***Divisional Round Game Thread*** Baltimore at Pittsburgh (2 Viewers)

[j3r3m3y]

Suggs hand hit the QB's head, which is a penalty.

 

[Dr. Gobbler]

GD it I love me some Suggs!!!

 

[Todem]

Can they call a penalty on a replay? Because that should have been a blow to the head, right?

Oh brother.It's Baltimore Steelers buddy....they are letting them playa little.Post Season.

 

[jonessed]

why isn't that the tuck rule..because he recocked?

The ball never went forward in his hand. The tuck rule is when his hand goes from back to tuck (in that case it still moves forward).

 

[jojoh07]

i dont get how so many players dont hear the non whistle ????

 

[Maroney=Speed]

I'm not sure I'd waste a challenge on that if I were Tomlin.And nice tackle by Suisham.

Yep, bad challenge. Now if they challenge and lose, they out of challenge's. Was not worth 14 yards.

They punted around the 40 yard line of Pittsburgh. If they didn't have that 14 yards, they most likely wouldn't have kicked a field goal. That challenge was worth 3 points for Pittsburgh.

Nope, things would have been different. Saved the Steelers, nothing. Can't assume anything. Making a field goal on that field is never easy and so on.

Do you agree now?

 

[Wombat1]

Refs have completely taken over the game.

 

[Dexter Manley]

UT player is the smartest guy on the field.

 

[SHIZNITTTT]

Ravens 2 tds in 27 seconds.

Ben was recocking like he was in a college bar bathroom with drunk girls.

 

[ICON211]

why isn't that the tuck rule..because he recocked?

Because that rule was only interpreted that way once.

 

[J-Dawg]

Wow, talk about a momentum shift.

 

[eurotrashman]

Good call.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

no problem with any of the calls thus far. Ike not getting a penalty for the headbutt and Suggs not getting penalized for going low were both bad noncalls.

 

[dickey moe]

Jeff Triplette is one of the worst refs in the NFL - he blinded Orlando Brown and he seems to be blind himself.This game is turning into a debacle. Wonder if he will overturn himself. Looked like a TD

Agreed. Triplette absolutely sucks. He reminds me of a substitute junior high teacher.

 

[whoknew]

Can they call a penalty on a replay? Because that should have been a blow to the head, right?

Oh brother.It's Baltimore Steelers buddy....they are letting them playa little.Post Season.

I don't understand. Because it is the post season they should ignore the rules?

 

[Popinski]

For a couple teams that hate each other and are so willing to get into little altercations, it's stunning that they just stood around when a whistle hadn't been blown.

 

[Todem]

Suggs hand hit the QB's head, which is a penalty.

Whaaa whaaaaa

 

[j3r3m3y]

Can they call a penalty on a replay? Because that should have been a blow to the head, right?

Oh brother.It's Baltimore Steelers buddy....they are letting them playa little.Post Season.

I dislike the rule, but anyone named "Manning" gets that call. It should be called consistently.

 

[captain_amazing]

That was on Ben. Not only for holding it way too long, but he was the only Steeler that knew for sure that was a fumble and he didn't even make an attempt to get it.

Maybe put a skirt and some lipgloss on that football. Ben would be all over it.

 

[D'OHtis]

Heads up play by Redding.

 

[theplayer11]

why isn't that the tuck rule..because he recocked?

No tuck. he reset and went back to throw again.Clear fumble and TD.

so if he didn't reset to throw, it's the tuck rule...correct? Arm forward, no throw, bring ball back towards body, hit and fumble = tuck rule?So, because he brought the ball back to throwing position, no tuck?

 

[Steeler]

How does fat Ramon Foster not fall on that ball? #######.

 

[Cliff Clavin]

Rice!!! In your face!!!!!!!!

Who's face are you referring to?

 

[Ned]

Terrible emotionally driven challenge by Tomlin IMO and if this stands then he's out of challenges and I bet he'll need one.

Salt in the womb there. No doubt.

 

[j3r3m3y]

Suggs hand hit the QB's head, which is a penalty.

Whaaa whaaaaa

I wasn't crying, just pointing it out. I don't have a dog in this fight.Are you saying it wasn't, according to the rules, a penalty?

 

[Todem]

Can they call a penalty on a replay? Because that should have been a blow to the head, right?

Oh brother.It's Baltimore Steelers buddy....they are letting them playa little.Post Season.

I dislike the rule, but anyone named "Manning" gets that call. It should be called consistently.

I hear ya...the rule is bad. But it is the playoffs, two very physical teams...looks like they are going to let some things go unless it is very obvious.

 

[JbizzleMan]

Love listening to Steeler fans complaining.

 

[Biabreakable]

I am pretty amazed by how many players were just standing around talking smack like the play was over.

 

[Mr.Pack]

why isn't that the tuck rule..because he recocked?

Because that rule was only interpreted that way once.

X

 

[Popinski]

Can they call a penalty on a replay? Because that should have been a blow to the head, right?

Oh brother.It's Baltimore Steelers buddy....they are letting them playa little.Post Season.

I dislike the rule, but anyone named "Manning" gets that call. It should be called consistently.

 

[Fensalk]

The Steelers have trailed at the half in only three games all year. The Patriots loss, and both Ravens games. And they are threatening to trail again.

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

why isn't that the tuck rule..because he recocked?

It absolutely should have been the stupid tuck rule. He pumped, and never "tucked" the football after pulling the ball down. It should have been an incomplete pass according to the worst and most infamous rule in football, which they clearly can't even call right.

 

[The Comedian]

why isn't that the tuck rule..because he recocked?

Because that rule was only interpreted that way once.

lol, tuck rule was called the same way against the patriots earlier that season on a hit on vinny testaverde. keep crying though.

 

[Todem]

Suggs hand hit the QB's head, which is a penalty.

Whaaa whaaaaa

I wasn't crying, just pointing it out. I don't have a dog in this fight.Are you saying it wasn't, according to the rules, a penalty?

Just having a little fun.....I am amped up for the game (have the Ravens in a nice future bet).

 

[Buffaloes]

Suggs hand hit the QB's head, which is a penalty.

that might be the worst new call in the league this year. Grazing a helmet is now a penalty. Incredibly weak.

 

[jonessed]

Suggs hand hit the QB's head, which is a penalty.

Whaaa whaaaaa

I wasn't crying, just pointing it out. I don't have a dog in this fight.Are you saying it wasn't, according to the rules, a penalty?

They can't use the replay to call that penalty.

 

[whitem0nkey]

If that ball was a young college girl instead of a football, Big Ben wouldn't of fumbled it.

 

[Dexter Manley]

I'm not sure I'd waste a challenge on that if I were Tomlin.And nice tackle by Suisham.

Yep, bad challenge. Now if they challenge and lose, they out of challenge's. Was not worth 14 yards.

They punted around the 40 yard line of Pittsburgh. If they didn't have that 14 yards, they most likely wouldn't have kicked a field goal. That challenge was worth 3 points for Pittsburgh.

Nope, things would have been different. Saved the Steelers, nothing. Can't assume anything. Making a field goal on that field is never easy and so on.

Do you agree now?

Yea, the first 2 words that popped in my head on that challenge: MIKE MARTZ

 

[Buckna]

As soon as it hit the ground, I was thinking "I didn't hear a whistle. Why is everyone just standing around?"

How can they just stand there?

I was screaming at my tv for someone to pick the ball up because it was live. My neighbors probably think I killed somebody or something now.

 

[Idiot Boxer]

Is there an f5 shortcut on iPhone?

 

[j3r3m3y]

Can they call a penalty on a replay? Because that should have been a blow to the head, right?

Oh brother.It's Baltimore Steelers buddy....they are letting them playa little.Post Season.

I dislike the rule, but anyone named "Manning" gets that call. It should be called consistently.

I hear ya...the rule is bad. But it is the playoffs, two very physical teams...looks like they are going to let some things go unless it is very obvious.

Have you been watching the game? They are letting the obvious go and calling phantom penalties. They are all over the map on this game and it takes away from what could be a good game.

 

[Dexter Manley]

If that ball was a young college girl instead of a football, Big Ben wouldn't of fumbled it.

 

[Popinski]

And yes, a HORRENDOUS challenge by Tomlin. The Ravens weren't rushing to kick the XP, so he had time to check upstairs to see whether it was a fumble or not.

 

[Pyramid Scheme]

CBS coverage is terrible. Why not show this alleged pass interference rather than the tackle?

Also, why not mention that leading with the crown of the helmet is an illegal tackle and should be flagged?

Because it isn't illegal unless you are tackling a QB or a "defenseless receiver". Leading with your helmet against a runner is perfectly legal.

Leading with the crown of the helmet is not legal, ever.from Rule 12, Section 2, Article 8 of the NFL rulebook...

Unnecessary Roughness

There shall be no unnecessary roughness. This shall include, but will not be limited to: ...

...(f) If a player uses any part of his helmet (including the top/crown and forehead/"hairline" parts) or facemask to butt, spear, or ram an opponent violently or unnecessarily. Although such violent or unnecessary use of the helmet and facemask is impermissible against any opponent, game officials will give special attention in administering this rule to protecting those players who are in virtually defenseless postures, including but not limited to:

(1) Forcibly hitting the defenseless player's head, neck, or face with the helmet or facemask, regardless of whether the defensive player also uses his arms to tackle the defenseless player by encircling or grasping him; or

(2) Lowering the head and violently or unnecessarily making forcible contact with the "hairline" or forehead part of the helmet against any part of the defenseless player's body

I am pretty sure leading with your helmet in order to make a tackle is legal so long as the officials deem you aren't doing anything I bolded. It is possible to make a tackle, lead with your helmet and not commit a penalty.

It depends upon the judgment of what is "violent or unnecessary." Of course the rule is written so that this should not be called when it is accidental. But it's only a point of emphasis to protect defenseless players; there is nothing that prevents refs from flagging these hits even under other circumstances, including when the offense delivers them.There is a separate section of the rule (which is very, very long) that deals with "launching" to deliver a hit, which was also done. In any case, I know a lot of people think the broader interpretation of "violent and unnecessary" is ####ifying the game, but you certainly cannot say that hits with the helmet are explicitly legal. They're not.

 

[Boom Switch]

If that ball was a young college girl instead of a football, Big Ben wouldn't of fumbled it.

 

[Maroney=Speed]

Just want to make sure, is Pittsburgh out of challenge's? For the 1st half or for the rest of the game?

 

[Mr.Pack]

why isn't that the tuck rule..because he recocked?

Because that rule was only interpreted that way once.

lol, tuck rule was called the same way against the patriots earlier that season on a hit on vinny testaverde. keep crying though.

It was also called in a game this year. I don't recall the teams, but it was called.

 

[Todem]

Suggs hand hit the QB's head, which is a penalty.

that might be the worst new call in the league this year. Grazing a helmet is now a penalty. Incredibly weak.

Really bad rule and very annoying to be honest.

 

[theplayer11]

why isn't that the tuck rule..because he recocked?

Because that rule was only interpreted that way once.

absolutely false...wasn't the tuck rule called just last week...same exact play as Brady...BTW..so stop crying

 

[The_Man]

Hoping this game will settle down now.

1st Q thoughts:

Suggs is dominating.

Ravens have a great offensive game plan. Just stay away from throwing from the unbalanced line - don't give Pitt a chance beat Tony Moll to make a game-changing sack

Tomlin blew his use of the challenges

A turnover and/or Balt stop here and a quick score could change the game bigtime