LATROBE, Pa. (AP) -One of the greatest plays in Super Bowl history started with Steelers linebacker James Harrison’s hunch.
Harrison revealed while reporting to training camp on Friday that he didn’t follow his coaches’ orders on his 100-yard interception return touchdown against Arizona on Feb. 1 that gave the Steelers a 17-7 halftime lead. Pittsburgh went on to win 27-23.
“I actually wasn’t supposed to drop on that play, I was supposed to blitz,” Harrison said. “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.”
Harrison guessed correctly, stepped in front of Kurt Warner’s pass and took off down the sideline.
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