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There are not many things in the sports world sweeter than a win over your biggest rival. It is even better when the rival and their fan base are arrogant jerks who think they are in a class by themselves when they are clearly not.

The Steelers are a good team, but the Bengals are better. Hardly anyone gave the Bengals a chance, but they stuck to their game plan. That game plan resulted in a 18-12 victory.

The offense was able to move the football and converted some tough third downs. They were not able to put the ball in the end zone, but got close enough for Shayne Graham to kick four field goals.

The only touchdown of the game was a kickoff return by Bernard Scott in the first quarter.

The Bengals defense was incredible. I cannot say enough about this bunch. They kept "Big Ben" and company out of the end zone.

Mike Zimmer has done a great job and the players are executing the plan. The best thing about the play of the Bengals defense was not having to look at Hines Ward's disgusting grin all afternoon.

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