James Harrison Sets Super Bowl Record
February 2, 2009 by David Kindervater
Filed under Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowl XLIII
National Football League Blogcast, NFL Blogcast
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau is calling linebacker James Harrison’s 100-yard interception return for a touchdown “the greatest single defensive play in Super Bowl history.” I can’t argue with that. It sure came at an opportune time. Not only was it an NFL record for the longest play in Super Bowl history, but his full field romp stopped what appeared to be a sure score for the Cardinals and gave the Steelers a ten-point lead and all the momentum heading into halftime. Of course, it’s what you would expect from the NFL’s Defensive Player …read more
