Interesting set of games over the weekend, but not great -- no last-second, amazing finishes etc.
I grew up not too far from Pittsburgh and always cheered against them when I was a kid, just cuz I had to be different I guess, but I have to say that I've mellowed a bit in recent years (even though they did win their last Super Bowl on the strength of an obviously bogus holding call against Seattle).
One has to respect that franchise. They're just always good. And they don't do it the way the axis-of-evil Yankees try to do it, by spending gajillions every off-season -- they just draft good players and keep them in Pittsburgh for their careers (see Jerome Bettis, Hines Ward, etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc going back 30 years). The Steeler franchise is probably THE model professional sports franchise in America. And besides, Dan Rooney endorsed Obama last year!
But right now I have the feeling that this is the Iggles' year. Going into the Meadowlands and beating the G-Men like that is a tough thing to do. Arizona is fun to watch, and I must say that Larry Fitzgerald seems like a really impressive and thoughtful human being in addition to being a great receiver. But usually, the team with more recent playoff experience wins these games. And the Eagles just look hungry.
Re the AFC, I'm not at all sure Pittsburgh can beat Baltimore for the third time this season. The Ravens are excellent, but they do apparently have some key injuries. I'd be pleased with a Turnpike Bowl, with soul city beating out polka town and McNabb getting his ring.
