The One and Only Preview
Uummmm…………..Steelers.
Okay, well I will go a little more in depth than that. This truly is the place to get the most comprehensive Super Bowl preview. Believe me, nobody has read, watched and listened to less Super Bowl coverage than me. So therefore I feel I am the foremost expert on the subject.
Remember these few fun facts:
31 of 39 Super Bowls were won by the favorite, those are pretty good odds to take.
No coach has ever led two different teams to a Super Bowl title; Don Shula, Bill Parcells and now Mike Holmgren have taken two different teams to the big show.
MVP Facts-
The last time the regular season MVP won the super bowl was 1999 when Kurt Warner led the St. Louis Rams to the title.
Only 10 times in 39 games has the regular season MVP’s team won the Super Bowl.
However, in those 10 games the regular season MVP has also been the Super Bowl MVP, the only two times it did not happen was 1986 Giants (Taylor Regular Season, Simms Super Bowl) and the 1998 Broncos (Davis Regular Season, Elway Super Bowl).
So what does all this crap tell me, well history is certainly against the Seahawks, but if you are betting with Seattle it is a good bet that Shaun Alexander will be the reason why they win. When I look at the match-up on paper the teams seem very even and there are very intriguing battles all over the field.
What the Seahawks need to do to win
Obviously they need to run the ball, but more than that they need to run the ball early and effectively. If they can run early than the Steelers will be forced to have Polamalu at the line of scrimmage all the time, rather than move him around. If they can do this than they will be able to exploit a weak secondary for the Steelers. Also, the Steelers rely on a complex blitz package to wreak havoc on opposing Quarterbacks, if Hasselbeck can handle the pressure and look over the middle he may have some open receivers with room to run. When the Steelers blitz they drop back in a 3 deep zone as not to get beat deep, but the middle is left open.
On defense they need to not let the Steelers dictate the play at the line for scrimmage. They need to disrupt the timing of the Steelers run and pass game. If they can run blitz effectively they may be able to get some negative yardage plays. When Roethlisberger goes back to pass they need to make him feel pressure, with more than just their front four. They too need to bring Lofa Tatupu or someone and get in Roethlisberger's face, and force him to throw on the run or off balance; he still has a tendency to make stupid plays when moving around.
What the Steelers need to do to win
Much like the Seahawks the Steelers thrive on running the ball and controlling the clock. Although, I think they Steelers should keep the Seahawks guessing who is getting the ball, hand to Parker inside, then run Bettis outside, throw in a direct snap to Randel El. I am not sure if Seattle’s linebackers can adjust to the varying types of running attack the Steelers can bring. Also the Steelers line appears to have a huge advantage and if that is true then they may be able to get an early lead. If the Steelers score first and get up, you will see them sit on the ball, Cowher will not take any chances.
On defense the Steelers need to continue their aggressive blitzing style and get to Matt Hasselbeck. The Seahawks passing game rely’s on quick drops and quick releases, if the Steelers can bring different guys on each play than they can force Hasselbeck to pump fake, or pull the ball down, or maybe even a quick throw into a coverage that he does not see. The Steelers defensive plan needs to be exactly like it was against the Colts, Hasselbeck like Manning is a rhythm passer. If they can disrupt that rhythm they can force Seattle into turnovers.
So after all that, you can guess I am picking the Steelers. I think they will be able to dictate what they want to do on the offensive side of the ball. And on defense I think Defensive Coordinator Dick LeBeau is as good as anyone in the league at coming up with a game plan to stop the opposing team. And the two other reasons I am picking the Steelers is because they helped my upset special of the year come true a few weeks ago and my unexplained dislike for all things Hasselbeck.
Steelers 28 Seahawks 16
Okay, well I will go a little more in depth than that. This truly is the place to get the most comprehensive Super Bowl preview. Believe me, nobody has read, watched and listened to less Super Bowl coverage than me. So therefore I feel I am the foremost expert on the subject.
Remember these few fun facts:
31 of 39 Super Bowls were won by the favorite, those are pretty good odds to take.
No coach has ever led two different teams to a Super Bowl title; Don Shula, Bill Parcells and now Mike Holmgren have taken two different teams to the big show.
MVP Facts-
The last time the regular season MVP won the super bowl was 1999 when Kurt Warner led the St. Louis Rams to the title.
Only 10 times in 39 games has the regular season MVP’s team won the Super Bowl.
However, in those 10 games the regular season MVP has also been the Super Bowl MVP, the only two times it did not happen was 1986 Giants (Taylor Regular Season, Simms Super Bowl) and the 1998 Broncos (Davis Regular Season, Elway Super Bowl).
So what does all this crap tell me, well history is certainly against the Seahawks, but if you are betting with Seattle it is a good bet that Shaun Alexander will be the reason why they win. When I look at the match-up on paper the teams seem very even and there are very intriguing battles all over the field.
What the Seahawks need to do to win
Obviously they need to run the ball, but more than that they need to run the ball early and effectively. If they can run early than the Steelers will be forced to have Polamalu at the line of scrimmage all the time, rather than move him around. If they can do this than they will be able to exploit a weak secondary for the Steelers. Also, the Steelers rely on a complex blitz package to wreak havoc on opposing Quarterbacks, if Hasselbeck can handle the pressure and look over the middle he may have some open receivers with room to run. When the Steelers blitz they drop back in a 3 deep zone as not to get beat deep, but the middle is left open.
On defense they need to not let the Steelers dictate the play at the line for scrimmage. They need to disrupt the timing of the Steelers run and pass game. If they can run blitz effectively they may be able to get some negative yardage plays. When Roethlisberger goes back to pass they need to make him feel pressure, with more than just their front four. They too need to bring Lofa Tatupu or someone and get in Roethlisberger's face, and force him to throw on the run or off balance; he still has a tendency to make stupid plays when moving around.
What the Steelers need to do to win
Much like the Seahawks the Steelers thrive on running the ball and controlling the clock. Although, I think they Steelers should keep the Seahawks guessing who is getting the ball, hand to Parker inside, then run Bettis outside, throw in a direct snap to Randel El. I am not sure if Seattle’s linebackers can adjust to the varying types of running attack the Steelers can bring. Also the Steelers line appears to have a huge advantage and if that is true then they may be able to get an early lead. If the Steelers score first and get up, you will see them sit on the ball, Cowher will not take any chances.
On defense the Steelers need to continue their aggressive blitzing style and get to Matt Hasselbeck. The Seahawks passing game rely’s on quick drops and quick releases, if the Steelers can bring different guys on each play than they can force Hasselbeck to pump fake, or pull the ball down, or maybe even a quick throw into a coverage that he does not see. The Steelers defensive plan needs to be exactly like it was against the Colts, Hasselbeck like Manning is a rhythm passer. If they can disrupt that rhythm they can force Seattle into turnovers.
So after all that, you can guess I am picking the Steelers. I think they will be able to dictate what they want to do on the offensive side of the ball. And on defense I think Defensive Coordinator Dick LeBeau is as good as anyone in the league at coming up with a game plan to stop the opposing team. And the two other reasons I am picking the Steelers is because they helped my upset special of the year come true a few weeks ago and my unexplained dislike for all things Hasselbeck.
Steelers 28 Seahawks 16
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