Well that's the difference between a fan and a player I guess lol. I'd be very remiss in saying that I KNOW the Steelers are going to win, so yes, I guess you could say I am bracing for a loss, it's just a somewhat realistic approach to the game though. I know they CAN win, but also know that "any given Sunday" still applies to the SB and anything can happen.
Also understand that I became a fan of the Steelers in the 80's (when I was younger and watching games with my Dad), so I guess that may play a factor in my thinking going into every game.
I'm confident the Steelers can win, but know that the Cardinals are in the SB for a reason, and that is because they are good.
Oh how the mighty fell during the 80's. Worse yet, I was on the west coast, so I wasn't able to see but VERY FEW of the Steelers games. I had to follow them mainly from the newspaper!