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Even if you had just a passing interest for sports news on the web you would have found out that the Pittsburgh Steelers were victorious in Super Bowl 43 by a final score of 27-23. The full sports news story on the web, courtesy of the Toronto Sun.

Both teams refused to give up or give in and played their hearts out for the NFL's ultimate prize. The Arizona Cardinals deserved a better fate and answered big plays by the Steelers with ones of their own. But ultimately there were two main reasons that the Cardinals could not overcome. First they made mistakes and took some untimely and some would say questionable penalties that allowed the Steelers to keep scoring drives alive when it appeared that the Cardinals had them stopped. A roughing the kicker and a roughing the holder penalty proved costly.

The other was what allsports thinks was the play that determined the final out come. The Cardinals were on the Steelers two yard line with time running out in the first half. Warner got picked off on the goal line by James Harrison, who ran the ball all the way back for a touchdown. The 100 yard interception return was the longest in Super Bowl history and was a pivotal 14 point swing in the Steelers victory.

Santonio Holmes was brilliant with the catch for the score managing to have the presence of mind to keep both feet in the endzone while making a great catch. The Ben Roethlisberger pass was not to shabby either.

Both Kurt Warner and Roethlisberger played well and found their receivers to make big plays.

Larry Fitzgerald was great for the Cardinals and Allsports believes there is not a better receiver in the game today. The Cardinals came into their own in the 2009 playoffs but their lack of experience may have been their downfall. They still played a hell of a game, coming so close but just falling short. They are a young team and the experience gained from the playoffs and the Super Bowl will give them confidence to get back and claim Vince Lombardi's trophy in the near future.

"No Guts No Glory"

Walt Webb

Feb 4 2008

Well everyone I blew the call, lol, not even close in the score of the game. Who would have thought that the game would have been such a defensive struggle for 3 quarters of the game. The only consolation I have is that the giants pretty well did what I said they had to do to keep the game close. They did that and actually won the game 17-14.
The game was Eli Manning's coming out party for sure because he played one hell of a game and was totally deserving of MVP honors. Dad and big brother were there for him and he sure didn't disappoint. He did have two turnovers but they were not his fault, he got the ball into his receiver and running backs hands but they could not hold onto it. The giants defense gets full marks for shutting down the high powdered New England offence, and the two turnovers for New York did not come back to bite them in the behind. If someone would have bet in Vegas that the giants would have held the patriots to 14 points they would be a wealth person today. I kind of feel sorry for Tom Brady though, it was too bad he pick the biggest game of the year to become mortal and he and his whole offence played rather ordinary. Honorable mention should go to Wes Welker WR, who I thought was the best player for the patriots.
On a side note you speaking of Vegas, where you can bet on anything to do with the game. There was an over under bet of 6 as to how many times Peyton Manning's face would appear on camera. I think the camera man and the producer bet the over because I counted about 10 times that his mug was on the screen.
So there you have it, my prediction was way off and I think everyone was surprised by the out come. But hey that's why they have to actually play the game. So the New England Patriots, the best team ever to not have won the super bowl. That's it for now.
Walter Webb
P.S. Next up will be hockey and maybe something on Garry Betman, is he doing a good job or not? Give me your opinions

The aftermath
Feb 4 2008

Well everyone I blew the call, lol, not even close in the score of the game. Who would have thought that the game would have been such a defencive struggle for 3 quarters of the game. The only consolation I have is that the giants pretty well did what I said they had to do to keep the game close. They did that and actually won the game 17-14.
The game was Eli Manning's coming out party for sure because he played one hell of a game and was totally deserving of MVP honors. Dad and big brother were there for him and he sure didn't disappoint. He did have two turnovers but they were not his fault, he got the ball into his receiver and running backs hands but they could not hold onto it. The giants defence gets full marks for shutting down the high powdered New England offence, and the two turnovers for New York did not come back to bite them in the behind. If someone would have bet in Vegas that the giants would have held the patriots to 14 points they would be a wealth person today. I kind of feel sorry for Tom Brady though, it was to bad he pick the biggest game of the year to become mortal and he and his whole offence played rather ordinary. Honerable mention should go to Wes Welker WR, who I thought was the best player for the patiots.
On a side note you speaking of Vegas, where you can bet on anything to do with the game. There was an over under bet of 6 as to how many times Peyton Manning's face would appear on camera. I think the camera man and the producer bet the over because I counted about 10 times that his mug was on the screen.
So there you have it, my prediction was way off and I think everone was surprised by the out come. But hey that's why they have to actually play the game. So the New England Patriots, the best team ever to not have won the super bowl. That's it for now.
Walter Webb
P.S. Next up will be hockey and maybe something on Garry Betman, is he doing a good job or not? Give me your opinions

1) Nashville @ Detroit
I think Detroit should win this series in about 6 games. That being said they will be hard pressed to advance beyond the second round. Age and injuries will catch up to them.

2) Colorado @ Minnesota
Minnesota plays great defense under Jacques Lemaire and I think it will be a long series. If Colorado can stay healthy, they have more fire power and should win in 7 games.

3) Calgary @ San Jose
Calgary will have to play the sharks like they were in alley fight to win this one. It will depend on neutralizing Joe Thorton and Brian Campbell. They also need major traffic in front of the San Jose goal. Calgary will play them tuff but in the end I think San Jose is just too strong and will take it in 6 games. Besides San Jose is due and I can't see them folding this year.

4) Dallas @ Anaheim
This one will be close to but Anaheim should prevail here. They are the defending champs and play tough hockey. Likely the best defensive corps in the league. Anaheim in 6 games

Sincerely Walt Webb

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