SB Officiating Crew

[Eaglehawk]

We have the same ref as we had in the New Orleans game. But not the same crew. Same ref that called the hold on Giacomini that cost us 35 yards from Turbin. And he missed a fumble by the Saints. Which PC never challenged.
Other than that though he was ok. I hope he doesn't remember that unsportsmanlike conduct call against Wagner.

(CBS) Terry McAuley will serve as the referee for Super Bowl XLVIII, the NFL announced Wednesday.
McAuley, working his third career Super Bowl, will lead the seven-man crew Feb. 2 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
The NFL selects its Super Bowl officials using its evaluation system, which grades the officials throughout the season. To work the Super Bowl, officials must be rated in the top tier at their position and they must have at least five years of NFL experience and previous playoff assignments.
McAuley is in his 16th season as an NFL official and has served as a referee since 2001. He previously worked Super Bowl XXXIX and XLIII.
The other officials for Super Bowl XLVIII are:
Umpire: Carl Paganelli (fourth Super Bowl)
Head linesman: Jim Mello
Line judge: Tom Simonize
Field judge: Scott Steenson (second Super Bowl)
Side judge: Dave Wyant
Back judge: Steve Freeman
Earnie Frantz will serve as the replay official and Brian Matoren will be the replay assistant.

[rottweiler]

Terry McCauley isn't in my view much of an upgrade over Bill Leavy.

That Super Bowl XLIII that he officiated between the Cards and the Stealers was another farce.

I don't want to think about the thing I fear the most in this game, but — given all the hype the media are making about this potentially being Peyton Manning's last NFL season, much like the hype in the weeks leading up to Bettis Bowl — I hafta admit that it is already giving me chill bumps.

Just a fair game, God. That's all we want.

[Anthony]

Terry McCauley isn't in my view much of an upgrade over Bill Leavy.

That Super Bowl XLIII that he officiated between the Cards and the Stealers was another farce.

I don't want to think about the thing I fear the most in this game, but — given all the hype the media are making about this potentially being Peyton Manning's last NFL season, much like the hype in the weeks leading up to Bettis Bowl — I hafta admit that it is already giving me chill bumps.

Just a fair game, God. That's all we want.

Actually Manning has come out and said this will not be his last season.

[rottweiler]

Terry McCauley isn't in my view much of an upgrade over Bill Leavy.

That Super Bowl XLIII that he officiated between the Cards and the Stealers was another farce.

I don't want to think about the thing I fear the most in this game, but — given all the hype the media are making about this potentially being Peyton Manning's last NFL season, much like the hype in the weeks leading up to Bettis Bowl — I hafta admit that it is already giving me chill bumps.

Just a fair game, God. That's all we want.

Actually Manning has come out and said this will not be his last season.

He could get injured.

[Distant Relative]

Terry McCauley isn't in my view much of an upgrade over Bill Leavy.

That Super Bowl XLIII that he officiated between the Cards and the Stealers was another farce.

I don't want to think about the thing I fear the most in this game, but — given all the hype the media are making about this potentially being Peyton Manning's last NFL season, much like the hype in the weeks leading up to Bettis Bowl — I hafta admit that it is already giving me chill bumps.

Just a fair game, God. That's all we want.

Actually Manning has come out and said this will not be his last season.

He could get injured.

On the first play

[Zorn76]

I dunno.
The Seahawks have both been the recipient and the donor when it comes to laundry on the field.

The bottom line is this: Seattle is a good enough team to overcome Anything, particularly on the defensive side. If something gets called that is, say, questionable, forget it and move on.

This team is tough. Mentally and Physically. Have been all season long. The refs are who they are. Ignore them and play through.

[Eaglehawk]

Terry McCauley isn't in my view much of an upgrade over Bill Leavy.

That Super Bowl XLIII that he officiated between the Cards and the Stealers was another farce.

I don't want to think about the thing I fear the most in this game, but — given all the hype the media are making about this potentially being Peyton Manning's last NFL season, much like the hype in the weeks leading up to Bettis Bowl — I hafta admit that it is already giving me chill bumps.

Just a fair game, God. That's all we want.

Didn't realize that was also Terry. I thought that he definitely favored the Steelers. But can't prove it. Of course. This guy is good. Very good. And I don't mean in a good way. Let's see how this plays out. Any ref would be suspect with the lovefest going on for Manning right now. In fact, let me ask you a question? The only time the SB storyline did not play out was when the Giants were involved eh? Pats perfect season.
Refs let them play.
Giants again? Refs let them play.
Cards Steelers, strange calls,
Of course storyline Bettis, refs help.
Last year storyline Ray Lewis? Of course he wins. But I did not see any ref problems last year.
This year storyline is Manning. You guess who the zebras will try to help?

The other side of me says to do exactly what Z76 said, play through the calls and become the best team. Let's see what happens.
If you make the zebras become obvious in their bias, its not good for the mob. (If you believe that). So we shall see how they swing this.

The other side is to just make sure we whip the snot out of the Broncos making it impossible for Zebras to throw the game.

[rottweiler]

Terry McCauley isn't in my view much of an upgrade over Bill Leavy.

That Super Bowl XLIII that he officiated between the Cards and the Stealers was another farce.

I don't want to think about the thing I fear the most in this game, but — given all the hype the media are making about this potentially being Peyton Manning's last NFL season, much like the hype in the weeks leading up to Bettis Bowl — I hafta admit that it is already giving me chill bumps.

Just a fair game, God. That's all we want.

Didn't realize that was also Terry. I thought that he definitely favored the Steelers. But can't prove it. Of course. This guy is good. Very good. And I don't mean in a good way. Let's see how this plays out. Any ref would be suspect with the lovefest going on for Manning right now. In fact, let me ask you a question? The only time the SB storyline did not play out was when the Giants were involved eh? Pats perfect season.

Refs let them play.

Giants again? Refs let them play.
Cards Steelers, strange calls,
Of course storyline Bettis, refs help.
Last year storyline Ray Lewis? Of course he wins. But I did not see any ref problems last year.
This year storyline is Manning. You guess who the zebras will try to help?

The other side of me says to do exactly what Z76 said, play through the calls and become the best team. Let's see what happens.
If you make the zebras become obvious in their bias, its not good for the mob. (If you believe that). So we shall see how they swing this.

The other side is to just make sure we whip the snot out of the Broncos making it impossible for Zebras to throw the game.

Ain't nuttin' good for The Mob no more, bro.

Too many frick'n cops everywhere.

It's a crime to be a man.

[Hawktawk]

Penalties in the SB featuring the Stealers and Cards first 3 quarters penalties 10 to 1 against Cards. And lets don't forget THE NON CALLS, like a couple of holds uncalled on the int return and Harrison ripping a Cards players helmet off after punching him.I'm sure there were plenty more unlike XL I didn't record the game. 4th quarter lots of make up calls to balance the ledger. But at the end a huge non call for unsportsmanlike conduct on Holmes after his illegal TD celebration and an incorrect empty hand call against Warner when he was poised to end the game with a throw into the end zone to a red hot Fitzgerald. Also the fact that the confetti immediately dropped and there was obviously no replay review of that hugely important play even though the league lied and said there was. That game was darn near as weird as XL. I don't trust the refs, the league, or Goodell.No Hawks fan should.


But there are huge differences this time around. Wilson has the #1 selling jersey and a compelling story along with many other colorful characters on the team. The Hawks are legit and have a much larger following with 3 jerseys in the top 10, and they represent the future whereas Manning represents the past.And the Donkeys don't have the overall cachet of the Stealers, or the national fan base.

Would the refs dare to gerrymander the game against Seattle twice? I dunno like Rott says please we just want a fair chance, a fair game.

[Eaglehawk]

Since we have the same ref that was bought and paid for by the mob in 06 with the Cards Steelers, then you have a problem.
Since we are not playing the Steelers, we have a chance to win.
If we were playing the Steelers the mob would step in again.


Maybe its all in our imagination?

As you all said, all we want is a fair game. Since the NFL is making millions off of the Seahawks this year, maybe they will allow us an SB win.

I feel that this is the growing concensus.
I felt that throughout the playoffs they just let us play. No ticky tack calls, everything ok.
But the SB is different.
Maybe it will continue because they know we have long memories about the debacle of a game in 05.


I am surprised that the same ref that jobbed the Cards is reffing our game though. I am very surprised at that.