It’s official. Last night, at approximately 11:50 p.m., the election was already over. With a 23-6 Redskins loss, the idiotic Redskins Rule tells us that Obama will take today’s election.

In an odd beginning to the matchup, Pittsburgh moved to strike first, attempting an onside kick right off the bat. It proved unsuccessful, and the Redskins turned the gamble into a quick three points. On the very next possession, the Redskins defense caused havoc, forcing a Ben Rothlisberger interception. Handed another opportunity with great field position, the Redskins offense floundered, settling for another field goal to go ahead 6-0.

After some stout defense from both teams, and one fine punting exhibition by Big Chubby Plackemeier and the Steelers’ Mitch Berger, the game turned ugly in just one play.

If you were watching the punt-fest, you couldn’t help but notice the Steelers were getting uncomfortably close to Plackemeier. Finally, the Steelers reached Big Chubby before the ball left his foot, and the game turned on its head. The punt block gave the Steelers their first real opportunity in the Red Zone, and they took advantage with the game’s first touchdown.

After Carlos Rogers dropped another sure pic, this one potentially going for a touchdown, it was time for the halftime festivities with Obama and McCain. Pass the scallops…and a bucket.

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