theeloved1
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I was watching this game as an unbiased fan. I'm a Bears fan, but I "like" both of these teams...as in, I don't hate them like say the Packers, Cowboys, or Redskins. I like many of the players on both teams with Randle El being one of my favorite players in the leauge.
All I can say is that the officiating in this game was some of the worst I've ever seen. Now, Steeler fans, don't go crazy on me because I'm not whining about the Seattle loss...Seahawks definately didn't play their best game and did plenty to hurt themselves...dropped passes, missed FGs, etc. However, the refs played a HUGE roll in favor of of the black and gold.
That pass interference on Jackson was NOT PI. 99/100 times in the NFL that call is not made. I don't have a problem with them not overturning the Big Ben TD on review, because you have to have CLEAR visual evidence to overturn the call on the field and it was pretty close even on replay. However, I have a HUGE problem with the call on the field being made a TD in the first place. The line judge came running in with just his right hand up to mark him down and then Ben drags the ball up from his hip and sets it across the line. All while laying on the ground....presto...now the line judge has 2 hands up and its a TD.
The holding call to bring the ball back from the goaline on the Stevens reception = not holding. More importantly, why was that DE not called offsides when he jumped before the snap and was across the line early...then he does it again on the next play and isn't called for offsides once again...
What was the NFLs biggest, most "we'll be watching for it", rule change this year?....The horsecollar tackle rule would be the answer....it was nice of them to let, I believe, Porter get away with a blatant one on the sidelines on that Hasslebeck run...official standing right there and he doesn't call anything. That automatic first down for unsportsmanlike and guess what...Hasselbeck doesnt' have to throw a 30 yard pass on 3rd down...which was intercepted.
Big Ben: "Hey look, the play clock is ALREADY at 0, I wonder if I can call a timeout still..."
Officials: "Sure Ben...say, did you know that Bettis is from Detroit?...we had no idea"
How is a defensive player making a tackle on somebody called for 'making a block below the knees'??? "Here Pittsburgh, we're making up new rules so you can have 15 yards"
I'm sure Pittsburgh fans will jump all over me and tell me to quit whining, but that honestly isn't my cause. I was watching the Super Bowl as a huge FOOTBALL fan, and not as a fan of either team. I just think that the officiating is at least worth discussing.
Both teams played pretty sloppy, especially the Hawks, and I'm not upset to see Pittsburgh come out on top. They've had a hell of a road to get here the past 2 months and played well with their backs against the wall.
On a completely different note, because this thread isn't intended just to bash the refs....I thought the commercials were better than average and started out very strong....definately dropped off as the game went on. My favorite was probably the Budweiser one with the streaker sheep. Very funny addition to an old classic commercial.
And lastly, the halftime 'show'...I'm a fan of all classic rock music, including the Stones but that horrid display of 'entertainment' was the worst halftime show I can remember. He sounded like CRAP, there was no production to it, it just all around sucked. It was a 3 song mini concert with no 'bells and whistles'. The stage was cool, but that was it. I'd never go see a Stones concert because of ticket prices, but after seeing that display, I wouldn't even go if I could get front row seats for $50.
All I can say is that the officiating in this game was some of the worst I've ever seen. Now, Steeler fans, don't go crazy on me because I'm not whining about the Seattle loss...Seahawks definately didn't play their best game and did plenty to hurt themselves...dropped passes, missed FGs, etc. However, the refs played a HUGE roll in favor of of the black and gold.
That pass interference on Jackson was NOT PI. 99/100 times in the NFL that call is not made. I don't have a problem with them not overturning the Big Ben TD on review, because you have to have CLEAR visual evidence to overturn the call on the field and it was pretty close even on replay. However, I have a HUGE problem with the call on the field being made a TD in the first place. The line judge came running in with just his right hand up to mark him down and then Ben drags the ball up from his hip and sets it across the line. All while laying on the ground....presto...now the line judge has 2 hands up and its a TD.
The holding call to bring the ball back from the goaline on the Stevens reception = not holding. More importantly, why was that DE not called offsides when he jumped before the snap and was across the line early...then he does it again on the next play and isn't called for offsides once again...
What was the NFLs biggest, most "we'll be watching for it", rule change this year?....The horsecollar tackle rule would be the answer....it was nice of them to let, I believe, Porter get away with a blatant one on the sidelines on that Hasslebeck run...official standing right there and he doesn't call anything. That automatic first down for unsportsmanlike and guess what...Hasselbeck doesnt' have to throw a 30 yard pass on 3rd down...which was intercepted.
Big Ben: "Hey look, the play clock is ALREADY at 0, I wonder if I can call a timeout still..."
Officials: "Sure Ben...say, did you know that Bettis is from Detroit?...we had no idea"
How is a defensive player making a tackle on somebody called for 'making a block below the knees'??? "Here Pittsburgh, we're making up new rules so you can have 15 yards"
I'm sure Pittsburgh fans will jump all over me and tell me to quit whining, but that honestly isn't my cause. I was watching the Super Bowl as a huge FOOTBALL fan, and not as a fan of either team. I just think that the officiating is at least worth discussing.
Both teams played pretty sloppy, especially the Hawks, and I'm not upset to see Pittsburgh come out on top. They've had a hell of a road to get here the past 2 months and played well with their backs against the wall.
On a completely different note, because this thread isn't intended just to bash the refs....I thought the commercials were better than average and started out very strong....definately dropped off as the game went on. My favorite was probably the Budweiser one with the streaker sheep. Very funny addition to an old classic commercial.
And lastly, the halftime 'show'...I'm a fan of all classic rock music, including the Stones but that horrid display of 'entertainment' was the worst halftime show I can remember. He sounded like CRAP, there was no production to it, it just all around sucked. It was a 3 song mini concert with no 'bells and whistles'. The stage was cool, but that was it. I'd never go see a Stones concert because of ticket prices, but after seeing that display, I wouldn't even go if I could get front row seats for $50.
