Well, I have no grudge against the Steelers, in fact, I helped Rob make a video they showed at Heinz Stadium which was a ton of fun. To me, the series of events are simple, he had both feet down, extended outwards to make the catch, as he did the right foot moved behind the left foot and off the ground, the catch was made with one foot down, then he fell out of bounds without retouching the field of play.
No matter how much a Steelers fan you are, you cannot walk away from that game and think the refs didn't help them. Worst thing is, they didn't need it, they are an extremely talented team! In fact, the SB against the Seahawks all the refs did was deny us a very entertaining game (the most boring SB of all-time).
As far as holding, that #68 (right guard) was holding on EVERY play, period! I like the games where the refs control the action without calling a penalty on every play. But the proof is in the pudding, the Steelers did NOT have to call any challenges, the Cardinals did twice. Three close calls in the final two minutes of each half, and hence booth review, went the Steelers way (the Harrison TD, the "catch" and the Warner fumble). It is just odd that one team receives ALL the close calls, isn't it?
Mark
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