Super Bowl XLIII – Pittsburgh Steelers vs Arizona Cardinals
Did you see that game? It was what a Super Bowl should be: close, fairly evenly matched, and decided at the end of the game.
In the first half, Pittsburgh looked like they were a lock to win. Arizona was struggling, and the James Harrison interception at the goal line that he ran back for a touchdown put the Steelers ahead 17-7 at the half. Did that knock the Cardinals out of the game?
No. They came back in the second half and did what they had to do. After letting Pittsburgh get ahead 20-7 (but holding them to only a field goal in the third quarter), Arizona started connecting in the fourth quarter. 7:33 remaining and the Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald catches a touchdown. 20-14. 2:58 and the score goes to 20-16 on a safety. Is there enough time left?
Yes there is. Pittsburgh punts, and a couple of plays later Larry Fitzgerald scores another touchdown at 2:37. 20-23, and Arizona has the lead for the first time in the game. Can Pittsburgh get a field goal and send this game into the first overtime in Super Bowl history?
No. Pittsburgh goes for the win, and with :15 left, they score a touchdown, retaking the lead 27-23.
Phenomenal game. Debate on PTI (Pardon The Interruption – ESPN) last night about whether this year or last year (NY Giants vs. New England Patriots, Giants win 17-14 and ruin the Patriots perfect season) was the best Super Bowl ever.
You decide.
