| Steelers LB James Harrison Went Against Coaches' Orders | Posted By: 86WARD
08-01-2009
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One of the greatest plays in Super Bowl history apparently resulted from Steelers linebacker James Harrison improvising, not the Pittsburgh coaches' game plan. Harrison, after reporting to training camp Friday, revealed he didn't follow coaches' orders on his 100-yard interception-return touchdown that ended the first half against Arizona on Feb. 1. Harrison's return of Kurt Warner's pass over the middle intended for Anquan Boldin gave the Steelers a 17-7 halftime lead. Of his spectacular TD, Harrison said, "I actually wasn't supposed to drop on that play; I was supposed to blitz. All night, we were a step late. We had an all-out blitz and I figured if I stepped [out] I could hold my tackle ... [then] I would drop off and they would have to do a quick slant."
Source: The Seattle Times
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