First Pittsburgh mayor Luke Ravenstahl became Luke Steelerstahl, now he governs over the city of Sixburgh.
If there was any doubt that Pittsburgh is a football-crazy town (which seems unlikely after the entire city moved to Tampa for the Super Bowl, then delayed schools on Monday because of post-Super Bowl celebrating), the city council cleared it up by ceremonially changing the city's name to honor the team's record-breaking sixth Super Bowl title.
Thankfully it's Pittsburgh's sixth title, as Eightsburgh just doesn't have the same ring, but if the Steelers can win a couple of more, you can count on the local goverment to figure out another catchy name.
When Ben Roethlisberger let go of the game-winning touchdown pass, he thought he had just lost the game.
Even though he had thrown the pass in just about the only spot it could have been thrown for a completion, Roethlisberger was worried that he had handed the Cardinals a win with an interception.
"I saw Santonio in the corner. As soon as I let go of it, I saw the defensive back going to get it. I thought it was intercepted. I thought I blew it," Roethlisberger said.
It's hard to say if Roethlisberger is just trying to be modest or really felt that way, since there really wasn't any Cardinal defensive back who had a shot at picking off that pass, but after throwing a crucial interception at the goal line in Super Bowl XL, it's understandable that Roethlisberger was worried about a repeat performance. Roethlisberger wasn't the funniest guest Letterman has ever had, and the rest of the interview is relatively bland, but it is available after the jump.
As soon as the Super Bowl MVP hoists the Lombardi Trophy, the NFL always has a commercial ready to tell fans how they can buy overpriced hats and t-shirts "that are just like the ones the champions are wearing." It's harmless, and hey, if you want to spend $22 on a t-shirt or $30 on a Super Bowl cap, knock yourselves out.
But this year, the NFL has gone a step further and added a product that no self-respecting Steelers fan would ever purchase. For $24.99 you can buy a genuine Super Bowl champion "trophy towel." It's a towel that has "SB XLIIII champions" printed on it. Considering how much a hand towel costs, that's a nice 1,500 percent markup at least, but worse than that, the towel is a horrendously odious knock-off of something Steelers fans consider sacred.
Sunday's Super Bowl had it all. Incredible performances by both the Cardinals and Steelers, two late-game drives that made you realize why football is so great and even a little crotch bump by Bruce Springsteen.
How much did NBC and the NFL pay The Boss for his singing and camera tap? The exact same amount as you and I made for our vocals. Zilch.
On Friday, Stephanie Stradley mentioned how the city of Pittsburgh was undecided on whether or not it would be throwing a parade if the Steelers were victorious in Super Bowl XLIII. The very notion that a city -- especially one with a fan base as rabid as Pittsburgh's -- would not throw some sort of party was certainly a little odd, if not completely crazy.
Well, rest up, Steelers fans, because on Monday afternoon the city announced that there will indeed be a parade, which will take place Tuesday afternoon and follow the path that is traditionally used for the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day parade, according to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Festivities are scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM ET.
Ashley Madison -- the Web site for married folks that want to have a discreet romp with other married folk -- understood that a Super Bowl advertising spot could really boost their already huge (and still growing) list of members. That's why they made one. But NBC and the NFL decided to squash their dreams, rejecting the ad. Fortunately, it still ran on a local Houston station, and we scored a copy of it.
FanHouse's resident referee will chime in quasi-weekly with thoughts on major topics relating to officiating. We call it The Zebra Report. Matt Snyder is a high school official with eight years experience. While this is like a third-year resident critiquing the work of a world-renowned surgeon, it's still better than someone who has never worn the stripes.
First of all, congratulations to the Pittsburgh Steelers. That was one hell of a Super Bowl with a dramatic ending. The first thing I want to say about the officiating is that I believe it was a very well officiated game. We'll delve right into the alleged controversial calls and sort things out.
Each week in the NFL, there are players that impress and players that distress. One week a certain quarterback might toss four touchdowns and run around with his finger in the air while the next he's laying on his back, holding his facemask as the other team returns one of his three interceptions for the game-winning score. With that in mind, here's a special Super Bowl XLIII edition of Studs and Duds.
Ben Roethlisberger has started 82 games in his five-year career, winning close to 80 percent of them. Yet for most of the football-observing public not located in Western Pennsylvania, he's still nothing more than a game manager. A good quarterback who fell into a great situation and is just along for the ride.
If there's one thing I've learned in life, it's to never question the outcome of an EA Sports simulation, particularly one that happens in the Madden NFL video game.
Why? Because computers, folks, are smarter than we are. How else do you think Alec Baldwin and Hulu are taking over the world? Seriously, though, when you see the results of EA's simulation of the Super Bowl, you're going to be straight up impressed at how close real and fake life coexist. Or something like that.
First Pittsburgh mayor Luke Ravenstahl became Luke Steelerstahl, now he governs over the city of Sixburgh.
When 
As soon as the Super Bowl MVP hoists the Lombardi Trophy, the NFL always has a commercial ready to tell fans how they can buy overpriced hats and t-shirts "that are just like the ones the champions are wearing." It's harmless, and hey, if you want to spend $22 on a t-shirt or $30 on a Super Bowl cap, knock yourselves out.
Sunday's Super Bowl had it all. Incredible performances by both the Cardinals and Steelers, two late-game drives that made you realize why football is so great and even a 
On Friday, Stephanie Stradley mentioned how the city of Pittsburgh was 
FanHouse's resident referee will chime in quasi-weekly with thoughts on major topics relating to officiating. We call it The 
If there's one thing I've learned in life, it's to never question the outcome of an EA Sports simulation, particularly one that happens in the Madden NFL video game.
