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Behind the Scenes at SB XLIII

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Behind the Scenes at SB XLIII

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Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and SI photographer Michael J. LeBrecht II teamed up to take these behind-the-scenes shots at Super Bowl XLIII.<br><br>Pittsburgh safety Troy Polamalu plays pool during a break in the locker room of the Steelers' practice facility at the University of South Florida.

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Ben Roethlisberger at dinner with his offensive linemen a few days before the game.

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Hines Ward enters the hyperbaric chamber in his hotel room to treat an injury in the days leading up to the game.

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Hines Ward (left) and James Harrison pose for the camera.

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Mike Tomlin arrives at the Super Bowl.

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Ben Roethlisberger has his game face on as he heads to the locker room.

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Dennis Dixon (left), Ben Roethlisberger and Jeff Reed in a moment of reflection before taking the field.

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An offensive lineman listens to music as time winds down.

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Wille Parker stretching before the game.

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Anthony Smith didn't mind showing off his tattoo before getting his uniform on.

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Willie Colon (74) with teammates before heading to the field.

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Ben Roethlisberger is ready for action.

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Casey Hampton (98) leads teammates to battle.

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Ben Roethlisberger with the Lombardi trophy.

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Troy Polamalu entertains the media after the Steelers victory.

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Justin Hartwig gets his right leg untaped.

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Hines Ward checks out his gimpy knee.

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James Harrison doesn't appear to be a rush to get dressed.

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James Farrior shares his recollections about the game.

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James Farrior (left) and Larry Foote smoking victory cigars.

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