Photos of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers with his Super Bowl championship wrestling belt and linebacker Clay Matthews celebrate winning Super Bowl XLV over the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on February 6, 2011.Sunday, February 6, 2011
Aaron Rodgers Gets Championship Belt on Super Bowl 45
Aaron Rodgers Gets Championship Belt on Super Bowl 45
Photos of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers with his Super Bowl championship wrestling belt and linebacker Clay Matthews celebrate winning Super Bowl XLV over the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on February 6, 2011.
Photos of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers with his Super Bowl championship wrestling belt and linebacker Clay Matthews celebrate winning Super Bowl XLV over the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on February 6, 2011.
Lombardi Goes Back Home: Rodgers leads Packers back to promised land
Lombardi Goes Back Home: Rodgers leads Packers back to promised land
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Aaron Rodgers has turned the Green Bay Packers into Super Bowl champions once again.
Rodgers threw three touchdown passes and Nick Collins returned an interception for another score, leading the Packers to a 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
This was Green Bay's fourth Super Bowl title. The Packers won the first two Super Bowls with Vince Lombardi coaching Bart Starr, and captured another with Brett Favre in January 1997.
The Steelers trailed 21-3 before halftime. Ben Roethlisberger got them within 28-25 midway through the fourth quarter with a touchdown pass and a nifty 2-point conversion. The Packers answered with a field goal, giving Roethlisberger one last chance.
Needing to go 87 yards in 1:59 with one timeout left, Roethlisberger couldn't make it across midfield.
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Aaron Rodgers has turned the Green Bay Packers into Super Bowl champions once again.
Rodgers threw three touchdown passes and Nick Collins returned an interception for another score, leading the Packers to a 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
This was Green Bay's fourth Super Bowl title. The Packers won the first two Super Bowls with Vince Lombardi coaching Bart Starr, and captured another with Brett Favre in January 1997.
The Steelers trailed 21-3 before halftime. Ben Roethlisberger got them within 28-25 midway through the fourth quarter with a touchdown pass and a nifty 2-point conversion. The Packers answered with a field goal, giving Roethlisberger one last chance.
Needing to go 87 yards in 1:59 with one timeout left, Roethlisberger couldn't make it across midfield.
Green Bay Packers Win Super Bowl XLV
Green Bay Packers Win Super Bowl XLV
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Aaron Rodgers turned the Green Bay Packers into Super Bowl champions once again.
Rodgers threw three touchdown passes, and Nick Collins returned an interception for another score, leading the Packers to a 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
This was Green Bay's fourth Super Bowl title. The Packers won the first two Super Bowls with Vince Lombardi coaching Bart Starr, and they claimed another with Brett Favre in January 1997.
The Steelers trailed 21-3 before halftime. Ben Roethlisberger pulled them within 28-25 midway through the fourth quarter with a touchdown pass and a nifty two-point conversion. The Packers answered with a field goal, giving Roethlisberger and the Steelers one last chance.
Needing to go 87 yards in 1:59 with one timeout left, the Steelers couldn't make it across midfield.
Green Bay Packers Wins Against the Pittsburgh Steelers with the score 31-25.
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Aaron Rodgers turned the Green Bay Packers into Super Bowl champions once again.
Rodgers threw three touchdown passes, and Nick Collins returned an interception for another score, leading the Packers to a 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
This was Green Bay's fourth Super Bowl title. The Packers won the first two Super Bowls with Vince Lombardi coaching Bart Starr, and they claimed another with Brett Favre in January 1997.
The Steelers trailed 21-3 before halftime. Ben Roethlisberger pulled them within 28-25 midway through the fourth quarter with a touchdown pass and a nifty two-point conversion. The Packers answered with a field goal, giving Roethlisberger and the Steelers one last chance.
Needing to go 87 yards in 1:59 with one timeout left, the Steelers couldn't make it across midfield.
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Steelers and Packers impressed after their first look inside Cowboys Stadium
Steelers and Packers impressed after their first look inside Cowboys Stadium
ARLINGTON, Texas — Ben Roethlisberger was focused on the tiny screen of his video camera as he walked toward his assigned podium for Super Bowl media day.
Like so many others new to Cowboys Stadium, the Steelers quarterback was in awe. While a crowd of cameras surrounded him, Roethlisberger's own camera was focused on the US$1 billion-plus building and the massive high-definition TV screens hanging over the field.
The Steelers and Green Bay Packers both had one-hour media sessions Tuesday at the stadium where neither has yet played a game.
"Awesome, awesome," Green Bay defensive back Charles Woodson said. "If every stadium could look like this, it would be awesome."
A crowd of more than 100,000 is expected for Sunday's game. The stadium built and financed mostly by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones opened before the 2009 season.
"It's sweet, I like it. Jerry did a good job, as you thought he would. Jerry's World," Steelers safety Ryan Clark said. "I don't know what to say about it, it's sweet. I'm not very often speechless, I talk a lot."
Packers fullback John Kuhn said it is clear why "they call it one of the wonders of the world."
About 15,000 temporary seats have been added for the Super Bowl. Hanging over the field as usual are the twin HD screens, about 72 feet high each and stretching nearly 60 yards between the 20-yard lines.
"It's unreal. ... It's worth every penny," Steelers receiver Mike Wallace said. "I can't even imagine it on Sunday. I know it's going to be crazy. It just feels different. It feels like the Super Bowl. It just feels like you're supposed to have a good game in here."
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ARLINGTON, Texas — Ben Roethlisberger was focused on the tiny screen of his video camera as he walked toward his assigned podium for Super Bowl media day.
Like so many others new to Cowboys Stadium, the Steelers quarterback was in awe. While a crowd of cameras surrounded him, Roethlisberger's own camera was focused on the US$1 billion-plus building and the massive high-definition TV screens hanging over the field.
The Steelers and Green Bay Packers both had one-hour media sessions Tuesday at the stadium where neither has yet played a game.
"Awesome, awesome," Green Bay defensive back Charles Woodson said. "If every stadium could look like this, it would be awesome."
A crowd of more than 100,000 is expected for Sunday's game. The stadium built and financed mostly by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones opened before the 2009 season.
"It's sweet, I like it. Jerry did a good job, as you thought he would. Jerry's World," Steelers safety Ryan Clark said. "I don't know what to say about it, it's sweet. I'm not very often speechless, I talk a lot."
Packers fullback John Kuhn said it is clear why "they call it one of the wonders of the world."
About 15,000 temporary seats have been added for the Super Bowl. Hanging over the field as usual are the twin HD screens, about 72 feet high each and stretching nearly 60 yards between the 20-yard lines.
"It's unreal. ... It's worth every penny," Steelers receiver Mike Wallace said. "I can't even imagine it on Sunday. I know it's going to be crazy. It just feels different. It feels like the Super Bowl. It just feels like you're supposed to have a good game in here."
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Colts will get chance to do what Cowboys couldn't
Colts will get chance to do what Cowboys couldn't
DALLAS – Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts get the chance next season to do what the Dallas Cowboys failed to do this time. They could become the first team to play a Super Bowl in their own stadium.
"It's exciting. I'm sure Dallas had to deal with those questions all year," Manning said in Dallas this week. "We have a great stadium to have the event and I know the people there are excited. Playing there, it'd be very special. ... That will be the motivation, like all teams, to get to Indy."
After the Green Bay Packers play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, the next Super Bowl — the 46th in NFL history — will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium in heart of the Indianapolis.
"Last year, I remember kidding the Dallas folks that we should have a home-and-home the next two years," Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard said. "That's not going to happen, obviously."
The Cowboys (6-10) didn't even make the playoffs, getting off to such a bad start that Wade Phillips was fired midway through this season. Indianapolis won 10 games and made its record-tying ninth consecutive playoff appearance, then lost to the New York Jets.
If the Colts make it 10 playoffs in a row, they will have the opportunity for a hometown Super Bowl.
"It's certainly possible. Peyton is still at the top of his game. His supporting cast is very, very strong. I'd love to see it," Ballard said. "Some people say, 'Oh, no, you don't want that because then you won't have as many visitors.' I don't believe that. Look at Butler. Them being in the Final Four actually generated more interest."
The Colts have been to the last two Super Bowls in Miami, winning the 2007 game over the Chicago Bears and then losing to the New Orleans Saints last year.
The 2013 Super Bowl will be played in the Louisiana Superdome, the home of the Saints.
"I'd like a rematch," Ballard said.
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DALLAS – Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts get the chance next season to do what the Dallas Cowboys failed to do this time. They could become the first team to play a Super Bowl in their own stadium.
"It's exciting. I'm sure Dallas had to deal with those questions all year," Manning said in Dallas this week. "We have a great stadium to have the event and I know the people there are excited. Playing there, it'd be very special. ... That will be the motivation, like all teams, to get to Indy."
After the Green Bay Packers play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, the next Super Bowl — the 46th in NFL history — will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium in heart of the Indianapolis.
"Last year, I remember kidding the Dallas folks that we should have a home-and-home the next two years," Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard said. "That's not going to happen, obviously."
The Cowboys (6-10) didn't even make the playoffs, getting off to such a bad start that Wade Phillips was fired midway through this season. Indianapolis won 10 games and made its record-tying ninth consecutive playoff appearance, then lost to the New York Jets.
If the Colts make it 10 playoffs in a row, they will have the opportunity for a hometown Super Bowl.
"It's certainly possible. Peyton is still at the top of his game. His supporting cast is very, very strong. I'd love to see it," Ballard said. "Some people say, 'Oh, no, you don't want that because then you won't have as many visitors.' I don't believe that. Look at Butler. Them being in the Final Four actually generated more interest."
The Colts have been to the last two Super Bowls in Miami, winning the 2007 game over the Chicago Bears and then losing to the New Orleans Saints last year.
The 2013 Super Bowl will be played in the Louisiana Superdome, the home of the Saints.
"I'd like a rematch," Ballard said.
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A Super Bowl oddity: No cheerleaders for Packers or Steelers
A Super Bowl oddity: No cheerleaders for Packers or Steelers
DALLAS - A Super Bowl without cheerleaders ... at Cowboys Stadium, no less?
One of the league's major marketing tools – the sideline sex appeal of women wearing revealing outfits and performing enticing dance routines – will be on hiatus Sunday in Super Bowl XLV. Sunday's game featuring the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers is believed to be the first Super Bowl without cheerleaders since Super Bowls II, said NFL Films president Steve Sabol.
Only six NFL franchises do not use official cheerleaders, including the Steelers and the Packers. The others: Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and New York Giants.
"We will have a great game – we don't need eye candy," laughed Steelers guard Trai Essex on Wednesday.
Teammate Antwaan Randle El, asked if he cared that there would be no dance squads, quickly replied, "Yeah, I care – I'm glad they're not here.
"They are a distraction. You want to focus on the game. If you happen to look at the (giant overhead screens), it's "Oh, my Lord!' Especially in Dallas. They not only have cheerleaders, they have go-go (-style dancers) hanging from poles" on concourse levels.
Some fans, such as Washington, D.C. resident Martin Corboy, are dismayed. "Without cheerleaders, in hard times like these, who will we turn our eyes to?'' said Corboy, a Redskins fan who will attend the game.
"Who wouldn't want to see Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders -- right?'' said Robin Perlman, a former Cowboys cheerleader. "They would be ready to perform at the drop of a hat ... or a pom-pon.''
Cowboys cheerleaders made multiple appearances this week at public and private functions, but they are "not scheduled to be part of the football game,'' said team spokesman Rich Dalrymple. "We think Steelers and Packers fans will have lots of 'cheerleaders' at the game (in the way of fans). They will be just dressed differently."
Said Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel, "I'm surprised that Jerry Jones didn't say, 'If we're playing the game in Dallas, my cheerleaders are going to come out at halftime and put on a show.' "
But it is not Jones' call.
"It's a team issue,'' said NFL spokesman Greg Aiello. "If the team has cheerleaders, they are part of the Super Bowl."
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