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htismaqe · 02-06-2006, 08:20 AM

As an unbiased observer, I was thoroughly disgusted with the Super Bowl.

Was it the black and white commercials featuring the Lombardi Trophy? It could have been, considering the first 4 (of 7) were spots featuring individuals - Roethlisberger, Bettis, Cowher, and Polamalu. The only 3 that featured Seahawks players were "medleys" which also featured Steelers players.

Was it the bogus OPI call? Or maybe the Ben Roethlisberger TD that wasn't a TD? Or maybe it was the double-standard that was applied when assessing holding penalties?

Again, I had no interest whatsoever in who won or lost this game. But I felt from the coverage an hour before the game to the coverage of the game itself that there was no way the Steelers were gonna lose - the NFL wasn't going to let them.

It was disgusting and it makes me question the integrity of the game.

**Saulbadguy** · 02-06-2006, 08:24 AM

I agree.

**Bowser** · 02-06-2006, 08:27 AM

Extra Point · 02-06-2006, 08:29 AM

Players holding the Lombardi trophy.... I wonder what Lombardi would have said about that?

Apparently the NFL had no problem coughing up the bucks to produce and broadcast that junk. I would have preferred to see a replay of the commercial about rocks and see a replay of a clean-shaven Ray Adams. UHHH!

kepp · 02-06-2006, 08:32 AM

I had that same feeling all week long as I was watching special-interest story after special-interest story about the Steelers. At one point, I heard a commentator actually ask, "Are the Seahawks even going to show up?" IMO, it was very biased.

MOhillbilly · 02-06-2006, 08:35 AM

yeah it was lame, i think what still rubs me wrong is the pathetic camera angles the NFL continues to show on tv.
How are you supposed to know whats going on when they have the QBs face in the shot till the ball is snapped?
Then they only show afew players making a play.
I wanna see the entire field of play before and after.

why cant they do that?

KCTitus · 02-06-2006, 08:52 AM

I have to admit that for the first time in my life, Im a little more than suspicious about the NFL. I've always wondered about some games and the way they played out, but this SB was blatantly obvious.

The side judge ran half way to the pile signaling 4th down only to then signal TD when he got to the pile--on Roethlisberger's TD.

How in the hell can you get called for an illegal block when making a tackle?

This is one SB that Im glad KC wasnt involved in...I would be very upset today if KC had won in that fashion because, IMO, the win would be tainted.

Garcia Bronco · 02-06-2006, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by KCTitus

the pile--on Roethlisberger's TD.

How in the hell can you get called for an illegal block when making a tackle?

It looked like he low-blocked the blocker when he actually low tackled the runner...this is the Warren Sapp rule... he actually took out the runner with his low-block...a stupid rule and even dumber interpretation.

Eleazar · 02-06-2006, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by KCTitus

This is one SB that Im glad KC wasnt involved in...I would be very upset today if KC had won in that fashion because, IMO, the win would be tainted.

Same here - I cannot imagine waiting my whole life to see the Chiefs win the Super Bowl, and then as the clock expired not being able to think anything other than how it was tainted.

Mr. Kotter · 02-06-2006, 09:55 AM

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Same here - I cannot imagine waiting my whole life to see the Chiefs win the Super Bowl, and then as the clock expired not being able to think anything other than how it was tainted.

Any honest Pittsburg fan has to feel the same way.

**morphius** · 02-06-2006, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by KCTitus

I have to admit that for the first time in my life, Im a little more than suspicious about the NFL. I've always wondered about some games and the way they played out, but this SB was blatantly obvious.

The side judge ran half way to the pile signaling 4th down only to then signal TD when he got to the pile--on Roethlisberger's TD.

How in the hell can you get called for an illegal block when making a tackle?

This is one SB that Im glad KC wasnt involved in...I would be very upset today if KC had won in that fashion because, IMO, the win would be tainted.

4th down signal is a fist, not a hand up in the air, and TD was the right call.

KCTitus · 02-06-2006, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by morphius

4th down signal is a fist, not a hand up in the air, and TD was the right call.

I was shorthanding...a hand in the air means he was going to spot the ball short of the line--and as such would have been 4th down and short. After the ball is spotted, it would have been signaled 4th down by the ref not the side judge.

Whether or not the TD was the right call is debateable... especially if the side judge couldnt make up his mind.

I didnt see anything in the replay that showed the ball go over the plane--when he landed the ball was under his stomach and it looked like when he got close the ball was moving away from his shoulders and down his torso. How the side judge was able to intially call it short and change to TD is what made the call strange.

JBucc · 02-06-2006, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

yeah it was lame, i think what still rubs me wrong is the pathetic camera angles the NFL continues to show on tv.
How are you supposed to know whats going on when they have the QBs face in the shot till the ball is snapped?
Then they only show afew players making a play.
I wanna see the entire field of play before and after.

why cant they do that?

I think someday they could have different camera angles that you could choose from with your remote. That would be sweet with dvr, you'd have your own coach's tape basically.

jspchief · 02-06-2006, 08:32 AM

I saw the spot with Polamalu holding the Lombardi trophy and instantly thought "At the very best that's tacky, and at worst it's really bad mojo".

**Saulbadguy** · 02-06-2006, 08:34 AM

I mentioned the Stanley Cup to my friends during the commercial. Now there is a trophy that is treated with the utmost respect and care.

02-06-2006, 08:20 AM	Topic Starter
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $8059900	NFL or WWE? As an unbiased observer, I was thoroughly disgusted with the Super Bowl. Was it the black and white commercials featuring the Lombardi Trophy? It could have been, considering the first 4 (of 7) were spots featuring individuals - Roethlisberger, Bettis, Cowher, and Polamalu. The only 3 that featured Seahawks players were "medleys" which also featured Steelers players. Was it the bogus OPI call? Or maybe the Ben Roethlisberger TD that wasn't a TD? Or maybe it was the double-standard that was applied when assessing holding penalties? Again, I had no interest whatsoever in who won or lost this game. But I felt from the coverage an hour before the game to the coverage of the game itself that there was no way the Steelers were gonna lose - the NFL wasn't going to let them. It was disgusting and it makes me question the integrity of the game.
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kepp MVP Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $3449212	I had that same feeling all week long as I was watching special-interest story after special-interest story about the Steelers. At one point, I heard a commentator actually ask, "Are the Seahawks even going to show up?" IMO, it was very biased.
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MOhillbilly Mama Tried Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9949903	yeah it was lame, i think what still rubs me wrong is the pathetic camera angles the NFL continues to show on tv. How are you supposed to know whats going on when they have the QBs face in the shot till the ball is snapped? Then they only show afew players making a play. I wanna see the entire field of play before and after. why cant they do that? __________________ True Son of Liberty
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KCTitus Archivist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Ethernet Casino cash: $9882732	I have to admit that for the first time in my life, Im a little more than suspicious about the NFL. I've always wondered about some games and the way they played out, but this SB was blatantly obvious. The side judge ran half way to the pile signaling 4th down only to then signal TD when he got to the pile--on Roethlisberger's TD. How in the hell can you get called for an illegal block when making a tackle? This is one SB that Im glad KC wasnt involved in...I would be very upset today if KC had won in that fashion because, IMO, the win would be tainted. __________________ Anything you post on this BB can and will be used against you...
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