Steelers fans of the Detroit franchise storm knocks out Seahawks in Super Bowl XL

Steelers fans of the Detroit franchise storm knocks out Seahawks in Super Bowl XL DETROIT - The Pittsburgh Steelers have finally "one for the thumb", and in front of a sea of terrible towels - waving supporters Ford Field in Detroit. Thanks to three big offensive plays and a defense that was able to bend without breaking, Pittsburgh rolled to 21-10 victory in Super Bowl XL and his first title in 26 years. 'It is surreal now, "said coach Bill Cowher for the city, making its fifth Lombardi Trophy. 'It is a rewarding feeling to give that trophy to Mr. Rooney. This is what brought me here to do. Not really complete a void that was there. "Aided by only 285 miles of a car from Detroit to Pittsburgh Steelers fans decorated in gold and black shirts illuminated the streets throughout the weekend Motown. The experience of the NFL Winter Blast for the great variety of subjects that takes place every night, chants of "Go Go Steelers" sounded from all coers of the city. In fact, some reports contained within the edge of the stage 25 to 1, while countries like the Hockeytown Caf? and has served as Chief of Steff home hordes of Steelers fans without a ticket. Six minutes into the fourth quarter with the Steelers leading 14-10, Antwaan Randle El has launched one of the Super Bowl of all time to pass more Hines Ward for a contact that secured the victory. "I was so open," said Ward, who was named MVP of the game, "I just kept thinking, 'Please get the ball there, eh! Just as it seems happened in such slow motion, you know? But it was a great play call, only this time, something that had been before and had some success, and it worked again ... E 'typical of the kind of night. We sputtered a little ', and gave the ball away a couple of times, but we did great works. And the big plays in big games is what it's all about. "In addition to dominating the landscape of Detroit in the days to serve, also dominated Pittsburgh Super Bowl XL arguments. The Steelers, the AFC No. 6 seed, has become the first team in NFL postseason history to go on the road and beat the number 1, n. 2 and No. 3 seeds. Within three Pittsburgh game was enough to make a four-point favorite over Seahawks, the NFC top seed. The pre-game Super Bowl MVP had a little 'celebration of the West Penn., Dispute Joe Montana (raised in Monongahela) and Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw will not be shown. The duo combined for eight Super Bowl MVP and five victories, but chose to go in part for their own reasons. Of course, there were also some local griping about the Rolling Stones through the game, as well as the corresponding national anthem Aaron Neville and Aretha Franklin. But the story was not Jerome Bettis retus to his hometown of Detroit to compete for a championship in his last NFL game. Bettis, the fifth in the NFL-leading all-time running, is headed to the Hall of Fame and considered retiring a year earlier. However, we chose to retu for another season. "It 'was an incredible jouey," Bettis said after the game. "I came back to win a championship, and now I have to say goodbye. "In 1933, Art Rooney bought the Steelers for $ 2500, the same price many people paid for their ticket to Super Bowl XL. And while the game can not be remembered for his brilliance in the field, will be remembered for his great plays and the Steelers win "one for the thumb." In addition to Randle El pass, there was Willie Parker Super Bowl record 75 contact-yard run just 22 seconds into the second half and a 37-yard pass from Roethlisberger to Ward on third-and-28 play that set up the group for the first score. Yes, the Pittsburgh Steelers are Super Bowl champions for the fifth time in any NFL team and has won more. "We have the victory, and that's all that counts," said Roethlisberger. "It 'been absolutely amazing to come here and win one for Jerome. "