NFL admits two blown calls in CIN-PIT game (1 Viewer)

[fdsannie]

"To continue on with your point about perception, what about the Colts? They've been a pretty darn successful team over the last 10+ years, yet there is no stigma of luck with them. You'd have to think about it pretty hard to come up with the last time they benefited from an egregiously bad call on a high level, even though they've played in just as many playoff games and just as many close games on national TV as the Steelers have over the last decade."

Please what about playoff game in 2005? I know they did not end up winning that game, but if they had that would have been one of the worst.

 

[Godsbrother]

Typical Steelers fan. No team in NFL history has gotten more questionable calls in their favor than the Steelers and their response to anyone who brings that up is "get the hell out of here".

really? seems quite a few teams have gotten calls over the years. "tuck" rule down?

Agreed. I think the Pats are easily #1, with Pit #2.

Hmmm, two of the most successful teams of the last decade. My guess is that is your perception because teams like the Bills get the same number of blown calls in their favor but aren't able to take advantage of them and they get the same number of bad calls against them but they aren't able to overcome them.The referees do not have a bias for or against any team.

To continue on with your point about perception, what about the Colts? They've been a pretty darn successful team over the last 10+ years, yet there is no stigma of luck with them. You'd have to think about it pretty hard to come up with the last time they benefited from an egregiously bad call on a high level, even though they've played in just as many playoff games and just as many close games on national TV as the Steelers have over the last decade.

Give me a break. The Colts just got two very lucky calls against Philly last week. And I remember a rather large blown call in the playoffs that went against the Steelers in favor of the Colts (Polamalu's interception overturned).All teams get calls that go for and against them. Thinking otherwise is being silly.

 

[WiDDoW_MaKeR]

TO was clearly interfered with on that play. The defender reached out and pulled TO's arm down.

 

[T Love]

This is the funniest ##### ever! A steeler fan complaining that a call went against them? Hilarious .....

Meh. The Steelers get their share of blown calls that both benefit as well as those that go against them. No different from any other team.

Yes all teams have calls go for and against them. Though not too many teams were handed the Lombardi trophy as a result...

 

[Steeler]

This is the funniest ##### ever! A steeler fan complaining that a call went against them? Hilarious .....

Meh. The Steelers get their share of blown calls that both benefit as well as those that go against them. No different from any other team.

Yes all teams have calls go for and against them. Though not too many teams were handed the Lombardi trophy as a result...

 

[Sabertooth]

This is the funniest ##### ever! A steeler fan complaining that a call went against them? Hilarious .....

Meh. The Steelers get their share of blown calls that both benefit as well as those that go against them. No different from any other team.

Yes all teams have calls go for and against them. Though not too many teams were handed the Lombardi trophy as a result...

He's got a point though, right?

 

[Steeler]

This is the funniest ##### ever! A steeler fan complaining that a call went against them? Hilarious .....

Meh. The Steelers get their share of blown calls that both benefit as well as those that go against them. No different from any other team.

Yes all teams have calls go for and against them. Though not too many teams were handed the Lombardi trophy as a result...

He's got a point though, right?

No, he doesn't... this has been rehashed a million times.

 

[The Jerk]

This is the funniest ##### ever! A steeler fan complaining that a call went against them? Hilarious .....

Meh. The Steelers get their share of blown calls that both benefit as well as those that go against them. No different from any other team.

Yes all teams have calls go for and against them. Though not too many teams were handed the Lombardi trophy as a result...

He's got a point though, right?

The cogent points in this thread have been few and far between. On the other hand, Steeler envy has been consistently evident. I don't begrudge these posters. For most of them, it is a kind of therapy to serially discredit a franchise that has been far more successful than the one they root for week after week, year after year.

 

[Sabertooth]

I'm a Packer fan. We have more NFL championships than anyone. I can objectively say without passion or prejudice that the refs in the Seattle game were disgraceful. I also understand that Steeler fans feel they need to defend their team. That's fine, I'd do the same. But fans of the other 31 teams see it differently.

 

[treat88]

So is Goodell going to write Fat Casey and Ike a check for 10k this week?

Should cut both ways right?

 

[Steeler]

I'm a Packer fan. We have more NFL championships than anyone. I can objectively say without passion or prejudice that the refs in the Seattle game were disgraceful. I also understand that Steeler fans feel they need to defend their team. That's fine, I'd do the same. But fans of the other 31 teams see it differently.

Everyone is stupid except for us.

 

[Choke]

I'm a Packer fan. We have more NFL championships than anyone. I can objectively say without passion or prejudice that the refs in the Seattle game were disgraceful. I also understand that Steeler fans feel they need to defend their team. That's fine, I'd do the same. But fans of the other 31 teams see it differently.

Beat that drum! You can do it, forever.

 

[fantasizing]

As much as we all would like to believe there is fair play and unbiased officiating, that Superbowl a few years back

between Seattle and Pittsburgh was one of those moments in sport that placed doubt in peoples mind.

 

[Sabertooth]

As much as we all would like to believe there is fair play and unbiased officiating, that Superbowl a few years backbetween Seattle and Pittsburgh was one of those moments in sport that placed doubt in peoples mind.

 

[knowledge dropper]

It's sad that the NFL is groveling to the Steelers on this. These calls were not that bad and go either way week after week. They just never go against the Steelers. Undoubtedly the Steelers political influence is what warrants the apology.

Besides, the Bengals could get 15 yard penalties in their favor for diving at the QBs knees until the end of time and it will never make up for the Kimo/Palmer play.

 

[apalmer]

As much as we all would like to believe there is fair play and unbiased officiating, that Superbowl a few years backbetween Seattle and Pittsburgh was one of those moments in sport that placed doubt in peoples mind.

Your user name says it all.

 

[T Love]

Yes all teams have calls go for and against them. Though not too many teams were handed the Lombardi trophy as a result...

He's got a point though, right?

No, he doesn't... this has been rehashed a million times.

I have a little bit of a point...http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8199...acted-the-game-

 

[Sabertooth]

Yes all teams have calls go for and against them. Though not too many teams were handed the Lombardi trophy as a result...

He's got a point though, right?

No, he doesn't... this has been rehashed a million times.

I have a little bit of a point...http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8199...acted-the-game-

 

[Steelers4Life]

Seriously? Another thread that turns into this?

It doesn't matter that there's slow motion video evidence of Woodley beating Locklear to the outside and Locklear using his hand to pull back on Woodley's right shoulder. Woodley may get to Hasselbeck on that play if Locklear doesn't do that.

And it doesn't matter that there's video evidence of Darrell Jackson using his right hand to push off Ike Taylor's chest, and using that momentum to gain separation in the endzone before his would-be TD catch.

I'd accept the arguement that the calls were ticky tack. Maybe they were, but by the rules, both were clearly penalties. Things like that go on during a lot of plays. But the Steelers get tons of calls that go against them, some of which have been listed in this thread, and some of which would've cost them playoff games if the Steelers hadn't overcome them.

As a Steelers fan, I find it amusing to think anyone believes the Steelers get preferential treatment from the NFL or the referees.

 

[Kai's Hero]

Seriously? Another thread that turns into this?It doesn't matter that there's slow motion video evidence of Woodley beating Locklear to the outside and Locklear using his hand to pull back on Woodley's right shoulder. Woodley may get to Hasselbeck on that play if Locklear doesn't do that.And it doesn't matter that there's video evidence of Darrell Jackson using his right hand to push off Ike Taylor's chest, and using that momentum to gain separation in the endzone before his would-be TD catch. I'd accept the arguement that the calls were ticky tack. Maybe they were, but by the rules, both were clearly penalties. Things like that go on during a lot of plays. But the Steelers get tons of calls that go against them, some of which have been listed in this thread, and some of which would've cost them playoff games if the Steelers hadn't overcome them.As a Steelers fan, I find it amusing to think anyone believes the Steelers get preferential treatment from the NFL or the referees.

I absolutely love this ...... let's at least make an attempt at honesty here Stealer fans. Great tradition, great performances, great fan support, but there's also a great history of one sided officiating, year in and year out. COME ON MAN'!!

 

[Frenchy Fuqua]

Seriously? Another thread that turns into this?It doesn't matter that there's slow motion video evidence of Woodley beating Locklear to the outside and Locklear using his hand to pull back on Woodley's right shoulder. Woodley may get to Hasselbeck on that play if Locklear doesn't do that.And it doesn't matter that there's video evidence of Darrell Jackson using his right hand to push off Ike Taylor's chest, and using that momentum to gain separation in the endzone before his would-be TD catch. I'd accept the arguement that the calls were ticky tack. Maybe they were, but by the rules, both were clearly penalties. Things like that go on during a lot of plays. But the Steelers get tons of calls that go against them, some of which have been listed in this thread, and some of which would've cost them playoff games if the Steelers hadn't overcome them.As a Steelers fan, I find it amusing to think anyone believes the Steelers get preferential treatment from the NFL or the referees.

I absolutely love this ...... let's at least make an attempt at honesty here Stealer fans. Great tradition, great performances, great fan support, but there's also a great history of one sided officiating, year in and year out. COME ON MAN'!!

You mean like Thanksgiving 1998? Bottom line, when a team is consistently good they play in big games and many are close. In these types of games every call comes into question.

 

[Steeler]

I have a little bit of a point...

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8199...acted-the-game-

Everyone acknowledges he blew the low block call on Hasselbeck after Matt threw that killer interception. However, he got the holding call right as the video I posted clearly shows. He's being too hard on himself because so many people wrongly blame him and his crew for Seattle losing the game.

 

[Northbound Train]

For once, the Steelers weren't the beneficiaries of questionable refereeing.

Get the hell out of here.James Harrison is put into a choke hold play after play, game after every game, by tackles who cant handle his strength. Its called about 1% of the time. Its beyond ludicrous.

Are you trying to defend the league's dirtiest player Typical Steelers fan...Here's the big difference. These calls didn't effect the outcome of the game but when they're blown the other way they almost certainly effect the outcomes of the Steelers games (see Mia-PIT two weeks ago)

 

[Northbound Train]

For once, the Steelers weren't the beneficiaries of questionable refereeing.

Get the hell out of here.James Harrison is put into a choke hold play after play, game after every game, by tackles who cant handle his strength. Its called about 1% of the time. Its beyond ludicrous.

Typical Steelers fan. No team in NFL history has gotten more questionable calls in their favor than the Steelers and their response to anyone who brings that up is "get the hell out of here".

San Diego and Ed Hochuli down guy? Guess so...

This call and the "tuck" rule call had something very difft than this game.....STEELERS weren't playing and couldn't be the beneficiary while watching...I mean, maybe we'll see that one day but for the time being, all marginal calls seem to always go the Steelers way. YOu LOST to Miami!!!

 

[Northbound Train]

Yes, all teams are the victims of bad calls at some point, but it is funny how the NFL can't say it fast enough when the Steelers are one of them. Meanwhile, you don't hear such talk as much when other teams get victimized. The love affair between the NFL and the Rooneys sure is interesting, if nothing else.

Either the NFL brass & officials are all Steelers fans and the rest of the owners go along with it because tehy are in awe of the Rooneys-OR-Mike Tomlin made inquiries about the calls, the league responded to it and a Pittsburgh reporter picked up on it and wrote a story. You make the call...

I don't personally buy into conspiracy theories like that. Mostly because I don't believe people (officials) can think that in-depth on the fly during live game action. But if, and I mean it's a huge "IF", the league does have a preference for the Steeler organization, can you really blame them? In a very real sense, this team does things the right way. This team does the business and sport of football with integrity, and frankly the NFL needs the Steelers' example.My case?1. Small market team, with strong ownership. Not intimidated by the big market teams, and doesn't need to follow their example to thrive2. Does not over-spend to buy a good team, and DEVELOPS it's own talent (see steady flow of no-name defenders that become big-name)3. Plays tough football with a classy emphasis on the TEAM, and not the individual, nor the owner. (ahem...Jerry Jones anyone?)4. Has it's own identity & style of playing football that simply wins. Defense and running game, with intermittent periods of passing successIn short, the team plays football the way all teams should. Want a big contract, Joey Porter? or Kevin Greene, etc? See ya! Attitude issues, Mr. Burress, Mr. Holmes and nearly Mr. Roethlisberger? See ya!Simply put, the Cowboys, Raiders, Bengals and others that routinely grasp at straws and look to buy the best teams can learn a big lesson from the Steelers and Rooneys. Sometimes LESS IS MORE. Take the road less traveled. Be more about "good" than about "immediate success"I personally take great comfort in knowing that the team I grew up loving is a team I can proudly show my son, as an example of doing things the right way. Not the flashy way. And with few recent exceptions (Big Ben) I don't have to have those awkward discussions with my son about how much of an idiot this player is or that player is. They simply won't sign - and don't want to sign - the Moss' or TO's of the world. And perhaps....IF the league does have some preference for the Steelers, these reasons are part of that. The NFL does need the Steelers and other teams like them, lest the league might become more like the NBA and the me-first, flashy versions of one-on-one "sport" they play.I'm out.

Listen....you make some valid points BUT....you employ one of the league's biggest scumbags in Ben! I am a huge dog lover and he's a bigger POS than Vick is...he thinks his NFL power is an avenue to prey on young woman...he's the epitomy of a scumbag and is very fortunate to be playing in the NFL. Donte Stallworth is a better human being than him.

 

[snitchinbubs]

For what reason would the refs and the NFL favour the steelers? What is the rationale behind that? i am seriously asking.

 

[ThaPenguin]

I have a little bit of a point...

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8199...acted-the-game-

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/ref-tak...stakes-too-hard

 

[Franknbeans]

For once, the Steelers weren't the beneficiaries of questionable refereeing.

Get the hell out of here.James Harrison is put into a choke hold play after play, game after every game, by tackles who cant handle his strength. Its called about 1% of the time. Its beyond ludicrous.

Are you trying to defend the league's dirtiest player Typical Steelers fan...Here's the big difference. These calls didn't effect the outcome of the game but when they're blown the other way they almost certainly effect the outcomes of the Steelers games (see Mia-PIT two weeks ago)

The only thing that affected the outcome of the Dolphins game was Miami's inability to punch it in when they had the ball in the red zone early in the game. Now the Dolphins are starting Pennington. Do the math.

 

[apalmer]

For once, the Steelers weren't the beneficiaries of questionable refereeing.

Get the hell out of here.James Harrison is put into a choke hold play after play, game after every game, by tackles who cant handle his strength. Its called about 1% of the time. Its beyond ludicrous.

Are you trying to defend the league's dirtiest player Typical Steelers fan...Here's the big difference. These calls didn't effect the outcome of the game but when they're blown the other way they almost certainly effect the outcomes of the Steelers games (see Mia-PIT two weeks ago)

So, because the Steelers play well enough to overcome bad calls against them, those calls don't count. It's only when a team isn't good enough to overcome a bad call that it counts as a bad call? In other words, you don't know if it's a bad call when it's made, you have to wait until the end of the game to look back and figure it out based on who won? Nice logic...and typical of the Steeler haters.ETA: Of course, as a Lions fan, you have to remember one of the most blatant examples of a corrupt ref helping the Steelers--the Jerome Bettis "you called the overtime coin toss correctly, so you lose" call. Oh, wait, that helped the Steelers lose to the Lions, so you probably don't remember it.

 

[Choke]

For once, the Steelers weren't the beneficiaries of questionable refereeing.

Get the hell out of here.James Harrison is put into a choke hold play after play, game after every game, by tackles who cant handle his strength. Its called about 1% of the time. Its beyond ludicrous.

Are you trying to defend the league's dirtiest player Typical Steelers fan...Here's the big difference. These calls didn't effect the outcome of the game but when they're blown the other way they almost certainly effect the outcomes of the Steelers games (see Mia-PIT two weeks ago)

No, Im not. He should be kicked out of the league for the safety of its players. He is the hardest hitting player in the history of the NFL and he plays with a very nasty demeanor (he actualy lives with that demeanor every day of his life).But the truth of it is, he gets choked every game play after pass rushing play with no almost calls. Which is something entirely different and far more on-topic of what this thread is discussing.

 

[Sabertooth]

For once, the Steelers weren't the beneficiaries of questionable refereeing.

Get the hell out of here.James Harrison is put into a choke hold play after play, game after every game, by tackles who cant handle his strength.

Its called about 1% of the time. Its beyond ludicrous.

Are you trying to defend the league's dirtiest player Typical Steelers fan...

Here's the big difference. These calls didn't effect the outcome of the game but when they're blown the other way they almost certainly effect the outcomes of the Steelers games (see Mia-PIT two weeks ago)

No, Im not. He should be kicked out of the eague for the safety of its players.

He is the hardest hitting player in the history of the NFL and he plays with a very nasty demeanor (he actualy lives with that demeanor every day of his life).

But the truth of it is, he gets choked every game play after pass rushing play with no almost calls. Which is something entirely different and far more on-topic of what this thread is discussing.

Give me a break. He isn't even the hardest hitting player in the history of the Steelers. You crack me up.

 

[Choke]

For once, the Steelers weren't the beneficiaries of questionable refereeing.

Get the hell out of here.James Harrison is put into a choke hold play after play, game after every game, by tackles who cant handle his strength.

Its called about 1% of the time. Its beyond ludicrous.

Are you trying to defend the league's dirtiest player Typical Steelers fan...

Here's the big difference. These calls didn't effect the outcome of the game but when they're blown the other way they almost certainly effect the outcomes of the Steelers games (see Mia-PIT two weeks ago)

No, Im not. He should be kicked out of the eague for the safety of its players.

He is the hardest hitting player in the history of the NFL and he plays with a very nasty demeanor (he actualy lives with that demeanor every day of his life).

But the truth of it is, he gets choked every game play after pass rushing play with no almost calls. Which is something entirely different and far more on-topic of what this thread is discussing.

Give me a break. He isn't even the hardest hitting player in the history of the Steelers. You crack me up.

Easily, he is.

 

[ScottyFargo]

For once, the Steelers weren't the beneficiaries of questionable refereeing.

Get the hell out of here.James Harrison is put into a choke hold play after play, game after every game, by tackles who cant handle his strength.

Its called about 1% of the time. Its beyond ludicrous.

Are you trying to defend the league's dirtiest player Typical Steelers fan...

Here's the big difference. These calls didn't effect the outcome of the game but when they're blown the other way they almost certainly effect the outcomes of the Steelers games (see Mia-PIT two weeks ago)

No, Im not. He should be kicked out of the league for the safety of its players.

He is the hardest hitting player in the history of the NFL and he plays with a very nasty demeanor (he actualy lives with that demeanor every day of his life).

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3284544

Hardest hitting player, indeed.

 

[Choke]

He's got a bad attitide.

He is not a "people person".

He is the hardest hitter the league has ever had to deal with.

 

[Ghost Rider]

He is the hardest hitter the league has ever had to deal with.

Link?

 

[Steelfan7]

As much as we all would like to believe there is fair play and unbiased officiating, that Superbowl a few years backbetween Seattle and Pittsburgh was one of those moments in sport that placed doubt in peoples mind.

Seahawks scored a whopping 10 points in a Superbowl and their game clock management was the worst I have ever seen by a Superbowl team yet somehow the refs are to blame for Seattle losing? Can't be that. Can't be the fault of the safety who took a very bad angle on FWP long TD run. Can't be the fault of the defense and their coaching staff for allowing a trick play TD to Ward when everyone watching knew at some point that the Steelers would try a gadget play. Can't be the fault of Seattle's offense for only generating a meager 10 points. Can't blame the kicker for missing FG. Only thing left is to blame the refs.

 

[Steelfan7]

For once, the Steelers weren't the beneficiaries of questionable refereeing.

Get the hell out of here.James Harrison is put into a choke hold play after play, game after every game, by tackles who cant handle his strength.

Its called about 1% of the time. Its beyond ludicrous.

Typical Steelers fan. No team in NFL history has gotten more questionable calls in their favor than the Steelers and their response to anyone who brings that up is "get the hell out of here".

San Diego and Ed Hochuli down guy? Guess so...

This call and the "tuck" rule call had something very difft than this game.....STEELERS weren't playing and couldn't be the beneficiary while watching...I mean, maybe we'll see that one day but for the time being, all marginal calls seem to always go the Steelers way. YOu LOST to Miami!!!

To make sure you are posting accurate info I checked the NFL scores and schedules and you are wrong.Pittsburgh 23

Miami 22

You might want to get your facts straight before posting or else you end up looking like an idiot.

Oh too late. Nevermind.

 

[Godsbrother]

This thread cracks me up. The officials favor the Steelers, the NFL front office favors the Steelers, the NFL fixed a Super Bowl for the Steelers, all the other NFL owners go along with it because of the Rooneys, Steelers fans employ the biggest scumbag in the league. Did I miss anything?

 

[Eights]

Somebody inform the Seahawks fans about this.

EXACTLY THIS

 

[Northbound Train]

To make sure you are posting accurate info I checked the NFL scores and schedules and you are wrong.Pittsburgh 23Miami 22You might want to get your facts straight before posting or else you end up looking like an idiot.Oh too late. Nevermind.

Every true NFL fan that is not blinded by the Black + Gold knows the Fins got hosed on that one....even Ben was shocked that they were awarded the ball on that bogus play. Highway robbery at it's finest...oh wait, that may have been the Bears-Lions game in Week 1

 

[Steelfan7]

To make sure you are posting accurate info I checked the NFL scores and schedules and you are wrong.Pittsburgh 23Miami 22You might want to get your facts straight before posting or else you end up looking like an idiot.Oh too late. Nevermind.

Every true NFL fan that is not blinded by the Black + Gold knows the Fins got hosed on that one....even Ben was shocked that they were awarded the ball on that bogus play. Highway robbery at it's finest...oh wait, that may have been the Bears-Lions game in Week 1

Fins got hosed because they had to settle for 5 FG not because of a correct ruling on a bad call.

 

[Northbound Train]

To make sure you are posting accurate info I checked the NFL scores and schedules and you are wrong.Pittsburgh 23Miami 22You might want to get your facts straight before posting or else you end up looking like an idiot.Oh too late. Nevermind.

Every true NFL fan that is not blinded by the Black + Gold knows the Fins got hosed on that one....even Ben was shocked that they were awarded the ball on that bogus play. Highway robbery at it's finest...oh wait, that may have been the Bears-Lions game in Week 1

Fins got hosed because they had to settle for 5 FG not because of a correct ruling on a bad call.

30 FGs wouldn't have mattered had the stripes made the one correct call that they should of...just sayin

 

[cvnpoka]

Yes, all teams are the victims of bad calls at some point, but it is funny how the NFL can't say it fast enough when the Steelers are one of them. Meanwhile, you don't hear such talk as much when other teams get victimized. The love affair between the NFL and the Rooneys sure is interesting, if nothing else.

Either the NFL brass & officials are all Steelers fans and the rest of the owners go along with it because tehy are in awe of the Rooneys-OR-Mike Tomlin made inquiries about the calls, the league responded to it and a Pittsburgh reporter picked up on it and wrote a story. You make the call...

I don't personally buy into conspiracy theories like that. Mostly because I don't believe people (officials) can think that in-depth on the fly during live game action. But if, and I mean it's a huge "IF", the league does have a preference for the Steeler organization, can you really blame them? In a very real sense, this team does things the right way. This team does the business and sport of football with integrity, and frankly the NFL needs the Steelers' example.My case?1. Small market team, with strong ownership. Not intimidated by the big market teams, and doesn't need to follow their example to thrive2. Does not over-spend to buy a good team, and DEVELOPS it's own talent (see steady flow of no-name defenders that become big-name)3. Plays tough football with a classy emphasis on the TEAM, and not the individual, nor the owner. (ahem...Jerry Jones anyone?)4. Has it's own identity & style of playing football that simply wins. Defense and running game, with intermittent periods of passing successIn short, the team plays football the way all teams should. Want a big contract, Joey Porter? or Kevin Greene, etc? See ya! Attitude issues, Mr. Burress, Mr. Holmes and nearly Mr. Roethlisberger? See ya!Simply put, the Cowboys, Raiders, Bengals and others that routinely grasp at straws and look to buy the best teams can learn a big lesson from the Steelers and Rooneys. Sometimes LESS IS MORE. Take the road less traveled. Be more about "good" than about "immediate success"I personally take great comfort in knowing that the team I grew up loving is a team I can proudly show my son, as an example of doing things the right way. Not the flashy way. And with few recent exceptions (Big Ben) I don't have to have those awkward discussions with my son about how much of an idiot this player is or that player is. They simply won't sign - and don't want to sign - the Moss' or TO's of the world. And perhaps....IF the league does have some preference for the Steelers, these reasons are part of that. The NFL does need the Steelers and other teams like them, lest the league might become more like the NBA and the me-first, flashy versions of one-on-one "sport" they play.I'm out.

this is pretty funny. steelers employ 2 of the biggest scumbags in the league in roeth and harrison. everyone knows roeths story by now but harrison likes to beat his girlfriends and has proudly divulged that he likes to attempt to hurt opposing players. real classy.

 

[ScottyFargo]

He's got a bad attitide.

He is not a "people person".

He is the hardest hitter the league his girlfriend has ever had to deal with.

 

[Sabertooth]

As much as we all would like to believe there is fair play and unbiased officiating, that Superbowl a few years backbetween Seattle and Pittsburgh was one of those moments in sport that placed doubt in peoples mind.

Seahawks scored a whopping 10 points in a Superbowl and their game clock management was the worst I have ever seen by a Superbowl team yet somehow the refs are to blame for Seattle losing? Can't be that. Can't be the fault of the safety who took a very bad angle on FWP long TD run. Can't be the fault of the defense and their coaching staff for allowing a trick play TD to Ward when everyone watching knew at some point that the Steelers would try a gadget play. Can't be the fault of Seattle's offense for only generating a meager 10 points. Can't blame the kicker for missing FG. Only thing left is to blame the refs.

He's not placing blame at all. Reread his post. He's simply saying that this game placed doubt in several fans' minds regarding the legitimacy of officiating. The outcome of the game was never mentioned. You are being overly defensive.

 

[Kai's Hero]

This thread cracks me up. The officials favor the Steelers, the NFL front office favors the Steelers, the NFL fixed a Super Bowl for the Steelers, all the other NFL owners go along with it because of the Rooneys, Steelers fans employ the biggest scumbag in the league. Did I miss anything?

Nope ..... think you covered it. Thanks for playing.

 

[Steelfan7]

As much as we all would like to believe there is fair play and unbiased officiating, that Superbowl a few years backbetween Seattle and Pittsburgh was one of those moments in sport that placed doubt in peoples mind.

:(

Seahawks scored a whopping 10 points in a Superbowl and their game clock management was the worst I have ever seen by a Superbowl team yet somehow the refs are to blame for Seattle losing? Can't be that. Can't be the fault of the safety who took a very bad angle on FWP long TD run. Can't be the fault of the defense and their coaching staff for allowing a trick play TD to Ward when everyone watching knew at some point that the Steelers would try a gadget play. Can't be the fault of Seattle's offense for only generating a meager 10 points. Can't blame the kicker for missing FG. Only thing left is to blame the refs.

He's not placing blame at all. Reread his post. He's simply saying that this game placed doubt in several fans' minds regarding the legitimacy of officiating. The outcome of the game was never mentioned. You are being overly defensive.

Call CNN and tell them the newsflash that NFL officials do not get all the calls correct. They also missed holding against Seattle on about every play. If they called them penalties then the score would be even greater in Pittsburgh's favor. Seattle did absolutely nothing in that Superbowl to deserve the Lombardi trophy. The great Championship teams overcome whatever obstacles come in their way. Pittsburgh overcame the officiating and Ben's poor play. Seattle did nothing.

 

[The Doctor]

the one time the calls dont go in favor of the steelers and the nfl comes out with admitting to bad calls. Lol

too funny. you will NEVER hear this story if the redskins are the beneficiary