Anyone who disputes that cannot be one well versed in Football...
I think the author of this thread is talking about the referee who called offensive pass interference against the Seahawks....
That play didnt justify a penalty, in my opinion...
that being said - I could care less who lost or won yesterday!
I think they were talking about Seattle's TD that was overturned due to a penalty in the first quarter, not the one that Big Ben made for Pitt in the second.
I believe you are thinking of a different call, though I do agree that virtually all criticism of the officiating is by those that aren't well versed in football and certainly not in the rules. Obviously, the officiating wasn't perfect (when is it ever?), but it had no bearing on the outcome of the game.
You put your finger right on the problem. The Super Bowl draws lots of viewers who don't know squat about the rules, but that does not stop them from yapping.