Originally posted by SaksV:
This thread was generated because Michael Crabtree himself stated that he lost vision on the final drive.
I don't see the point in trying to turn this into an "excuse" thread. Nobody is making excuses. The thread title is factual. Stick to the FACTS and you won't have to worry about assuming people are making excuses...
I'm not making excuses, but it does illustrate the absurdity in saying that the refs should, "Just let them play.", during the Super Bowl.
The rules are put in place for a reason. They should be enforced like they would be in any other game. To do otherwise clearly compromises player safety, which the NFL is (over)emphasizing for reasons that can be debated elsewhere.