, er ..., her, er ..., the commerical. What do they sell again?

The game was so unmipressive, even the Rolling Stones gave a lousy halftime show. They just didn't sound good. And Mick looked like he knew it has they gathered for a final bow.

During the March of the MVPs, why were Bradshaw and Montana skipped? I assume it was their choice, given that they are two of the biggest figures in Super Bowl lore. But no one ever explained why they weren't included.

It was great to see the response to Lynn Swann. For those who don't know, Swann is running for the GOP nomination for governor of Pennsylvania (and is expected to get it), and it seemed like he got the biggest reaction of all in the March of the MVPs.

Twenty years from now, no one will remember that this was a pretty sloppy Super Bowl. Only that the Steelers won their fifth, the first of maybe a few more as the young guns of the offense mature.