An Olio
a miscellany of thoughts

January 21, 2007

 

Tomlin To Steelers

Mike Tomlin Accepts Offer From Steelers

Pittsburgh — Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin accepted the Pittsburgh Steelers' coaching job Sunday night and was working out a four-year contract he hoped to complete Monday, people close to the search told The Associated Press.

 

Bears vs. Colts

These are the two teams I hoped would make it to the Super Bowl, so I'll really enjoy watching this year. It's historic, too — the first time that black coaches have taken their teams to the big game. Quite a milestone for Lovie Smith and Tony Dungy.

The Bears won the NFC champinship handily, 39-14 over the Saints. It's their first SB appearance in 21 years, in the glory years of Mike Ditka. The Colts - Pats game was a thriller all the way. The Colts made a record too in winning the AFC championship — the largest comeback in playoff history, winning from 18 down 38-34.

On to Miami!