[TheClintons-STILLAnti-American]

Although I don't believe in living in the past or the inordinate importance many people place on sports, I thought this perspective was worth adding to the fine whine regarding Sunday's game. If it was already posted, I apologize in advance, but I DID search and didn't find it.

[xsmommy]

this guy makes way too much sense. the whiners will not like it.

[AbeKrieger]

A coach should never verbalize this, he should merely congratulate the winners, admit that soem calls did not go their way but say "you gotta overcome that and win the game". His clock management had as much to do with the loss as the bad calls.

Too bad he's spoiled his reputation.

[Invincibly Ignorant]

He should be able to speak his mind. It was obvious to all except for Steelers fans than every benefit of the doubt went the Steelers direction.

[The_Victor]

So sports writers in Pittsburgh think that Hoemgren is being a crybaby, and the Steelers won fair and square? There's a revelation.

[One Proud Dad]

Yeah the officials did your kicking and managed the clock for you. The Steelers "D" holding your high powered offense to 10 points was luck I guess.

[Beowulf]

Seattle has become the Whine Capital of America. There appears to be a national obsession now for losers to whine ever since Gore' 00. It really is embarrassing.

[skaterboy]

I wonder if this guy was saying this when Porter was whining?...doubt it

Ok last time....did the refs suck? hell yes....but the hawks had plenty of chances to win and should have

[Paleo Conservative]

[PeoplesRepublicOfWashington]

More Stealer propaganda attempting to justify their gift.

[montag813]

Holmgren lost respect, as well as the NFL championship at Super Bowl XL by insisting that officiating was a factor in the Seahawks' 21-10 loss to the Steelers

It WAS a "factor". Does the author deny this? 11 points. 173 yards off questionable penalties. You have to be an imbicile not to consider that a "factor".

[G Larry]

I get it....the officiating sucked and it's inappropriate to notice...

[dpwiener]

That's kind of amusing: A Pittsburgh columnist whining about a Seattle coach whining. Maybe Pittsburgh supporters are as much sore winners as Seattle supporters are sore losers...

I thought the officiating was questionable at best, and certainly substandard for a Superbowl game. Was this the best crew of officials the NFL could field? It tarnishes somewhat the Steeler's victory, and they will just have to live with that. But on the other hand I'm sure they will find that preferable to the alternative. Being the Superbowl champions makes up for any carping which might accompany it.

[chimera]

Why can't they just let it be that Pittsburgh won and Seattle lost, and be done with it? There's no shame in trying your best and losing, even if some of the calls didn't go your way. Pittsburgh just made the plays when they had to and found a way to win. They got hot late in the season and steamrolled through the playoffs, beating good teams on the road, clobbering some but finding a way to win the close ones. If they're classy the Steelers will be gracious and humble in victory, knowing it could have easily gone the other way. Likewise, the 'Hawks just have to admit that they got beat in one game and suck it up. Geez, I mean, it's a sporting event, nobody died or anything.

[Para-Ord.45]

Any wonder the left coast is host to gays,lesbians,metrosexuals,and,

LOSERS !!!!!!

[dead]

It looked like the Seahawks were shoe-ins when they completely dominated the game early and built up that seemingly insurmountable 3-0 lead.

[BurbankKarl]

Sadly, CBS radio and ABC Sports agreed.

No freedom of speech in the NFL eh?

[1Old Pro]

He should have stayed with the Eagles, then he'd never have to complain about a call in a Superbowl, because the Eagles will never see another in his lifetime.

[llevrok]

Shall we replay Porter's comments after the Colt's play off game?

One thing any NFL fan can agree - IMHO - is that the NFL Ref's suck.

[Undecided]

The Seattle fans whining about the obviously biased officiating is sad, but the Steelers fans whining about the Seattle fans whining is just pathetic.

You won. Sure, everyone will remember this gave forever as a going away gift for Bettis, but you still have the title.

A gloating winner is by far more obnoxious than a sore loser.

[MarineBrat]

I am officially of the opinion that most Seattle fans are crying pu**ies! I hope we meet you next year, though we both know you'll fold long before the SB.

Your tears are irrigating the garden of my Super Bowl joy. Yes, lets put an asterisk next to XL*, and it will represent a dried teardrop of water that was originated in a triple no-foam nonfat latttaaaay-light with Visene on the side.

Liberal losers! Even FReepers from Seattle are whining leftist losers.

Tra la la deee dee de!
Don't cry for me Largentina!
Doo doo doodle! Deedle dee!

HAR HAR HAR!

Q: Hey Seattle, you lost the Super Bowl. What are you going to do now?

A: *

Chortle chortle chortle. Guffaw guffaw!