This Can't Be The NFL
NFL: Polamalu overturned interception the wrong call (Associated Press)
The NFL said the referee made a mistake: Troy Polamalu caught the ball.
The league acknowledged Monday that referee Pete Morelli erred when he overturned on replay Polamalu's interception of a Peyton Manning pass Sunday in the playoff game between Pittsburgh and Indianapolis.
Mike Pereira, the league's vice president of officiating, said in a statement that Morelli should have let the call on the field stand.
"He maintained possession long enough to establish a catch," Pereira said. "Therefore, the replay review should have upheld the call on the field that it was a catch and fumble."
This is very disappointing. I always enjoy the complete silence from the NFL when its referees blow calls. It's kind of funny.
Anyway, yes, it was clear to everyone that Polamalu intercepted the ball, and that was just one of several blown calls this weekend.
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 01/16/06 22:32 | Sports | Technorati
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At least the Steelers won anyway. Referees should not deciding football games.
Posted by Nathan @ 07:35 on 01/17/06
It's only when the play decides the outcome of the game that they clam up.
Had the Steelers lost by less than a TD, the NFL and the ref's union would circle the wagons.
Posted by Mr. Hutchison @ 09:13 on 01/17/06
And Renfro caught that pass in the back of the end zone, dammit!
Posted by The Umpire @ 09:36 on 01/18/06
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