Yeah. Bad call. But the key to the game was Roethlisberger's poor performance. Don't know what the reason was, but he seems hurt. The last two weeks his passes have been floating.
Both games, there was apparently an issue with his thumb. He was pouring cold water on it even in this weather. He may have a deep infection from an injury.
At least he finally took off the glove..
Cowher blew this game. Cowher was so outcoached. Despite all the miscues, they were down 14 won the NE 4 (total 4 down situation) with 14 1/2 minutes left in the 4th at home. Cowher
lost the game with that call. He is not an elite coach. He's lost 5 out of 6 AFC Championship Games at Home-- I am convinces that the Steelers will never win with him at the helm.
To take 3 dumps on first second and third down and to not have Hines Ward even in the game is unforgivable. Perhaps this is emotiong talking, but he should be fired.
Despite Roethlisberger's bad performance they were still in this game until Cowher gave the game away. The whole crowd booed and all the STeelers look deflated. Cowher blew this game.
Don't forget, too, that the Stillers couldn't STOP the Pats = 41 big points...