At least it seemed that way to me.
Take Darrell Jackson’s 16-yard touchdown grab at the end of the first quarter that was called back for offensive pass interference. Sure, he pushed off, but the Pittsburgh defender made contact first, and Jackson’s push off was more of a love tap. That call is rarely made.
Or how about the Hasselbeck to Stevens pass down to the Steeler two that was called back on a very questionable holding call? Seattle was in position to punch it in to go ahead 17-14, but instead the Steelers took over on Ike Taylor’s interception three plays later. And how about that unnecessary roughness call on Hasselbeck when he tackled Taylor on the interception return? That’s an easy 15 yards, setting up the game changing touchdown from Antwaan Randle El to Hines Ward.
It seemed like everytime the Steelers needed some help, the refs were there.
