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http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/28/zebra-report-
simmer-stealers-haters/

Here is the link it wouldnt let me post the whole story so if you want to read the rest.


I think it explains the call well and that is was the right call,..thanks for reading and please keep the "Stealers" comments to a minimum because I think that was also refered to in this article.

Great post. I forgot about Dugan and the official--it looked like he gave him a shove, too.

Ok..the call took away a touchdown. It didn't take the ball from the Vikings or move them outside the 30. They were still within scoring range and it was the fumble by Farve that "lost the game".

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Originally posted 06:36 PM ET  10.28 by JackStraw19631

Great post. I forgot about Dugan and the official--it looked like he gave him a shove, too.

Thanks jack, I found this and it confirms our previous arguements I thought it needed to put out there

I know that itsatrap, and you know that and anyone that watched the game should know that but alot of the Vikings fans are still saying it was the call.

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Originally posted 07:38 PM ET  10.28 by bigbentheory7

Thanks jack, I found this and it confirms our previous arguements I thought it needed to put out there

i forgot this part. I know it looked like he did it on purpose , wonder if he will get fined for it. Ill have to keep an eye out for that.

Poor call. Plain and simple. Legs never even raised above the waist of the TE. They simply followed the path of his body.

Doesn't take away from the following defense stop by Pitt, the following play though.

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Originally posted 07:48 PM ET  10.28 by Steveo16220 says: Hello Boston

Doesn't take away from the following defense stop by Pitt, the following play though.

Thank you. IT was a great game all around and i dont think one call really changed it. Just my opinion

Nice post BigBentheory7 ...

However - I disagree with your interpretation of the rule .

I believe the official erred and called what he "thought he saw " ...instead of what actually happened .

It's part of the game ...It's called human error .

My issue with him wasn't that he blew the call
(which is what the majority of people outside of Pittsburgh not named Stevie Wonder think )

My problem is that at crunch time in what has to be considered one of the biggest maquee match-ups of the year ...
He made a game changing call w/o being 100% sure.

1st half ...he makes that call on a 2nd and 10 from midfield...no biggie.

But in the 4th quarter , with the game on the line...?

CAN"T DO IT ...GOT TO BE 100 % SURE !

Guy shouldn't be allowed to work another big game the rest of the year.

As far as gettin' knocked on his keister ...

Oops ~ Poetic Justice.

The thing is, there are bad calls on both sides of the ball. I don't think Miller should have been flagged for "pass interference" that also negated a Steelers touchdown and they had to settle for a field goal. But you know what, the Steelers did not fold and kept on playing and earned the win.
The defense stepped up and closed the game out...that's a great sign for the rest of the season!

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Originally posted 01:03 AM ET  10.29 by CaptainFoxboro

Nice post BigBentheory7 ...However - I disagree with your interpretation of the rule . I believe the official erred and called what he "thought he saw " ...instead of what actually happened .It's part of the game ...It's called human error .My issue with him wasn't that he blew the call(which is what the majority of people outside of Pittsburgh not named Stevie Wonder think )My problem is that at crunch time in what has to be considered one of the biggest maquee match-ups of the year ...He made a game changing call w/o being 100% sure.1st half ...he makes that call on a 2nd and 10 from midfield...no biggie.But in the 4th quarter , with the game on the line...?CAN"T DO IT ...GOT TO BE 100 % SURE !Guy shouldn't be allowed to work another big game the rest of the year.As far as gettin' knocked on his keister ...Oops ~ Poetic Justice.

I hear you but you can't do that.

For the players to have success you HAVE to call the game - and penalties - consistantly. If it's a penalty in the first minute, it's a penalty in the last minute. Otherwise the players don't know when the ref is going to blow the whistle and when he's not. When is holding not really holding? When is PI not PI? If you change the severity based upon the quarter, you throw the players off.

As for this penalty...Most people listen to the annoucners and don't question. They're sheep. Goose is a Raven and hates the Steelers - that bias came through. Ditto for Moose.

I understand them having a problem with the call...it could have gone either way...but for them to say that 'no way' should it have been called is wrong. I can see why it was...the Olineman was going to the ground and he DID raise his legs to trip the defender. I can see why it wouldn't have been...it's hard to distinquish between intentionally raising one's legs and just pure momentum as you fall.

If you look at the replay, the Olineman put extra effort into raising his legs - thus it's tripping.

Rayne

It doesn't even matter. If the call wouldn't have been made and the Steelers win anyways the whiny jealous Steeler haters will always find something to cry about.

Well we stole the game anyways. We live up to our team name. We steal TD, championships, and get the refs to steel with us.

At least the Lions, Titans, or Bucs aren't renamed to how they preform. Losers, toilets, and Boobs could be subed in.

QUOTE(#10):

Originally posted 01:03 AM ET  10.29 by CaptainFoxboro

Nice post BigBentheory7 ...However - I disagree with your interpretation of the rule . I believe the official erred and called what he "thought he saw " ...instead of what actually happened .It's part of the game ...It's called human error .My issue with him wasn't that he blew the call(which is what the majority of people outside of Pittsburgh not named Stevie Wonder think )My problem is that at crunch time in what has to be considered one of the biggest maquee match-ups of the year ...He made a game changing call w/o being 100% sure.1st half ...he makes that call on a 2nd and 10 from midfield...no biggie.But in the 4th quarter , with the game on the line...?CAN"T DO IT ...GOT TO BE 100 % SURE !Guy shouldn't be allowed to work another big game the rest of the year.As far as gettin' knocked on his keister ...Oops ~ Poetic Justice.

Captain Foxboro . I didnt write the Interpetation , an official did , that is why i posted it, the rules are there in black in white and no matter what you or I think they are the rules. and to your comment about Stevie wonder. No us Steeler fans feel the same way about the roughing the passer calls that brady get if someone breathes on him, and the majority of people outside of New England can see that the refs show favortism to Brady in that regard, so in other words you say tomato I say Tamato, Its a double edge sword , at least an official stood up and explained this call and why it was called but yet have heard one refuting the BS roughing passer calls that Brady gets. The call was made and the Steelers won and it was a good call. But thank you for your nice words in the beginning,

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Originally posted 07:15 AM ET  10.29 by Decube

The thing is, there are bad calls on both sides of the ball. I don't think Miller should have been flagged for "pass interference" that also negated a Steelers touchdown and they had to settle for a field goal. But you know what, the Steelers did not fold and kept on playing and earned the win. The defense stepped up and closed the game out...that's a great sign for the rest of the season!

That is exaclty right, decube, They won the game and they played a good game and I think that is putting fear in alot of people that the Defense is stepping up. With the offense playing the way they are and the Defense finally coming to life , It is looking better for the Steelers each week .I hope they keep the momentum going,

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Originally posted 01:36 PM ET  10.29 by Pittsburgh's Native Son

Well we stole the game anyways. We live up to our team name. We steal TD, championships, and get the refs to steel with us. At least the Lions, Titans, or Bucs aren't renamed to how they preform. Losers, toilets, and Boobs could be subed in.

Ha ha ha that is to funny Native . Thanks for your insightfullness , Your post always make me laugh. :)

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Originally posted 01:53 PM ET  10.29 by bigbentheory7

Captain Foxboro . I didnt write the Interpetation , an official did , that is why i posted it, the rules are there in black in white and no matter what you or I think they are the rules. and to your comment about Stevie wonder. No us Steeler fans feel the same way about the roughing the passer calls that brady get if someone breathes on him, and the majority of people outside of New England can see that the refs show favortism to Brady in that regard, so in other words you say tomato I say Tamato, Its a double edge sword , at least an official stood up and explained this call and why it was called but yet have heard one refuting the BS roughing passer calls that Brady gets. The call was made and the Steelers won and it was a good call. But thank you for your nice words in the beginning,

Well said....Brady gets the calls with the 'roughing the passer' garbage.

So the tripping call on Minn. was bogus but the brush at Brady's legs against the Ravens was legit?

What color are the unicorns in Patriotland?

Rayne

Thanks Rayne , that is exactly my point that is why i refered to that, Im bracing for impact because I said that, but the truth is the truth,

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Originally posted 07:46 PM ET  10.28 by Steveo16220 says: Hello Boston

Poor call. Plain and simple. Legs never even raised above the waist of the TE. They simply followed the path of his body.

LOL

Ever try tripping someone with your legs above the other persons waist?

Most trips are done below the waist.