Thinking

 By: L Jones

As much as I’d like to be partial, I can’t. I am a die-hard Steelers’ fan and this is my blog, so I’m gonna have to represent the black and gold. I am not disillusioned that this will be a walk in the park, because it won’t. The Pittsburgh Steelers need to put together a balanced attack air and ground offense, with an aggressive and hungry defense. If they can maintain this balance the entire 60 minutes, there is definitely an opportunity for a sixth championship.

But, then there’s Arizona and their offensive juggernaut. With a veteran like Kurt Warner leading the team, you know he won’t be rattled. He’s tasted that sweet meal named victory and he’s hungry again. Larry Fitzgerald will give the Steelers secondary some problems. With Antoine Boldin on the opposite side of Fitzgerald and Edgerrin James in the back field, oh my. “Are you ready for some football?”

Luckily, Ben Roethlisberger is just as hungry. He may be young at age, but he’s wise in his knowledge of the game. He approaches every game with the same sense of urgency and I believe that will be the edge. Add in the vicious hitting of the Blitzburgh Steelers defense, and we have a game folks. Hines Ward is not 100%, and that is a concern, but I believe he will give everything he has for the cause. If the Steelers offensive line can find a way to open some holes for Willie Parker, it’s a done deal.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. the Arizona Cardinals in Superbowl XLIII

By: L Jones

To all you Dallas Cowboys and Terrell Owens fans out there (me included), the show ain’t over yet. As Will Smith in Independence Day said, “I ain’t heard no fat lady sing.”

 After the unexpected meltdown and subsequent end to the Dallas Cowboy’s 08-09 football season show, VH1 has decided to create a spin off of the show and the star is, who else but the Cowboy’s controversial wide receiver Terrell Owens. Terrell, fondly known as T.O. who caught 69 passes for 1,052 yards and 10 touchdowns this season, is best known for his sideline antics and his outspokenness. VH1 is giving him the opportunity to put those “loveable” qualities to use when they start filming the show this summer.

“T.O.’s best friends and publicists — Monique Jackson and Kita Williams — will help him re-examine his personal life. The two will work as “matchmakers and therapists” for Owens.” (AP)

This should be pure entertainment. We’ll talk about this one later when the show airs. See you then.

Caged Birds Can’t Fly

By: L Jones

 The Steel Curtain crashes down on the offense of the Ravens, convincingly ending the third and final act of the Steelers-Raven’s 08-09 Saga entitled “Caged Birds Can’t Fly.” The Pittsburgh Steelers, who swept the three head-to-head meetings, winning two during the regular season and then in the AFC Championship game, cast the Baltimore Ravens for the role of 2009 AFC Division runner’s up. All three Acts of this wonderfully constructed tale were filled with suspense, drama and the climax of the story was nothing less than electrifying.

 This clash of titans lived up to the billing. The two heavy weights slugged it out; took the other’s best punches, shook it off and kept on punching.  At the half, the field was strewn with injured players on both sides. The Steelers led 13-7, but blown opportunities by the Steelers kept this epic battle close.

 In the forth quarter, the Ravens cut the lead to two points, but a key interception and return for touchdown by Troy Polumalu made the score 23-14. A thunderous collision between Ryan Clark and Willis McGahee, which led to a Raven’s fumble, put the game out of reach for the valiant Raven warriors. On one last ghastly attempt at glory, Joe Flacco’s pass was intercepted and the Steelers marched off the field triumphantly with the final score of 23-14.

 The Steelers will play the starring role in this winter’s blockbuster event, Super Bowl XLIII opposite the Arizona Cardinals, who earlier clipped the Philadelphia Eagle’s wings and flew pass them 32-25