1978 Pittsburgh Steelers vs. 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers
Is it unfair to compare the current world champions to the ’78 Steelers? Offenses may be a bit lopsided, but I think an argument could be made for defenses.
That is a good point. Lets hear results for both.
78 Steelers. One beat the Cowboys when they had a real team. The others just beat the Cardinals...(no offense, guys, I was rooting for the Cardinals...don't tell my brother-in-law.)
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That is a good point. Lets hear results for both.
Ok, quick and dirty:
1978 rules: The Steel Curtain pummels the '08 Steelers O-line, Hamm, Shell and Lambert reduce Ward and Holmes to blubbering jellyfish when they try to cross the middle, Harris and Bleier run rampant through the Steelers.
'78 Steelers win 35-17.
2008 rules: '78 Steelers rack up 250 penalty yards, as 99% of their accustomed defensive tactics are now personal fouls under the "No Fun League's" current powderpuff rules. '08 Steelers benefit from an abundance of 1st and goals.
'08 Steelers 24 - 21
The best argument for going back to the old rules I've ever heard.
I smell bias and cynicism.
And this time...it ain't me.