Superbowl XLIII: Arizona Cardinals v Pittsburgh Steelers

[Ouch!]

I'm with Raistlin on the issue with the referees, to be honest. There were a fair few penalties called, but they were called on both sides of the field. Traditionally, players tend to get away with a little more than usual in the Super Bowl just because the referees are so terrified of making controversial calls in the biggest game of the season. The only call I was somewhat perturbed by was the roughing the passer call (I thought for certain it was intentional grounding). Then again, I was at the game and I found that they were absolutely fail about showing any replays on the big screens if it was even remotely controversial (which was incredibly frustrating at certain points). That said, everyone was smacking everyone else around. Most of the holding penalties were clearly legit (the Cards really smurfed themselves over on those).

I was stunned that upstairs didn't decide to review that last play, though.

[Rocket Edge]

Great game. Definely a good advert for the game for Non-America.

[escobert]

It was a great game however I only got to see the 4th quarter since I was working ;_;

[edczxcvbnm]

I am with everyone in that it was a great game except for that non-reviewed call at the end of the game. Would it have made a difference for the game? I don't know. 29 yards(after the 15 year penalty they called for unsportsman like conduct) in 8-10 seconds is really a tough prospect and it probably wouldn't have happened but to deny them that in the most meaningful game of the year is just wrong and it should never happen.

[daggertrepe]

Screw you guys, Steelers won and we are the best franchise in football. WHOO! Gotta love Pittsburgh.

And the Steelers parade--PRICELESS!