Hooray for the Steelers, who finally got their fifth Super Bowl championship yesterday. I won't bother trying to recap the game, but to say that it was closer than 21-10, and that both teams had some pretty great plays. (wide receiver reverse pass option, anyone?) It was unfortunate that the two critical interceptions were both just terrible throws, and that the Seahawks had big plays called back for cheating - I mean, on penalties - but no more so than the embarrassing black-and-white ad spots of various Steelers cradling the Lombardi trophy. (Could ABC not sell any ad time for that game?)
Thanks to Angus and Julie for having us over for a great viewing, full of delicious food from them and other guests, and for being gracious in defeat. And thanks to Psos for the buffalo chicken dip recipe. Mmmm, creamy, cheesy buffalo chicken.
Monday, February 06, 2006
One for the thumb
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Sports penalties are an excellent example of the principal of "Strict Liability." People seem have a hard time with it in Crim Law and Tort because it seems unjust, but very few people seem to have a problem with the penal code of sports which makes no attempt to asses state of mind or proximate cause of harm when calling foul, throwing a yellow flag, or blowing the whistle. Indeed, the only dispute seems to be with the ref as finder of fact, not as interpreter of the rule. Enter the instant replay jury and sports fans feel quite good... so good that they drive home faster than the speed limit thinking about something else. "Honestly office, I didn't realize I was speeding. Nobody got hurt, what's the big deal." Oh the irony.
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