This year's Super Bowl was a fine example of how a football game should play out. While the Packers were dominating the entire game it still felt surprisingly even, even though they were up 21-10 at halftime. The Packers ended up only winning by 6 points but the big difference in the game was Pittsburgh's 3 turnovers, all resulted in Green Bay touchdowns, one of which was a pick 6.
While I'm happy for the Packers winning, I did think the Steelers were going to win from an experience factor. As it turned out the Packers looked like the more experienced team which is surprising considering the Steelers have been in 3 Super Bowls in 6 years. The Steelers defense didn't really make anything happen outside of 2 sacks. The Packers defense got pressure on Big Ben a lot during the game, and while they only got 1 sack on him, they held up their side of things, leading them to victory. While Rodgers got the MVP honors, it was the defense that gave him those great chances with short fields to get points.
There was a time about midway through the Fourth Quarter I was sure the game was going to overtime. When the Packers got deep into Steelers territory I was surprised they went for the field goal. Even though it didn't matter in the end, knowing Green Bay's weakness on special teams throughout the year I thought there was a good chance they'd blow it. A touchdown drive would've given the Steelers the win unless Suisham missed the extra point at that stage in the game. But it didn't happen, so no harm no foul I guess.
Overall, I was very satisfied with this Super Bowl. It was a great way to end the season, and the only thing anyone could've asked for was overtime, but we'll have to wait another season for that to happen. But for now, let's just hope there is a next season.
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