13. "in a purely rule-centric view, yeah, but this was the SB." In response to In response to 10
You have millions and millions watching who don't watch during the season and don't know about the stupid catch rule. The outrage and confusion of ruling those SB catches incomplete would have been horrible for the NFL. The outrage from such calls was bad enough during the season among fans who know the game. It would have been increased 100 fold because you have so many fresh eyes watching.