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In Super Bowl XLIII, the Pittsburgh Steelers became the first team in the Super Bowl era to win 6 championships, quite a remarkable feat. In 2009, the Steelers are looking to add to the franchise’s trophy case with a 7th Lombardi Trophy, but this might prove more difficult then ever for a repeat championship.
The Steelers are not showing their championship form when they overcame the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII – in one of the greatest endings for a Super Bowl, ever. Teams that typically win or just make the Super Bowl the previous year, they often experience a letdown. Football is the hardest team sport to repeat as champion in.
Ben Roethlisberger was coming off of another successful season as the team’s quarterback. Then, of course, there was the team’s defense. The Steel Curtain, one of the most dangerous and efficient defensive units in the NFL.
The Steelers looked strong during their season opener, with a solid win over the Tennessee Titans. Both defensive units excelled during this game, but Pittsburgh was just a little bit stronger, winning the game by a few points and starting off its season on a great note.
During this game, veteran and Pro Bowl defender Troy Polamalu went down with an injury that will leave him sidelined for an estimated 3-6 weeks. This is a blow to the Steelers, and perhaps more of a blow than anyone was anticipating.
The team lost its week 2 game to a Bears team that looked like a mess in week 1 at Green Bay. Not only did the Steelers lose this game, but the defense didn’t record a single sack, interception, or fumble recovery. I don’t know the last time this has happened, but I’m sure it’s been a long time.
Does the absence of Troy Polamalu hurt the team this much? We’ll have to wait and see. Anytime a pro bowl player is missing, it’s usually a major blow.
Fortunately for the Steelers, Troy will be back for the second half of the season. His leadership out there will be missed, but once he returns, he’s the type of player to change the team.
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