But the other team wasn't scoring much, that's part of the point. Throw away 1 bad play at the beginning of each half (Taylor's blown coverage and the idiotic onside kick) and the Colts get 4 FGs, combine that with ball controlling offense and wearing down the opposing defense and that IS a prescription for success.
You also seem to forget that Bus got hurt in the pre-season, he's not playing at 100%. Sure they wouldn't be starters in other teams, they're not starters in Pitt, but they'd make the roster. They probably will retire, but if they want to come back (especially the Bus who's been so loyal to the team for so long) there will be room for them. Remember who's idea it was for Bus to take a reduced roll last season, he knows he's at the tail of his career but he's still able to contribute and the Rooney family respects that kind of loyalty.
You obviously do have an axe to grind, you're obsessing on saying bad things about one of the best back in the history of the league who is still contributing to his team. You haven't recited any facts, you've recited your opinion over and over in more and more insulting ways. The FACTS are that big back are tougher to tackle and wear down defenses more quickly, that Bus and Staley both still contribute to the team, and that if the Steelers had actually played Steeler football they had a solid chance to win. Bad coaching cost them the game and that's not overrating anybody, the only overrating going on is worshipping the Bears who've excelled against weak schedule. I respect the Bears for accomplishing what they have but thinking it makes them a Superbowl bet is serious overrating.
Bettis has fewer yards rushing than Adrian Peterson of the Bears his average gain is less than three yards per carry. These are the real facts. Being hurt is part of getting old he was hurt last year too. There is no disrespect in stating this. I have already said he was a great back and will be in the HoF but now it is over. Stating my well founded opinion is NOT saying "bad" things about Bettis. Nor am I "obsessed" with him just think it a shame to watch a great player playing past his time. And disagreeing that they would make many rosters is not disrespect either. If you want to talk about obsession what do you call your blind defense of their performance which has been lousy this year? Both are also injury prone the last few years is that my "obsession" or a reality?