I hate the Steelers. One thing I hate almost as much as the Steelers is over-emotional sports-writing that gets caught up in the moment. Super Bowl XLIII was a close game in the end. It certainly should have been closer (why no official review on the "fumble" at the end of the game?). There were a lot of weird situations and weird calls, and I'm willing to admit that they went both ways.
But there is no way it was more exciting than the 5th-seed New York Giants upsetting the undefeated New England Patriots, largely on a phenomenal play by Eli Manning and David Tyree. Ten years from now, we'll remember Super Bowl XLII for its greatness. Let's not forget it today- it was only a year ago.
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I generally think conspiracy theories about officials and leagues being "in the bag" for certain teams, but it is hard not to get that sense when I watch the Steelers. I think their last Super Bowl could have been evidence enough, but look at last night. Roughing the passer called after Roetehjrehjres was hit almost as soon as he threw the ball? Running into the holder? Not fucking reviewing the last play of the Super Bowl?
ReplyDeleteI watch the Steelers more than any team other than the Ravens, and this is a pattern. They always get the calls, always get the breaks. I'm just sayin'.
Should say, I generally think...are silly. Who runs this blog anyway, no edit button?
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