Help me with advantage/disadvantage

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally posted by rockyroad

Altho it pains me greatly to mention this (now that my hypno-therapy has worn off), a perfect example of the A/D principle would be the Offensive Pass Interference call against the Seahwks in the Sloppy Bowl - err, I mean Super Bowl. Not much contact, but it certainly created an advantage for the Seattle receiver and put the Pittsburgh defender at a huge disadvantage...the official saw that and correctly threw the flag (it took me a few days to be able to admit this, but the 12 step plan is working for me)...in my mind that is absolutely the BEST Advantage/Disadvantage call I have seen in any sport in years...

Geeze, I thought that the official blew that call. The touching didn't affect the play at all and it should have been ignored. The defender touched the receiver just prior to that on the same play, and that touching was ignored.

If that penalty hadn't have been called, the Seahawks would be Super Bowl champions today. Instead, they'll be like the Mariners of the early 90's and have to wait another 15-20 years(minimum) to get another chance.

I'm always there for ya, pal!