Here's a conspiracy - NFL made sure Steeler's won?
443278
First off Ill have to say this was one of the worst officiated Super Bowls Ive ever seen, but a conspiracy.....Uhh I dont know. Seattle didnt help themselves by letting Pittsburgh get a 3rd and long early in the game. They also kicked themselves in the butt by letting Willie Parker run vertially untouched into the end zone at the beginning of the secong half. So Seattle fans, you must also point the finger at your beloved Seahawks too. Plus Im sure the Steelers felt the refs redeemed themselves after the blew that call in Indianapolis.
590313
At this time the Steelers are the defending Superbowl Champions so they are considered the best team in the NFL. You have good taste when it comes to picking winners.
986698
I agree fully.  The Steelers are losing games because of turn overs.  There is so much talent on that team it's unbelievable that they are 2 and 6, but on the positive side, things have changed from last year, they have to play differently, they can't be the same conservative offense, but they can't just win with defense.  Once the Steelers find a happy medium there is no stopping them, they are a great team, they just need to get their shit together.
1051640
Pittsburgh won the Super Bowl (it was actually in February) by a score of 21-10 over the Seattle Seahawks. Ben Roethlisberger was the Steeler QB and the coach was Bill Cowher.
160848
i dont know what rigged means but if it is unfair this is an answer for that. The super bowl wasnt really fair because when the steelers got their first 6 points, the guy who got them (i forgot his name)he didnt land right on the touchdown line but right next to it and then move the ball on to the touchdown area to make it seem like he got the touchdown. After the ref watched the replay he still gave them the 6 points. I know it would no have mattered since the score was Pitsburg Steelers-21 and Seattle Seahawks-10 so steelers had eleven points difference. Then maybe the refs didnt count some points for seahawks and counted points for the steelers that they werent supposed to get. I got the maybe refs counted points to the steelers from something i read that said or really asked "Did referees give steelers super bowl?" Thats all i know since i didnt see the super bowl from start to end. Hope that helps you with you question.
998535
I am going to say NO until Payton Manning proves he can win a big game. Face it everything was on their side and they should have beat the Steelers. Their nemsis Patriots were eliminated the day before. The playoffs would all be in a dome including the Superbowl. Everything was set up for them. So what happens? Manning once again shows he can't seem to win the big game.
948641
The Steelers only have a shot at three spots.\n\nFirst, division title...Ravens have that at the moment and are four games up on the Steelers.  With six to go, odds are pretty good Pittsburgh will not win the division.\n\nTwo wildcard spots.  Currently, spots are held by Chiefs and Broncos, both 2-1/2 games ahead of the Steelers.  More likely, yes but let me deal with these two one at a time.\n\nFirst, the Broncos have already beaten the Steelers and, as such, basically puts the Broncos up by three...that plus the fact that the Broncos have the unusual treat of closing the season with two straight home games (rare Broncos end the year at home).\n\nSecond, the Chiefs seem to have turned things up a notch with Green back at QB.  The Chiefs also should win three of their last five based on the schedule (I'm beating they lose to Ravens and Chargers...and will beat a good Jag team Dec 31 in Kansas City if for weather alone)\n\nIf either of these two falter, Miami has gotten hot and is still ahead.  There is even a rumor that the Bills even looked good last week...but I live close enough to dismiss that one for now.\n\nSuffice to say, the only way the Steelers get back to the dance is by act of whatever entity you believe in as a higher power.  Mathematically, I doubt they can lose any of their remaining games yet they would still need help.
64644
YES!!!! I did not relax when the Steelers were beating the crap out of them, and then even less so when it got close and closer. I did however feel it was going to be close and I thought they would pull it out. Going in I thought if the Steelers won today they would win the Superbowl, which will hold to be true I hope.
193821
here is some info. about that. hope it helps\nhttp://kdka.com/steelers/local_story_052093426.html
159198
Well, the Steelers just stole everyone's Christmas this year.  I really think they would have won if not for the STEALers.  They could make it next year.  There is a certain amount of luck involved, especially in the play offs.  Denver got unlucky against the Steelers early.  They created 3 or 4 "almost" turnovers in the Stealers first two drives alone.  None of them turned the ball over, but anyone of them could have.  I am not saying that the Steelers just got lucky, but I am saying that luck can play a significant role in the outcome of a game.
189776
the refs won it for the steelers
1126907
Colts 100%\n\nDid you see the steeler faces when the Train, I mean the car, I mean the bus fumbled the ball in the last minutes? They knew it was over. But when the Colts Kicker Missed, they knew they had stolen another one for the ages.(just like they did back in the 70's against Oakland, in the E. Reception). \n\nEveryone knew the colts were the favorite team going in and when they failed to serve the win everyone, fans, non fans, stealer fans, the whole world, got shocked.\n\nSo in other words Colts would've won that one and the Stealers trip to Detroit, (or how they put it, the bus going back home) would've all been just a fantasy.
133667
Yes! Go Steelers!!\n\nActually, they are winning in spite of the fact that they are not playing anywhere near as well as they could be playing. They should really be much farther ahead than they are.
495875
The only folks who love Super Bowl 40 were hardcore steeler fans hard up for a victory, as far as a Superbowl to much\nrefs too much Bettis Steeler hype for me.....no way the seattle team could win this it was over days before it begain.\nMore like Professional Wrestling than a NFL game...hey you\ngotta complain or all the Superbowls will be ruined like this one, its your duty as a football fan, I don't know why Steeler\nFans are complaining sad that one for the thumb ended up so bogus...Dishonor to the game....Nobody won #40 everyone was a loser that day..
909295
Possible? Uh yeah but, it would be such a miracle I mean Baltimore would have to loose the rest of their game and so would the Bengals and the Steelers would have to win the rest their games. So I honestly doubt it would happen, although it would be nice.
37567
I think it all depends on how Payton Manning plays. If the Steeler D can get him rattled, they stand a good chance of winning. If not, the Colts will win the game. My prediction is that the Steelers will win by 3.
112114
If there is an article like that it probably is in the Seattle Whiner Gazette. I wonder if there is a similar article saying Wayne Gretzky gambles and bet on his team? I just dont see how people thinks Pittsburgh cheated,they dont make the rules or throw the flags. I think they should just get over it!