Steeler Quote History Quiz #1
by Jason R on Jun 4, 2009 9:22 PM EDT
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In Steeler history, what was the "Debacle?"
Webster's dictionary defines a debacle as "when ice breaks apart." This is not the most common occurrence in professional football. Yet the Debacle, though not as famous as the Immaculate Reception or Greg Lloyd's famously foul-mouthed interview after the 1996 AFC Championship win, is still memorable to many Steeler fans. What was it? Who said it? In this first in a series of trivia trials known as Steeler Quote History Quizzes, I will test the noggins of the nerdiest of 'Burgh backers n'at. So, tell me...
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Bill Cowher’s description of the officiating after the Steelers were incorrectly called for too many men on the field
Steelertribute.com recounts the Debacle incident, which occurred in 1995:
Just before halftime of a game against Minnesota, the referees called a too many men on the field penalty against the Steelers special teams, giving the Vikings a second chance to make a field goal. In reality, there were indeed only 11 players on the field and the refs had miscounted. Bill Cowher stormed onto the field with a photo of the play which showed that there were only 11 players on the field, and when referee Gordon McCarter refused to look at it, Cowher shoved the photo into his shirt pocket! That was well worth the $7500 fine Cowher would later receive from the league.
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