Agreed. Show me an angle that shows a definitive call and I’d be happy to admit so. Nothing I’ve seen has shown a legit call
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Agreed. Show me an angle that shows a definitive call and I’d be happy to admit so. Nothing I’ve seen has shown a legit call
Actually, I just found the longer replay on twitter. I’d still like that other angle, but now I more clearly see the jersey tug. I’ll say this … I’m neither convinced it was the right call, nor upset the call was made. I think the WR cutting to the outside and then starting downfield, and seeing the WRs arms flail somewhat wildly in the process made it look worse to the ref than it may have been.
A limping gimping Mahomes .imagine if he was 100 percent. Guy is pure heart and guts.
And you were fine with the whole sanders fumble call back? The receiver was clearly held and would have made the catch most likely.
Bradberry? He's a FA, so they'll either re-sign him or he'll go elsewhere to make more money. No team would trade anything for a FA.
Sorry if already discussed prior to page 8 but to me, the hidden play of the game was late 3rd, 24-21 Eagles and driving, 3rd down from the 20. Hurts hits Gainwell who has momentum on Bolton and could have then lowered his shoulder into McCloud to get very close to first down. Instead, he jukes and gets taken down 6 yds short. That forces Sirianni to go for the FG. You can’t beat Mahomes with FGs. If Gainwell gets it to 4th and 2 or 3, Sirianni likely goes for it and perhaps things are different.
As for the penalty, it’s a rough time to have it called but pretty easy when it’s a tug like that. Why did it take 5 seconds as one post above said? Gotta see it, acknowledge it, then find the flag. And those things can be hard to get out like a baseball in a shortstop’s glove.
As for the penalty, it’s a rough time to have it called but pretty easy when it’s a tug like that. Why did it take 5 seconds as one post above said? Gotta see it, acknowledge it, then find the flag. And those things can be hard to get out like a baseball in a shortstop’s glove.
Tough way to lose the game. I was rooting for the Iggles primarily for Miles, who had a rough game with the first play fumble at the sideline and the incomplete pass that was nearly a disastrous score and score.
Something tells me they'll be back next year tho... That OL, holy smokes.
Something tells me they'll be back next year tho... That OL, holy smokes.
What was up with Kelce blabbering about "none of the media picking the Chiefs to win this year"???
The league and media have had a love fest with Mahomes and the Chiefs for 5yrs now. Someone please check Kelce for CTE.
Imagine how insufferable he's gonna be at the Kelce family Memorial Day BBQ. Geez what a tool.
The league and media have had a love fest with Mahomes and the Chiefs for 5yrs now. Someone please check Kelce for CTE.
Imagine how insufferable he's gonna be at the Kelce family Memorial Day BBQ. Geez what a tool.
Well, late to this thread but a couple thoughts
The play in question was definitely a hold and will get called every time. Conversely there appeared to be a clear hold by an eagles db in the first half they was not called. So these things even out.
KC made better half time adjustments than Philly did. Better and more experienced coaching?
For the five big pro sports season starting in year 2022- championship games
MLS-Philly loses to LA
MLB-Philly loses to Houston
NFL-Philly loses to KC
NBA and NHL-TBD
The play in question was definitely a hold and will get called every time. Conversely there appeared to be a clear hold by an eagles db in the first half they was not called. So these things even out.
KC made better half time adjustments than Philly did. Better and more experienced coaching?
For the five big pro sports season starting in year 2022- championship games
MLS-Philly loses to LA
MLB-Philly loses to Houston
NFL-Philly loses to KC
NBA and NHL-TBD
Went to bed at half-time expecting my morning twitter feed to be full of Philly winning craziness. Ah well. Hoping @laKavosiey-st lion is recovering well; noticed he went from Heineken to what appeared to be a full glass of gin at some point in his Broad Street adventures last night....
Miles won't be one of them next year....IMO, he will be a Bill.
So he’s saying it was a hold, it just shouldn’t have been called at that time. Got it.
Meh... for me if they call that holding they can call that just about every play. I have always been of the mindsight that late in the game let the players decide it unless it's totally flagrant. Chiefs get 3 or 7 there and the Eagles have 2 minutes to drive the field for the win or tie. Or if the Chiefs defense holds they win the game. The whole world would have been watching and tuned in for a fantastic finish either way. Instead the refs insert themselves into the game and take the air out of everyone's balloon.
After a good night’s sleep, I have to say the outcome sucked. Now, I am not an Iggles fan, and I like Mahomes and Reid. It will go down as one of the better Super Bowls. Still, I wanted the Iggles to win and I wanted a big game for Miles Sanders. Obviously neither happened. I like this Iggles team and wanted to see them win it all. Sucked.
Ok but just for the record the offending player agreed he held the KC player. I think he also did it right in front of the official.
But no matter. KC would have won anyway.
Kelce's comments relate to all the hype surrounding the Bill's and Bengals going into the season. When the Chiefs lost Hill to FA, the pundits believed that loss would hurt the passing game. They forgot that Mahones is special.
The NFL and activists have pushed for making the game more safe. Ticky tacky calls are now a part of the game. That call is never made in Super I.
I’m guessing Penn Staters had no part in this debacle.
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Chiefs, Eagles navigate 'terrible' Super Bowl field
The field at State Farm Stadium turned into a Super Bowl slip and slide on Sunday night, and after the Chiefs outlasted the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35, Kansas City defensive lineman Frank Clark called the surface "kind of terrible."
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Hurts doesn't put the ball on the ground you are a happy guy today.
The ending would have been outstanding no matter who won. If the Chiefs defense holds or the Eagles score to win or tie then we head to OT. But alas the refs decided to insert themselves and decide who wins. BTW the NFL should be ashamed that field was atrocious for all. Who thought it would be a good idea to try experimental grass in the super bowl? What are they bill murray and want to smoke it afterwards. Players for both teams were slipping everywhere.
I’ve never understood the ‘thinking‘ that penalties should not be called at the end of a game.
ok but why did they wait until the 58th minute of the game to call the first holding call O or D? There werent any on the punts? Orlando Brown is a penalty machine and he gets on calls??
No conspiracy, no complaining, just a borderline call that should not have been called. The Eagles made too many errors in the 1st half or else they would have been leading by 14 or more at halftime. The Chiefs played really well in the 2nd half and scored on every possession.
The idea of J. Hurt rushing for a record breaking 70 yards and Mahomes the second leading rusher with 44 yards just behind Pacheco proves that a defenses "for the most part" are handcuffed.
The idea of J. Hurt rushing for a record breaking 70 yards and Mahomes the second leading rusher with 44 yards just behind Pacheco proves that a defenses "for the most part" are handcuffed.
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