Steelers fans storm Detroit, franchise knocks off Seahawks in
Super Bowl XL
DETROIT--The Pittsburgh Steelers finally have "one for the
thumb" and they did it in front of a sea of terrible-towel
waving fans at Detroit's Ford Field. Thanks to three big
offensive plays and a defense that was able to bend without
breaking, Pittsburgh rolled to a 21-10 victory in Super Bowl XL
and its first title in 26 years. "It's surreal right now," said
head coach Bill Cowher about bringing the city its fifth
Lombardi Trophy. "It is a rewarding feeling to give that trophy
to Mr. Rooney. That's what he brought me here to do. It really
does complete a void that's been there."
Helped by just a 285-mile drive from Pittsburgh to Detroit,
Steelers fans decked out in black-and-gold jerseys lit up the
streets of Motown all weekend. From the NFL Experience to the
Winter Blast to the vast array of parties held each night,
chants of "Go Steelers Go" rang out from every nook and cranny
of the city. In fact, some reports listed the advantage inside
the stadium at 25 to 1 while places such as the Hockeytown Caf