Originally Posted by
steelerhater
I think it did. At halftime I'm sure the niner's coaches talked them up and convinced them that the 21-6 deficit could be overcome just as the 17-0 deficit was overcome in Atlanta. After Jones returned the 2nd half kickoff 108 yards to put us up 28-6, I think it put all the doubt back on the niners that they could come back. Then, they get another "halftime" to get their heads right again. I really feel that if the lights didn't go out, it wouldn't have been a close game.