# Super Bowl 43. Arizona Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Steelers **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [January 25, 2009, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970 "2009-01-25T22:57:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Osip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4491bb/32.png) [@Osip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Osip)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970/81 "2009-02-02T01:55:33Z")
> [@Hamlet](#): > > Am I watching the same game you are? Other than the deflection interception, I’m just not seeing it. They managed to get a couple stops on 3rd down and were playing their responsiblities. Towards the end of the 1st half they were clicking like they did thru the playoffs. Taking their gaps and not allowing cutbacks, being on coverage with the WRs and being smart. They had the focus at the end of the 1st half. Now watching Pitts drive, they(AZ) are skipping their coverage and trying to make plays and leaving holes for Ben to find open WRS. Not to mention lanes for the RBs. when they play smart they are good, when they get emotional and everyone is trying to be a play maker they get burned, then start the penalties and meltdown. Will they get their focus back? hell if I know. ---
**Author:** ![Darth\_Sensitive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/58956e/32.png) [@Darth\_Sensitive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Sensitive)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970/82 "2009-02-02T01:57:32Z")
Good stop on D. ---
**Author:** ![IAmNotSpartacus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/cc9497/32.png) [@IAmNotSpartacus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IAmNotSpartacus)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970/83 "2009-02-02T01:58:23Z")
> [@HongKongFooey](#): > > It’s not grounding if the ball makes it back to the line of scrimmage; it was a cheap call though. Didn’t see him leave the pocket, but OK. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970/84 "2009-02-02T01:59:44Z")
'Zona has to score pretty quick or this game is going to be over. The MVP should be the penalty flag. It’s dominating the game. ---
**Author:** ![Hamlet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hamlet/32/2818_2.png) [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970/85 "2009-02-02T02:01:44Z")
> [@Osip](#): > > They managed to get a couple stops on 3rd down and were playing their responsiblities. Towards the end of the 1st half they were clicking like they did thru the playoffs. Taking their gaps and not allowing cutbacks, being on coverage with the WRs and being smart. Maybe I am watching a different game. They’re definitely doing well against the run and at the goal line, but the Steelers are controlling the clock and getting points. Giving up drives with double digit plays and 70-80 yards a piece per drive isn’t going to do it in the Super Bowl. The only real stops they’ve had are the deflection interception and a huge holding call. Their goal line play has been outstanding, and is the only thing keeping them in the game. Of course, I’m full of wings, fried foods, and beer, so my perceptions may be off. ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970/86 "2009-02-02T02:08:16Z")
Arizona’s safeties are solid. We always hear about Adrian Wilson (and rightly so) but I’ve thought for a long time that Antrel Rolle would look good at safety. Actually I secretly hoped the Cardinals would release him and the Steelers would sign him and move him to safety. Oh well, good for him either way. ---
**Author:** ![Osip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4491bb/32.png) [@Osip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Osip)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970/87 "2009-02-02T02:08:23Z")
> [@Hamlet](#): > > Maybe I am watching a different game. They’re definitely doing well against the run and at the goal line, but the Steelers are controlling the clock and getting points. Giving up drives with double digit plays and 70-80 yards a piece per drive isn’t going to do it in the Super Bowl. The only real stops they’ve had are the deflection interception and a huge holding call. Their goal line play has been outstanding, and is the only thing keeping them in the game. > > Of course, I’m full of wings, fried foods, and beer, so my perceptions may be off. In the first quarter they were the suck. I agree. In the second quarter they settled down and limited Pittsburg O to 1 TD at the beginning. Then stopped two drives quite well. the second half they started allowing the yard and passes but tightened up in the red zone. They are frustrating. When they are focused they are ok when they ad-lib the get burnt. They chance from series to series. Very frustrating. ---
**Author:** ![Osip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4491bb/32.png) [@Osip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Osip)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970/88 "2009-02-02T02:10:09Z")
> [@HongKongFooey](#): > > Arizona’s safeties are solid. We always hear about Adrian Wilson (and rightly so) but I’ve thought for a long time that Antrel Rolle would look good at safety. Actually I secretly hoped the Cardinals would release him and the Steelers would sign him and move him to safety. Oh well, good for him either way. Rolle is doing good at Safety and is only going to get better. When gets his hands on and INT he is as much fun to watch returning it as Hester returning kicks used to be. I would love to see Rolle as a punt returner from time to time. ---
**Author:** ![Hamlet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hamlet/32/2818_2.png) [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970/89 "2009-02-02T02:10:36Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > The MVP should be the penalty flag. It’s dominating the game. The thing is, other than the ticky tack roughing call, most of the penalties have been correctly called. Gandy has held Harrison, Wilson did run into the holder, and DRC did grab Holmes’ facemask. It’s not like the Steelers/Seahawks ticky tack refereeing. ETA And Hood held Ward. ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970/90 "2009-02-02T02:10:53Z")
> [@IAmNotSpartacus](#): > > Didn’t see him leave the pocket, but OK. You’re probably right it takes me so long to type on that little tiny ipod keypad I missed the fucking replay (and made about 47 fat-fingered typos). ---
**Author:** ![Osip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4491bb/32.png) [@Osip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Osip)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970/91 "2009-02-02T02:11:30Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > 'Zona has to score pretty quick or this game is going to be over. > > The MVP should be the penalty flag. It’s dominating the game. Yeah to bad the Flag cant go to Disney World. But Farrior looks like the best player for the award right now. ---
**Author:** ![Osip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4491bb/32.png) [@Osip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Osip)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970/92 "2009-02-02T02:13:28Z")
> [@Hamlet](#): > > The thing is, other than the ticky tack roughing call, most of the penalties have been correctly called. Gandy has held Harrison, Wilson did run into the holder, and DRC did grab Holmes’ facemask. It’s not like the Steelers/Seahawks ticky tack refereeing. Agreed. Coach Whiz for two years in a row mentioned at the beginning of the season “we have to stop commiting so many penalties” Looks like they need to keep working on that. Arizona is killing themselves with Penalties. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970/93 "2009-02-02T02:14:05Z")
If the Steelers score again, it’s over. It hasn’t been a very scintillating game. Jesus, the Cards are killing themselves with penalties. ---
**Author:** ![Darth\_Sensitive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/58956e/32.png) [@Darth\_Sensitive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Sensitive)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970/94 "2009-02-02T02:14:39Z")
There it goes again! **\>\>\>** 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970/95 "2009-02-02T02:16:32Z")
Big sack. It looks like the Cards still have a chip and a chair. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970/96 "2009-02-02T02:17:49Z")
Shouldn’t that have been interference with the catch? ---
**Author:** ![Osip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4491bb/32.png) [@Osip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Osip)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970/97 "2009-02-02T02:17:59Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > Big sack. It looks like the Cards still have a chip and a chair. A chip and a Chair, but if they do not take it down the field and get some points they are humped. ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970/98 "2009-02-02T02:19:03Z")
> [@Osip](#): > > Agreed. Coach Whiz for two years in a row mentioned at the beginning of the season “we have to stop commiting so many penalties” Looks like they need to keep working on that. Arizona is killing themselves with Penalties. One point re: penalties. I hope Cards fans won’t be too hard on Mike Gandy, I watch every Steelers game and he’s doing quite well, even considering that Harrison is dropping into coverage a lot. Most teams have done a lot more holding against Harrison. ---
**Author:** ![Hamlet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hamlet/32/2818_2.png) [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970/99 "2009-02-02T02:20:53Z")
Moving to the no huddle. It’ll put a lot of pressure on the O Line. Seems to be working so far. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2009, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-43-arizona-cardinals-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/482970/100 "2009-02-02T02:22:04Z")
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