Most important play in SB XL? (1 Viewer)

[Popinski]

Which of these would you say was the most important play of the game?

I know the officiating was a question mark, but I'm keeping the refs calls and plays impacted by refs calls out of this poll.

Obviously this would have to be a play which contributed to the Steelers winning.

 

[WhoDat]

None of the above.

It was the play that saw Seattle's 2nd string safety hurt himself tackling Ward. Forgot his name but pretty sure he was out most, if not all, of the remainder of the game. That forced a 3rd string defensive back into the game against a team that LOVES trick plays and counters.

Once anything broke down or the Steelers went for a little razzle-dazzle things were wide open downfield. Just my opinion but that injury made a tremendous difference in the game's outcome.

 

[Franknbeans]

Parker's run. Seattle never recovered from it.

 

[kevjones22]

How about every big play Seattle had being called back.

 

[Workhorse]

I'd say the Randle El pass. That was the backbreaker.

 

[tommyboy]

the parker run gave Pitt the seperation. It was the first time either team really had some control to that point.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

How about every big play Seattle had being called back.

You might want to stop and rethink that sig while you're at it. Nobody cares if you think the officiating sucked, all that matters is that the Steelers are the world champions. Seattle is a great team and the NFC Champs - wear that with pride instead of complaining.That "asterix" [sic] and a dollar will buy you a soda, know what I'm saying?

 

[pack100]

The Stevens catch at the 1 that was brought back because of holding. They had momentum and a chance for the lead and they shot themselves in the foot.

 

[Rig24]

DJax pass interference penalty...BS.

 

[Steelers4Life]

The Stevens catch at the 1 that was brought back because of holding. They had momentum and a chance for the lead and they shot themselves in the foot.

I actually agree with this. It was the turning point in the game to me. Tackles get called for holding all the time when they're beaten on the edge nad have to extend their arm to grab the defender, but it was a huge play (and a nice blitz by Haggans).Seattle was set to complete a 98 yard TD drive to take the lead, and instead it forced Hasselbeck into an obvious passing situation resulting in an INT.

Otherwise, it would've been a crazy finish to the game.

 

[tommyboy]

the meltdown of the haters has reached comical status now.

all I know is, Pittsburgh Steelers 5 time World Champs has a nice ring to it!

 

[Tom Servo]

the meltdown of the haters has reached comical status now.

all I know is, Pittsburgh Steelers 5 time World Champs has a nice ring to it!

Time to start on filling up the other hand with rings!!!

 

[Sidewinder16]

I'd say the Randle El pass. That was the backbreaker.

I voted Hasselbeck's INT.Stevens' TD makes it 14-10 midway thru the 3rd. It's anybody's game at that point.

Pittsuburgh puts up 2 3-and-outs then Seattle starts what looks to be a really nice drive. They run 12 plays and have eaten up nearly 7 minutes before that INT. PIT scores in 4 plays and rides that momentum through the rest of the 4th. Hasselbeck only completes 5 of 12 after the INT.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

The biggest play of the game was when the referees called the phantom holding call on the Right Tackle when Seattle was set for 1st and goal inside the 2...they were down by 4 points and might have scored there...might still have lost but it was a big momentum swing.

 

[Franknbeans]

How about every big play Seattle had being called back.

cheaters never win

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I think the key play was either :

1) When the ref threw a key block on Rocky Bernard to spring Parker for that 75 yard TD. I don't know how that was missed, but the ref clearly tripped him as Parker went by, allowing the play to develop.

2) When the ref grabbed Marquand Manuel's leg, allowing Ward to get open at the goal line on 3rd and 28, setting up the first TD.

3) When the ref shot the Seattle CB in the eye with a pea shooter on the gadget play, allowing Ward to get open deep to receive El's pass.

4) The ref putting olive oil on Jeremy Stevens' hands.

5) The ref ordering the "wind machine" to be turned on for both of Brown's F attempts, blowing both kicks wide.

6) The ref distracting Peter Warrick on his punt return, causing the ball to drop in front of him and roll to the 2.

7) The ref giving steroids to Tom Rouen, making him boot every punt into the end zone.

8) The ref using a voodoo doll to force Hasselbeck to throw a terrible INT to Ike Taylor with a 4-point deficit.

9) The ref continually getting a hand in there to tip passes away, leading to Seattle's 5-for-17 conversion rate on 3rd down.

10) The ref throwing key block after key block inside 5:00 to play, allowing Pittsburgh to force Seattle into burning all its timeouts, and not leaving them enough time left to score twice.

11) The ref using telekinesis to force Holmgren and Hasselbeck to butcher the clock management phase of the game in both the second and fourth quarters.

12) The ref using a hip-check to keep Stevens in bounds on the second to last play, thus nullifying any chance the Seahawks had to pull off a miracle.

Probably one of those.

 

[tommyboy]

The biggest play of the game was when the referees called the phantom holding call on the Right Tackle when Seattle was set for 1st and goal inside the 2...they were down by 4 points and might have scored there...might still have lost but it was a big momentum swing.

yes, I remember when the ref, on the very next play, forced Hasselbeck to throw an INT.

 

[Franknbeans]

I think the key play was either :

1) When the ref threw a key block on Rocky Bernard to spring Parker for that 75 yard TD. I don't know how that was missed, but the ref clearly tripped him as Parker went by, allowing the play to develop.

2) When the ref grabbed Marquand Manuel's leg, allowing Ward to get open at the goal line on 3rd and 28, setting up the first TD.

3) When the ref shot the Seattle CB in the eye with a pea shooter on the gadget play, allowing Ward to get open deep to receive El's pass.

4) The ref putting olive oil on Jeremy Stevens' hands.

5) The ref ordering the "wind machine" to be turned on for both of Brown's F attempts, blowing both kicks wide.

6) The ref distracting Peter Warrick on his punt return, causing the ball to drop in front of him and roll to the 2.

7) The ref giving steroids to Tom Rouen, making him boot every punt into the end zone.

8) The ref using a voodoo doll to force Hasselbeck to throw a terrible INT to Ike Taylor with a 4-point deficit.

9) The ref continually getting a hand in there to tip passes away, leading to Seattle's 5-for-17 conversion rate on 3rd down.

10) The ref throwing key block after key block inside 5:00 to play, allowing Pittsburgh to force Seattle into burning all its timeouts, and not leaving them enough time left to score twice.

11) The ref using telekinesis to force Holmgren and Hasselbeck to butcher the clock management phase of the game in both the second and fourth quarters.

12) The ref using a hip-check to keep Stevens in bounds on the second to last play, thus nullifying any chance the Seahawks had to pull off a miracle.

Probably one of those.

 

[jetpack]

I think the key play was either :

1) When the ref threw a key block on Rocky Bernard to spring Parker for that 75 yard TD.  I don't know how that was missed, but the ref clearly tripped him as Parker went by, allowing the play to develop.

2) When the ref grabbed Marquand Manuel's leg, allowing Ward to get open at the goal line on 3rd and 28, setting up the first TD.

3) When the ref shot the Seattle CB in the eye with a pea shooter on the gadget play, allowing Ward to get open deep to receive El's pass.

4) The ref putting olive oil on Jeremy Stevens' hands.

5) The ref ordering the "wind machine" to be turned on for both of Brown's F attempts, blowing both kicks wide.

6) The ref distracting Peter Warrick on his punt return, causing the ball to drop in front of him and roll to the 2.

7) The ref giving steroids to Tom Rouen, making him boot every punt into the end zone.

8) The ref using a voodoo doll to force Hasselbeck to throw a terrible INT to Ike Taylor with a 4-point deficit.

9) The ref continually getting a hand in there to tip passes away, leading to Seattle's 5-for-17 conversion rate on 3rd down.

10) The ref throwing key block after key block inside 5:00 to play, allowing Pittsburgh to force Seattle into burning all its timeouts, and not leaving them enough time left to score twice.

11) The ref using telekinesis to force Holmgren and Hasselbeck to butcher the clock management phase of the game in both the second and fourth quarters.

12) The ref using a hip-check to keep Stevens in bounds on the second to last play, thus nullifying any chance the Seahawks had to pull off a miracle.

Probably one of those.

Haters keep settin them up.Evilgrin keeps knockin' em down.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

The biggest play of the game was when the referees called the phantom holding call on the Right Tackle when Seattle was set for 1st and goal inside the 2...they were down by 4 points and might have scored there...might still have lost but it was a big momentum swing.

yes, I remember when the ref, on the very next play, forced Hasselbeck to throw an INT.

I'm not a Seahawks fan...save the tears and turn the tool factor down a bit. You all won, congrads, but show a little humility.

 

[AB in DC]

None of the above.

It was the play that saw Seattle's 2nd string safety hurt himself tackling Ward. Forgot his name but pretty sure he was out most, if not all, of the remainder of the game. That forced a 3rd string defensive back into the game against a team that LOVES trick plays and counters.

Once anything broke down or the Steelers went for a little razzle-dazzle things were wide open downfield. Just my opinion but that injury made a tremendous difference in the game's outcome.

Both of the Steeler's big plays went toward that backup safety. He blew it.

 

[ren hoek]

I'd say the biggest play was the second Roethlisberger INT that brought the Seahawks back into the game.

Most pivotal play for the Steelers however was definitely the Parker TD though.

 

[tommyboy]

The biggest play of the game was when the referees called the phantom holding call on the Right Tackle when Seattle was set for 1st and goal inside the 2...they were down by 4 points and might have scored there...might still have lost but it was a big momentum swing.

yes, I remember when the ref, on the very next play, forced Hasselbeck to throw an INT.

I'm not a Seahawks fan...save the tears and turn the tool factor down a bit. You all won, congrads, but show a little humility.

I'm sorry.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

The biggest play of the game was when the referees called the phantom holding call on the Right Tackle when Seattle was set for 1st and goal inside the 2...they were down by 4 points and might have scored there...might still have lost but it was a big momentum swing.

yes, I remember when the ref, on the very next play, forced Hasselbeck to throw an INT.

I'm not a Seahawks fan...save the tears and turn the tool factor down a bit. You all won, congrads, but show a little humility.

I'm sorry.

(Scene from the Naked Gun, the baseball scene)...me too...I don't hate the STeelers, hoenst, I was happy for JB.

 

[shredhead]

I think the key play was either :

1) When the ref threw a key block on Rocky Bernard to spring Parker for that 75 yard TD. I don't know how that was missed, but the ref clearly tripped him as Parker went by, allowing the play to develop.

2) When the ref grabbed Marquand Manuel's leg, allowing Ward to get open at the goal line on 3rd and 28, setting up the first TD.

3) When the ref shot the Seattle CB in the eye with a pea shooter on the gadget play, allowing Ward to get open deep to receive El's pass.

4) The ref putting olive oil on Jeremy Stevens' hands.

5) The ref ordering the "wind machine" to be turned on for both of Brown's F attempts, blowing both kicks wide.

6) The ref distracting Peter Warrick on his punt return, causing the ball to drop in front of him and roll to the 2.

7) The ref giving steroids to Tom Rouen, making him boot every punt into the end zone.

8) The ref using a voodoo doll to force Hasselbeck to throw a terrible INT to Ike Taylor with a 4-point deficit.

9) The ref continually getting a hand in there to tip passes away, leading to Seattle's 5-for-17 conversion rate on 3rd down.

10) The ref throwing key block after key block inside 5:00 to play, allowing Pittsburgh to force Seattle into burning all its timeouts, and not leaving them enough time left to score twice.

11) The ref using telekinesis to force Holmgren and Hasselbeck to butcher the clock management phase of the game in both the second and fourth quarters.

12) The ref using a hip-check to keep Stevens in bounds on the second to last play, thus nullifying any chance the Seahawks had to pull off a miracle.

Probably one of those.

I was laughing hysterically while reading this. Thanks evilgrin.I posted something similar after the Bronco Patriot game. You definately outdid me there.

 

[BlueOnion]

This poll is flawed not having at least one call by the referee's as an option.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I think the key play was either :

1) When the ref threw a key block on Rocky Bernard to spring Parker for that 75 yard TD.  I don't know how that was missed, but the ref clearly tripped him as Parker went by, allowing the play to develop.

2) When the ref grabbed Marquand Manuel's leg, allowing Ward to get open at the goal line on 3rd and 28, setting up the first TD.

3) When the ref shot the Seattle CB in the eye with a pea shooter on the gadget play, allowing Ward to get open deep to receive El's pass.

4) The ref putting olive oil on Jeremy Stevens' hands.

5) The ref ordering the "wind machine" to be turned on for both of Brown's F attempts, blowing both kicks wide.

6) The ref distracting Peter Warrick on his punt return, causing the ball to drop in front of him and roll to the 2.

7) The ref giving steroids to Tom Rouen, making him boot every punt into the end zone.

8) The ref using a voodoo doll to force Hasselbeck to throw a terrible INT to Ike Taylor with a 4-point deficit.

9) The ref continually getting a hand in there to tip passes away, leading to Seattle's 5-for-17 conversion rate on 3rd down.

10) The ref throwing key block after key block inside 5:00 to play, allowing Pittsburgh to force Seattle into burning all its timeouts, and not leaving them enough time left to score twice.

11) The ref using telekinesis to force Holmgren and Hasselbeck to butcher the clock management phase of the game in both the second and fourth quarters.

12) The ref using a hip-check to keep Stevens in bounds on the second to last play, thus nullifying any chance the Seahawks had to pull off a miracle.

Probably one of those.

I was laughing hysterically while reading this. Thanks evilgrin.I posted something similar after the Bronco Patriot game. You definately outdid me there.

Thanks man. I am just having a blast today.......

 

[bryhamm]

I think the key play was either :

1) When the ref threw a key block on Rocky Bernard to spring Parker for that 75 yard TD.  I don't know how that was missed, but the ref clearly tripped him as Parker went by, allowing the play to develop.

2) When the ref grabbed Marquand Manuel's leg, allowing Ward to get open at the goal line on 3rd and 28, setting up the first TD.

3) When the ref shot the Seattle CB in the eye with a pea shooter on the gadget play, allowing Ward to get open deep to receive El's pass.

4) The ref putting olive oil on Jeremy Stevens' hands.

5) The ref ordering the "wind machine" to be turned on for both of Brown's F attempts, blowing both kicks wide.

6) The ref distracting Peter Warrick on his punt return, causing the ball to drop in front of him and roll to the 2.

7) The ref giving steroids to Tom Rouen, making him boot every punt into the end zone.

8) The ref using a voodoo doll to force Hasselbeck to throw a terrible INT to Ike Taylor with a 4-point deficit.

9) The ref continually getting a hand in there to tip passes away, leading to Seattle's 5-for-17 conversion rate on 3rd down.

10) The ref throwing key block after key block inside 5:00 to play, allowing Pittsburgh to force Seattle into burning all its timeouts, and not leaving them enough time left to score twice.

11) The ref using telekinesis to force Holmgren and Hasselbeck to butcher the clock management phase of the game in both the second and fourth quarters.

12) The ref using a hip-check to keep Stevens in bounds on the second to last play, thus nullifying any chance the Seahawks had to pull off a miracle.

Probably one of those.

Haters keep settin them up.Evilgrin keeps knockin' em down.

lol

 

[bryhamm]

This poll is flawed not having at least one call by the referee's as an option.

As are a ton of opinions around here.

 

[Gargoylez]

Defiantely the long run, really put the seahawks down. If it wasnt for Big Ben throwing an absolute DUCK to the other team deep in his own zone... this game would of been out of hand by the 4th quarter.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

The Stevens catch at the 1 that was brought back because of holding. They had momentum and a chance for the lead and they shot themselves in the foot.

I actually agree with this. It was the turning point in the game to me. Tackles get called for holding all the time when they're beaten on the edge nad have to extend their arm to grab the defender, but it was a huge play (and a nice blitz by Haggans).Seattle was set to complete a 98 yard TD drive to take the lead, and instead it forced Hasselbeck into an obvious passing situation resulting in an INT.

Otherwise, it would've been a crazy finish to the game.

I agree with this, too. It turned an exciting game that the Steelers would probably have won anyway into a boring, one sided one.

 

[Boston]

Not the most important single play...but...if the inept Seattle punter had actually pinned Pittsburgh while Seattle was controlling the momentum and the Steeler O was in neutral it may have lead to big things for the Hawks. These are the little things that get overlooked but are key elements to winning a game like yesterdays.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Not the most important single play...but...if the inept Seattle punter had actually pinned Pittsburgh while Seattle was controlling the momentum and the Steeler O was in neutral it may have lead to big things for the Hawks. These are the little things that get overlooked but are key elements to winning a game like yesterdays.

I've been saying this all day too. No one has mentioned this, but had they been able to force those 3-and-outs and have Gardocki punting from the 12 yard line instead of the 27, they'd have been starting their own possessions around midfield, or on the Steelers' side of the 50, rather than at their own 35-40. Then, they may have gotten more than 3 points out of all those possessions and would have had a lead when the Steelers offense woke up.

 

[shredhead]

I think the key play was either :

1) When the ref threw a key block on Rocky Bernard to spring Parker for that 75 yard TD.  I don't know how that was missed, but the ref clearly tripped him as Parker went by, allowing the play to develop.

2) When the ref grabbed Marquand Manuel's leg, allowing Ward to get open at the goal line on 3rd and 28, setting up the first TD.

3) When the ref shot the Seattle CB in the eye with a pea shooter on the gadget play, allowing Ward to get open deep to receive El's pass.

4) The ref putting olive oil on Jeremy Stevens' hands.

5) The ref ordering the "wind machine" to be turned on for both of Brown's F attempts, blowing both kicks wide.

6) The ref distracting Peter Warrick on his punt return, causing the ball to drop in front of him and roll to the 2.

7) The ref giving steroids to Tom Rouen, making him boot every punt into the end zone.

8) The ref using a voodoo doll to force Hasselbeck to throw a terrible INT to Ike Taylor with a 4-point deficit.

9) The ref continually getting a hand in there to tip passes away, leading to Seattle's 5-for-17 conversion rate on 3rd down.

10) The ref throwing key block after key block inside 5:00 to play, allowing Pittsburgh to force Seattle into burning all its timeouts, and not leaving them enough time left to score twice.

11) The ref using telekinesis to force Holmgren and Hasselbeck to butcher the clock management phase of the game in both the second and fourth quarters.

12) The ref using a hip-check to keep Stevens in bounds on the second to last play, thus nullifying any chance the Seahawks had to pull off a miracle.

Probably one of those.

I was laughing hysterically while reading this. Thanks evilgrin.I posted something similar after the Bronco Patriot game. You definately outdid me there.

Thanks man. I am just having a blast today.......

As you should my good man, as you should. Congrats!

 

[Boston]

Not the most important single play...but...if the inept Seattle punter had actually pinned Pittsburgh while Seattle was controlling the momentum and the Steeler O was in neutral it may have lead to big things for the Hawks.  These are the little things that get overlooked but are key elements to winning a game like yesterdays.

I've been saying this all day too. No one has mentioned this, but had they been able to force those 3-and-outs and have Gardocki punting from the 12 yard line instead of the 27, they'd have been starting their own possessions around midfield, or on the Steelers' side of the 50, rather than at their own 35-40. Then, they may have gotten more than 3 points out of all those possessions and would have had a lead when the Steelers offense woke up.

Seattle's time to win this game was early. They were playing well and Pittsburgh was very sluggish. Yet, they weren't able to do the little things to put points up on the board. If they get up early and turn up the pressure on a struggling Big Ben they would have had a much better chance.By the way that call of an Alexander run on second and long in Steeler territory was one of the worse playcalls I've seen in a big game in a long while. Made zero sense and was basically a gift to the Steeler D.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Hasselbeck's INT combined with the extra 15 yards Pittsburgh was given off a lame penalty was the biggest play of the game, IMO.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I think the key play was either :

1) When the ref threw a key block on Rocky Bernard to spring Parker for that 75 yard TD.  I don't know how that was missed, but the ref clearly tripped him as Parker went by, allowing the play to develop.

2) When the ref grabbed Marquand Manuel's leg, allowing Ward to get open at the goal line on 3rd and 28, setting up the first TD.

3) When the ref shot the Seattle CB in the eye with a pea shooter on the gadget play, allowing Ward to get open deep to receive El's pass.

4) The ref putting olive oil on Jeremy Stevens' hands.

5) The ref ordering the "wind machine" to be turned on for both of Brown's F attempts, blowing both kicks wide.

6) The ref distracting Peter Warrick on his punt return, causing the ball to drop in front of him and roll to the 2.

7) The ref giving steroids to Tom Rouen, making him boot every punt into the end zone.

8) The ref using a voodoo doll to force Hasselbeck to throw a terrible INT to Ike Taylor with a 4-point deficit.

9) The ref continually getting a hand in there to tip passes away, leading to Seattle's 5-for-17 conversion rate on 3rd down.

10) The ref throwing key block after key block inside 5:00 to play, allowing Pittsburgh to force Seattle into burning all its timeouts, and not leaving them enough time left to score twice.

11) The ref using telekinesis to force Holmgren and Hasselbeck to butcher the clock management phase of the game in both the second and fourth quarters.

12) The ref using a hip-check to keep Stevens in bounds on the second to last play, thus nullifying any chance the Seahawks had to pull off a miracle.

Probably one of those.

I was laughing hysterically while reading this. Thanks evilgrin.I posted something similar after the Bronco Patriot game. You definately outdid me there.

Thanks man. I am just having a blast today.......

As you should my good man, as you should. Congrats!

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Hasselbeck's INT combined with the extra 15 yards Pittsburgh was given off a lame penalty was the biggest play of the game, IMO.

Agreed. Of all the disputed calls in the game, this is the only one I simply did not agree with.

 

[CA_7]

All the Patriot fans are looking for a "The opening coin toss"

 

[Loomba]

We can talk all we want about the refs and other plays that were or were not made, but it's a different game if Brown hits the two field goals that he barely missed.

Edited to add: and they were tough field goals to make, but if they go in...

 

[The Amalgamated]

DJax pass interference penalty...BS.

This would be my vote if it were available -- most important Steeler play would be the Parker run. Although Seattle recovered from that even to threaten. We all know how that ended ...

 

[cstu]

Those are all good, but had Josh Brown's first missed FG been a foot to the left it would have changed the game. At the very least the Seahawks would have only needed a TD and conversion to tie at the end of the game.

 

[humans_being]

DJax pass interference penalty...BS.

Yep...that's my choice as well.