No, we are getting flooded with tears, that's what we are getting into. And it's kinda funny that you're contributing to the fountain.

 

But it's whatever, at least this isn't a UC/Xavier debate.

 

Maybe the league can institute a few new rule changes for things the Stellers got away with in a game against the Bengals. Seems par for the course. I'm sure the sorry letter they send out Monday will be as eloquent as ever. Can't debate the issues, take a personal jab instead. Typical...

Speaking of that, did anyone else notice they spotted the ball at the 2 yard line on that first down play?

 

Yup. Just an accident, I'm sure...

Pete Morelli's Season Has Been A Referee's Worst Nightmare

Sure. And on 2 screens Shazier was held out in the open field and no call. Harrison taken to the ground when he got the edge and Dalton ends up scrambling. Goes both ways. You want to look for an excuse, getting 3 pts from 1st and goal from the 1 would be where I'd start.

 

It's just a typical ugly Steeler/Bengal game. It's the way they always are. They're not pretty, ever.

One of the first times I've agreed with you, but you are 100% correct. The bigger travesty than the officials blowing the call late was Marvin not challenging that touchdown catch. I'm also with you as I don't get to upset into holding unless its dragging someone too the ground. There is holding by both teams on just about every play, I just want the blatant ones on both teams called.

Speaking of that, did anyone else notice they spotted the ball at the 2 yard line on that first down play?

 

I noticed that also and even made a comment as to when did the rule change that a pass interference called in the endzone didn't place the ball at the one. Then again what is wrong with the Bengals coaching staff not noticing that play or asking for a replay of the TD.

Yup. Just an accident, I'm sure...

I mean it turned out not to matter because the Bengals got zero push on that first down run, but still it could have meant something.

I noticed that also and even made a comment as to when did the rule change that a pass interference called in the endzone didn't place the ball at the one. Then again what is wrong with the Bengals coaching staff not noticing that play or asking for a replay of the TD.

The official even announced that for PI in the end zone the ball will be placed at the 1. I was screaming at the TV when it happened.

If the NFL had any actual concern for head injuries, Mike Mitchell would get a lengthy suspension for what he tried to do to AJ Green. Luckily AJ got down, or it would have been very ugly...

If the NFL had any actual concern for head injuries, Mike Mitchell would get a lengthy suspension for what he tried to do to AJ Green. Luckily AJ got down, or it would have been very ugly...

Dirtiest player in the NFL and it isn't even close. He was completely laid out leading with his head trying to end AJ's career.

God I love Steeler week!

Does your coach get a red flag or did Morelli take it from him?

Shouldn't have even come to that. If the officials do their job in the first place a review is never even needed to begin with.

Dirtiest player in the NFL and it isn't even close. He was completely laid out leading with his head trying to end AJ's career.

 

Mitchell is an idiot. Some day, he may end his own career.

Shouldn't have even come to that. If the officials do their job in the first place a review is never even needed to begin with.

 

Trust me, I'm with you, but, Marv has got to throw the flag there. Unfortunately, the "hard hitting" local media will let it go. But even if they called him out on it, who cares? They still lost.

As usual, you have this persona that only YOU know what is going on. I try and look at the game as a whole not ONE play, although it was a blown call. I do not believe they want the Steelers to win. I just think Morelli is a very weak official. That is whining which is what it sounds like you are doing. Man up, take the defeat and MOVE ON.

 

I am a fan of the Bengals, not the coach. You want to give your politically correct answers like Marvin Lewis does, then you will be called out saying you sound like Marvin Lewis. No duh us complaining about the call is not going to change anything.

 

However you tried to point out it was the other things that lost the game not the officiating, and I agreed they could have done better in other areas. However when you play another good football team you are not going to play great in all areas, just like the steelers didn't either. Like it or not that call did have a big impact on the game. You mentioned the Bengals didn't make enough plays. Well they were robbed of their last chance to see if they could or could not have made the plays. They still may or may not have won because they still had to score and get the 2 point and win in overtime. However people have every right to complain or whine as you call it about the call. We are not the coaches and or players who do have to forget it or move on. We are the fans and can complain about it right now on a message board rather than give the politically correct coaching speak post you gave. Which it was purely that basically a Marvin Lewis presser conference post to a Tuesday.

 

It's an L and will not change. However people can vent about it and it's not like people are making unrealistic comments saying this team is horrible or what not. They lost to a good team and a bad call at the end of the game ended it and deserves to be talked about on a discussion board.

I am a fan of the Bengals, not the coach. You want to give your politically correct answers like Marvin Lewis does, then you will be called out saying you sound like Marvin Lewis. No duh us complaining about the call is not going to change anything.

 

However you tried to point out it was the other things that lost the game not the officiating, and I agreed they could have done better in other areas. However when you play another good football team you are not going to play great in all areas, just like the steelers didn't either. Like it or not that call did have a big impact on the game. You mentioned the Bengals didn't make enough plays. Well they were robbed of their last chance to see if they could or could not have made the plays. They still may or may not have won because they still had to score and get the 2 point and win in overtime. However people have every right to complain or whine as you call it about the call. We are not the coaches and or players who do have to forget it or move on. We are the fans and can complain about it right now on a message board rather than give the politically correct coaching speak post you gave. Which it was purely that basically a Marvin Lewis presser conference post to a Tuesday.

 

It's an L and will not change. However people can vent about it and it's not like people are making unrealistic comments saying this team is horrible or what not. They lost to a good team and a bad call at the end of the game ended it and deserves to be talked about on a discussion board.

 

 

I get that but don't call me out by saying I am being politically correct. I call it as I see it. I just happen to not get caught up in all the emotions of it. Bottom line we stunk for 3 quarters offensively. Cost us the game. I hate excuses and whining serves no purpose and at least you admit you whined. Blaming officials is just that.

 

This was an ugly game, usually an AFC North game is.

 

I have said enough, as BB says getting ready for Denver