I have run the Tecmo simulation of the Steelers versus the Seahawks. Now I know who will win the Super Bowl. You can too! Just read below…

COIN TOSS
Captains Dave Krieg and Rod Woodson came out for the coin toss. (Why do all the captains have to be white?) Seattle won the toss! They elected to receive.

FIRST QUARTER

After the Gary Anderson kick off and Chris Warren’s minimal return, Dave Krieg and the Seahawks’ offense took the field. Their first play? A Krieg QB run, for a good 7 yards! Oh those sneaky ‘hawks, they wasted no time in using a trick play. However, their success is short lived when future Steeler but current Seahawk RB John L. Williams (also my favorite player ever) fumbles the ball on their very next play. Steeler NT Gerald Wiliams falls on it. Steeler’s ball!

Bubby Brister comes out firing on the Steeler’s first play with a 45 yard bomb to Louis Lipps, bringing them to the Seahawk’s red zone on their 5 yard line. RB Warren Williams caps off the drive with a 5 yard TD scamper around the left side, making it 6-0 Steelers before Anderson adds the extra point.

On the Seahawks first play after the kickoff, Krieg throws an interception to the greatest cornerback in the history of the NFL, Rod Woodson. Steeler fans go crazy, Seattle fans despair. On the Steelers’ ensuing possession, Seahawks LB David Wyman scores a sack, but the Steelers respond with three straight first downs, including two QB runs with Brister. Bubby! Merril Hoge ends the first quarter with a 15 yard TD run, leaving the score at 14-0, Steelers.

Winner of the Action-Squad Detroit mix CD – Smange!

SECOND QUARTER

The Seahawks used the TV timeout between quarters to regroup. They score three consecutive 1st downs, led by a John L. Williams 20 yard gain, to drive the ball onto the Steelers’ 7 yard line. Krieg then finds Tommy Kane (now serving an 18 year prison term in Canada for murdering his wife – I have his autograph too!) in the end zone for Seattle’s first score! 14-7, Steelers still leading.

And then, things start to get scary for the Steelers. Brister throws an interception to Seattle CB Patrick Hunter – but Hunter fumbles! Louis Lipps recovers, and the Steelers survive a scare. But, showing how determined he is to keep this a close game, Bubby throws another interception on the very next play! Dwayne Harper is the recipient and the Seahawks have the ball. However, after a David Little sack, the Seahawks are forced to punt the ball, which brings the first half to a close.

Winner of the 2nd quarter mix cd – Rev Dave!

HALFTIME
Every Tecmo halftime ends with one of the following three images: Cowboy cheerleader, Woman in jog-bra, or gymnast-in-the-air-showing-panty. Which one was it? Guess! The answer is at the bottom.

THIRD QUARTER
Clearly disturbed by his 2 interceptions, Brister comes out firing to Louis Lipps for a long bomb, taking the Steelers down to the ‘hawks 8 yard line. Warren Williams adds another TD run to bring the Steelers back up to a 2 TD lead – 21-7.

So the Seahawks get the ball back. The Steelers continue to focus on WR Brian Blades, leaving Tommy Kane open for another long pass, good for 30 yards. However, the ‘hawks stall on the Steelers’ 25 yard line and are forced to attempt a field goal. Seahawks kicker Norm Johnosn (NORRRMMM!) bangs one off the right upright, but it goes in! Steelers still lead, 21-10. To end the third quarter, Brister throws his THIRD interception! Harper once again gets the pick.

Winner of the 3rd quarter mix cd – Rev Dave, again!

FOURTH QUARTER
There are only 5 minutes left in the game, and the Seahawks become urgent. But the Steeler Defense again steps up and forces another FG attempt, this one from their 38 yard line. Norm misses, though! Wide right!!!

Now the Steelers have the ball, and just like they always do with a lead late in the game, they start running the ball. Warren Williams again leads the charge, giving Pitt 3 straight first downs. Seattle is forced to use their first timeout with 2:43 left. Deciding to switch up the pace of the game, the Steelers hand off to Hoge. Big mistake, he fumbles! Seattle DB Nesby “best name in the history of the NFL” Glasgow grabs it – Seattle ball!

Krieg starts driving the field – 30 yards to Kane – another timeout. Then a 30 yard pass to Blades, his first catch of the game, and Seattle is at the Steeler 20 yard line. On the very next play, Krieg connects with Blades for a Seattle touchdown! The score is now 21-17, the Steelers’ lead is crumbling.

With only a 1:06 left, you know what Seattle does next – tries the on-side kick! Unfortunately, little used Steelers WR Derek Hill recovers, giving Pitt the ball. Then, for reasons only known to Bubby, instead of running the clock off, Brister attacks through the air! He finds Derek Hill for a 40 yard strike. Just 17 secs left, and they’re in Seattle’s red zone. Williams runs for a first down, 7 seconds left! But do the Steelers let the clock run to end the game? NO! They go for another play! Didn’t they see Bettis in Indianapolis, what are they thinking??? No fear, though, because Warren Williams runs his third touchdown of the game, and so it ends, Steelers 28, Seahawks 17.

Final cd winner – fivecoat – how fitting!

Steelers rushing: 17/117 Warren Williams – 71 yards
Seahawks rushing: 11/65 John L. Williams – 40yards

Steelers passing: 30%, 144yards, 3INTs
Seahawks passing: 58%, 149yards, 1 INT

Steelers receivers: Lipps, 78 yards
Seahawks receivers: Kane, 83 yards

First Downs: Steelers 10, Seahawks 7

Tecmo Super Bowl MVP:

Warren Williams – 3 rushing TDs.

Halftime girl: gymnast-in-the-air-showing-panty