Super Bowl XLIII Running Thread

There was not a player on either side that was playing like an idiot on special teams. Sure, Wilson took out the holder, but he was physically just out of control, not mentally.

Sometimes you can spot the chippy plays as the game progresses, but like I typed, I could not see it.

 

Wasn't questioning you, just ribbing some of the guys here who despise Harrison. Just seems to me like he's doing everything he can to keep the guy out of the play. And acting a bit like the overagressive jerk that he apparently is.

 

Is that incident why Francisco was so beatable on the last drive?

"OK, James . . .let me up. I swear I won't cover anyone with the game on the line."

"OK, just so we're clear."

 

Then, they might be wrong.

 

Is Tomlin the first bearded SB-winning coach? I can't think of any others.

 

Yeah. So Oscar De La Hoya is a thug because he beats people up for a living?
Grow up, TP.

 

Yep. Ditka and Cowher were the only mustachioed SB-winning coaches, as far as I know.

 

just wanted to catch this before you sobered up and decided to delete it.

i nominate it now for dumbest post of the year.

 

Well, Michael, you got me thinking about ranking all the Super Bowl teams, so I did. Points were earned through a combination of winning percentage, point differential in the regular season (heaviest weight), point differential in playoffs and point differential in the SB (least weight). Based on my formula, I came up with this... and you were almost right about the Cardinals. Obviously, I (and my formula) reserve the right to be wrong.


1. 1985 Bears (15-1 record with big margins in reg. season, plus an unparalleled postseason run (91-10 PF-PA), wins it for them)
2. 1989 49ers
3. 1971 Cowboys
4. 2000 Ravens
5. 1986 Giants
6. 1984 49ers
7. 1977 Cowboys
8. 1973 Dolphins
9. 1968 Colts (L)
10. 1969 Chiefs
11. 1991 Redskins
12. 1998 Broncos
13. 1972 Dolphins
14. 1966 Packers
15. 1983 Raiders
16. 1992 Cowboys
17. 2002 Buccaneers
18. 1996 Packers
19. 1969 Vikings
20. 1975 Steelers
21. 1978 Steelers
22. 1982 Redskins
23. 1976 Raiders
24. 2007 Patriots (L)
25. 1970 Colts
26. 1987 Redskins
27. 1974 Steelers
28. 1994 49ers
29. 1999 Rams
30. 2004 Patriots
31. 1993 Cowboys
32. 1967 Packers
33. 1979 Steelers
34. 1990 Giants
35. 1967 Raiders (L)
36. 1972 Redskins (L)
37. 2001 Rams (L)
38. 1990 Bills (L)
39. 1988 49ers
40. 1968 Jets
41. 1995 Cowboys
42. 2005 Steelers
43. 1997 Broncos
44. 1980 Raiders
45. 2003 Patriots
46. 1978 Cowboys (L)
47. 1984 Dolphins (L)
48. 1982 Dolphins (L)
49. 2008 Steelers
50. 1981 49ers
51. 2006 Colts
52. 2004 Eagles (L)
53. 2005 Seahawks (L)
54. 1991 Bills (L)
55. 1983 Redskins (L)
56. 1973 Vikings (L)
57. 1977 Broncos (L)
58. 1997 Packers (L)
59. 2006 Bears (L)
60. 1976 Vikings (L)
61. 1980 Eagles (L)
62. 1975 Cowboys (L)
63. 1998 Falcons (L)
64. 1981 Bengals (L)
65. 1971 Dolphins (L)
66. 2001 Patriots
67. 1966 Chiefs (L)
68. 1988 Bengals (L)
69. 1999 Titans (L)
70. 2000 Giants (L)
71. 1974 Vikings (L)
72. 1996 Patriots (L)
73. 1970 Cowboys (L)
74. 2003 Panthers (L)
75. 1993 Bills (L)
76. 1992 Bills (L)
77. 2002 Raiders (L)
78. 2007 Giants
79. 1995 Steelers (L)
80. 1986 Broncos (L)
81. 1989 Broncos (L)
82. 1987 Broncos (L)
83. 1985 Patriots (L)
84. 1994 Chargers (L)
85. 2008 Cardinals(L)
86. 1979 Rams (L)

 

Simon! You're full of it!!! The 2008 Steelas are the greatestest team evers! YEAH!!!! YEAH!!!!! </half this board>

 

Simon, that's definitely a helluva list.

 

My only quibble with the Steelers on your list, Simon, is that this Steelers team was better than the 2005 version. They might not have had the same running game or offensive line, but Roethlisberger and the defense were far better than in 2005, and that's not to mention replacing Antwaan Randel El with Santonio Holmes and Nate Washington. I would flip those two teams.