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http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-s...versies-in-nfl-playoff-history-165415523.html
10) Bert Emmanuel's catch reversed.
"Emanuel made a catch with the Buccaneers driving late in the NFC championship game at the end of the 1999 season. But even though it appeared Emanuel had possession through the catch, officials ruled the nose of the ball touched the ground and the catch was no good. It would have given Tampa Bay a first down at the Rams' 22, instead the Rams held on to win 11-6. The NFL changed its rules on what was a legal catch after this controversy"
9) No pass interference against 49ers after botched field goal snap by Giants
"The Giants were going for a game-winning field goal against the 49ers in a wild-card game at the end of the 2002 season. A bad snap led to a wild throw downfield, in which the 49ers clearly interfered Rich Seubert, a guard who was an eligible receiver on the play. No flag was thrown. The NFL later said they missed that call, which was little comfort to the losing Giants"
8) Jerry Rice's fumble not ruled a fumble before T.O's Hail Mary
"Everyone remembers Terrell Owens catching a Hail Mary touchdown to lead the San Francisco 49ers over the Green Bay Packers in a wild card game at the end of the 1998 season. Not as many remember that Jerry Rice clearly fumbled earlier in the drive, but it wasn't called. The NFL wasn't using instant replay during the 1998 season, after dropping it years earlier. After the non-call on Rice, instant replay was reinstated for the 1999 season. That's no coincidence "
7. The non-call on the Cowboys
"The officials called a pass interference on Cowboys linebacker Anthony Hitchens, then picked up the flag. The Lions punted the next play, the Cowboys went on to win, and everyone freaked out for a week until we had another call to complain about"
6) Rob Lytle's non-fumble
"In the 1977 AFC championship game, Broncos running back Rob Lytle dove into the line near the end zone, and coughed up the ball. But officials ruled his forward progress was stopped and whistled the play dead even though Lytle had clearly fumbled. Instead of the Raiders getting possession, the Broncos scored on the next play and ended up winning by a field goal"
5) The Music City Miracle
"The Buffalo Bills appeared to have their 1999 playoff game against the Tennessee Titans signed, sealed and delivered. They took the lead over Titans, 16–15, on a field goal with 16 seconds remaining. On the ensuing kickoff, the ball ended up in the hands of tight end Frank Wycheck, who lateraled the ball — key emphasis here — to Kevin Dyson across the field. Dyson amazingly found a tunnel and had a convoy blocking for him, ending up in the end zone for an improbable game-winning touchdown."
4) Renfro ruled out of bounds in Pittsburgh.
"In the AFC championship game at the end of the 1979 season, Houston Oilers wide receiver Mike Renfro appeared to catch a game-tying touchdown pass late in the third quarter, but officials ruled him out of bounds. Several angles of the play showed Renfro made the catch in bounds, but he didn't get the call. Instead, the Oilers settled for a field goal, which the Steelers matched. Pittsburgh would end up winning the game and advancing to the Super Bowl."
As a Steelers fan, I have to admit, Renfro was in and that should have been a TD.
3) Dez Bryant non-catch.
"On a fourth-down pass Bryant jumped over Packers corner Sam Shields, caught the ball, shifted the ball from one hand to the other, took three steps and came to the ground — and that's where the ball (even if it looked to be under control by Bryant) hit the ground. Called a catch on the field, it was ruled incomplete on replay. The NFL-watching world erupted thereafter"
2) Immaculate Reception.
"It's possible that Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw's pass caromed off of Oakland Raiders safety Jack Tatum before rebounding back into the arms of Harris, or it might have first touched Steelers running back John "Frenchy" Fuqua — which would have resulted in an illegal "double touch" by the rules of the era."
"In addition, there's some debate whether the ball hit the turf before Harris hauled it in. Of course, that play occurred in the pre-replay era, and the play stood as called on the field as a 60-yard touchdown reception that would beat the Raiders, 13-7, even with the nearly 15-minute delay (!!) that followed. In addition, Raiders linebacker Phil Villapiano was cut down chasing Harris by a block that probably should have been called a clipping penalty. Raiders players from that game will still complain about the numerous calls that could have been made."
Again, as a Steelers fan - the ball bounced off Tatum's helmet. We got away with one.
1) Tuck Rule (no surprise, really)
Tom Brady was sacked by Charles Woodson of the Raiders, the ball comes loose and the Raiders pounce on it. Game over, right? Not so fast...the refs ruled that since Brady was tucking the ball back into his body, it's an imcomplete pass, and not a fumble.
To quote Dan Dierdorf: I don't understand how it's an imcomplete pass if he's not trying to throw the football".
Good point, Dan.
Did they leave any off?
10) Bert Emmanuel's catch reversed.
"Emanuel made a catch with the Buccaneers driving late in the NFC championship game at the end of the 1999 season. But even though it appeared Emanuel had possession through the catch, officials ruled the nose of the ball touched the ground and the catch was no good. It would have given Tampa Bay a first down at the Rams' 22, instead the Rams held on to win 11-6. The NFL changed its rules on what was a legal catch after this controversy"
9) No pass interference against 49ers after botched field goal snap by Giants
"The Giants were going for a game-winning field goal against the 49ers in a wild-card game at the end of the 2002 season. A bad snap led to a wild throw downfield, in which the 49ers clearly interfered Rich Seubert, a guard who was an eligible receiver on the play. No flag was thrown. The NFL later said they missed that call, which was little comfort to the losing Giants"
8) Jerry Rice's fumble not ruled a fumble before T.O's Hail Mary
"Everyone remembers Terrell Owens catching a Hail Mary touchdown to lead the San Francisco 49ers over the Green Bay Packers in a wild card game at the end of the 1998 season. Not as many remember that Jerry Rice clearly fumbled earlier in the drive, but it wasn't called. The NFL wasn't using instant replay during the 1998 season, after dropping it years earlier. After the non-call on Rice, instant replay was reinstated for the 1999 season. That's no coincidence "
7. The non-call on the Cowboys
"The officials called a pass interference on Cowboys linebacker Anthony Hitchens, then picked up the flag. The Lions punted the next play, the Cowboys went on to win, and everyone freaked out for a week until we had another call to complain about"
6) Rob Lytle's non-fumble
"In the 1977 AFC championship game, Broncos running back Rob Lytle dove into the line near the end zone, and coughed up the ball. But officials ruled his forward progress was stopped and whistled the play dead even though Lytle had clearly fumbled. Instead of the Raiders getting possession, the Broncos scored on the next play and ended up winning by a field goal"
5) The Music City Miracle
"The Buffalo Bills appeared to have their 1999 playoff game against the Tennessee Titans signed, sealed and delivered. They took the lead over Titans, 16–15, on a field goal with 16 seconds remaining. On the ensuing kickoff, the ball ended up in the hands of tight end Frank Wycheck, who lateraled the ball — key emphasis here — to Kevin Dyson across the field. Dyson amazingly found a tunnel and had a convoy blocking for him, ending up in the end zone for an improbable game-winning touchdown."
4) Renfro ruled out of bounds in Pittsburgh.
"In the AFC championship game at the end of the 1979 season, Houston Oilers wide receiver Mike Renfro appeared to catch a game-tying touchdown pass late in the third quarter, but officials ruled him out of bounds. Several angles of the play showed Renfro made the catch in bounds, but he didn't get the call. Instead, the Oilers settled for a field goal, which the Steelers matched. Pittsburgh would end up winning the game and advancing to the Super Bowl."
As a Steelers fan, I have to admit, Renfro was in and that should have been a TD.
3) Dez Bryant non-catch.
"On a fourth-down pass Bryant jumped over Packers corner Sam Shields, caught the ball, shifted the ball from one hand to the other, took three steps and came to the ground — and that's where the ball (even if it looked to be under control by Bryant) hit the ground. Called a catch on the field, it was ruled incomplete on replay. The NFL-watching world erupted thereafter"
2) Immaculate Reception.
"It's possible that Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw's pass caromed off of Oakland Raiders safety Jack Tatum before rebounding back into the arms of Harris, or it might have first touched Steelers running back John "Frenchy" Fuqua — which would have resulted in an illegal "double touch" by the rules of the era."
"In addition, there's some debate whether the ball hit the turf before Harris hauled it in. Of course, that play occurred in the pre-replay era, and the play stood as called on the field as a 60-yard touchdown reception that would beat the Raiders, 13-7, even with the nearly 15-minute delay (!!) that followed. In addition, Raiders linebacker Phil Villapiano was cut down chasing Harris by a block that probably should have been called a clipping penalty. Raiders players from that game will still complain about the numerous calls that could have been made."
Again, as a Steelers fan - the ball bounced off Tatum's helmet. We got away with one.
1) Tuck Rule (no surprise, really)
Tom Brady was sacked by Charles Woodson of the Raiders, the ball comes loose and the Raiders pounce on it. Game over, right? Not so fast...the refs ruled that since Brady was tucking the ball back into his body, it's an imcomplete pass, and not a fumble.
To quote Dan Dierdorf: I don't understand how it's an imcomplete pass if he's not trying to throw the football".
Good point, Dan.
Did they leave any off?
