University of North Carolina Athletics
NFL Update: Super Bowl
January 26, 2009 | Football
Jan. 26, 2009
The Pittsburgh Steelers will look to win their sixth Super Bowl title in franchise history Sunday at 6:00 p.m. ET in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Steelers last Super Bowl title was in 2006 in a 21-10 defeat of the Seattle Seahawks. Willie Parker rushed for 93 yards on 10 carries, including a 75-yard touchdown run, during the Steelers fifth Super Bowl win. Jeff Reed connected with Greg Warren to convert all three extra point attempts in the win. The Arizona Cardinals will look for their first Super Bowl win in franchise history, after registering three of the franchise's five playoff wins in 2009. Tune in to NBC Sunday at 6:00 p.m. ET to watch former Heels in football's biggest game.
Willie Parker, Pittsburgh - Running back has rushed for 193 yards on 51 carries and scored two touchdowns this postseason. Parker, who was plagued by injuries during the regular season, rushed for nearly 800 yards in 11 games this season for the 12-4 Steelers. It was Parker's first season without rushing for over 1,000 yards since 2004.
Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh - Veteran place kicker converted all of his three field goal attempts, all 30 plus yards with a long of 46, during this postseason. Reed, in his seventh season in the NFL, was 27-31 from field goals in 16 games this season for the Steelers.
Greg Warren, Pittsburgh - Four-year pro as a long snapper tore his ACL in Week Seven as Steelers advance to Super Bowl February 1st at 6:00 p.m. ET.
