On the NFL…How Super was this Year's Bowl?

Garrett ‘guru’ Eagan
Sports Editor

On paper, this year’s Super Bowl seemed to be a let-down waiting to happen. Sixty minutes later, Super Bowl XLIII was hailed as one of the greatest Super Bowl’s of all time. But where does it stand in regards to the other previously noted Super Bowls that were listed as great? Here’s my three Super Bowls from my lifetime:1. Super Bowl XLII (Patriots v. Giants) ? The pursuit of the perfect season versus an underrated team that was unconscious on the road. The 1972 Dolphins were able to pop champagne after this one, capped off from most likely the greatest play in a Super Bowl- the bomb to David Tyree that kept the Giants alive in the fourth quarter. Based on the storyline, I’d put it at the top spot.

2. Super Bowl XLIII (Steelers v. Cardinals) ? It seems clich? that the two top Super Bowls are back to back, but think about this. Both teams fought through Hell to get to this point, and had every reason to win. Back and forth throughout the whole game, and taking into account a play that rivals the David Tyree play- James Harrison’s 100 yard interception return (which looked like something from a movie). With 0:46 left on the clock, Rothlisberger throws an absolute laser to Santonio Holmes (MVP) for the win. Definitely, number two on my list.

3. Super Bowl XXXIV (Rams v. Titans) ? A team dubbed “The Greatest Show on Turf” goes toe to toe with a Steve McNair (in his prime) Titans team. This Super Bowl is on this list thanks to the last play, where the Titans com up ONE YARD short. That kind of ending makes it a great Super Bowl, and my third choice.