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There were several things about this Superbowl that surprised me.
Steelers:
1) The early turnovers by "Big Ben" were uncharacteristic.
2) I thought the Steelers play calling was erratic. When the running game was working, they would often score, but then abandon it on the next series.
3) The defensive secondary never adjusted to the all-pass play calling by Green Bay. They were routinely burned. And if not for several dropped catches on the part of Green Bay, the margin of loss could (and should) have been greater.
4) I felt a tinge of deja vu when the Steelers got the ball back with 2 minutes left in the game. I told everyone at my party, "This better not be another Cardinal-style choke." Surprisingly, the Steelers seemed completely flustered and unorganized. Ben seem to be out of it.
Green Bay
1) Aaron Rodgers never seemed flustered. His passing accuracy was insane.
2) The defense was just as deserving of the MVP. They didn't hold every time. But they held every time it counted. And never allowed the Steelers to take a lead at any point in the game.
3) The big question at half time was whether Green Bay could survive loosing two key players (Woodson & Driver). The team never blinked. They remained calm and produced on both sides of the ball.
4) I was shocked that Green Bay didn't run the ball inside the 10 yard line near the end of the game, when they had a chance to finish the Steelers off. I think they would have scored a touchdown since the defense was depleted.
The best team definitely won though. And man was I happy!
Steelers:
1) The early turnovers by "Big Ben" were uncharacteristic.
2) I thought the Steelers play calling was erratic. When the running game was working, they would often score, but then abandon it on the next series.
3) The defensive secondary never adjusted to the all-pass play calling by Green Bay. They were routinely burned. And if not for several dropped catches on the part of Green Bay, the margin of loss could (and should) have been greater.
4) I felt a tinge of deja vu when the Steelers got the ball back with 2 minutes left in the game. I told everyone at my party, "This better not be another Cardinal-style choke." Surprisingly, the Steelers seemed completely flustered and unorganized. Ben seem to be out of it.
Green Bay
1) Aaron Rodgers never seemed flustered. His passing accuracy was insane.
2) The defense was just as deserving of the MVP. They didn't hold every time. But they held every time it counted. And never allowed the Steelers to take a lead at any point in the game.
3) The big question at half time was whether Green Bay could survive loosing two key players (Woodson & Driver). The team never blinked. They remained calm and produced on both sides of the ball.
4) I was shocked that Green Bay didn't run the ball inside the 10 yard line near the end of the game, when they had a chance to finish the Steelers off. I think they would have scored a touchdown since the defense was depleted.
The best team definitely won though. And man was I happy!
Peace.. Through Superior Firepower. 
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