Super Bowl Chat and Open Thread: Steelers vs Cardinals
posted at 11:00 am on February 1, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
It’s the end of the line for the NFL season, the playoffs, and the weeks of easy open-thread posting here at Hot Air for one lucky blogger whose team went farther than he’d hoped early on. It’s also going to be the end of the road for the amazing run of the Arizona Cardinals, who spent the regular season getting blown out by Philly, New England, and the Jets, and then besting Philly, Atlanta, and surprisingly Carolina to get to their first-ever Super Bowl. They’ve turned into an impressive team, no doubt about it, and will give Pittsburgh a tough time.
However, in the end, the Steelers have been here before and have a defense unlike the Cards have seen this year. They have also shown that they know how to take advantage of an off week, being the only bye team in this playoff cycle to advance to the championship games. They’re rested, they’re experienced, and they will have too many weapons for Arizona to handle. Since I gave Hugh Hewitt ten points and the Cards, I’ll predict a 28-17 victory for the Steelers today. And the last time I ever gave anyone ten points in a Steelers game, Pittsburgh beat the LA Rams in the 1980 Super Bowl … by eleven points.
I’ll have family over today for a Super Bowl party, on the new HD TV system I bought myself for Christmas this year, so I won’t be live-blogging — but that doesn’t mean we can’t do live chat during the game! If Jazz Shaw has forgiven me for giving his lovely wife the idea of torturing Jazz with the Mamma Mia DVD last night, perhaps he’ll moderate the chat room — or if not, maybe he’ll just insult me as often as possible from it during the game. Either way, we’ll cheer the culmination of a great season by two surprising teams tonight, talk about the awful commercials, and celebrate the fact that Hot Air will continue its ongoing mission regardless of the momentary stumbles and obstacles, thanks to The Boss … and not the one performing at halftime tonight. Be sure to join us!
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Go Eagles!… oh, right, McNabb choked again.
Rush was right.
profitsbeard on February 1, 2009 at 11:03 AM
I’m rooting for, and picking, the Cardinals. Their defense is playing great in the playoffs and they have a high powered offense to counter Pittsburgh’s great defense. Should be a good game!
Ordinary1 on February 1, 2009 at 11:06 AM
GO CARDINALS!
When it’s supposedly a done deal, I’ll root for the other team every time. Of course, that didn’t work out so well for Travis against Santa Anna in the orginal Alamo Bowl. And I fear this game may be similar.
Besides, the Phoenix people have rooted for our Cowboys as much as their own team for long enough; time to repay the favor.
michaelo on February 1, 2009 at 11:07 AM
I think it’s awesome that the Cardinals have gotten here, the Steelers have been here often, but my husband’s from Pittsburgh, so GO STEELERS!!!!!!!
4shoes on February 1, 2009 at 11:07 AM
I was at Tampa Airport this morning (5:00 am)to get my sister on a flight to LA. All was eerily quiet. Heard it has been a zoo for the past 2 days.
stenwin77 on February 1, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Hey Profit, my Eagles ARE going to the Superbowl!
Yeah, they’re sittin’ in the nose bleed section next to the Cowboys! haha
Yup, they choked AGAIN! But hey, at least they’re consistant.
Tony737 on February 1, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Go Cardinals! :-)
Phoenician on February 1, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Go Cards! Do it for Pat Tillman!
Tony737 on February 1, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Go Cards!
Engrpat on February 1, 2009 at 11:11 AM
I’m cheering for the Cardinals!!! Kurt will kick butt.
jencab on February 1, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Go Cards, so Gov. Fast Eddy Rendell doesn’t because even more annoying with his gloating.
Wethal on February 1, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Going to a Superbowl Party tonight. Good food and good friends. This is a truly American Event. I hope Obly and Springsteen keep their mouths shut about politics.
kingsjester on February 1, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Steelers 21
Cardinals 10
Geronimo on February 1, 2009 at 11:14 AM
“BUSH HOSTS SUPER BOWL PARTY WHILE PEOPLE FREEZE TO DEATH”
Scratch that, we forgot, Bush isn’t in the White House anymore. Carry on. MSM
Jeff on February 1, 2009 at 11:15 AM
I don’t give a damn about this year’s Super Bowl and my favorite team is playing in it. That’s how low the NFL has sunk in my eyes. I think I’ll watch a DVD of The Big Lebowski instead.
Percy_Peabody on February 1, 2009 at 11:16 AM
that Hot Air will continue its ongoing mission regardless of the momentary stumbles and obstacles, thanks to The Boss …
Love you Michelle Malkin!!!
I love the Steelers and their defense. However, must admit that I’m pulling for the Cardinals. The great State of Arizona is deserving of this day!
Enjoy this day American’s…
Keemo on February 1, 2009 at 11:18 AM
I still bleed Orange & Blue, but being a 4 year transplant to the Face of the Sun, I’ve bought the red t-shirt for today. GO CARDS!!!
Fynxbell on February 1, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Jeff on February 1, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Damn, that’s funny Jeff!!!!
Keemo on February 1, 2009 at 11:18 AM
What the hell is with all the Cards support here? Good god. Look, kids, it was a nice run for you guys but the Superbowl is where the cream rises to the top. A 12-4 team that had the toughest schedule in the NFL vs. a 9-7 team that squeaked into the playoffs? The best defense in recent history vs. an Arena League grocery bagger?
This is Superbowl 14 all over again, Cards in the Rams role. They may make it entertaining for a half but by the end the Steelers (and the thousands of fans that will make today a home game for the black and gold) will be happily toasting yet another Lombardi trophy.
Here we go, Steelers, here we go. Pittsburgh’s goin’ to the Superbowl!
KGB on February 1, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Everyone knows the Kurt Warner story from bagging groceries to NFL MVP. Who bags groceries with a college degree. Don’t sell yourself short, Kurt. Aim a little higher.
Steelers 27 Cardinals 24
Super Bowl MVP: OLB LaMarr Woodley 3 Sacks 4 Tackles Forced Fumble
THE CHOSEN ONE on February 1, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Steelers 23
Cardinals 12
A Super Steeler 6 pak!
Zorro on February 1, 2009 at 11:25 AM
How about a Superbowl commerical with Donnovan McNabb, Tony Romo, Jessica Simpson and Terrence Owens watching the game together getting drunker and drunker while Mrs. McNabb serves some Chunky Soup. Real time, real beer. I predict a fist fight by the third quarter.
Mr. Joe on February 1, 2009 at 11:27 AM
I am no Cardinal fan, but if they won this it would be fun to see.
Mr. Joe on February 1, 2009 at 11:27 AM
This is one of those super bowls.
I hate the Steelers – an old nemesis that I do have some respect for – less than I hate the (Phoenix?) Cardinals.
Go Cowboys !!!
BowHuntingTexas on February 1, 2009 at 11:29 AM
The Cards don’t have a chance. The Panthers, I mean Eagles….oops again, I mean Steelers are the much better team.
Give me Arizona and the points.
Spider79 on February 1, 2009 at 11:30 AM
If you aren’t a Steelers fan, you are probably a liberal. ‘Nuff said.
Go Steelers.
Bishop on February 1, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Oh my did someone get up on the wrong side of the rack this morning ? Somebody get Percy a quick infusion of taco/chili/cheese dip to get him back on track.
JonRoss on February 1, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Regular season strength of schedule
Cardinals 21
Steelers 1
Don’t let this be forgotten
Jamson64 on February 1, 2009 at 11:37 AM
worth repeating
Jamson64 on February 1, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Cards
artist on February 1, 2009 at 11:37 AM
O/T: Islamic terrorist convicted of planting car bombs in NYC (1973, convicted 1993) is to be set loose on America!
Tony737 on February 1, 2009 at 11:38 AM
He is probably less of a threat to us than Obama.
JonRoss on February 1, 2009 at 11:41 AM
GO SKINS…oh wait. Dammit.
I guess since I live 70 miles from Pittsburgh now I have to root for the local team. The University of Pittsburgh can rot in hell, but I don’t mind pulling for the Steelers.
Pittsburgh 21
Arizona 14
mountaineer for liberty on February 1, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Dude. Relax. Kurt is a Super Bowl Champion and NFL MVP.
Cards have one of the top two or three offenses in the league. Warner is the second or third highest rated passers this year, and that’s with the team taking a few weeks off :-) (Jets, Patriots, 1st Eagles game) I gotta believe they will find a way to move the ball on Pittsburgh. They managed against Philadelphia and a lot of people were picking the Eagles to win today. Doh!
Cardinals deserve some respect! Hopefully they’ll do their talking on the field. Should be a great game!
Ordinary1 on February 1, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Steelers by six.
Weight of Glory on February 1, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Go Cardinals!
Pat Tillman has the best seat in the house.
Darksean on February 1, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Oh geeez..you are going to make me weep.
JonRoss on February 1, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Just a little trash talking. We all know Warner’s a good man and a great quarterback. I wish I didn’t have to root against him.
I do, however, tend to agree with the poster who said that non-Steeler fans are probably liberals.
KGB on February 1, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Year of the Black.
The One has ordained the Blackness shall win. Black coach. Black referee. Black uniforms.
Steelers. It’s a lock.
Unless, of course, that evil white man with his evil white-man religion oppresses the masses (and doesn’t the image of a “steeler” epitomize the “worker”.
Go white man. Go liberty.
Oh, yeah, liberty is dead.
So be the white man.
Steelers by 225.
klickink.wordpress.com on February 1, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Thems fightin’ words! :-)
Funny that even around here (I live in Tucson) there are so many ‘recent’ Cardinal fans. Most of the state is from somewhere else! (I grew up in Oregon. Go Seahawks!) I got on the Cardinal bandwagon before most… last year.
You are right about Warner. Class act win or lose. Hopefully win!
Ordinary1 on February 1, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Cardinals 27, Steelers 24.
nickj116 on February 1, 2009 at 11:53 AM
If you knew Kurt and his story up to playing for the
Cardinals, one should ask, “How could a conservative not
root for the Cardindals?
BTW Rush and Obama are for the Steelers….go figure…
dec5 on February 1, 2009 at 11:55 AM
O/T: Islamic terrorist convicted of planting car bombs in NYC (1973, convicted 1993) is to be set loose on America!
Tony737 on February 1, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Soon to be appointed by Ogabe as National Security Adviser.
Bishop on February 1, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Go Cards! Do it for McCain!
abobo on February 1, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Steelers 24 Cards(aka Steelers West) 20
Cheatiots@ home on their couches
Jamson64 on February 1, 2009 at 11:58 AM
I fail to see how any schedule that includes two games against the Browns and two games against the Bengals can be considered the #1 most difficult schedule.
I mean, come on now.
Here’s why the Cards will win today:
a) Kurt Warner is good against blitzing because of his ability to see the field. With three 1000+ yard receivers, he’s going to have one of them open at all times. Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Bolding don’t even really need to be open, actually. And, the Cardinals O line is built for pass blocking (not so much the run blocking).
b) Many on the Cardinals coaching staff were formerly with Pittsburgh. They know the Steelers. When these two faced off last season, the Cardinals had a relatively easy win, even with Matt Leinart at QB.
c) Both run-centric teams in the playoffs (Atlanta and Carolina) did terribly against the Cardinals defense. Roethlisberger will have to beat them in the air, and he has bruised ribs and Hines Ward has a sprained knee. Roethlisberger holds on to the ball too long and will get creamed early and often for doing so.
d) These teams are evenly matched – great offense (Cards) vs. great defense (Steelers). Average offense (Steelers) vs. average defense (Cards). But, the Cards defense has been playing better in the playoffs than they did during the season, and the Steeler’s offense has not had a similar surge in play level. I think that will be the difference today.
Prediction: Cardinals 32 Steelers 30
Mibrilane on February 1, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Anyone know the best place I can watch this online? It’s my online hope.
Dr. Manhattan on February 1, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Ditto. As a 49ers fan, I’d hate to see Steelers get to #6 first. But their Super Bowl record is already tarnished, so San Francisco will remain on top in that regard regardless of the outcome.
Even moreso I’d hate to see a divisional opponent — especially the Cardinals who have been pathetic for so long — get to enjoy their fist championship in Arizona.
aunursa on February 1, 2009 at 12:02 PM
What a wreck this game is…it is barbaric and fuels inhuman treatment of women. I never watch it.
tomas on February 1, 2009 at 12:12 PM
CARDINALS 23 STEELERS 17
Ben will get picked off three times in the game. The last one will be on their final drive to take the lead. # 11 will be the MVP…..again. (sorry Cap)
Rovin on February 1, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Looking forward to a great SB. I am desperate for a halftime diversion, however. Springsteen has become the meta-douche. And this is from someone who’s been to three concerts and bought innumerable albums. Why can’t all singers have the grace of Bono?
Cardinals 27, Steelers 20
sunlookha on February 1, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Prediction: cards win it Ezekiel style: 25-17
abobo on February 1, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Nope, just twice while absorbing a safety after stopping the CARDS in the red zone.
abobo on February 1, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Steelers 34 Cardinals 31
SoulGlo on February 1, 2009 at 12:18 PM
1) Strength of Schedule 2008
http://www.theredzone.org/strength.asp
2) To compare that Offense to the Steelers defense is way off base. The Steelers defense in a tough schedule was number one. The Cards offense was ranked towards the top but against a week division and a week overall schedule.
I imagine the divisional games the Cards played on their way to a 9-7 record were much tougher/sarc.
Interesting you failed to mention their divisional opponents are: Arizona, Seattle, and St. Louis. Too friggin hilarious.
3) The Steelers defense always keeps these games close and Ben manages to win close games often by converting 3rd downs at a better pace than other QBs the last several years.
4) The Steelers will not blitz that much and they have not been lately. They will contain the Cards against the long pass. They will give up yards and a couple of tds and 2 field goals but they will not give up more than 20 points. Look at their history.
5) The Steelers as well know their old coaches. I really tire of sports talking points as well as political ones.
6)
You have far too much respect for the Cards D against that lousy schedule. Ben makes big plays often out of the pocket. Watch him burn the birds.
Sorry but when one speaks of strength of schedule, please at least do your homework.
Jamson64 on February 1, 2009 at 12:20 PM
I go with the Steelers, 27-21.
What really annoys me is the Giants are better than both these teams.
JammieWearingFool on February 1, 2009 at 12:20 PM
KGB: as a Goldwater-era conservative (And if being a conservative now is tough, you should have seen the late 60s!), I will say it again….
GO CARDS!
michaelo on February 1, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Also, enjoy all the Steeler fans. It might as well be a home game. I have heard predictions of 80/20 in regards to the percentage of Steeler fans vs. Card fans.
Jamson64 on February 1, 2009 at 12:24 PM
I guess they should have showed it.
Jamson64 on February 1, 2009 at 12:25 PM
As a Cincinnati area resident, I hate the Steelers…but I do respect them. Much better than the Ravens, whom I both hate (even more) and do not respect, being there. That being said, Arizona 23-20.
churchill995 on February 1, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Rooney the RINO is in love with the messiah…but regardless GO CARDINALS!!!!!!
DCJeff on February 1, 2009 at 12:28 PM
What really annoys me is the Giants are better than both these teams.
JammieWearingFool on February 1, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Not this year. Obviously.
For reference, please see: Divisional playoff game, January 11th, Giants Stadium, Eagles 23-Giants 11.
Further proof available at: GiantsNotInSuperBowlThisYear.org
Bishop on February 1, 2009 at 12:29 PM
……….. it’s going to hit 70 degrees here in So Cal, and since the Chargers aren’t playin’,
……… it’s beach thirty.
Have fun with your Steeler’s love fest, especially all those classless pieces of sh*t who like flipping off opposing teams……..
…….. stay classless, stay inbred, and stay cold!
Seven Percent Solution on February 1, 2009 at 12:31 PM
The Steelers opponents in their own division won 19 games this season while the Rams and those other awesome teams in the Cards division won 13.
Like I said it will be close (24-20) and the Cards have done what they need to do to get to the game. They can win it with that offense but please let us look at the facts. The Steelers defense has not gotten rolled this year while the Cards lost to the Pats 47-7 in December.
Jamson64 on February 1, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Jets Prediction:
Steel: 31
Cards: 27
JetBoy on February 1, 2009 at 12:34 PM
I think, in fact I am sure, you have defined “classless”. Now got to the bathroom and look deeply into that shiny square on the wall.
Geez dude …read your post.
Jamson64 on February 1, 2009 at 12:34 PM
America’s pulling for the Cardinals, as it’s still tradition to support the underdog.
Christien on February 1, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Have fun with your Steeler’s love fest, especially all those classless pieces of sh*t who like flipping off opposing teams……..
…….. stay classless, stay inbred, and stay cold!
Seven Percent Solution on February 1, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Seriously.
You talkin’ fans in the stands or people here or both?
Inbred?
Seriously.
Bishop on February 1, 2009 at 12:37 PM
A cool football story, via Rick Reilly of ESPN:
Also, everybody better toad-proof their roofs, ‘cuz the Cardinals are winning the Super Bowl.
RightOFLeft on February 1, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Apparently, Jimbo…….
…….. you have never seen how Steeler fans treat opposing teams,
…….. especially the Chargers.
They make the people “booing” President Bush look like the Queen of England……….
Read your own post………..
………….. dude.
Seven Percent Solution on February 1, 2009 at 12:38 PM
…………… people in the stands.
Seven Percent Solution on February 1, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Note to Cardinals Fans:
An Arizona win means a smiling McCain on TV giving a “My friends…” speech. We don’t want that.
Steeeeeleerrrrrrs!
/Braveheart voice
innominatus on February 1, 2009 at 12:42 PM
…………… people in the stands.
Seven Percent Solution on February 1, 2009 at 12:39 PM
That would include me from time to time, and the behavior those fans exhibit is no better or worse than what I have seen at other stadiums and with other sports.
Even here in stolid Minnesota, where even raising your voice is considered bad form, the fans can be mouthy, swearing, uncouth aholes.
Bishop on February 1, 2009 at 12:48 PM
They did. They beat both these teams in their building.
JammieWearingFool on February 1, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Rootin for the Cardinals… However,
my prediction Steelers 24 – Cards 17
Keemo on February 1, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Steelers 34-21. I think the Steelers will wear down Arizona’s “D” late as the Steelers sustain some long drives.
Also, I care nothing of Rooney and Obama jumping on each other’s bandwagon in the last few months.
MoCoM on February 1, 2009 at 12:58 PM
There Goes My Hero
GO CARDINALS!
Christien on February 1, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Cards lost to the Pats 47-7 on the road in ice because they had already clinched their division and didn’t want to get hurt. Anyone who watched that game (including the ESPN crew who gave the whole defense a “Come on Man!” segment that Monday) could see that the Cards weren’t motivated to play. The Cards don’t get to the playoffs very often, so the “don’t get hurt” thinking was in full effect. Meanwhile the Pats were battling to get into the playoffs.
How they played in the regular season is one thing – but they’re not playing in the regular season. Based on the 3 playoff games (against good teams with winning records, just like the Steelers) the Cards have done quite well. A motivated Arizona Cardinals team can play up there with anyone, and believe it, they are quite motivated right now.
Also, my earlier point about Roethlisberger getting hit early and often still stands – he’s one of the most sacked QBs in the league, specifically because he does hold on to the ball too long and plays break down. Often he manages to create something out of nothing, as you said, but he sure gets sacked a lot as well.
Mibrilane on February 1, 2009 at 1:12 PM
You stole that from my brain.
I am SO tired of McNabb. Don’t get me started.
GO STEELERS !
JoeAvg on February 1, 2009 at 1:15 PM
sigh..I’m an Eagle fan and do not like the Steelers. BUT the Cards beat my team.
Now I dont know what to do….
becki51758 on February 1, 2009 at 1:15 PM
Go Cards! Do it for Pat Tillman!
bryan2369 on February 1, 2009 at 1:17 PM
I love sports and this is the greatest game of the year. My take? This game is the Steelers if they can just manage to score more points than Phoenix. That is the strategy they have to follow if their going to come away with the win.
I think, though, that it is going to go right down to the 9th inning.
Kasper Hauser on February 1, 2009 at 1:17 PM
One game – 60 minutes. The Steelers could catch the Cardinals unprepared and run away with it. However, with Warner and his weapons, if the offensive line can hold up and the defense continues doing what it has been doing, it could be very interesting. Do not count Warner out. The Cardinals were supposed to lose all three of the past playoff games.
jerseyman on February 1, 2009 at 1:20 PM
That’s just great! Here people are worried about the Superbowl! O’blowme gives a great and extravagant Superbowl party in a nice toastie WH, while here people are freezing, have no power to fix a warm meal or even water they can drink. Thank God my power came back on two days ago, not so much some of my neighbors. I do what I can to help, with is not much. But this stupid Superbowl is the furthest from my mind and I doubt much of KY gives a shit about it too!
utebell on February 1, 2009 at 1:21 PM
Testy?
You need to take Michael Phelps’ advice.
JoeAvg on February 1, 2009 at 1:25 PM
Cards 27 Steelers 24
FireBlogger on February 1, 2009 at 1:29 PM
So glad to see Ed is picking the Cards to lose yet again. A good omen, as he has repeatedly been wrong.
And Commie-in-Chief Obama wants the Steelers to win? Yet another reason to root for the Redbirds.
Go Cards!
AZ 24
PA 17
AZCoyote on February 1, 2009 at 1:30 PM
For the most part, I’m going to piggyback on this sentiment, and Warner’s got a great story and Fitzgerald is unstoppable.
I wrestle with the choice because Big Ben attended my alma mater and the Steelers have a great franchise.
That said, I heard this week that the Rooney family backed Obama. Of course, Ohio went blue in November, thanks to Bob Taft and ACORN. But PA always turns into Fool’s Gold for the GOP, so I hope Arizona kicks Pittburgh in the teeth.
BuckeyeSam on February 1, 2009 at 1:34 PM
Thats right brother, nothing gives me more confidence than an Ed prediction of doom.
P.S.- sorry ed, it’s true, but I still think your movie reviews are spot on.
abobo on February 1, 2009 at 1:49 PM
McCain: “My friends, remember the Alamo”
abobo on February 1, 2009 at 1:50 PM
But don’t count out the Broncos… on CBS!
KGB on February 1, 2009 at 1:50 PM
The strength of schedule statistic can be very misleading. After all, the San Francisco 49ers won 5 Super Bowls despite having very easy strength of schedules in several of their Super Bowl seasons, especially in the 1980s, a decade in which they won 4 of their 5 SBs.
In the 1981-82 season, the 49ers strength of schedule? 13th out of 28 teams.
In the 1983-84 season, their SOS was 16th.
1987-88 season: SOS was 24th out of 28 teams
In the 1988-89 season, their SOS was 5th
And in their final SB season, 1993-94, their SOS was 21st.
Between the late 1960s and the late 1980s, the division the 49ers played in, the NFC West, had no other good teams. It took the 1987 New Orleans Saints to break that monopoly. Until then, SF basically swept their division every year.
Del Dolemonte on February 1, 2009 at 2:04 PM
Yes, but the ‘Niners were clearly a top flight team in all of those seasons. It wouldn’t have mattered what division they played in, they’d have been there at the end. Can you say the same about the ‘Cards?
KGB on February 1, 2009 at 2:16 PM
Whatev’s big boys! The Bowl is all about destiny, not stats- which like polling samples can be used to prove nearly any point. Cards got that special something this year that means more than what the egg-headed prognosticators can put their collective finger on. Zona shouldn’t be here but they are, and they shouldn’t win but they will. They have, in the words of Dr. Evil: “a certain something the French call, … , … I don’t know what”
abobo on February 1, 2009 at 2:18 PM
Terrible Towels?
I an trying to post a pic of an F-18 with terrible towels in the windows. In flight.
And no, to you community organizers out there, not hanging out the windows! You can’t roll the windows down…oh, never mind.
I think this was before Rooney gave The One a Steeler jersey with Obama and “08″ on it. At a rally in the Penguins’ Arena.
And DCJeff, Rooney is a lifelong Democrat, as far as I know.
Oh those cardinals. Underdogs in every playoff game. The trouble with Cinderella teams is that the clock always strikes midnight eventually. We shall see.
IlikedAUH2O on February 1, 2009 at 2:22 PM
Where’s the Puppy Bowl Chat and Open Thread?
rbj on February 1, 2009 at 2:23 PM
You make a good point as On any day almost any team can beat another( see Stanford vs. USC). I do think it helps to sharpen the blade as one may say against a better schedule.
The strength of the Steelers’ defense can rarely be doubted. They will be the difference.
Jamson64 on February 1, 2009 at 2:34 PM
I see the “dude” hit home…hmmmm.
Whine on… every group of fans has some bad eggs. In fact, I bet based on your posts alone that you egg them on and wonder why you get your ass kicked. One thing for sure that in a fight I could pick out the 10 toughest Steeler chicks in the stadium and whip up on the 10 toughest San Diego surfer dudes at San Diego’s stadiun on game day. No doubt.
Jamson64 on February 1, 2009 at 2:38 PM
Good Grief. I turn on NBC to see what is on pre-game and they are trotting out Keith Dobermann. Does this network have no shame.
Wade on February 1, 2009 at 2:50 PM
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