Super Bowl MVP - Santonio Holmes or Ben Roethlisberger

[Joe Greco]

After what was a great Super Bowl, I was kind of surprised that Santonio Holmes was named the Super Bowl MVP. While either one was deserving of the award, I guess I assumed it was going to be Ben Roethlisberger for leading the Steelers on that last drive and his overall play in the game.

If you were voting for the MVP would you have voted for Holmes or Roethlisberger?

Joe G

[Ned Flanders]

Holmes. Until that last drive, Roethlisberger hadn't done much. Holmes came up big in just about every Pitt scoring drive. Including, of course, that fantastic catch at the end.

[Ned Flanders]

Originally Posted by Ned Flanders

Until that last drive, Roethlisberger hadn't done much.

Thinking about it, that really isn't a fair statement by me. He had had a pretty good game up until that point, and the last drive was excellent (and clutch). But Holmes stood out with some huge plays, including the game-winner.

[RavennaAl]

Why does the MVP always go to a guy on the winning team? Look at what Ben did against the worst defense in the NFL, and look at what Kurt did against the best defense in the NFL and I think it's pretty clear who the most valuable player was.....

Fellas,
For years I always felt that the game winning receivers where always up staged by their QB's. This year however, I would give MVP to Rothelsberger! He played a hell of a game. he'll move up in my fantasy football rankings this year. He out shines Warner, Fritzgerald and Holmes just a little bit. If you liked Holmes, you have gotta love Fritgerald! Fritz had 2 TD's and 127yds and did you see the hit he put on the steelers when the cards score that second touchdown! Good game! I sure glad Tron wasn't drinking this weekend, I would have had to buy a new TV!

[raiderhp]

My vote goes to the zebras!!!


I didn't have any stake in this game so take this for what it's worth.These guys deliberately or not have found a way to impact the game.I give the MVP to them.


1.They should've thrown James Harrison out of the game for a punch and chop move in the second half (clearly shown)
2.They should've thrown Hines Ward out of the game for a clearly thrown punch in the second quarter.
3.How about what looked like a 3-1 penalty advantage called against the Cardinals and several Steeler violations were not called.
4.Santonio Holmes game winning touhdown LeBron Celebration should've been a 15 yard personal foul and at the very least improved Arizona's field position.
5.Not to mention Kurt Warner's possible tuck rule play to end the game that wasn't even reviewed.


These things took the steam out of what was a very good superbowl and left a bad taste in my mouth.Somebody's got to do something about these zebras.I can't take much more of this as a fan.What do you think???


raiderhp

[Michigan Joe]

Roth was so determinded and you could just tell he had what it took to take them down the field when it counted. He has the ability to extend the play to the last possible second for his recievers to get the seperation. Holmes made the big time play too (even the catch on the safety- holding penalty was an amazing catch and would have secured the win it not for the penalty). That catch to win the super bowl was picturesque!

But how about James Harrison as another MVP contender? How many sacks and holding penalties did he cause, and of course the huge TD return. I thought he seperated himself as the biggest difference maker for the entire game.

[TVsCHACHI]

If Roethlisberger hadn't 'thrown' the pick, unfortunate stat, it wasn't an errant pass it was deflected at the line, he probably would have gotten it. It was a toss up.

Santonio had 131 yds on the day.

Ben threw for 256, not too shabby.

[TVsCHACHI]

Right about James. Say, if he had another pick, and not the unsportsmanlike penalty he would definitely been in consideration. It's about time cats got flagged for holding him, he was getting held every game for the last 3 or 4 and no flags. He's a BEAST!!! If cats didn't know now they do!!!

[Rock Solid]

Why when the game is on the line and no time on the clock, at the highest level of play, NOT run out of bounds when they know that time is a factor?

Check out Santonio Holmes on the fourty yard play. He makes a GREAT play. He gets his team into FG position and a shot at the end zone. Then he gets up and struts like a peacock around the endzone towards the fans while his teammates run franticlly to get another play in. They have to call time out. They have to get the "me" out of Holmes head so he can get back into the "we".
He is not the poster child for this at all. It is all through theNFL on a weekly basis.
I was at a Giant game a few years ago when the Bears were in town. The Gmen punted to Devon Hester who caught the ball 8 yards deep in the end zone. He walked a few steps , saw the giant line walk towards the sidelines as if the play was over , and ran for the longest punt return I have ever seen.
PROFESSIONALS ? The play is not over till the play is over.

Officials, stupid millionaires, but we love the game. I am not quite what the pressure is on the field but being from a generation of no dances in the endzone and guys staying on one team for their career, it just amazes me sometimes.
I keep seeing Holmes walking away from the line of scrimmage towards the crowd through the endzone with seconds left when he should be getting his team lined up for a spike. I will always see the Giants walking off the field in the middle of a play, no excuse. No fines either.


SUPER BOWL MVP --- Bruce ( from NEW JERSEY )

Enough of me, I have to do some work or I will get fined.

RS