Colts? Who dey?

Some time ago on another thread I stated that no one in Philly would ever consider the NFL to be family entertainment. Now there is proof. In the most recent issue of "Men's Fitness" there's an interview with Michale Strahan, all-pro defensive end of the NY Giants: Q - Who has the toughest fans: Eagles, Cowboys, or Redskins. A - Come on! Redskins and Cowboys fans are amateurs compared to the Eagles. Eagles fans are just bad. You drive through the parking lot to the game and the mother, father, grandparents, and grandkids are all flipping you off. That's Philly." And you wondered why they are known as the city of brotherly love.

I found this one. Couldn't find the original AP story.

seattletimes.nwsource.com

The thing that got me about the overturned interception call is that, according to the rules, the call on the field is only overturned if there is "indisputable" evidence that the call on the field is wrong. Since both announcers saw exactly what the review official saw and both were sure it was an interception, how could there possibly be "indisputable" evidence to overturn it? I've actually seen that happen before. I hate the replays to review calls - not only don't they improve officiating at all, they delay the game which, aside from being annoying, often changes the momentum of the game. TV should broadcast the game, not be a part of it.

AbbieNormal,

You stated ""The call" was wrong according to the NFL." Could you tell me where you saw this? I could win a few bucks on a bet if I could find that reference. Thanks

Here's the ESPN link to "NFL: Polamalu overturned interception the wrong call"

sports.espn.go.com

"The call" was wrong according to the NFL. That was the end of the game had it stood. The football gods were just however. The Steelers outplayed the Colts, plain and simple. Bring on Denver.

AN: My vote for "Big Ben" as MVP. Not so much for solid game, as for game saving tackle.

It's too bad my Vikings didn't make it. Then we'd have something to talk about.

The football gods were watching over the Steelers after the referees tried to steal the game away on that overturned interception call. I agree with Porter... the NFL wanted the Colts to get to the Super Bowl and could have had a hand in that call reversal.

FONDL,

My wife and I had quite a "discussion" about "the call". I don't know the rules, but if the ref is correct (He damn well should be), the the DB did kick the ball out of his hands when his other kness was down. Now my two cents, since he wasn't being touched, I guess "down by contact" takes over. In any case, at least it wasn't a game changing call.

That game-saving tackle by Big Ben was one of the most amazing plays that I've ever seen. I'm a Steeler's fan from now on. And I hope that official who overruled the interception gets kicked out of the NFL - that's the worst call I've ever seen. Up to that point I had been rooting for Indy but after that call I quickly converted. Plus it is my home state. Go Steelers.

AN: I'm not a Stealers fan but I'm glad they won yesterday-I can say this because my Patriots have been eliminated. Peyton Manning waived the punting team off the field yesterday when his coach sent them out. Regardless of the outcome of the play, any quarterback who over-rules his coach like that on national television doesn't understand the team concept and doesn't deserve to win. The best part was when Vandermouth kicked the field goal wiiiiiiiiide right!

Also, Jerome Bettis is a class act, I'm glad his fumble didn't cost the Steelers the game.

The Terrible Towels have spoken!! That was some game...congrats AN - your boys finished off the last Manning. Both Indy & NE out. Amazing. Steelers/Broncos & Seahawks/Panthers. Who'd a guessed THOSE matchups for the conference championships???