November 14th, 2009 
Jared Linder In Super Bowl XLIII, the Pittsburgh Steelers became the first team in the Super Bowl era to win 6 championships, quite a remarkable feat. In 2009, the Steelers are looking to add to the franchise’s trophy case with a 7th Lombardi Trophy, but this might prove more difficult then ever for a repeat championship.
The Steelers are not showing their championship form when they overcame the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII – in one of the greatest endings for a Super Bowl, ever. Teams that typically win or just make the Super Bowl the previous year, they often experience a letdown. Football is the hardest team sport to repeat as champion in.
For this reason, many football fans pegged the Pittsburgh Steelers as the team to beat in 2009, making them the odds-on favorites to repeat as Super Bowl champions.
During a nice week 1 victory at home, the Steelers edged by the Tennessee Titans, one of the AFC’s best in 2008. This was a defensive game, and in typical Steelers fashion, the team essentially out-defended the Titans, starting off the season on a great note with a 1-0 start.
During this game, veteran and Pro Bowl defender Troy Polamalu went down with an injury that will leave him sidelined for an estimated 3-6 weeks. This is a blow to the Steelers, and perhaps more of a blow than anyone was anticipating.
The Steelers had a mediocre performance against the Chicago Bears in a loss – not championship-like. Despite the questions in the Steel City, there is still optimism.
During a disappointing week two loss to the Chicago Bears, the Pittsburgh Steelers looked the weakest that it’s looked in years. Without any forced fumbles, sacks, or INTs, the team was stepped on by the Bears.
Can the Steelers bounce back from this loss? Week 3 awaits.
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