ESPN Highlights Antwaan Randle El’s Super Bowl XL TD
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- Antwaan Randle El threw a 43‑yard reverse pass to Hines Ward in Super Bowl XL on Feb. 5, 2006, sealing the Steelers' fifth Lombardi Trophy.
- Antwaan Randle El felt "butterflies" when the play was called, got a calming pep talk from Hines Ward, and executed the reverse without a false start.
- Antwaan Randle El is now a wide receivers coach for the Chicago Bears and reflected on the play in an ESPN interview.
- Antwaan Randle El will be featured in ESPN's "I Scored a Touchdown" series on May 24, part of a 61‑player rollout ahead of Super Bowl LXI.
Why it matters: ESPN gains a fresh content hook for its inaugural Super Bowl broadcast, leveraging a 61‑player rollout to engage fans and attract advertisers ahead of Super Bowl LXI.
