Zebra Ball in progress in Pittsburg.

[JohnnyMac]

1. The refs were not too bad. Blown calls each way, no clear bias in this game.
2. Dierdorf did a nice job.
3. Big Ben is a warrior.

 

[lax_gunman]

Am I watching a tape delay or something, because the TV here says it's still the second quarter?

Yeah, didn't think OMT and Wil would give up on a game so ez.

 

[doubledeuce22]

officiating sucks, just like every other game in the nfl

 

[Buster]

alright...i give up....no one has asked what the hell chippy is?

so i will...i googled chippy and found nothing i thought this would pertain to....

 

[KingofNicotine]

I'm glad Shannon Sharpe said that the officiating was horrible.

 

[NyMets609]

would just like to congratulate local RXer, Fairwarning for NAILING the prop over 11.5 penalties in the game. stone cold lock. the man is sharp.

 

[wilheim]

Video: Blatant flop negates Ravens TD, leads Steelers to victory..

After blowing a 21-7 halftime lead, the Baltimore Ravens needed a big play to get back in their AFC divisional playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. With 6:07 left in the game, Baltimore got it, courtesy of an explosive punt return touchdown by Lardarius Webb.

And then, a flag.

The infraction looked clear on the live replay: Marcus Smith of the Ravens appeared to tackle the Steelers' Will Allen near the 20-yard line, freeing Webb for the final yards needed to get to the end zone. However, when the replay was shown, there was no foul to be seen, only good acting - Check out the play at the 7:15 mark of the 10 minute highlight:

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[1cheater]

That was a terrible call... Worst acting ever and of course he gets the call in Pittsburgh

 

[JohnnyMac]

That was a terrible call... Worst acting ever and of course he gets the call in Pittsburgh

Watch the whole play, not just the end. The holding begins out at the 34 yard line and continues all the way to the 20 where Allen "flops." The Baltimore blocker has a hold of Allen's jersey for 14 yards even though Allen is backing up the entire way.

 

[mplastered]

Watch the whole play, not just the end. The holding begins out at the 34 yard line and continues all the way to the 20 where Allen "flops." The Baltimore blocker has a hold of Allen's jersey for 14 yards even though Allen is backing up the entire way.

People only see what they want. Too bad the Balt receivers weren't better at holding.

 

[EveryGamblersDream]

Watch the whole play, not just the end. The holding begins out at the 34 yard line and continues all the way to the 20 where Allen "flops." The Baltimore blocker has a hold of Allen's jersey for 14 yards even though Allen is backing up the entire way.

Look again, he got called after he flopped!

 

[TheWolf]

Terribly officiated game last night.

Having been there it was awful.

These guys missed a ton of calls and made a lot of bad ones as well.

Lot of holding going on that was not called as well.

In fact, I really believe James Harrison gets held 90% of his rushes.

 

[Enfuego]

Now you all know how I felt after the 2005 Super Bowl. One of the worst train robberies in NFL history. Even the ref comes out later and admits they were bad.

 

[doubledeuce22]

again, why are you guys so shocked about the officiating, it sucks week after week, and tripletts crew is always one of the worst

 

[TheWolf]

After blowing a 21-7 halftime lead, the Baltimore Ravens needed a big play to get back in their AFC divisional playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. With 6:07 left in the game, Baltimore got it, courtesy of an explosive punt return touchdown by Lardarius Webb.

And then, a flag.

The infraction looked clear on the live replay: Marcus Smith of the Ravens appeared to tackle the Steelers' Will Allen near the 20-yard line, freeing Webb for the final yards needed to get to the end zone. However, when the replay was shown, there was no foul to be seen, only good acting - Check out the play at the 7:15 mark of the 10 minute highlight:

Yahoo Sports

I disagree. He was getting held. It was a penalty. Then the Steeler player flopped intentionally. Good idea on his part b/c refs probably dont call it unless he flops as bad as they were.

 

[throwback420]

ravens got screwd on that punt return big time