Disappointing...Not one Congrats Steelers thread

[PATSummerallofthe80s]

I just wanted throw my two cents in on something that has been bothering me about this Board for the past two days. In fairness it's on every other Board around the country as well. But I thought you guys (winning three Super Bowls) could at least appreciate a victory regardless of how ugly or how unfair. There wasn't even one congrats Steelers thread here and with the exception of a few, most have done nothing but whine about the Steelers victory.

Was it a lousy Super Bowl? Yes! Did the refs make some horrible calls that hurt Seattle? Yes! Were most people sick of the two week hype of Bettis/Detroit/parents/Porter-Stevens Yes? Unfortunately the story lines were few this year. Is that the Steelers fault? No! An estimated crowd at the game were 90% Steeler fans. doesn't seem fair to Seattle and impartial fans watching probably don't think that's fair. But Seahawk fans had the same opportunities to purchase $2500 to $3000 tickets just like Steelers fans coughed up the $$$ for but they didn't step up. So is that the Steelers fault? Personally I think it makes quite a statement of the loyatly and fan base of the Steelers. Sure Detroit is much closer to Pitt but it's the Super Bowl.

Pittsburgh looked really bad in the game Sunday and Ben was awful. I have heard so many comments about how lucky they were to win. I'm sure two thirds of the NFL felt like they could have beat Pittsburgh on Sunday based on how they played. Maybe that's true, maybe not. The same could be said about how bad New England played against Denver with all of those turnovers. Bad games happen, but through it all, the Steelers were better than anyone by winning their final four games of the year just to make it to a #6 seed, and then win three road playoff games against some of the toughest teams in the NFL including #1, #2, and #3 seeds. While they were favored they were still a #6 seed playing another #1 seed.

The Indy game which the Steelers suffered far worse calls than Seattle, STILL found a way to win. Seattle did not.

So my questions to you New England fans are. Now that the game is over and all of you who jumped on the robbery bandwagon, what are the Steelers suppose to do? Should they give back the Lombardi trophy? Is this their fault that they still persevered and won?

As I said I am disappointed that you guys didn't step up and give Pittsburgh their due. If I missed it somewhere then I stand corrected. I really don't know if it's the Ben the youngest to win a Super Bowl thing, or just a bitter pill to swallow since you ahve dominated the Steelers in the recent past, but Pittsburgh is this year's Champion. To ridicule our 250,000 parade attendence or next year if you win it will be three in a row (reference being that you don't credit this year to Pitt) is poor sportsmanship.

Here is a link to three articles (two written by the Seattle newspaper and one by ESPN). Sorry for my frustration but it is disappointing that the congratulations here was almost non-existent.

http://discuss.pittsburghlive.com/viewtopic.php?t=77065

[Joker]

We'll write congratulations when the Steeler players stop being whiny little girls towards Patriot players...i.e. the turning of their backs on Tom Brady at the 50 yard line...Seattle players all shook his hand and acknowledged him but the little crybaby Squealers took their widdle ball and ran hom to Daddy Moosejaw

BTW let us know when Rottenburger shows up in a big game....

[PatsRI]

Yea we can't be like the classy Steeler fans who during a celebration of some of the best players in Super Bowl history boo those players. Not just Patriots players but Dallas as well. I notice you didn't have a thread, Summerall, apologizing for that behavior so I feel no remorse in not congratulating the Steelers.

[Joker]

BTW, RI'ers know all about Monagahelan morons since we have to endure the blubberations of that 10 dozen donut eating Blabba the Gutt, Andy Gresh....another turd immigrant form the Keystone state

[kurtinelson]

Originally Posted by PATSummerallofthe80s

Sorry for my frustration but it is disappointing that the congratulations here was almost non-existent.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! YIPPIE!!!

[skri65]

congradulations?

[stinkypete]

I'll start the congratulations Steelers thread when I see the congratulations refs thread first.

[shmessy]

"Now that the game is over and all of you who jumped on the robbery bandwagon, what are the Steelers suppose to do? Should they give back the Lombardi trophy? "

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That is the first time in over 10 million words here that you had a good idea!

[richpats]

I'll offer a few unbiased theories for the lack of congratulatory threads:

1) This is a PATS board. Look over on Steeler boards and you'll find these kind of threads from Pats and even Ravens fans.

2) The Steelers did play a BAD game altogether, one that wouldn't have been enough in their 3 playoff games. You'll probably never see the SB-winning QB consoled for such a bad performance ever again. Considering what battles the Pats have had to win in the SB, I think most Pats fans think the Steelers got off easy.

3) This is the most controversial SB in recent memory. Combine the consensus opinion that the officiating was horrible with the poor play of both teams and it just feels like a tainted title. Even those who felt the "tuck" was a bad call couldn't argue that NE beat the Rams fair and square in SB36.

4) "To be the champ you gotta beat the champ." - Willie McGinest, AFCCG 2005. This is a biggie. Had the Steelers come to Foxboro and beaten the Pats, I think our respect would be reflected on these boards. There's an empty feeling about losing a title to a team we never got to play. Especially when we've won 4/5 and as recently as September IN PITTSBURGH.

That all being said, I'm glad Pittsburgh won instead of Denver or Indy. Congratulations Steelers, don't get too comfy at the top, we have unfinished business in 2006.

[Joker]

"won"

an asterisk for the thumb