Hunter, nine months removed from a torn Achilles tendon, has been eased back into action. The 49ers hope James and Hunter can assume some of the burden from Gore, who turned 30 in May and ranks third among active running backs in career carries. Perhaps the most dynamic rushing threat is quarterback , who had 502 rushing yards in 10 starts (including playoffs).And I have more experience dealing with all the Super Bowl hoopla but when push comes to shove, it's what happens on the field that matters. It's not about the media, it's about two teams battling it out. ?.

The Steelers insisted they wanted to end a miserable December with some dignity but hardly appeared interested during most of the first half. Playing in a rare meaningless finale, Pittsburgh sputtered for long stretches in front of the smallest crowd in Heinz Field's 12year history. The Steelers needed more than a quarter to pick up a first down as Roethlisberger struggled to stay comfortable..Formation of acety