by Bill Neal, For New Pittsburgh Courier
:10—The answer to the question became abundantly clear this past Sunday night at Super Bowl LVI as Aaron Donald put on a show that can only be described as superhuman. You think that’s overstated, do ya? Well, you tell me what you call a man who moved a mountain of a man that had 6 inches and 75-plus pounds on him like he was lawn furniture. And if that wasn’t enough, show me the film where someone else grabbed a grown man with one arm while sandwiched between two other grown men, while falling down, and just hold in place so couldn’t pick up one more yard. One yard… C’mon man, who does that? That’s right, two people, Superman and Aaron Donald. And that’s not counting the rest of his amazing performance. Eight quarterback hurries, two sacks and overall shock-and-awe in the backfield while being double- and triple-teamed!
:09—All that being said, and you knew that was coming, the MVP of the Super Bowl should have been Aaron Donald and not Cooper Kupp. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m all about Cooper. He’s legit and is the reboot of the great Lance Alworth but come on people, what we saw was a great defensive game won by the better defensive team led by the best player in the stadium. Period. End of discussion.
:08—Stay with me a little longer. You city folks know I’m not letting you out the back door without hearing this… Penn Hills, baby!!! You know how we do! (Sorry, my bad, let me show a little humility.)
:07—Last word. With that dominant showing it puts Aaron Donald in a select group of legendary defensive superstars. #1 – Joe Greene #2 – Lawrence Taylor #3 – Reggie White #4 – Mel Blount #5 – Deion Sanders. You can do your own list but this one is the absolute right one. Hoo-Rah!
:06—I know I fit into a certain demographic but I know I am not the only one. The halftime show didn’t deliver. I give it a “C” at best. And here’s why. No. 1. You got the cars… ride them into the stadium and ‘jack ‘em up!’ No. 2. Sing the hits mannnn… the classics. People want the hits. No. 3. Will the real Slim Shady please stand up, please stand up? (now you feel me?) No. 4. I swear I am not a hater but Mary J., you can’t wear that outfit no more. Two years ago maybe but not now. (I am sorry, please don’t hit me) No. 5. Prince singing “Purple Rain” in the rain… now that’s a halftime show… Best ever!… I am just saying.
:05—OK, about Matthew Stafford going into the football Hall of Fame tomorrow morning? Slow your roll. Do these names ring a bell…Nick Foles (Philly Eagles), Jim McMahon (Chicago Bears), Mark Rypien (Washington Commanders), and Trent Dilfer (Baltimore Ravens), all won the Super Bowl. The only way they’re getting in the Hall of Fame is if they buy a ticket.
:04—Yeah, I saw Jennifer, aka J-Lo, in the stands with Ben. Hey, I am so over it. She’s gone… Good! I am sick of her back and forth… And the attitude? Please! As far as I am concerned, what we had together never happened. (I am sorry, I guess it hurts more than I thought.)
:03—All in all Cincinnati showed up and represented well. But they are the Bungles after all. One question. Why did they stop running the ball? It was working for them. Joe “Cool” Burrow, you came, you saw, you did your thing. I suspect you’ll be back but I’d check with Dan Marino about that. Tyler Boyd, you went from Clairton to the Super Bowl. Congratulations young man, you represented the Mon Valley well.
:02—Hats off to Mickey Guyton, she delivered big time with the national anthem. Black Country & Western superstar didn’t miss a note. No, it wasn’t Whitney but who is? By the way, you people (that’s right I said you people) keep forgetting about Marvin Gaye’s performance!!
:01—Worst commercials ever. I am just saying.
:00—GAME OVER.
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