WR Santonio Holmes (Super Bowl XLIII MVP)

[cincibuck]

Not to forget that while the camera played on him, Al Michael's said something like, "...as Santonio likes to say, he's a product of THE Ohio State University..."

[Taosman]

Let's give it up for a Buckeye!

[Apache]

Go Bucks!

Big Ben deserved some kudos too.

Imagine a qb who is 6'4" or 6'5" and 240-250 lbs.

Humungous!

Congrats #10.

[Buckskin86]

Tone being interviewed on NFL Network...at 4:17 mark he discusses tOSU

Someone in the crowd yells O-H


NFL Video Galleries

[sandgk]

What a player and what a catch.

YouTube - Super Bowl 43-Santonio Holmes Game...

(And what a series of catches to set the whole thing up).

[Buckskin86]

Best catch ever? Oh, give me a Holmes
Feb. 2, 2009
By Gregg Doyel
CBSSports.com National Columnist

TAMPA, Fla. -- Greatest catch ever. I'm saying it. And you can't dispute it.

You can't dispute that Pittsburgh receiver Santonio Holmes, given the stakes and the degree of difficulty, just gave us the greatest catch in the history of professional football -- a 6-yard, leaping, tightrope grab in the back corner of the end zone with 35 seconds left to give the Steelers a 27-23 victory Sunday night against Arizona in Super Bowl XLIII.

"Santonio Holmes," said Ward, "really made a name for himself today."

Best catch ever? Oh, give me a Holmes - NFL - CBSSports.com Football

In Tight Spot, Steelers? Holmes Keeps Feet Planted
By JOE LAPOINTE
Published: February 2, 2009

TAMPA, Fla. ? Santonio Holmes looked like a dancer in a ballet, a tightrope walker in a circus, a gymnast on a balance beam.

He was cornered. He caught a pass from Ben Roethlisberger on the back side of the end zone, with three Arizona Cardinals bearing down on him while he balanced on the tips of his toes.

The ball was safely in his hands, but the bigger question concerned his feet. It was hard to tell if they stayed in bounds or even on the ground. Victory in the Super Bowl hung in the balance, and officials high in the stadium reviewed the tape.

But Holmes knew.

?They never left the ground,? he said of his feet. ?All I did was extend my arms and use my toes as an extra extension to catch up to the ball.?

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/02/sp...tml?ref=sports

Holmes gets last laugh with MVP performance for Steelers
By Skip Wood, USA TODAY

TAMPA ? Just before both men began their postgame media conferences, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and wide receiver Santonio Holmes couldn't stop jawing at each other.
They shouted, they flailed their arms, and gave the other one a push here and a push there.

No fight this, though.

This was an out-and-out laugh-fest.

A few youngsters clad in Steelers jerseys stood in front of them, and Tomlin noticed something.

"Look at that!" he said, pointing to them. "You've got your 7, you've got your 86, you've got your 43. No 10, though. You left your Santonio at home!"

Holmes just beamed.

Holmes gets last laugh with MVP performance for Steelers - USATODAY.com

Notes: Holmes makes like LeBron after game-winner
Posted: February 2, 2009
Albert Breer
Sporting News


TAMPA, Fla. -- Santonio Holmes took the football that won the game, shook it and tossed it in the air. An homage to LeBron James' ceremonial chalk tossing.

Fitting. We were all witnesses Sunday to perhaps the greatest clutch performance ever by a wide receiver. It was James himself who prompted the display from his friend.


"He told me, 'Do the LeBron,' " Holmes said.

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn...c.php?t=513401

[Buckskin86]

Ohio State football: Holmes the Super Bowl's greatest Buckeye
by Doug Lesmerises
Monday February 02, 2009


Marvin Fong/ The Plain Dealer
Santonio Holmes as a Buckeye ...Holmes like a ballet dancer


... and Santonio Holmes as a Super Bowl hero

Move over Lynn Swann

Holmes the international superstar

Holmes toes the line

Santonio Holmes is the 19th Ohio State player to play in and win a Super Bowl, the first Buckeye to be named Super Bowl MVP, and, in his third NFL season ... the greatest Super Bowl Buckeye ever.

Before Holmes, 20 other Buckeyes had won a total of 27 Super Bowl rings. Four-time Super Bowl participant and three-time winner Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots makes a compelling case with his Super Bowl resume.

Ohio State football: Holmes the Super Bowl's greatest Buckeye - Ohio State Buckeyes Football & Basketball Blog (OSU) - cleveland.com

[scooter1369]

Several people asked me leading up to this game who I wanted to win. Most of you guys know me, I don't follow the NFL like I do college. My answer to them was "I want Santonio Holmes to win a Superbowl Ring"

The MVP is simply icing on the cake. What a performance by #10.

[BrutuStrength]

As a Buckeye and Steeler fan, I am stoked with the outcome of the game and the fact that Holmes was the MVP. His catch in the endzone was simply a thing o beauty. His catch and run that put them inside the 10 was a huge play as well.

[Bleed S & G]

@ the Wabbit Hunting tag

[jwinslow]

A few more shots:


Santonio Holmes #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers makes a reception against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)


Santonio Holmes #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a touchdown in fourth quarter against Aaron Francisco #47 and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie #29 of the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)


Santonio Holmes #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a 6-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Steelers won the game by a score of 27-23. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)


Santonio Holmes #10 of of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with the trophy after the Steelers won 27-23 against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)


Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with the Vince Lombardi trophy after their 27-23 win against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes #10 (L) and Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrate on the field after their 27-23 win against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

[texasfight06]

Congrats to your guy Santonio, awesome, awesome game. Funny that he and Sweed both had great plays in our game, and ended up on the same team, although Sweed didn't see has sure handed this year, I think he will be an asset in the future, enough about us, congrats on having another great pro represent your school.

[Bucky Katt]

Originally Posted by jwinslow

Fantastic.

[FCollinsBuckeye]

Posted in the game thread, but worth repeating in 'Tone's thread.

[jwinslow]

SI:






ap wire:


NFL football Super Bowl XLIII MVP Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes smiles as he speaks at a news conference Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, in Tampa, Fla. The Steelers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 to win Super Bowl XLIII. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)


Santonio Holmes #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates on the field after their 27-23 win against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)


Santonio Holmes of the Pittsburgh Steelers holds the Super Bowl XLIII Most Valuable Player Award during the Post Super Bowl XLIII Coach's Press Conference on February 2, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Santonio Holmes of the Pittsburgh Steelers speaks to the media after winning the Super Bowl XLIII Most Valuable Player Award during the Post Super Bowl XLIII Coach's Press Conference on February 2, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)


Santonio Holmes of the Pittsburgh Steelers speaks to the media after winning the Super Bowl XLIII Most Valuable Player Award during the Post Super Bowl XLIII Coach's Press Conference on February 2, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)