Super Bowl Prediction Time

People read the Iowa Blog Cabin for its hard-hitting, pull-no-punches analysis. For the Super Bowl, it's no different.

Sunday is going to be a good game. As a lifelong Steeler's fan, you can probably guess who I'm pulling for and who I think is going to win. Here's how it's going to happen...

I hope the Cardinals get the ball first.  This will let the Steelers' defense set the tone right off the bat for the game.  Warner gets rid of the ball pretty fast, so the challenge is going to be to put pressure on him.  They'll shut down the running game, forcing the Cardinals to throw - which they're good at.  But, they're going to throw more than they want to on Sunday which will lead to sacks, interceptions and fumbles. 

This will lead to the Steelers enjoying good field position with a short field - and reducing the pressure on Big Ben.  The Steelers' offensive line will eventually wear down the Cardinal defense, opening up an effective running game - watch for Willie Parker to have a very good game.

The real wildcard for the the Cardinals is Ken Whisenhunt.  He won a Super Bowl as the offensive coach for the Steelers.  He likes trickery and he knows how Big Ben - and Willie Parker thinks .  If they can pull off a trick play and intercept Roethlisberger, they have a real shot. 

In sum, the Steelers should win this game.  If Arizona wins the trick play, turnover, special teams, jedi-mindtrick battle - they have a fighting chance. 

Nevertheless, the Iowa Blog Cabin predicts - 24 - 13 - Steelers win.  Take it to the bank.