by Ryan Wilson
Maybe this season is no different than the others, but it sure seems like NFL officials are in the middle of more controversial calls than I can remember. It all started in Week 2 with Ed Hochuligifting the Broncos a win over the Chargers. In Week 11, Scott Greenscrewed degenerate gamblers out of millions. And yesterday, it was Walt Coleman's turn.
You certainly know the story by now -- late in the game, trailing 9-6, the Steelers marched 87 yards, and on third-and-goal, Ben Roethlisberger found Santonio Holmesnear the end zone (his feet were definitely in; it wasn't initially clear if the ball broke the plane). The call on the field was fourth-and-millimeters. The play was reviewed and a few minutes later, Coleman announced that Holmes had scored a touchdown, 13-9, Steelers, thanks for coming.
This morning I mentioned that Coleman, after botching the on-field explanation, elaborated on the call after the game. And in his Monday Morning Quarterback column, Peter King spoke with NFL head of officiating, Mike Pereira for his take on the reversal:
NFL Backs Walt Coleman, Agrees There Was 'Indisuptable Evidence' That Steelers Scored originally appeared on NFL FanHouse on Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:45:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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