Super Bowl Open Thread
Post all comments, predictions, thoughts on commercials, etc. here.
Hope it's a good game and not a snoozefest!
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why is the “Running Recruiting Thread” off the rec’d fanposts?
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
unsure. maybe not enough folks rec'd it? Edit the original post and click "update modified date and time"
Do you mean UF-OU game?
Unless you really want to see an ugly blowout.
http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnewstoday/20081229/?pg=2
I have absolutely no feel for this game
But I’ll throw out a prediction of 27-20 Steelers
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Purely guessing I am going with 32- 27 Arizona
I think present of a veteran QB, great receiving core and momentum pushing Arizona too victory. However this game is truly a toss up and I wouldn’t put money on the game.
Pittsburgh offense will score some points
I think Arizona will keep it close.
Arizona will play 1 quarter really well. Either they get off to a big start or they fall behind but come storming back.
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I think the commercials will stink this year
They get worse every year. Budweiser will have some good ones but other than that it will just be the same old subway and allstate ones.
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Great start for the Cardinals
/sarcasm
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
It's the NFGL.
What would an NFL game w/o a FG be?
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
FSU players galore in this game
hope recruits are watching
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Hope plays for the Titans.
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Quick pet peeve
Announcers who proclaim punts as “bad kicks” because they do not travel a long way in the air.
Often times these punts bounce favorably and our unreturnable, resulting in a robust net punt.
I probably hear an announcer say this 4-5 times a football weekend.
OK I’m done.
All have been pitiful so far.
First Clydesdales was nice.
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Cardinals, plz make it competitive
kthxbai
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Tough to win games when that happens.
"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"
Way to go Fitzgerald.
\double reverse sarcasm
That really hurts though. They had the chance to go up 4 and get the ball.
What a terrible throw by Warner
Didn’t he watch the BCS title game this year? If it’s not there, throw it away!
Bruce sounds pretty bad.
Hearing Madden say the FG was “playing the percentages” was frustrating. If you wanna say just take the points that is one thing, but don’t come up with (false) reasons for the FG.
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It hurts me so much when announcers TRY to cater to the stat guys out there.
During our basketball game Tim Brando said “there’s a little-known, subtle stat called offensive rebounding.”
Wow… how did he ever managed to find such an obscure stat?!
That was a horrible decision by Warner
What a huge turnaround. Going from likely being up by 4 to down by 10.
I thought to myself right before the Dany INT that AZ would be glad being down 3
Then they got the INT and I said not anymore they won’t be.
I guess I was right after all.
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I didn't know the sausage king of chicago posted here!
I know it’s a long shot, you don’t post at soxprospects.com do you?
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I'll have to edit my "Rules" post now after that Arizona turnover at the end of the half.
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Dumb play by Wilson
He wasn’t even close to a block.
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Then get on the ground
He just kept stumbling and then used his arms to shove the holder. At least jump over him. He just plowed right in.
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you saw what Rolle said this week?
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
At least the "Kurt Warner is a Hall of Famer"
tripe will now (most likely) be ending.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
Andre Debose, meet Anquan Boldin
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
And Gary Brown, meet Darnell Dockett
And Greg Reid, meet Bryant McFadden!
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On 3rd and 13
Why throw a 4 yard pass with 3 defenders right there who can make a play?
Timmons ALMOST had a blocked punt.
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Darnell Dockett is siiiiiiiiick
Take note, Gary Brown!
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Was it the celebration after the punt coverage?
I turned away and didn’t see it. I felt like out of the corner of my eye there was some dancing around.
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Oh
Randall Gay?
I wonder if anyone has every bought his jersey.
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Stick it in this time like you should have before (cards) and we wouldn't even be having to worry
"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"
After the Miami game in 2000, I thought Quan was going to be Pete Warrick redux.
That knee. . . . . .
Now he’s fulfilling his potential.
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Noone ever gives Boldin the real props he deserves
i believe he has the most receptions after 4 seasons of any NFL Player that’s ever played. Can anyone confirm?
I hate the timeout there
If there is confusion just audible to basic play.
You can’t have a good throwing play where Warner can check down to a back?
Might need that TO later.
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And all is right with the world.... sort of
"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"
Oh great, call a time out again, like you did last time
No huddle all the way up to the goal line, had they not planned what to do when they got their at all?!
"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"
fantastic finish plz IMO IYAM kthxbai
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Also, does anyone else hate how much the announcers play up this game?
They think they are important cuz their announcing the Super Bowl. So smug.
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Jason Bourne > Jack Bauer > Heroes
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
BTW, I haven't laughed once tonight.
Commercials = pathetic
I could come up with better.
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Only one I liked was Doritos crystal ball.
And I always appreciate an “autistic kid who hits threes” sighting so there was that commercial too.
gary brown take notice plz
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Seriously, he must be watching.
I’m not watching it on TV, did they mention at any time during the game what colleges the players were from?
"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"
Fresno State University?
"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"
Seriously though, if I lived in Tally, I would drop "Dear Gary Brown" on his doorstep.
Maybe.
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Dockett should buy Ben some dinner and take him to a movie after tonight.
Hey Gary Brown. What’s up?
Hope Gary's momma is watching
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Dockett is the best player on the field today
I’m gonna buy a Dockett jersey soon. Easily one of my favorite Noles of all time.
I know it worked, but I HATE the fade call on 3rd and goal from the 1.
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when you have a talent like Fitz. . . .
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Setting up a story book ending for Warner
If he leads them back to victory he will retire as a champion and have a story book ending.
I'm sure Brown knows who Dockett is and where he is from
Odell probably told him all about him.
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Better if momma sees it for herself
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
They did show a profile of Dockett
Showed his college.
How is Polamalu crying about no holding call? He’s watching the Arizona OL?
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Tomlin totally has that "oh s***" look on his face.
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Why did i chose to not watch this game on T.V.!!!!
sigh
"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"
hey Kurt
throw to Anquan for the game winning TD plz kthxbai
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
hey ncensored
is this 4 down territory?
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Inside the 1 yard line
Nice punt.
Lets go Arizona!
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james harrison
bro, you returned an INT for a TD.
don’t you go punching people on me.
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Guess that's why you don't take the safety
WOW FLAG
safety.
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Whoever wins. . . . this Super Bowl has gone great for FSU.
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Yep
All 4 guys have played well.
Dockett all over the place.
Timmons some plays, nearly a blocked punt.
Boldin a number of catches.
McFadden no big plays allowed, a big hit.
Nobody for UF or UM has done anything. James has been decent. Rolle has done nothing. Starks I have no idea.
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Harrison...
Doing his best Floyd Mayweather.
I agree with Madden, should have been kicked out.
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Boy. . . . Santonio Holmes would have looked like an idiot had he spun that ball.
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Is this a new record? Is my mind playin' tricks on me? (great song btw)
2 straight Super Bowls with good action! WOW!
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Lets go Cards!
This is it, Kurt!
I get the feeling that Polamalu will (finally) make a big play here.
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haha. . . .I thought Al Michaels said, "Dan Rooney. . . .jackin off"
What he said was “jacket off,” haha.
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Wow, I almost just fell out of my chair laughing
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WOWOWOOWOWOWOWOWOOWOOOW
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
FITZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
TD!
This reming anyone of Warner-Bruce?
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Sweet Susie, that is awesome
"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"
Todd Haley is a head coach very very soon
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Wow!
Zona’s been waiting for that play all day.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
Whatever the outcome, Dick LaBau's defensive schemes FTMFW
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
tons of time left
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
2008 Super Bowl vs 2009 Super Bowl
which is/was better?
come back to this after the game is over
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Last year's was really overrated IMO
It was a really boring game except for the last 10 mins of the 4th quarter
"I smoke. If this bothers anyone, I suggest you look around at the world in which we live and shut your mouth."-Bill Hicks
by Jonathan Loesche on Feb 1, 2009 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
Last years for me
I don’t like the Patriots and I am in Patriot land, so it was very satisfying.
This game has probably been a better “game” though. More excitement.
Other than the Tyree catch and Burress TD, what were the big plays in last years SB? I guess Brady getting slammed down on their last drive.
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dude. . . .I posted the exact same thing above
that’s eerie
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
posted at 9:04 PM
Andre Debose, meet Anquan Boldin
eerie
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Santonio has gotten a lot better
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
He's such a humble guy, he wouldn't toot his own horn
/sarcasm
/sarcasm
I needed to do that twice to make it perfectly clear.
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I DEALT AND I LIKED IT
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
TAKE THIS INTO OVERTIME
more thrilling football plz kthxbai
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
That's what is a little sad for me watching the super bowl
No football for ever.
Pro bowl doesn’t count.
AFL doesn’t count either. Especially this year.
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Lets go D...
Cover the sidelines and deep pass.
Don’t blitz.
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AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Great play!
Would have helped if the DB didn’t slip…great pass protection
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
How do you let that happen?
Cover the deep pass!
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Rooney has his jacket on
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
AZ needs to go cover 0 every play
Make sure if Pitt scores, there is time left so you can get the ball.
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Catchable...
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
this sux for a Steelers or Cards fan
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
my god what a catch what a throw
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
NBCEEIT is the gayest thing ever
discuss
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Agree
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by tdchrisdavis on Feb 1, 2009 10:03 PM EST up reply actions
Cards, start planning Offensive series
now
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Wasn't meant to be.... that stinks
"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"
Theres still hope i guess
"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"
That would be the greatest thing ever if Anquan somehow caught the game winner
plz
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Yes it would be
McFadden with the game winning INT would be okay as well.
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by tdchrisdavis on Feb 1, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder if there is one single Steelers fan thinking the same thing.
"I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one gets to the Father but through me"
Hope Arizona plays smart
Look for the deep posts and corners and a fade with Fitz.
Don’t dump it off. Anything under 10 yards is not worth it unless it is 3rd or 4th down.
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I'm so glad to see a brazen self promoter succeed instead of Warner and Fitzgerald.
Santonio Holmes needs a knee injury.
well, he can always go back to dealin'
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Boise State plz kthxbai
do it, ZONA
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Good play
Need a deep pass to the sideline though.
Nothing over the middle under 25 yards.
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just as you typed that
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
WTF do you throw that for?
Now you need a hail mary.
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plz no
plz no
plz no
plz no
plz no
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
They cant review that?
What is this, pop warner?
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Cards, win Super Bowl next year.
I’m not normally this kind of person, but they deserve it.
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
plz don't show that catch again NBC.
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Cards got screwed
The fumble or no fumble didn’t matter, they were not gonna get a 45 yard pass to win it.
But the refs and the Harrison fluke play were all cheap.
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I've watched the play 10 times and it is at least close enough to take your time and get it right.
Seriously… the Cards just got Bret Hart’d.
Love me some Montreal Screwjob reference...
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Feb 1, 2009 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
I LOVE SHAWN MICHAELS
His intro song is on every CD I ever burn.
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by tdchrisdavis on Feb 1, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
Superbowl XLIII: Steelers' Heel Turn
In honor of Ben’s figure, we should start calling it sweet chins music.
JR would have been much better than Al
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by Curtain Jerker on Feb 1, 2009 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
15 seconds on the clock. This could be the game.
There’s a slobber knocker going on in the trenches.. and…
MY GOD!!! That’s the Undertaker’s music!!!
I can picture it
Gus Johnson would have worked too…hell, if I could get it to synch up I’d listen to Marv and Boomer on Westwood One.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Feb 1, 2009 10:42 PM EST up reply actions
I think this comments section set a record for Interwebz lingo.
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Oh noez
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by tdchrisdavis on Feb 1, 2009 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
HIGH LIFE!
Definetely best ad tonight.
Though the funniest moment was still “jacket off”
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I lol'd just typing jacket off
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by tdchrisdavis on Feb 1, 2009 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
No way
NFL should not reward that thug.
Give it to Holmes. He is a showboat but at least he plays clean.
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by tdchrisdavis on Feb 1, 2009 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
He threw like 4 punches
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by tdchrisdavis on Feb 1, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
Hey Suzy...I just want to kiss you...
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
If I said "give me the ball, I wanna make the play" in the huddle I'd expect to get yelled at
Okay, Dan Patick just said “Hold on… you can touch it in a minute” or something
Thats…. what… she said.
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by tdchrisdavis on Feb 1, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
"Great players make great plays."
Taken right out of the speech Warner would have given….
No wait. The opposite of what I just said.
"What were your thoughts when you saw Fitzgerald running down the field?"
SH-“I knew our D would get us the ball back…”
Of course they give it back to you after that
by basbalstr101 on Feb 1, 2009 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
AFC NORTH! AFC NORTH! AFC NORTH!
Props to the mainboard for that one.
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What can I say about Ben Rothlisberger?
He’s kind of overrated.
He comes off to me as kinda douche-y.
Probably white trash too.
I have a friend from Pittsburgh...
how he comes off to you is pretty accurate.
I’ll tell you what though, the man is a great QB.
I thought he played pretty well
Threw only 1 INT which was not really his fault.
Made some nice plays with his feet.
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by tdchrisdavis on Feb 1, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
Running those last yards were the toughest thing James Harrison had ever done in his life.
Hard knock life, indeed.
These quesions are so bad...
What did you see on that last touchdown?
I loved the answer by Wizz n hunt – Well, he got his feet down, and it was a TD
Not any better than Kramer, “what were you thinking about your touchdown”
Seriously, give me the goose asking these questions. NBC doesn’t even have good looking girls.
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What a great game
Big Ben is a little overrated too me, but he is very clutch. It seems like he always comes through when they need him too. Also was it just me or did it look like one of Holmes’ feet didn’t drag?
I thought they dragged
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by tdchrisdavis on Feb 1, 2009 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
Matt you are on fire all night
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
Man that ending just left such a bad taste in my mouth.
If they had only reviewed it I’d be happy.
The Office is killing tonight, btw.
Yeah... seemed kinda shady...
or at least half-assed. I mean.. Rooney gives $$$ to Obama… Obama says, “Go Steelers.”…. refs call terrible game in favor of Steelers… I’m just sayin… I’m just sayin…
And if someone can explain this penalty to me, I’d ’preciate it:
When J Harrison mugged that other dude on the punt, they called it after the “change of possession,” suggesting that when the ball is punted, possession changes. Steelers ball after the 1/2 foot penalty for aggravated assault. Yet, when a punter is mugged after he punts the ball, it is automatic 1st down for the punting team plus 15 yards.
What am I missing?
I guess roughing the punter is considered in the act of punting
Good comment though.
Maybe it’s kind of like how a holder can have his knee on the ground in college and not be considered down. Or maybe not.
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But if a punter...
is in the act of punting (i.e. he still has the ball) you can mug him all day long and it’s just a tackle. But once the ball is past the line of scrimmage, he is precious and must not be harmed. Maybe that’s it. Once the ball passes the line of scrimmage it has “changed possession.” Whatever.

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