Monday, February 7, 2011

Packers Super Bowl Champs

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the MVP of Super Bowl XLV, and linebacker Clay Matthews celebrate during the postgame awards ceremony after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers, 31-25, on Sunday at Cowboys Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas / US Presswire / February 6, 2011)

Super Bowl XLV: Steelers' Three Turnovers Led To 21 Packers Points -- Washington Post

ARLINGTON, TEX. - In the regular season, Pittsburgh running back Rashard Mendenhall carried the ball 324 times and caught it an additional 23. He only fumbled twice. Usually as sure-handed as anyone on the field, the Steelers' third-year tailback coughed up the ball once Sunday, one of three costly turnovers that led to 21 points for the Green Bay Packers and the Steelers' loss in Super Bowl XLV.

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My Comment: My heart was with Pittsburgh, but my brain said that the Packers were going to pull it off. I gave them a 7 point spread .... and they win by 6. Sighhh .... I confess .... I am lousy at betting. Anyway .... too much beer and too much football .... I am going to sleep. Regular blogging will return early tomorrow morning.

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