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Super Bowl, February 1st, 2009: Cardinals or Steelers?
Jan 25, 2009 8:39 PM GMT
The big game is on next weekend, a week from today. My team was eliminated early (St. Louis Rams), but I am having a hard time deciding who to cheer for in a week. I still have loyalty to the Kurt Warner days, but I despise Ken Whisenhunt.

What about the rest of you? Who are you pulling for in the big game?
Jan 26, 2009 5:22 PM GMT
CARDINALS!!!!



HighVoltageGu... Posts: 1957
Jan 26, 2009 5:25 PM GMT
I don't follow football too much, and my first instinct is to go with the Steelers but I'd like to see the Cards take this one!
coolarmydude Posts: 3039
Jan 26, 2009 5:25 PM GMT
The snooze button. This could be one of the biggest sleepers of the Super Bowl of all time.
a1972guy Posts: 3008
Jan 26, 2009 5:28 PM GMT
I GOTTA pull for the Cardinals!!!

Kurt DESERVES this!!!!
irishkcguy Posts: 358
Jan 26, 2009 5:33 PM GMT
First of all, thanks for posting a topic about sports on the gay athletes' site. I would prefer to talk about sports than to discuss the depth of artistic vision of the new Britney Spears album.

If the Cards can protect Warner as well as they did for most of the game against Philly they have a chance. But the Cards play in a very weak division and Pittsburgh is an incredibly violent team. I will be happy for the Cards if they can pull off the upset, but I think Pittsburgh will win a low scoring and ugly game.
slimdad1 Posts: 8
Jan 26, 2009 5:33 PM GMT
STEELERS! In a blow out. Another boring Super Bowl. Would have preferred Eli and the boys but maybe next year.
Jan 26, 2009 5:38 PM GMT
I don't watch football, I find it boring. I don't watch the Superbowl, either. It's like only going to church on Christmas because that's what you're supposed to do.
a1972guy Posts: 3008
Jan 26, 2009 5:42 PM GMT
irishkcguy said

If the Cards can protect Warner as well as they did for most of the game against Philly they have a chance. But the Cards play in a very weak division and Pittsburgh is an incredibly violent team. I will be happy for the Cards if they can pull off the upset, but I think Pittsburgh will win a low scoring and ugly game.


EXACTLY!!!!
Jan 26, 2009 5:43 PM GMT
Gotta root for the Cards!
It's their time.


Jan 26, 2009 5:44 PM GMT
coolarmydude saidThe snooze button. This could be one of the biggest sleepers of the Super Bowl of all time.


I heard that last year:

UNION-TRIBUNE
February 4, 2008

Associated Press

GLENDALE, Ariz. –

...What began as one of the more boring Super Bowls ended in a rush, in drama, with Giants quarterback Eli Manning leading his team back late for a 17-14 win over the Pats, who had gone 18-0 and were leaning hard on history...

------

HOW AWESOME THAT game turned out to be.

No matter who wins... it's important. If Arizona wins, it will be their first ever since both conferences merged. If the Steelers win, it will be their 6th, and a new record. Currently 3 teams have 5 wins each... (49er's, Cowboys... and... the Steelers).

But if either team runs away with the game, or it ends up being like a baseball score... I will find other things to distract me :-)
jerseyguy Posts: 99
Jan 26, 2009 5:48 PM GMT
if james and fitzgerald can break come big plays and if warner gets some protection and has time to throw, the Cardinals might surprise. But I think the Steelers will win, mainly because of their defense. I just see them putting a ton of pressure on Warner throughout the game. I'm going to say Pittsburgh, 27-13.

Jan 26, 2009 5:50 PM GMT
Timberoo saidI don't watch football, I find it boring. I don't watch the Superbowl, either. It's like only going to church on Christmas because that's what you're supposed to do.


Always a spoil sport... sheeshhh...
Jan 26, 2009 5:51 PM GMT
Defense wins championships. So my money is on the Steelers.

However, I usually root for the underdog so I think it would be cool if the Cardinals win. Although the thought of Matt Leinart having a Super Bowl ring, even if he didn't get it by being the starter, really bugs me.
caesarea4 Posts: 2083
Jan 26, 2009 6:23 PM GMT
Timberoo, you're supposed to watch for the commercials!

Sigh. Wouldn't it be cool if there were a professional football team in Michigan...?
Jan 26, 2009 6:28 PM GMT
Caesarea4 saidTimberoo, you're supposed to watch for the commercials!

Sigh. Wouldn't it be cool if there were a professional football team in Michigan...?


THAT's funny. So sorry for your, er... loss...
NJDewd Posts: 355
Jan 26, 2009 6:46 PM GMT
I'm rooting for Arizona...Pitt won just a few years ago. Eagles are out
caesarea4 Posts: 2083
Jan 26, 2009 6:55 PM GMT
Caesarea4> Sigh. Wouldn't it be cool if there were a professional football team in Michigan...?

Justinono> THAT's funny. So sorry for your, er... loss...

Er, make that lossES.

Hey, gotta look at the bright side.
At least the Lions had a purrfect season!
dhinkansas Posts: 477
Jan 26, 2009 6:57 PM GMT
Wonder if the two week layoff will hurt the Cards? They had an amazing playoff run, but I'm wondering how the two week layoff will affect them. Pittsburgh hasn't been spectacular in their playoff run...playing ugly, but still winning...it's hard to pick against them with all the post season experience they have.

I keep waiting for the Cardinal team that was blitzed 45-0 in New England.
Jan 26, 2009 7:01 PM GMT
Im rooting/hoping for the Cardinals. Just so a bad team can win in a bad year for the NFL.

-a disgruntled pats fan
irishkcguy Posts: 358
Jan 26, 2009 7:06 PM GMT
I agree with mpm33 that it's been a bad year for the NFL. There needs to be some revamping of who makes the playoffs. When the Pats go 11-5 and don't make the playoffs and the Chargers go 8-8 and HOST a playoff game something is really wrong.

Jan 26, 2009 7:23 PM GMT
I hope just to see a good, entertaining back and forth game. I don't have any real feelings for either team in either direction.

That being said, my gut tells me that Pittsburgh defense destroys Kurt Warner and makes him re-contemplate retirement.
stateguy35 Posts: 2
Jan 26, 2009 7:25 PM GMT
cards 24 pitt 14. fitzgerald 2 tds. lets go!
Jan 26, 2009 7:41 PM GMT
irishkcguy saidI agree with mpm33 that it's been a bad year for the NFL. There needs to be some revamping of who makes the playoffs. When the Pats go 11-5 and don't make the playoffs and the Chargers go 8-8 and HOST a playoff game something is really wrong.



thanks irishkcguy. there was actually a really good article on si.com (or maybe it was espn, but pretty sure SI) recently about how the new 4 division seeding playoffs has been terrible for the NFL in terms of playoff teams, winners, matchups, etc. im all for parity in the NFL, I just want quality teams playing after having quality seasons.

-marc
Jan 26, 2009 8:10 PM GMT
mpm33 said
irishkcguy saidI agree with mpm33 that it's been a bad year for the NFL. There needs to be some revamping of who makes the playoffs. When the Pats go 11-5 and don't make the playoffs and the Chargers go 8-8 and HOST a playoff game something is really wrong.



thanks irishkcguy. there was actually a really good article on si.com (or maybe it was espn, but pretty sure SI) recently about how the new 4 division seeding playoffs has been terrible for the NFL in terms of playoff teams, winners, matchups, etc. im all for parity in the NFL, I just want quality teams playing after having quality seasons.

-marc


Maybe next year, guys...
Guy101 Posts: 1703
Jan 26, 2009 8:13 PM GMT
Steeler all the way. We're gonna have big Super Bowl Party that involves some card, beer pong and other fun games and of course the football game itself.
FreeThinker20... Posts: 942
Jan 26, 2009 8:16 PM GMT
Cardinals!
dhinkansas Posts: 477
Jan 26, 2009 8:21 PM GMT
Who would have believed a 37 year old Kurt Warner would resurrect AZ and take them to the Super Bowl. So much for Matt Leinart I guess.

The Chargers were a mystery this year. I think the team has a ton of talent, but it took a last second comeback to beat KC to start the roll. I think for the most part, they underachieved this year...but I'd like to see them in the AFC title game with all starters healthy.

Many years ago the LA Rams (or Lambs...depending on your perspective) made the Super Bowl after a 9-7 season and played PItt a decent Super Bowl game. So who knows what can happen.
jc_online Posts: 407
Jan 26, 2009 8:21 PM GMT
I think the Steelers will win, but it won't be a runaway. Cards will give them a tough time - I hope! Steelers have the better D#, and that will win it for them.

Go Browns! (maybe next year...gotta keep the spirit)
GuerrillaSodo... Posts: 2946
Jan 26, 2009 8:22 PM GMT
I'll bet on whichever team has hotter guys.
Jan 26, 2009 8:44 PM GMT

hockeynick79 Posts: 273
Jan 26, 2009 8:45 PM GMT
STILLERS! (Pittsburghese cited)
soulmates4lif... Posts: 90
Jan 26, 2009 8:58 PM GMT
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Jan 26, 2009 9:02 PM GMT
I squish you bitches --- you look like bumble bees...

Jan 26, 2009 9:39 PM GMT
Cards
Jan 27, 2009 6:50 AM GMT
justinono saidI squish you bitches --- you look like bumble bees...




LOOOOOL!!! I love you
Jan 27, 2009 7:08 AM GMT
I was reading an article on Yahoo.com and they were talking about how this Super Bowl is interesting in that its hard for most people to hate either team. I thought that was interesting, I think most people (outside of Baltimore, probably) don't have that much of a problem with Pittsburgh. As for Arizona, its impossible to hate them because they've never really been a challenge to anyone.

Thoughts?
irishkcguy Posts: 358
Jan 27, 2009 7:28 AM GMT
I read an article that said Pittsburgh will be cast as the villains in this game because of the Cinderella nature of the Cards.
Jan 27, 2009 7:35 AM GMT
HRBarnacle saidI was reading an article on Yahoo.com and they were talking about how this Super Bowl is interesting in that its hard for most people to hate either team. I thought that was interesting, I think most people (outside of Baltimore, probably) don't have that much of a problem with Pittsburgh. As for Arizona, its impossible to hate them because they've never really been a challenge to anyone.

Thoughts?


I don't care about Steelers, because they had their latest Super Bowl victory on February 5, 2006. Arizona Cardinals have none and this is the first time in Arizona history that Cardinals got this far.


GO CARDINALS...
Surferhotty Posts: 8
Jan 28, 2009 8:24 AM GMT
Idk I'm in the same camp as you Barnacle.

I say, go Steelers!
Jan 31, 2009 6:22 AM GMT
Go STEELERS!
David0728 Posts: 34
Jan 31, 2009 6:27 AM GMT
The Cardinals, but only because I'm a Browns fan and I hate the Steelers!
B71115 Posts: 247
Jan 31, 2009 4:14 PM GMT
David0728 saidThe Cardinals, but only because I'm a Browns fan and I hate the Steelers!


I saw a guy wearing a shirt that read "Not just football..." on the front and was waiting to see what the back said. Finally he turned and it said "...Browns football!"

That made me laugh. Not JUST football. It takes decades of work to be this mediocre!!!



GO STEELERS!
seanp7 Posts: 354
Jan 31, 2009 4:15 PM GMT
Is this basketball?
Jan 31, 2009 4:19 PM GMT
The super bowl?

ssssppppphhhhhtttttt

is that thing still around?
Shortnsexystu... Posts: 246
Jan 31, 2009 4:56 PM GMT
I usually always cheer for the underdog either because they've never made the big game before, as in this case, or they haven't been in it in a very long time. Steelers are a great franchise with a great history but they already have numerous Superbowl wins. GO CARDINALS!
RunnerBen Posts: 70
Jan 31, 2009 4:57 PM GMT
Steelers. GO BEN!
Calvin Posts: 541
Jan 31, 2009 5:12 PM GMT
The Cardinal's played good this year but I would be surprised if the Steelers lost.
Clarkj39 Posts: 230
Jan 31, 2009 5:14 PM GMT
No ones looking forward to the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet??
Calvin Posts: 541
Jan 31, 2009 5:24 PM GMT
WickedFast saidNo ones looking forward to the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet??


No
veniceman Posts: 192
Jan 31, 2009 5:25 PM GMT
Cardinals 31
Steelers 24


Warner needs to spread the offense to pick up the Steelers' incredible blitzes....Warner is the best in the league at avoiding the blitz because of his quick release...
nikeathlete Posts: 160
Jan 31, 2009 5:28 PM GMT
Well....since my Titans lost to the umm....Ravens.....

I'm pulling for the Cardinals. I would like to see them win. Although, I believe the Steelers will win it.
Clarkj39 Posts: 230
Jan 31, 2009 5:30 PM GMT
getfitrick said
WickedFast saidNo ones looking forward to the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet??


No



Bummer.
Jan 31, 2009 5:32 PM GMT
GO CARDINALS!!!!







oooo... wrong cardinals... bad, Justin... bad
Feb 01, 2009 6:25 PM GMT
Now that I am in PA I've got to support the Steelers!!
Sean85 Posts: 1951
Feb 01, 2009 6:29 PM GMT
Cardinals. I go for the underdogs when it's not the pats.

And even then its because I get too watch Tom brady's bubble butt.

I rarely watch football but I don't see this being a very exciting superbowl.. Let's hope one teams wearing white tights and it rains... hard... Should make it more intresting.
Feb 01, 2009 6:36 PM GMT
Cards!!!
NJDewd Posts: 355
Feb 01, 2009 7:30 PM GMT
Rooting for the "other" Birds - Cards...Wish it were Eagles playing.
Feb 01, 2009 7:56 PM GMT
Oh, is that who's playing? I suppose I should know that before I show up at a lesbian friend's tonight, that I was tricked into attending.

I quote a US Air Force General, when asked which team he favored in the annual Army-Navy game:

"I hope they both lose!" LMAO!
Feb 01, 2009 9:22 PM GMT
Ariz Cardinals: 21
Pitts Steelers: 10
UPSGuyMO Posts: 52
Feb 01, 2009 9:39 PM GMT
PIT is favored but that's flawed - Cards will win for a few reasons (and besides Kurt Warner's way hotter than Ben lol)

Cards 20 PIT 17

I'm in Tampa for the game, just not going to it-- it's the Recession Bowl!

Cards can come back and PIT is not a comeback team, Ben's due for a stinkerand PIT does not have fitzgerald! GO Zona!
Feb 01, 2009 9:52 PM GMT
Bye Bye bumble bee.



Feb 01, 2009 9:54 PM GMT
I'm not going to watch. I'm going to watch the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet. It has got to be the cutest thing I have EVER seen
Feb 01, 2009 9:57 PM GMT
Go Cards! -- I'm not so much rooting FOR the Cardinals as I am AGAINST the Steelers -- every Cleveland bone in my body is dreading a Steelers victory
turtlesarecoo... Posts: 464
Feb 01, 2009 9:58 PM GMT
CARDINALS!!!! PLEASE! I can't take any more of my annoying Steeler friends telling me how great their team is.
Feb 01, 2009 9:59 PM GMT
Go Cardinals!
Feb 01, 2009 10:19 PM GMT
Cards all the way today!
myblazer_1 Posts: 7
Feb 01, 2009 10:21 PM GMT
CARDINALS BABY!!! Let's go!
Feb 01, 2009 10:27 PM GMT
I don't really care as much about the game as I do for my families yummy snack-fest...

but I am going to have to root for the Steelers...
joe106 Posts: 6
Feb 01, 2009 10:50 PM GMT
I'm from Penns,..so going to have to go for the steelers,,,though,,,I collect locker room hats every year after the games,,,I already have a steelers hat,,so I want a AZ hat,,LOL,,,,but good luck for the teams who ever wins
CuriousJockAZ Posts: 3656
Feb 01, 2009 10:58 PM GMT
Sooooo praying for the Cardinals today. They have been underestimated all season, even into the playoffs, and even now. They are the underdog story of the NFL this year, and Kurt Warner is a class act. He deserves this one and I think he may just pull it off.

Go Cards!!!
fastprof Posts: 1718
Feb 01, 2009 11:29 PM GMT
I'm rooting for the Cardinals.

It's remarkable how much poor "forecasting" the sports pundits made this year before the season. Then once they make the judgment that the West is weak, then it stands to reason when the teams in the conference knock each other off, and the winner of the conference has a mediocre record, in terms of wins and losses, the pundits think they were right.

They are still sticking with their preseason notion that the West was weak, hence the Cardinals are underrated.
boilerup_82 Posts: 116
Feb 01, 2009 11:34 PM GMT
GO CARDINALS!**

unfortunately, germans do not care about the nfl so I will be following it through yahoo sports...=(

**I'm rooting for them just because of Matt Leinart, he went to USC!!! fight on!