[Fred Brattain]

Living here in the "Burgh" is interesting during football season. The best time to play golf in the fall?? During the Steelers games you can get on any course and have the place to yourself. Last night on the news they showed pictures of the parking lots of the suburban malls and local highways----completely empty. Trust me, this town SHUTS DOWN during the games. I NEVER expected them to get past the first round of the playoffs and now they have beaten the top 3 seeds in the AFC, all on the road. They just seem to be doing whatever it takes. It's all about peaking at the right time, and both teams seem to be there. Should be an interesting Super Bowl. 27-14 Seattle??? I DON'T THINK SO! The Steelers have a history of shutting down good running backs so Mr. Alexander may be less of a factor than you think. The guy that scares me is your quarterback--passes well and runs well. The Squeelers, I mean Steelers, have troubles with QB's like that. I hope both teams stay hot and it's a good game. I'm thinking Pittsburgh wins 20-17. We'll see. Perhaps a small wager such as a dozen balls, Fred??
Dr Dave

It would embarass me to take your money, my friend. Matt Hasselbeck beat WA when Shaun went down. We don't just have a running back (the best in the league), we have a quarterback who has become a real LEADER on that team. He grew up in 60 minutes against the 'Skins, and that, as you are afraid, will be the difference. He doesn't rattle anymore, and he doesn't make stupid decisions under pressure. Wish I could say the same about my golf game.

Obi WunPutt