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Cable Company Replaces Super Bowl With Porn

Posted: Feb 02, 2009 7:18AM By JJ Cooper (RSS feed)
Filed Under: NFL, Super Bowl, Cardinals, Steelers

Comcast has technicians who fall asleep on the job, long-running battles with the NFL Network and sneaky attempts to ruin BitTorrent. Now they have Super Bowl porn as well.

Just after Larry Fitzgerald gave the Cardinals a lead with roughly three minutes to play, Tucson Comcast viewers saw the game replaced by about 30 seconds of male full frontal nudity, as the company's Club Jenna channel briefly interrupted the game feed. Considering that every television in Arizona was probably on the Super Bowl at the time, they only managed to make sure that every cable customer in the area got an eyeful.

Kurt Warner: 'I Was Definitely Moving My Arm Forward to Throw the Ball'

Posted: Feb 02, 2009 2:11AM By Chris Burke (RSS feed)
Filed Under: Super Bowl, Cardinals, Steelers

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A fantastic Super Bowl XLIII ended with a head-scratcher of a play, and Arizona is not exactly thrilled about it. After falling behind 27-23, the Cardinals had moved to Pittsburgh's 44-yard-line in the closing seconds when Kurt Warner dropped back to pass. Steeler LaMarr Woodley came around the edge and hit Warner's hand as he was cocking back to throw, knocking the ball loose.

Pittsburgh recovered the fumble, then took a knee for the win. But why was Warner's turnover not reviewed?

43 Observations From Super Bowl XLIII

Posted: Feb 02, 2009 12:55AM By Michael David Smith (RSS feed)
Filed Under: Cardinals, Steelers

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TAMPA, Fla. -- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said it best, just before awarding the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

"Some said we couldn't top last year's Super Bowl," Goodell said. "But the Steelers and Cardinals did it tonight."

That sentiment pretty well sums up what we just witnessed Sunday in Florida, but here are my other observations (43 of them, to be exact) after taking in Super Bowl XLIII at Raymond James Stadium.

Despite Slow Start, Larry Fitzgerald Almost Wins Arizona a Championship

Posted: Feb 02, 2009 12:23AM By Chris Burke (RSS feed)
Filed Under: Super Bowl, Cardinals, Steelers

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Larry Fitzgerald was The Guy in the two weeks leading up to Super Bowl XLIII. And why not? Throughout the playoffs, the athletic wide receiver had been absolutely unstoppable, dominating Philadelphia in the NFC championship to such an extent that it looked like no one -- not even the Steelers' vaunted defense -- would be able to contain him.

For three quarters, Pittsburgh proved that theory wrong. While building a 20-7 lead over Arizona, the Steelers stymied Fitzgerald, limiting him to just one catch in the game's first 45 minutes. During the thrilling fourth quarter, though, Fitzgerald showed again why he's one of the game's best players right now, and nearly brought a title to the Cardinals in the process.

Lost in Comeback, James Harrison's Return Was Game-Winner

Posted: Feb 02, 2009 12:12AM By JJ Cooper (RSS feed)
Filed Under: NFL, Super Bowl, Cardinals, Steelers

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Santonio Holmes' snag in the end zone will likely be the lasting image of Super Bowl XLIII, but if James Harrison was one-tenth of a second slower on his 100-yard dash to end the first half, the Cardinals are likely hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

It's arguable that Harrison's play, the longest in Super Bowl history, was even more important than Holmes' catch. Arizona was looking to go into the half with a lead, instead, when Harrison picked off Kurt Warner and returned the interception for a record-breaking 100-yard touchdown, it was a 14-point swing that turned the entire momentum of the game.

Super Bowl XLIII Images

Posted: Feb 01, 2009 11:58PM By Chris Burke (RSS feed)

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Steelers Put on Super Show

With seconds remaining in Super Bowl XLIII, the pass by quarterback Kurt Warner (C) of the Arizona Cardinals is thwarted by LaMarr Woodley (R) of the Pittsburgh Steelers on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Steelers edged the Cardinals 27-23 for a record sixth Super Bowl title. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

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Super Bowl XLIII MVP Santonio Holmes of the Pittsburgh Steelers kisses the Vince Lombardi trophy after defeating the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on February 1, 2009. AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

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Santonio Holmes (#10) of the Pittsburgh Steelers walks on the field during Super Bowl XLIII against the Arizona Cardinals on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Holmes caught a seven-yard touchdown pass with 35 seconds remaining to give Pittsburgh a 27-23 victory over the Arizona Cardinals for a record sixth Super Bowl title. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger holds the Vince Lombardi trophy after defeating the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 in Super Bowl XLIII at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on February 1, 2009 as owner Dan Rooney (R) and head coach Mike Tomlin (2nd R) look on. AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

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TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) Lynn Swan, Roger Craig, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, John Elway and commander of the United States Central Command General David H. Petraeus pose for a photo during Super Bowl XLIII between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Lynn Swan;Roger Goodell;John Elway;David H. Petraeus;Roger Craig

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TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: J.J. Arrington #28 of the Arizona Cardinals is tackled by Tyrone Carter #23 of the Pittsburgh Steelers as he was running for yards after the catch on a reception in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tyrone Carter;J.J. Arrington

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Santonio Holmes (#10) of the Pittsburgh steelers is embraced by teammate, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (#7) after catching a seven-yard touchdown pass from Roethlisberger with 35 seconds remaining to give Pittsburgh a 27-23 victory over the Arizona Cardinals for a record sixth Super Bowl title, February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

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TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Antonio Smith #94 of the Arizona Cardinals signals for a safety after Justin Hartwig #62 of the Pittsburgh Steelers was called for holding in the endzone which resulted in the endzone during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Antonio Smith

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Super Bowl XLIII MVP Santonio Holmes (L) of the Pittsburgh Steelers holds the Vince Lombardi trophy after defeating the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on February 1, 2009. AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

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Steel Toes

Posted: Feb 01, 2009 11:05PM By Ryan Wilson (RSS feed)
Filed Under: NFL, Super Bowl, Cardinals, Steelers

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After a slow start, Super Bowl XLIII finished with an explosion of big plays, capped by Santonio Holmes' incredible sideline TD grab to give the Steelers the 27-23 win, as well as Pittsburgh's sixth Super Bowl championship. Relive the big game with our live blog recap.

In Final Seconds, Santonio Holmes Was Steelers' Only Option

Posted: Feb 01, 2009 11:01PM By JJ Cooper (RSS feed)
Filed Under: NFL, Super Bowl, Cardinals, Steelers

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Steelers No. 1 receiver Hines Ward gutted his way through the entire game, but with a strained MCL, he was not much more than a gimpy decoy. Pittsburgh No. 3 receiver Nate Washington hurt his shoulder on his only catch of the game with 1:33 to play, which meant he was running routes with not much more than one arm.

So when Ben Roethlisberger hopped into the huddle with 48 seconds to play, he really had one option among his top three receivers -- Santonio Holmes. On both of the Steelers' two goal-line plays in the final seconds, everything was set up to get Holmes open.

Santonio Holmes Becomes Steeler Legend, Wins Super Bowl MVP

Posted: Feb 01, 2009 10:44PM By Chris Burke (RSS feed)
Filed Under: Super Bowl, Cardinals, Steelers

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All those questions about Santonio Holmes' mentality and, certainly, his ability should now be answered definitively. With the Steelers trailing 23-20 after a stirring Arizona rally, Pittsburgh put the ball in Ben Roethlisberger's hands -- and Roethlisberger promptly sent it to Holmes. The Pittsburgh wide receiver made four catches on the Steelers' final drive, including a spectacular TD catch in the corner of the end zone for the win.

Not surprisingly, Holmes was then named the Super Bowl MVP. He finished the game with nine catches for 131 yards, both game-highs, surpassing the incredible efforts of Arizona's Larry Fitzgerald (seven grabs for 127 yards).

Santonio Holmes Impersonates LeBron James on Super Bowl-Winning TD Catch

Posted: Feb 01, 2009 10:00PM By Bruce Ciskie (RSS feed)
Filed Under: NFL, Super Bowl, Cardinals, Steelers

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes had a pretty good night at Super Bowl XLIII. Not only did he snare nine Ben Roethlisberger passes for 131 yards, but he scored the game-winning touchdown on a highlight-reel catch with 35 seconds left.

The Roethlisberger throw was picture-perfect. The catch was better. Holmes barely was able to drag his feet near the out-of-bounds line while stretching as far as he could stretch to haul the ball in. His celebration afterward was clearly an homage to another Ohio sports star.

Super Bowl Fan MVP Voting Is a Joke

Posted: Feb 01, 2009 9:30PM By JJ Cooper (RSS feed)

The fan voting for Super Bowl MVP is an election that any Chicago politician would love. This is one vote where you are encouraged to vote early and often. You can vote for Mitch Berger if you want (which is just funny), but more annoyingly, you can ...

Bruce Springsteen Halftime Show: Three Classics and an Unknown

Posted: Feb 01, 2009 9:16PM By Will Brinson (RSS feed)

There was plenty of hype coming into Bruce Springsteen's Super Bowl XLIII halftime show performance, as he said he wanted to have the "greatest Super Bowl halftime show ever." That's a little bit tough to achieve considering that both Prince and Tom ...

Super Bowl Commercials: CareerBuilder Scores Big

Posted: Feb 01, 2009 9:05PM By Will Brinson (RSS feed)

I don't want to say that if you show a koala bear getting punched in the face over and over again that you'll make me laugh ... but if you show a koala bear getting punched in the face over and over again you'll make me laugh. Add in a very bizarre ...

Super Bowl Commercials: Doritos' Crystal Ball Will Get You Fired

Posted: Feb 01, 2009 8:45PM By Will Brinson (RSS feed)

Doritos has had a couple good ads today. The first was a "Magic Eight Ball" styled piece that resulted in an employee, after the Web site blackout ad, chucking a crystal ball at his boss. Hilarity ensues, naturally. ...

Animal Planet Puppy Bowl: I'm Not Sure
I Understand It, but It's Addicting

Posted: Feb 01, 2009 8:20PM By Tom Herrera (RSS feed)

Watch out, James Harrison. The Puppy Bowl is in full force. Over here at the NYC offices, we've got a bunch of big-screen TVs with various programming possibilities. On the TV directly in front of us, we've got the Super Bowl of course. But on the TV ...