February 6, 2006

        At the end, it was as if John Madden and Al Michaels could then say something nice about Pittsburgh.   All during the breath-holding excitement - one of the finest superbowls ever - They had acted as if the Steelers were bumbling all over the field.   And to be fair, even Madden didn't understand the football version of rope-a-dope.

        I can't be happier.

        First of all, it happened in Detroit. A city run by big L Liberals which is in the deep, deep end of the pool.

        Second, it was Pittsburg, I can remember weekends, when you weren't working your butt off as a fresheman "Dramat" at Carnegie Tech, sitting at the top of the hill at Schendley Park, watching the old stadium, and hearing the roars.   It was truly, truly a night of smiles for all closet Steelers fans like me.   God, it was great!

        Third, we all got to see the Bus say goodbye- "The Bus stops in Detroit." I truly hope Bettis coaches some kind of team following this retirement. He would make a marvelous teacher-coach.

        So, it's all over but the shouting, and the best men won. There'll be another year for the Seahawks - count on it.  But it won't be a bird year, this year.  This is Bill Cowher's year - a Steelers' year - a Super Bowl year!

        Dick Anderson