PITTSBURGH'S GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!!

Despite being the 'old Browns' and named after a poem, the Ravens proved with their play yesterday that they deserved to be in the AFC championship. I know I'm not being very original in comparing Flacco to Big Ben, but this game reminded me too much of the 2004 AFC Championship. A game that still bums me out. A wide-eyed rookie QB Ben Roethlisberger lost to the battle-tested and destiny-bound New England Patriots and Tom Brady. They were the establishment, in the middle of a dynasty. Big Ben was the new guard, but he just wasn't there yet. Heck, even the Eagles were in the NFC championship. Soooooo 2004.
But yesterday wasn't 2004. The Steelers were obviously the best team on the field. After winning against the second best defense in the NFL three times, and after testing themselves week-in and week-out against the toughest NFL schedule - they proved that not do they have the best defense in the NFL, but that they deserve to have a chance to prove that they are the best team in the NFL. The Tomlin era may have started last season, but it arrived this year - through this season. Coolest coach in the NFL. Dude demands respect, and plays Steelers football. All questions answered. HERE WE GO!!