Roethlisberger, Steelers Attain Select Status

Elite competitors exceed each other. One competitor garners acclaim. His opponent garners awards. One competitor sets a record. His opponent shatters that record. One competitor owns a contest. His opponent owns the conversation.

In Super Bowl XLIII, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 27-23. With their victory, the Steelers garnered their sixth Super Bowl. They won their thirty-first playoff contest.

With 11:30 remaining, the Steelers led 20-7. Kurt Warner completed eight consecutive passes. Larry Fitzgerald caught the touchdown. The Cardinals’ deficit was 20-14. With 3:04 remaining, Ben Roethlisberger converted a critical third down. Unfortunately, Justin Hartwig held. The Cardinals received a safety. Their deficit was 20-16.

Seventeen seconds subsequent, Warner and Fitzgerald connected again. Fitzgerald sprinted 64 yards. The Cardinals led 23-20. Roethlisberger and Santonio Holmes stood impervious. Their connections measured thirteen, fourteen, and six yards. Their climax was a six-yard spectacular.

Troy Aikman, Terry Bradshaw, John Elway, and Joe Montana won multiple Super Bowls. Akin to them, Roethlisberger imparts composure and confidence. Akin to them, Roethlisberger rescues improbable victories.