is anyone else completely caught off guard by the teams that are going to the Super Bowl?

[rch35]

It's not set in stone yet but it looks like an Eagles/Steelers game.

the beginning of the season, i would never have guessed this. they are both good teams but i just didnt see them going all the way.

i had my fingers crossed for a packers/jets bowl, that would have been an interesting game.

[provis99]

1. the Superbowl hasn't happened yet?

Cool. I hope the winning side scores lots of goals.

[politicasista]

2. You mean those "bitter" teams?

from PA? :sarcasm:

[distantearlywarning]

3. I'm from Pittsburgh, a big-time Steelers fan

And even I didn't see this coming! Not that I mind or anything, but wow...a nice surprise in the post-season here.

We can't really count our chickens (Ravens?) until after the game on Sunday, tho...

[Greyhound]

4. Wouldn't we be more likely to be caught off guard if we knew who was going?

I believe there are 4 teams still in it.

[rch35]

10. i mentioned that, but even the other two teams are a complete surprise to me. The Ravens are good,

but hte Cardinals havent been in the playoffs and won a game for 60 years.

[tridim]

5. The only thing I knew for certain this year is that the Broncos would not be in the SB.

They certainly didn't dissappoint as far as my prediction was concerned.

[Burma Jones]

6. I was expecting Pittsburgh to be there.......

but the other three? nope

[garybeck]

7. what's the superbowl?

is that a new chip recipe?

[Occam Bandage]

8. Unless it's an Arizona/Baltimore game. nt

[Auggie]

9. Nothing is ever a given in the NFL. To quote an old cliche...

"That's why they play the games."

[rch35]

11. im definitely not trying to say its impossible, thats just what i expect, i could be wrong easily nt

[Auggie]

13. Of course

Apologies if my post implied a different meaning

[nickgutierrez]

12. The way the league is currently structured...

...any of about 15-20 teams have a chance at the beginning of the season, if a few things break their way. I'm trying to convince myself it's a good thing that teams don't necessarily have to be great to win it all, and it's not working very well.

[AsahinaKimi]

14. "but it looks like an Eagles/Steelers game"

Are we counting out the Ravens and the Cardinals already?
I wouldn't if I were you.

[BlooInBloo]

16. "Are we counting out the Ravens and the Cardinals already? " - Yes.

This has been another episode of Simple Answers To Simple Questions.

[AsahinaKimi]

18. I wouldn't take that bet...

I guess today we find out for sure.. Its SUNDAY!!

[BlooInBloo]

15. Only the Cards are a *big* surprise.

[AsahinaKimi]

19. The Second quarter...

Right now its Cardinals 21 to 6.. anyone nervous??

[hughee99]

17. Pittsburgh isn't as much of a surprise as the 3 other teams

that have a chance. I think most people had the Eagles coming in 3rd in the NFC East, I was surprised enough to see the Cards beat the Falcons at home, let alone the Panthers on the road, and I fully expected Flacco to make a few key mistakes that would result in a low scoring loss for them. Pittsburgh, though, is a solid team, and once Brady went down in NE, were the front runner in my mind.

[AsahinaKimi]

20. "but it looks like an Eagles/Steelers game"

hello???....anyone home?? hello??? ^^ (I tease...)

Final: 32-25 Arizona, Congratulations to the Cardinals...nice game!!

[joeybee12]

21. Somewhere I posted that Arizona would be the weakest team to make the playoffs...

...I also questioned whether Kurt should be considered for MVP. :spank:

[dbackjon]

23. Please predict the Cardinals will lose by 50.

[dbackjon]

22. Too bad so sad - like everyone else, overlooking the Cardinals

[ChazII]

24. Good!

I am all for the Cardinals being overlooked and being the underdog. That has worked in their favor for the last 3 games.