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Steelers Outlast Cardinals, 27-23

By M. Morris,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 1, 2009 9:27 PM CST
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(Newser) – Santonio Holmes snagged a pass from Ben Roethlisberger with 35 seconds left in regulation and tiptoed into the history books with a touchdown reception that gave the Steelers a 27-23 victory over the Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII tonight in Tampa. Pittsburgh, a 7-point favorite going in, had trailed 23-20 after Arizona took its first lead of the game with 2:37 to play.

"Great players step up in big-time games to make plays," Holmes, the game's MVP, said after his team rebounded from blowing a 20-7 lead and withstood a review of the decisive TD. "I knew it was a touchdown 100 percent. My feet never left the ground. All I did was stand up on my toes and extended my hands."

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) reacts following a TD pass to Santonio Holmes late in the fourth quarter tonight in Tampa, Fla. Arizona's Chike Okeafor walks away at right.
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) reacts following a TD pass to Santonio Holmes late in the fourth quarter tonight in Tampa, Fla. Arizona's Chike Okeafor walks away at right.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Steelers safety Tyrone Carter carries daughter Tyra after Pittsburgh defeated the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 in Super Bowl XLIII, Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
Steelers safety Tyrone Carter carries daughter Tyra after Pittsburgh defeated the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 in Super Bowl XLIII, Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes (10) , quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7), head coach Mike Tomlin and team owner Daniel M. Rooney celebrate after Super Bowl XLIII, Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes (10) , quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7), head coach Mike Tomlin and team owner Daniel M. Rooney celebrate after Super Bowl XLIII, Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald scores on a 64-yard touchdown reception during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLIII against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald scores on a 64-yard touchdown reception during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLIII against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLIII against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLIII against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes (10) catches a touchdown pass as Cardinals Aaron Francisco (47) and Ralph Brown watch during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa.
Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes (10) catches a touchdown pass as Cardinals Aaron Francisco (47) and Ralph Brown watch during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa.   (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Guest
Feb 2, 2009 2:16 AM CST
Amazing, this site called the the game winners across the board!http://www.football-free-picks.com/2008-football/land-superbowl.htm
jaguarj
Feb 1, 2009 9:56 PM CST
Great game!!! Too close for comfort..

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