[ardara]

Why has the press been so hesitant to criticize the worst officiating I have ever seen in an important game? And I am a big fan of the Bus.

[Soul Seeker]

Because they make huge money off the NFL, especially ESPN hosting "Monday Night Football" next year. ref calls like the league had this year, hurts the reputation of the NFL.

[mbird139]

What are you talking about? The press has been doing nothing but whining about the officiating. Listen to ESPN or read non-Pittsburgh papers, and tell me they are "hesitant" to criticize the refs.

[steelcurtain]

When the "bad officiating" whining starts, why does no one mention the two fumble recoveries stolen from the Steelers by the refs?

Bottom line, officiating did not decide this game. As with so many Super Bowls, neither team played particularly well, but the Steelers played better when it counted in this one.

As for Ben, he's a good kid and will be even better next year.

[jpl]

Why has the press been so hesitant to criticize the worst officiating I have ever seen in an important game?

Respectfully, I don't think you've been paying enough attention to the press reports. Did you read the Jason Whitlock piece? I can point you to several articles that have absaolutely ripped the refs a new one.