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In anticipation of Super Bowl XLIV, the guru has chosen a photo of Santonio Holmes' game-winning touchdown grab in last year's showdown to be the Image of the Week. Holmes, who was named MVP, made his toe-tapping catch with 35 seconds left in regulation, completing the 78 yard, 2:07 drive that saw Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger connect with Holmes four times.
Despite the late touchdown, the Steelers were not yet out of the woods. After containing Larry Fitzgerald and the Cardinals prolific passing attack for three and a half quarters, a weakness was spotted in the Steelers secondary. Fitzgerald caught his sixth pass of the 4th quarter with 29 seconds to go before Kurt Warner connected with J.J. Arrington to move the ball into Pittsburgh territory. But the recently dormant Steel Curtain pass rush was reawakened, recovering a fumble after their sack of Warner. Roethlisberger took the knee to wrap up the game in which the Steelers prevailed 27-23.
Holmes finished the game nine receptions and 131 yards through the air. His play perfectly exemplified what greatness stem from a second chance. Holmes was suspended in October for marijuana possession. The play before the Immaculate Reception 2.0, he let a much easier catch go directly through his hands. Despite the drop, Roethlisberger had enough faith in #10 to go back to him, threading the needle with a beautifully thrown pass.
I just want to let everyone know that as I'm sure you all know I am trouble reader, so i will try to read Josh's post and reply. But do expect much.
ReplyDeleteJustin Szilard (Captain, Jay-z, Prez. Sliz, or just Sliz, Slizard the lizard, also probably the most commanly used Great)
I feel that LaMarr Dewayne Woodley (#56) should be mentioned in this post for forcing and recovering the aforementioned fumble that sealed the championship.
ReplyDeleteWhile Woodley did manage to force the contested fumble, it was recovered by one Brett Keisel.
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