Super Bowl 49: Whose legacy will be most affected?

Apr. 2, 2013; Tempe, AZ, USA; Detailed view of the Super Bowl champions ring on the hand of Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians during a press conference to announce the signing of quarterback Carson Palmer (not pictured) at the Cardinals practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 28, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Referees huddle during the first half of the game between the Washington Redskins and the Dallas Cowboys at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

How Badly Will The Referees Screw Up The Super Bowl?

Negative Legacy Prospects:

The zebras have had an awful season, and it’s only gotten worse in the playoffs. The Dez Bryant catch, the Dallas pass interference against Detroit, and many other questionable calls have been piling up for too long now. If a call is interpreted incorrectly that impacts the game, the fans will continue to lose faith in the integrity of the rules, which has to be at an all-time low this season.

Ironically, the Super Bowl that everyone remembers as having been affected by the officials also involved Seattle – Super Bowl XL that featured some of the worst calls in memory. Will the officials once again screw one team out of a chance to win?

Positive Legacy Prospects:

If the referees don’t screw up, nobody will know their names. That’s the way it’s supposed to be.

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