Pittsburgh- A Champions First?

With the Penguins returning to the Stanley Cup finals, I reminisced to earlier this year when the Steelers won the Super Bowl. My mind then began to wander as to if any other cities ever have held the Lombardi Trophy and the Stanley Cup during the same season. Surprisingly, the answer is NO. There are two instances of close but no cigars:

• The Steelers won Super Bowl IX in 1975, followed by the Flyers winning the Stanley Cup in 1975. This is the only time both trophies have been held in the same state in the same season.
• The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003, followed by the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup winning the Stanley Cup in 2004. This is the only time the trophies were awarded in back-to-back seasons in the same city.

With the above facts, no city has ever held the Lombardi Trophy and the Stanley Cup in the same season. The Penguins have a chance to put Pittsburgh in a category of its own. They face a difficult battle in facing the Detroit Red Wings, but the way that the Penguins are playing right now, I believe they have a great chance. Notice to the Pirates: If the Penguins win the Cup, you are on the clock...

Tommy Smyth vs. John Madden

So with the retirement of John Madden today and with several websites posting their opinion about Tommy Smyth no longer commentating Champions League matches, I began to wonder who fans of both American Football and Soccer [Football] were more happy to see removed from the booth. Please vote below and feel free to comment.

My Top 5 Super Bowl Ads

5. Coke Zero

I love the original commercial with Mean Joe Greene. At first, I did not like the commercial with the Coke Zero guys, but Troy redeemed the commercial with the tackle. Definitely made me laugh.

4. Career Builder

I love this commercial, especially the "Hey dummy" part.

3. Bridgestone- Jump Around

I love the prospect of wheels being stolen on another planet. Hilarious!

2. Pepsi- I'm Good

You cannot go wrong with male pain.

1. Doritos- Crystal Ball

I like the throwing of the crystal ball into the snack machine. It also really tied into The Office when Kevin threw the chair into the snack machine.

Thoughts?

Here We Go Steelers, Here We Go!

On playoff eve, I pass on this awesome photo.  Enjoy!  As found on Mondesishouse.

Also, look out Ed, Hines is coming!