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Could someone tell me if this was a good game? because I am French and it was my first Superbowl final here. I live in Chicago and so morally supported the "home team" but felt strangely underwhelmed by the action itself.

you guys definitely should have done reviews of the commercials.

it was a good game, albeit a very sloppy one but that's to be expected from both the rain and the fact that during the super bowl they use a new ball on every play (to auction them off for charity later) so they're slicker to begin with.

i was rooting for the bears though, it was amazing when hester ran the opening kickoff back for a touchdown. rex grossman may have played his last game as a bear though after that performance, just dreadful.

Even though I'm not a football fan, I watched this out of sheer Chicagoan loyalty. But yeah, the game was boring as hell. The half-time show was particularly underwhelming. I like Prince, but his performance just left me feeling "Eh. It was ok." Even the commercials were nothing special. Although the Grand Theft Auto themed one was cool. But that was a highlight in an otherwise dull game.

By the standards of the usual halftime shows, I thought Prince was great. A hell of a lot better than the manufactured pop stars of recent years, or the desiccated remains of the Rolling Stones.

I'm not sure what everyone is talking about, it was a great game. Even though the Colts dominated there were so many turnovers it kept things interesting. The Colts proved they deserved to be there and like predictions Grossman fell apart. Not surprising but he's still basically a rookie so you got to cut him some slack. A LITTLE slack.

It was a great game. Although, Addai and Rhodes should have been the co-MVPs. It was never a blowout and Chicago could have mounted (eh..eh) a comeback well into the 4th quarter.

Vineteri missed a field goal !!! and an extra point. Patriot fans had to be laughing their asses off. Drama.

The Colts aren't 'my team' but it's still awesome for them and Dungy--who seems like a genuinely good guy.

I'm going to freeze my ass off watching the parade and see how many crazy/delirious/ hung-over people pack into the Dome.

The public schools had to cancel classes today because there weren't enough bus drivers at work. I think they should use this tactic to get a raise.

Yep, instant classic.

Homophobic candy-bar ads, the Bears running a prevent defense all night, Grossman playing like a high school rookie, The Twilight Zone awarding of Manning the MVP, and Prince doing a Foo-Fighter song. Brilliant.

Okay, now Lollygagger, are you talking about Peyton Manning or Rex Grossman? Because if I recall, Manning didn't get sacked only to fumble a snap (even though it WAS raining). I choose to believe that this MVP award is not necessarily for this game, but a (so far) absolutely incredible career. Although I do believe the award should have been split between Addai and Rhodes. They really won the game.

Best commercials were the Careerbuilder ones. I'm wearing a 3-ring binder on my head in the office right now!

As a die-hard Bears fan, I was really dissapointed with how the defense played, not Grossman. He's been shaky all season, and the pressure of the superbowl would get to anyone. Manning played like shit the first 2 quarters; he just adjusted, whereas Grossman did not.

But the defense!!! Oh my god, could the Bears defense have played any worse? Seemed like Urlacher and Vasher were the only ones trying. And the offense needs to learn some defense skills. If you know your qb has a tendency to throw long when it isnt always appropriate, you've got to expect turnovers and learn to sack so a turnover doesnt turn into a fucking touchdown.

Damn Bears, I was looking forward to a new Superbowl shuffle.

I really enjoyed watching the game, mostly just because as a Packers fan very few football-related events can make me as happy as the Bears suffering.

And the Snickers commercial was homophobic because of the way it acted like two men accidentally kissing is the most disgusting thing possible. This was reinforced by the way everyone in the room I was watching the game in immediately freaked out like it was the most awful, disgusting thing ever.

Love the Colts!!!!! I am so freakin' happy I can't stand it!!! We have had such crappy seasons and to finally be vindicated. Yeah, it wasn't a real exciting game, but dammit, in the end, all that matters is that WE FINALLY WON!!!!!!!!!

Sorry, small-town Hoosiers don't have much to get excited about, so for us, this is HUGE!!!!!!

boobaloob, I think you're right. I may have used a poor example, and upon further reflection, you phrased it much better. Needless to say, I stand by my "Let's not be too quick to use the homophobia label". And I don't think I was citing "reverse discrimination", though I can see how my post could be interpreted that way.

When I'm wrong, I'm wrong.