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Will James Harrison's 100-yard interception return for a TD go down as the greatest play in Super Bowl history?

Heading into Super Bowl XLIII, you voted David Tyree's improbable catch last year as the best play in the big game's history. James Harrison definitely makes it onto the list of top plays, but can it take the top spot?

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Excellent play - but not better than the Tyree play with the scramble, pressure, point in the game. Maybe I'm biased... I'm a Giant fan!

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     - 9:37 pm EST on Sun Feb 1, 2009
    No

    There were to many blocks in the backs not called on this play. Why is it that everyone saw them but not the officials??

    {"commentId":5131769,"threadId":"488152","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"mikeanddonna57"}
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     - 2:15 pm EST on Mon Feb 2, 2009
    No

    Harrison showed his character later in the game. Greatness is not manifest in a thug.

    {"commentId":5132363,"threadId":"488152","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"cmarvinney"}
       - cmarv
       - 2:42 pm EST on Mon Feb 2, 2009
      Yes

      100 yards from the NFL's Defensive MVP!!! You gotta love it! Steelers Nation Rules!!!

      {"commentId":5132941,"threadId":"488152","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"japplelaw"}
         - 3:07 pm EST on Mon Feb 2, 2009
        Yes

        The Tyree catch had 2 wows but the Harrison int had 100 yards of wows!

        {"commentId":5138690,"threadId":"488152","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"steelersfan"}
           - 9:02 pm EST on Mon Feb 2, 2009
          Yes

          While Tyree's catch was a amazing catch that kept the drive alive, Harrison's play was a 14 point swing in a 4 point game.

          {"commentId":5150789,"threadId":"488152","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"jmwheeler"}
             - 2:25 pm EST on Tue Feb 3, 2009
            No

            Not the greatest.. but in the top 10.

            {"commentId":5165841,"threadId":"488152","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"charlesh-1"}
               - 1:19 am EST on Wed Feb 4, 2009
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              {"commentId":5120265,"authorDomain":"jeffhardy"}

              A great play, yes...but what I'll remember is the back-breaking decision by Kurt Warner to throw the ball, and the even worse performance of the entire Arizona offense to bring the guy down.

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                Reply#1 - Sun Feb 1, 2009 8:31 PM EST
                {"commentId":5120311,"authorDomain":"imwhitewolf"}

                Isn't it funny whenever the question is asked, right after the moment, is this the greatest play, was he the greatest QB, RB, whatever, the answer is always yes. How many of these voters have seen all or the majority of the Stupor Bowls? I know I have.

                {"commentId":5120311,"threadId":"488144","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"imwhitewolf"}
                  Reply#2 - Sun Feb 1, 2009 8:35 PM EST
                  {"commentId":5121324,"authorDomain":"SandyHevener"}

                  It was wonderful and I was for Pittsburgh......the problem is his behavior later that was extremely threatening for the Charger. Harrison needs to watch his anger or whatever issues they are— Iwas scared and not even there.

                  {"commentId":5121324,"threadId":"488144","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"SandyHevener"}
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                  Reply#3 - Sun Feb 1, 2009 10:35 PM EST
                  {"commentId":5121418,"authorDomain":"SandyHevener"}

                  Yes it was wonderful. I jumped out of my seat with joy and the party exploded with cheers. The problem I saw later was Harrison's threatening behavior with the downed Arizona player. It scared me and I wasn't even close him. That behaviorer negated the joy and admiration I'd felt. I know it's a thin line, but there should be no tolerance in some areas.

                  {"commentId":5121418,"threadId":"488144","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"SandyHevener"}
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                  Reply#4 - Sun Feb 1, 2009 10:41 PM EST
                  {"commentId":5121688,"authorDomain":"jls-2"}

                  I've been a Steeler fan since I can remember growing up in Pittsburgh, but that bullying Harrison behavior wiped out the great feat from earlier in the game.  Too bad--it was really unnecessary and demeaning to his team.

                  {"commentId":5121688,"threadId":"488144","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"jls-2"}
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                  #4.1 - Sun Feb 1, 2009 11:05 PM EST
                  {"commentId":5133308,"authorDomain":"rtsong"}

                  Yes, he might have been deserving game's MVP if he hadn't done it. He did after all change the score by 10-14 points.

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                    #4.2 - Mon Feb 2, 2009 3:25 PM EST
                    {"commentId":5150930,"authorDomain":"jmwheeler"}

                    What most people haven't heard is that Harrison was hit in the groin by Francisco. That may or may not change your mind but I know if someone hit me in the n*ts I would probably done worse.

                    {"commentId":5150930,"threadId":"488144","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"jmwheeler"}
                      #4.3 - Tue Feb 3, 2009 2:29 PM EST
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                      {"commentId":5121704,"authorDomain":"jls-2"}

                      I've been a Steeler fan since I can remember growing up in Pittsburgh, but that bullying Harrison behavior wiped out the great feat from earlier in the game. Too bad--it was really unnecessary and demeaning to his team.

                      {"commentId":5121704,"threadId":"488144","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"jls-2"}
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                      Reply#5 - Sun Feb 1, 2009 11:06 PM EST
                      {"commentId":5122769,"authorDomain":"nevilefano"}

                      Bad-A$$ Play by Harrison. Chomsky Knows! Lock & load!

                      {"commentId":5122769,"threadId":"488144","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"nevilefano"}
                        Reply#6 - Mon Feb 2, 2009 1:01 AM EST
                        {"commentId":5123710,"authorDomain":"travelinwalkman"}

                        Tell me, would we have this discussion if the Steelers and Giants had lost? Why is it every year there's a defining moment in SB history. Granted there may be a defining moment of a SB game, but ALL are the best moments in SB history.

                        {"commentId":5123710,"threadId":"488144","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"travelinwalkman"}
                          Reply#7 - Mon Feb 2, 2009 5:36 AM EST
                          {"commentId":5125476,"authorDomain":"tiger394"}

                          I was overjoyed to see our defense do what it did best all year, win ball games. To score a TD was even better! I'm a Steeler fan since 1946, and do bleed black and gold. Here we go Stillers!

                          {"commentId":5125476,"threadId":"488144","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"tiger394"}
                            Reply#8 - Mon Feb 2, 2009 9:55 AM EST
                            {"commentId":5130204,"authorDomain":"drdt"}

                            I find it interesting that the two hands in the back block on the 30 yard line that allowed the score has not been mentioned by anyone.

                            {"commentId":5130204,"threadId":"488144","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"drdt"}
                              Reply#9 - Mon Feb 2, 2009 1:13 PM EST
                              {"commentId":5133872,"authorDomain":"syanora28"}

                              A closer look at the play shows Fitzgerald running out of bounds on the white margin jumping over and passing up guys on the ground then coming back inbounds to make the tackle at the goal line. Of course this was done with no time on the clock. Was he within the rules to do this or not??????

                              {"commentId":5133872,"threadId":"488144","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"syanora28"}
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                              Reply#10 - Mon Feb 2, 2009 3:51 PM EST
                              {"commentId":5138819,"authorDomain":"steelersfan"}

                              Yes. The Tyree catch had 2 wow moments but the Harrison int had 100 yards of wow moments!

                              {"commentId":5138819,"threadId":"488144","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"steelersfan"}
                                Reply#11 - Mon Feb 2, 2009 9:13 PM EST
                                {"commentId":5142931,"authorDomain":"lois-woods"}

                                Best superbowl played in a long time. I am a die hard steeler fan but the cardinals played a great game. they don't need to hang their heads.

                                {"commentId":5142931,"threadId":"488144","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"lois-woods"}
                                  Reply#12 - Tue Feb 3, 2009 8:51 AM EST
                                  {"commentId":5144053,"authorDomain":"denisedelo"}

                                  Great play but not better then Franco's Immaculate Reception.

                                  {"commentId":5144053,"threadId":"488144","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"denisedelo"}
                                    Reply#13 - Tue Feb 3, 2009 10:02 AM EST
                                    {"commentId":5144940,"authorDomain":"carolh-2"}

                                    The Harrison interception and run-back was wonderful! But where he really gave parents, coaches and everyone working with young people "special fuel" was in his unacceptable behavior later on in the game. He's proof that no matter how good an athlete a person is and no matter how great an asset to the game, unacceptable, unsportsmanlike conduct is not going to be tolerated or respected. A kind, humble player helping the opposing team get up after a play may not get the cheers from the crowd that Harrison illicted when he ran 100 yards, but in the game of life, humility will always garner richer rewards!!!!!

                                    {"commentId":5144940,"threadId":"488144","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"carolh-2"}
                                      Reply#14 - Tue Feb 3, 2009 10:48 AM EST
                                      {"commentId":5158690,"authorDomain":"flat"}

                                      I too saw the block in the back on the 30 yard line. I saw a "call-able" infraction on nearly every play. What's a Zebra to do??? (it was away from the play, and would not have mattered anyway..........) or, (he moved his pivot foot before his started dribbling, so what?)

                                      {"commentId":5158690,"threadId":"488144","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"flat"}
                                        Reply#15 - Tue Feb 3, 2009 6:33 PM EST
                                        {"commentId":5161987,"authorDomain":"judyproffer"}

                                        Firstly, I'm a Cardinals fans. But it is really disappointing when a "bad call" or a non-call(s) becomes the deciding factor in a game (especially the Super Bowl). Yes, QB should not have made this throw, but how did Holmes run 100+ yards unscathed. Referees continue to decidedly impact the outcome of games (in basketball, football, etc.). I think there needs to be a better (or updated) review rule book!

                                        {"commentId":5161987,"threadId":"488144","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"judyproffer"}
                                          Reply#16 - Tue Feb 3, 2009 9:00 PM EST
                                          {"commentId":5165674,"authorDomain":"pennsy-fan"}

                                          Harrison made a spectacular interception. What's not epic about a 240 lb linebacker running 100 yards for a score. Its sad they Cardinals could not catch Harrison as he was running out of gas - maybe the offense needs better conditioning. By the way, we won't mention the uncalled facemask on Fitzie when he tried to bring the romping and stomping Harrison down! I'd sound too much like a whiner.

                                          {"commentId":5165674,"threadId":"488144","contentId":"2382359","authorDomain":"pennsy-fan"}
                                            Reply#17 - Wed Feb 4, 2009 12:58 AM EST
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