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Footballguy
I am glad we made it, out side of that I am in shock.
Can't say I blame you. I don't know if changing the DJax/Roethlisberger calls would have led to Seattle winning the game but it's truly unfortunate that a game of this magnitude is overshadowed by two extremely suspect calls both of which clearly (IMO) went against the Seahawks. I think the worst part of this game is that nobody seems to be talking about the Steelers; it's all about how poorly officiated the game was. And the criticisms aren't being generated solely by Seahawks' fans. They're coming from all angles from all sorts of people who had no vested interest in the game and just wanted to see a good game played.I am glad we made it, out side of that I am in shock.
It's not fair to the Steelers because they shouldn't have this cloud hanging over their championship. And it's certainly not fair to the Seahawks who will never know if two extremely questionable calls may have prevented their team from being Super Bowl champions.
It's not fair to the Steelers because they shouldn't have this cloud hanging over their championship. And it's certainly not fair to the Seahawks who will never know if two extremely questionable calls may have prevented their team from being Super Bowl champions.I didn't have a team in this game. As a fan of the game, I felt cheated. And I have friends who are Steeler fans. They certainly have the right to be proud of what their team accomplished this season as a whole. Personally, I think I'd be happier to have a game without so many questions surrounding it. I think the continual loss of momentum really hurt the Seahawks, who came out tough at the start and could have won tonight, IMO, despite the fact that nobody really gave them a chance.The Seahawks are looking mighty good in their decision to draft Tatupu where they did.
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I didn't have a team in this game. As a fan of the game I felt cheated.......
Agreed. You guys played good football. And of course, congrats to all the great Steelers fans as well. You had a great season and have a hell of a team.It's not fair to the Steelers because they shouldn't have this cloud hanging over their championship. And it's certainly not fair to the Seahawks who will never know if two extremely questionable calls may have prevented their team from being Super Bowl champions.I didn't have a team in this game. As a fan of the game, I felt cheated. And I have friends who are Steeler fans. They certainly have the right to be proud of what their team accomplished this season as a whole. Personally, I think I'd be happier to have a game without so many questions surrounding it. I think the continual loss of momentum really hurt the Seahawks, who came out tough at the start and could have won tonight, IMO, despite the fact that nobody really gave them a chance.The Seahawks are looking mighty good in their decision to draft Tatupu where they did.
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Congrats Seattle fans - I know it must SUCK right now but, you have a real good team.
Try four in a row.Not going to the SB has to be better than losing. Not a Seattle fan, but that would suck.
Yup. I've seen the Packers-Broncos Super Bowl replayed numerous times on ESPN and the NFL Network. Each and every time the Broncos win the damn game and it's Elway celebrating.The sad thing, Seahawk fans, is that the feeling of disappointment and nausea over this loss will never fully go away. For the rest of your life, when you see the NFL Films highlight video of Super Bowl XL, you'll change the channel.
Hutch will be franchised.Seattle homers: Will Hutchinson be back? Are they going to franchise him? Can they afford him?
The Free Agent sharks are already circling.
I've assumed this as well. However, I feel the team has been making progress in signing players to long term deals. Locking up Jackson, Hasselbeck, and Jones helped this offense to solidify. I don't think Hutchinson is going anywhere. Alexander? That could get sticky.Hutch will be franchised.Seattle homers: Will Hutchinson be back? Are they going to franchise him? Can they afford him?
The Free Agent sharks are already circling.
Tell that to Dan Marino.....Seahawks played a awesome game. They looked like they had a great game plan coming out. The were fast and aggresive. but some misfortunes and some mistakes at crucual times might have killed it for you guys. (not taking any credit away from the steelers who also played a great game).
but you should be excited for the future and not dwell on this loss. theres plenty of years left for the young Seahawks. and i wouldnt be suprised to see them be a Super Bowl contender next year. good luck
No, I don't think you can say he gave up on the team....but I think it's very fair to say it was a stupid call. I still don't understand it and would love to have it explained to me.As I see it by punting there you've put yourself in a position where the absolute best thing that can happen to you is getting the ball back with 4 minutes left down by 11. And that's if your defense plays well and forces a 3 and out. Why would you choose a course of action where the best case result is a pretty desperate situation for your team? Whether you punt the ball there or go for it an fail, either way you're counting on your defense for a 3 and out right? So why not take the shot? I was very confused when they punted and I'm still confused when I think about it.Do Seattle fans feel Holmgren gave up on the team? I couldn't help but think as I watched that punting the ball back to Pitt with an 11 point lead and 6 minutes to go was giving up. Granted Seattle had managed a couple of nice defensive stops in the half, but at that decision I felt the game was lost. I know 4th and 15 is not ideal, but giving away the football just struck me as wrong.
I agree that the shovel pass screen to Randel El was inspired play calling.No, I don't think you can say he gave up on the team....but I think it's very fair to say it was a stupid call. I still don't understand it and would love to have it explained to me.As I see it by punting there you've put yourself in a position where the absolute best thing that can happen to you is getting the ball back with 4 minutes left down by 11. And that's if your defense plays well and forces a 3 and out. Why would you choose a course of action where the best case result is a pretty desperate situation for your team? Whether you punt the ball there or go for it an fail, either way you're counting on your defense for a 3 and out right? So why not take the shot? I was very confused when they punted and I'm still confused when I think about it.Do Seattle fans feel Holmgren gave up on the team? I couldn't help but think as I watched that punting the ball back to Pitt with an 11 point lead and 6 minutes to go was giving up. Granted Seattle had managed a couple of nice defensive stops in the half, but at that decision I felt the game was lost. I know 4th and 15 is not ideal, but giving away the football just struck me as wrong.
BTW I think you need to give the Steelers props for the play calling after that punt to ice the game. The short pass to Randle-El to convert the first 3rd down was big but the Roethlisberger bootleg to convert the 2nd one was just awesome. Very strong plays there and I tip my hat.
Roethlisberger bootleg??? You mean the broken play that Roethlisberger turned into a 1st down??? Looked broken to me.... or poorly executed.BTW I think you need to give the Steelers props for the play calling after that punt to ice the game. The short pass to Randle-El to convert the first 3rd down was big but the Roethlisberger bootleg to convert the 2nd one was just awesome. Very strong plays there and I tip my hat.
Madden labeled that a broken play (more precisely, he hypothesized that it was broken) but it looked like a designed play to me. There was no hesitation in Roethlisberger's feet, he spun out and ran. If it turns out it was a broken play I still give props...I'll just give them to Roeth instead of the play call because if he realized the play was broken and booted out that quickly and smoothly it was a great individual effort on his part. Very heady play.Roethlisberger bootleg??? You mean the broken play that Roethlisberger turned into a 1st down??? Looked broken to me.... or poorly executed.BTW I think you need to give the Steelers props for the play calling after that punt to ice the game. The short pass to Randle-El to convert the first 3rd down was big but the Roethlisberger bootleg to convert the 2nd one was just awesome. Very strong plays there and I tip my hat.
Yup. I've seen the Packers-Broncos Super Bowl replayed numerous times on ESPN and the NFL Network. Each and every time the Broncos win the damn game and it's Elway celebrating.The sad thing, Seahawk fans, is that the feeling of disappointment and nausea over this loss will never fully go away. For the rest of your life, when you see the NFL Films highlight video of Super Bowl XL, you'll change the channel.