NFL changes rules so another ref fiasco doesn't happen in a superbowl

[Ripsnort]

Originally posted by Nefarious
"One such play occurred in the Super Bowl. Seattle right tackle Sean Locklear was called for holding on a pass completion early in the fourth quarter that would have put the Seahawks at the Pittsburgh 1-yard line, poised to go in for the tying touchdown. After the penalty, Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck threw an interception and the Steelers eventually scored to take a 14-point lead."

So when Hasselbeck threw the Interception it was the refs fault? Man that was a great throw right to Deshea Townsend. Reminded me of Kordell Stewart, or Niel O'Donnell....Priceless.

No, they're saying that was the turning point of the game, aka critical nitpick call... Instead of 1st and goal on Steelers 1 yd line and potentially a tie game(Alexander was 15 for 15 inside the 5 yd. line for TD's), it was a 14 point swing after the INT because of 3rd and long (3rd and 17) And don't forget the blown 15 yard penalty attached to the end of the INT when Hasselbeck got flagged for a hit below the waist on the tackle..oh wait! He was now a DEFENDER! you can't call that on a defender after an INT! Where was the referees discussing that blown call? Hmmmm.

[DrDea]

Good god let it go for crying out loud.Seattle was outclassed regardless of any percieved ref leanings.Are these the same people still crying about how Bush stole the election?

[Nefarious]

That was actually Ike Taylor, who got that Pic.

But anyway, That article says nothing about NOT Seeing a holding call. It says "One Such Play". Most experts agreed that was a Hold. The missed Horse Collar, and the Illegal Block in the backfield, were the most controversial non/calls.

Oh well, the STEELERS won and Im still smiling

[Mighty1]

Originally posted by Ripsnort
No, they're saying that was the turning point of the game, aka critical nitpick call... Instead of 1st and goal on Steelers 1 yd line and potentially a tie game(Alexander was 15 for 15 inside the 5 yd. line for TD's), it was a 14 point swing after the INT because of 3rd and long (3rd and 17) And don't forget the blown 15 yard penalty attached to the end of the INT when Hasselbeck got flagged for a hit below the waist on the tackle..oh wait! He was now a DEFENDER! you can't call that on a defender after an INT! Where was the referees discussing that blown call? Hmmmm.

Nitpick call does not equal wrong. A call is only considered "Nitpick" if it goes against your team. Seeing as how it didn't go against the Steelers I would have to say it was NOT "Nitpick".

Hasselbeck's penalty was because he took out the legs of the guy blocking the runner. He may have gotten the runner also but it still doesn't change the fact he went thru another guys legs.

As a long time Steller fan all I can say  is "To bad So Sad".