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bigbandjohn · 01-27-2003, 11:57 AM

I must say, this had to have been one of the most poorly officiated games I have seen in a Superbowl.

And where was Oakland the first half? They didn't even bother showing up until sometime in the 3rd quarter.

I actually think this game could of been a lot closer if it wasn't for 2 horrific calls that handed the game to TB:

1) the pass interference on the uncatchable pass that permitted the drive to continue

2) the so-called "landing out of bounds" on the 2 point conversion when the guy was pushed out while in the air.

I'm not saying Oakland would of won, but between the extra time on the clock and the reduced deficit in score, a lot less pressure would of been on Oakland on the late drive, and perhaps they wouldn't of been as likely to throw the interceptions that killed them.

I'll admit, Tampa Bay came to play, and Oakland didn't in the first half. TB also got aggresive when they thought their lead was in Jeopardy. I just wished it was called better. I love close games.

Note: I am a Giants/Jets/Carolina/Eagles/Tuna fan. So, even though I picked the winter team over the warm weather whimps, I really didn't care who won. I just wanted a good game.

01-27-2003, 11:57 AM	#5
bigbandjohn Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The South, USA Posts: 143	I must say, this had to have been one of the most poorly officiated games I have seen in a Superbowl. And where was Oakland the first half? They didn't even bother showing up until sometime in the 3rd quarter. I actually think this game could of been a lot closer if it wasn't for 2 horrific calls that handed the game to TB: 1) the pass interference on the uncatchable pass that permitted the drive to continue 2) the so-called "landing out of bounds" on the 2 point conversion when the guy was pushed out while in the air. I'm not saying Oakland would of won, but between the extra time on the clock and the reduced deficit in score, a lot less pressure would of been on Oakland on the late drive, and perhaps they wouldn't of been as likely to throw the interceptions that killed them. I'll admit, Tampa Bay came to play, and Oakland didn't in the first half. TB also got aggresive when they thought their lead was in Jeopardy. I just wished it was called better. I love close games. Note: I am a Giants/Jets/Carolina/Eagles/Tuna fan. So, even though I picked the winter team over the warm weather whimps, I really didn't care who won. I just wanted a good game.