NFC Championship game: 49ers HC Jim Harbaugh pleading for flag, freaking out (GIF)

Jan 19, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh (left) talks to referee Gene Steratore (114) against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of the 2013 NFC Championship football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

You could make the argument that the Seattle Seahawks have benefited from some dubious calls in the NFC Championship game. Particularly a couple of times when a potential intentional grounding call seemingly went unpenalized.

In the second half it looked like Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson had gotten away with intentional grounding after trying to roll out of the pocket and setting himself up to be sacked for a huge loss. The flag wasn’t thrown immediately and 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh threw another one of his signature sideline temper tantrums.

This time he was rewarded with a late flag though, so I guess it is working for him. It didn’t work though, the Seahawks scored a go-ahead touchdown just minutes later.

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