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Was this the greatest Super Bowl of all time?

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No

It would have been if people cared about the teams that were playing.

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#1
 - lucky2132
 - 10:19 pm EST on Sun Feb 1, 2009
No

The Patriots winning in 2002 was the best ever.

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#2
 - Megan-854643
 - 10:20 pm EST on Sun Feb 1, 2009
No

Stupid calls. "Tuck Rule" anybody??? If it worked for Brady it should have worked now. Anticlimactic ending.

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    #3
     - Simple Truth-818116
     - 10:24 pm EST on Sun Feb 1, 2009
    No

    It was a good game and the media tried to hype it up as much as they could... it wasn't a Joe Montana last min drive or 2002 Patriots win.

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    #4
     - Mark-730949
     - 10:38 pm EST on Sun Feb 1, 2009
    Yes

    Didn't you watch last year?

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      #5
       - Texas Giant Fan
       - 10:39 pm EST on Sun Feb 1, 2009
      Yes

      without a doubt! both teams played 60 minutes of ball!!!!

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        #6
         - andy lefcowitz
         - 10:51 pm EST on Sun Feb 1, 2009
        No

        The Patriot's win in 2002 was the greatest Super Bowl of all time (this one wasn't even close).

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        #7
         - seattlepainter
         - 11:02 pm EST on Sun Feb 1, 2009
        No

        This was a great game but last year was still better.

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          #8
           - Fpdad1
           - 11:02 pm EST on Sun Feb 1, 2009
          Yes

          Two incredible teams...hundreds of truly great plays...great men on BOTH sides of the ball and on the sidelines...how could it be better???

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          #9
           - steelernation
           - 11:13 pm EST on Sun Feb 1, 2009
          No

          Not the greatest ever...one of the best, absolutely!! Great game with a good halftime!! What family friendly act will we have next year?!?!

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          #10
           - lng_lv_34
           - 11:26 pm EST on Sun Feb 1, 2009
          No

          Last year's Giant's upset over the Patriots was one for the ages.

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            #11
             - towjam
             - 11:43 pm EST on Sun Feb 1, 2009
            No

            A great game? It would have been. But I felt some of the Steeler cheap shots near the end took something away from the victory.

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            #12
             - Casey-559285
             - 12:08 am EST on Mon Feb 2, 2009
            Yes

            I hate the Patriots. I have loved the Steelers since I was old enough to care. This years game awesome. Last years game almost as awesome.

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              #13
               - a.s -854852
               - 12:54 am EST on Mon Feb 2, 2009
              No

              If the Cardinals had won, it would have been the BEST by far. The TinMen again? NO WAY.

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                #14
                 - StraightUp
                 - 1:06 am EST on Mon Feb 2, 2009
                No

                close but still not as big an upset as the Giants last year.

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                  #15
                   - Jeff in LA
                   - 1:33 am EST on Mon Feb 2, 2009
                  No

                  Great game, but not the best ever... too many unsportsmanlike penalties, too many replay calls

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                  #16
                   - rshu
                   - 1:43 am EST on Mon Feb 2, 2009
                  No

                  Steelers weren't underdogs. Giants over Patriots 2008 greatest Super Bowl ever.

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                  #17
                   - Mike-780301
                   - 5:43 am EST on Mon Feb 2, 2009
                  No

                  Rams v Titans - Dyson 1 foot away on the last play of the game.

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                  #18
                   - DolPHan-855094
                   - 7:22 am EST on Mon Feb 2, 2009
                  No

                  Last year was the greatest....loved seeing undefeated Pats get beat down

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                  #19
                   - pcolts
                   - 7:32 am EST on Mon Feb 2, 2009
                  No

                  Good, not the greatest. Namath and the Jets upset still #1.

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                    #20
                     - Rhode Island-452255
                     - 8:11 am EST on Mon Feb 2, 2009
                    No

                    Not even close...last years SB was the best!

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                      #21
                       - DeniseGee
                       - 8:22 am EST on Mon Feb 2, 2009
                      No

                      what's up with steelers #92 pounding on Cards guy? This wasn't hockey and why wasn't that entire play replayed? Hard to beat refs too

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                      #22
                       - jrocks-855164
                       - 8:33 am EST on Mon Feb 2, 2009
                      No

                      Are you people kidding me? Greatest of all time? Not even close. Two mediocre teams with a decent 4th quarter, at best.

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                      #23
                       - RedfishRunner
                       - 8:37 am EST on Mon Feb 2, 2009
                      Yes

                      A nail biter of a game! Both teams played awesome. Best one I've seen. It will stay in my mind as greatest of all time.

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                        #24
                         - Shannon-855188
                         - 8:50 am EST on Mon Feb 2, 2009
                        Yes

                        in terms of excitement..yes. In terms of execution..no.

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                          #25
                           - mrfoxy60
                           - 8:58 am EST on Mon Feb 2, 2009
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                          {"commentId":5134175,"authorDomain":"AppalledinAmerica"}
                          Appalled in America-001

                          To my fellow Steeler Nations Fans: It doesn't matter because history was made! We have 6 R-I-N-G-S!!!! To the Hater nation out there: And your team has how many? And to everyone who thinks we are the STEALER nation-- this is one time I don't mind my team being a REPEAT OFFENDER!

                          BIG BIG, TROY, SANTONIO and the entire team-- see ya all at the mall, at church, clubbin in the STRIP or at WARD's spot or wherever-- when you get HOME to ROOST!!! We LOVE you! You make us proud!

                          It was a great game and it will be contraversial for the ages! It generated revenue, sparked excitement, entertained the old and young of not just America, but the world alike! Super Bowl VVIIII has people conversing about something other than the weather and politics! My awesome Pittsburgh Steelers gave this city one more reason to party! My fellow neighbors maybe applying for food stamps and mortgage assistance at record levels while the foriegn bill collectors call, but at least we are happy! We Steeler fans wear our Black n Gold proudly YEAR ROUND!!! Not just during football season! And for all you who just don't get it... come visit Pittsburgh-- because you ALWAYS have a friend in PENNsylvania! :)

                          This is my America!!! Welcome back! Now can we have another round?

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                          Reply#101 - Mon Feb 2, 2009 4:05 PM EST
                          {"commentId":5134459,"authorDomain":"rcashwell1"}
                          Ronald-838348

                          I've gotta admit that Pittsburgh must be the happiest spot on the planet right now. Enjoy it while you can, Appalled in America-001, because glory is always fleeting. Your Stealers might not ever make it back to the Super Bowl again.

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                            #101.1 - Mon Feb 2, 2009 4:19 PM EST
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                            paflyer

                            it was like 25 years between them, but the true fans stuck around. That's what it means to be a Steeler fan... through the bad, and the bad, and the bad, and the REALLY bad, and the good.

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                              #101.2 - Tue Feb 3, 2009 7:40 AM EST
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                              {"commentId":5134618,"authorDomain":"AppalledinAmerica"}
                              Appalled in America-001

                              Ronald! I LOVE this town! But I've had this excitement for 38 years! We love sports! I means the Pirates may not be exactly on top at the moment, but I enjoy trying to predict future stars of the game... Plus I love Three Rivers stadium... One REALLY nice spot. The steelers always COME back! ALWAYS!!!!! We are a faithful fan basethrough the good times (now!) and the (not so good times) rebuilding times of not so long ago)...I we are not fickled. We understand sacfice and the lessons of a loss... The STEELERS! t's NOT just a team-- WE ARE FAMILY!!!! :)

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                                Reply#102 - Mon Feb 2, 2009 4:27 PM EST
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                                Ronald-838348

                                I'm sorry for that last comment. It was too mean-spirited but I couldn't figure out how to delete it in time.

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                                  Reply#103 - Mon Feb 2, 2009 4:28 PM EST
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                                  Ronald-838348

                                  Oh, okay, it was deleted. I'm glad you're happy, Appalled-in-America. You sound like a nice person.

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                                    Reply#104 - Mon Feb 2, 2009 4:35 PM EST
                                    {"commentId":5134864,"authorDomain":"AppalledinAmerica"}
                                    Appalled in America-001

                                    It depends--- there are die hards who believe it is bad luck to WASH their charms! Personally, I contribute to the local merchants and buy NEW stuff every year! Lighten up-- I am a classy Lady! but I do feel special from all your attention... but the outcome will never change! My daughter will be just be like me! She and her friends love the Steelers... Yep-- you can't out grow us and we will not die off-- we have little Steeler Nation people! Some of us even decorate our baby's nursey in Steeler logos... Personally--I like black cars with tan leathers.. Black n Gold BABBBBYYYY!!! What a pretty combination!

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                                      Reply#105 - Mon Feb 2, 2009 4:39 PM EST
                                      {"commentId":5134900,"authorDomain":"rcashwell1"}
                                      Ronald-838348

                                      They say the truly great teams in sports find a way to win. The Steelers did that last night.

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                                        Reply#106 - Mon Feb 2, 2009 4:41 PM EST
                                        {"commentId":5134904,"authorDomain":"AppalledinAmerica"}
                                        Appalled in America-001

                                        Apology accepted...Thank you Ronald! Nice chatting! My break is over-- gotta go! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO STEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLEEEERZZZZZZZZZZZZ

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                                          Reply#107 - Mon Feb 2, 2009 4:41 PM EST
                                          {"commentId":5135046,"authorDomain":"barbinbangor"}
                                          stillagiantsfan

                                          Last year's Super Bowl upset with a Giants win over the Patriots was by far the best, but last night's game was probably the second best I've ever seen.

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                                            Reply#108 - Mon Feb 2, 2009 4:49 PM EST
                                            {"commentId":5141573,"authorDomain":"frederick-thompson4"}
                                            armynavyvet

                                            How bout dem Cowboys!!!!!!!! '71 '77 '92 '93 '95

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                                              Reply#109 - Tue Feb 3, 2009 3:46 AM EST
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                                              Ronald-838348

                                              Right on, armynavyvet. Those Cowboy teams would have beaten this current Steeler team like a drum!

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                                                #109.1 - Tue Feb 3, 2009 4:35 AM EST
                                                {"commentId":5157046,"authorDomain":"el-gunslinger"}
                                                El Gunslinger

                                                ok maybe...how about the CURRENT Cowboys team... which actually LOST to us THIS season lol

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                                                  #109.2 - Tue Feb 3, 2009 5:32 PM EST
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                                                  {"commentId":5142524,"authorDomain":"SteelerInHouston"}
                                                  Steeler Nation Houston

                                                  The Greatest Super Bowls of all time?

                                                  Obviously, the top six are:

                                                  • Super Bowl IX - Jan 12th 1975
                                                  • Super Bowl X - Jan 18th 1976
                                                  • Super Bowl XIII - Jan 21st 1979
                                                  • Super Bowl XIV - Jan 20th 1980
                                                  • Super Bowl XL - Feb 5th, 2006
                                                  • Super Bowl XLIII - Feb 1, 2009

                                                  America's Team - Pittsburgh Steelers!

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                                                    Reply#110 - Tue Feb 3, 2009 8:12 AM EST
                                                    {"commentId":5157017,"authorDomain":"el-gunslinger"}
                                                    El Gunslinger

                                                    lol very nice

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                                                      #110.1 - Tue Feb 3, 2009 5:31 PM EST
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                                                      {"commentId":5156977,"authorDomain":"el-gunslinger"}
                                                      El Gunslinger

                                                      Noone cared about the Cardinals until they won the NFC... Suddenly everyone wants them to win .... very few real Football fans exist....

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                                                        Reply#111 - Tue Feb 3, 2009 5:30 PM EST
                                                        {"commentId":5165538,"authorDomain":"pennsy-fan"}
                                                        Steelerfan4ever

                                                        Lay off the refs and the penalty calls. The Cardinals played a great game but their offense lost the game. The best play was also their worst-referring to the 64 yard TD to Fitzie. Anyone who claims to be a fan knows you DO NOT leave time on the clock in the fourth quarter. Any great QB can operate a two minute drive and score. That's why they are called GREAT!

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                                                          Reply#112 - Wed Feb 4, 2009 12:44 AM EST
                                                          {"commentId":5165619,"authorDomain":"pennsy-fan"}
                                                          Steelerfan4ever

                                                          Lay off the refs and the penalty calls. Let's face it, the Cardinals played a great game and kudos to them. However, their best play was also their worst - referring to the 64 yard TD by Fitzie. Any one who claims to be a true football fan knows you DO NOT leave time on the clock in the fourth quarter. Any great QB can and will operate the two minute drill and score. Great QB's and great teams always find a way to win without needing the refs. Ask any Colt and Pat fan.

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                                                            Reply#113 - Wed Feb 4, 2009 12:53 AM EST
                                                            {"commentId":5178631,"authorDomain":"david-mitchell-ctr"}
                                                            Illinois Republican 08

                                                            "Whine" - sound of a stealers fan defending their "victory"! Yes, I spelled it with an a on purpose!

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                                                              Reply#114 - Wed Feb 4, 2009 4:20 PM EST
                                                              {"commentId":5189469,"authorDomain":"paflyer"}
                                                              paflyer

                                                              Sorry, but to me that's the sound of all the non-Steeler fans (haters) trying to discredit the win.

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                                                                #114.1 - Thu Feb 5, 2009 8:04 AM EST
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