# NFL 2022: The Super Bowl **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** football-nfl\ **Created:** [February 7, 2023, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-the-super-bowl/979407 "2023-02-07T00:49:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 13
**Author:** ![Folacin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folacin/32/3195_2.png) [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-the-super-bowl/979407/241 "2023-02-22T13:02:40Z")
> [@Great\_Antibob](#): > > That’s one of those discretionary things that drive players (and fans) nuts. They hadn’t been calling it all game and suddenly decided to call it. It was technically the correct call but the inconsistency, especially at a key moment in the game, can be jarring. The same thing happened at the last [Super Bowl:](https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2023/02/12/cincinnatis-dj-reader-holding-calls-at-end-of-super-bowls-are-crazy-james-bradberry-logan-wilson/69897579007/) (I believe I read somewhere else that it was also the first holding call of the game) > One year ago, the Bengals had a four-point lead with 1:44 remaining in Super Bowl 56, with the Rams at the Cincinnati 8-yard line. With linebacker Logan Wilson in coverage, [officials called a defensive-holding penalty on 3rd-and-goal](https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2022/02/13/reactions-logan-wilson-bengals-holding-penalty-sustains-rams-game-winning-scoring-drive-super-bowl/6779891001/), giving Los Angeles a new set of downs. Somewhat different game situation, but it was not an ongoing national discussion. ---
**Author:** ![FlikTheBlue](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fliktheblue/32/10972_2.png) [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-the-super-bowl/979407/242 "2023-02-23T02:50:21Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > The Tua card made me sad. ☹ Could you explain that one? I’m not sure what “Merry Thanksgiving” has to do with Tua or the Dolphins. The last time I watched the Dolphins on Thanksgiving was back when they beat Leon Lett and the Cowboys 🤣. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-the-super-bowl/979407/243 "2023-02-23T02:52:01Z")
> [@FlikTheBlue](#): > > Could you explain that one? I’m not sure what “Merry Thanksgiving” has to do with Tua or the Dolphins. It’s a Valentine card. Clearly the message has nothing to do with the holiday, it’s a totally confused set of text, and it’s a reference to his multiple concussions he suffered this year and possible lingering brain damage as a result. ---
**Author:** ![FlikTheBlue](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fliktheblue/32/10972_2.png) [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-the-super-bowl/979407/244 "2023-02-23T03:01:02Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > It’s a Valentine card. Clearly the message has nothing to do with the holiday, it’s a totally confused set of text, and it’s a reference to his multiple concussions he suffered this year and possible lingering brain damage as a result. Got it. The Dolphins did manage his situation poorly. Hopefully he suffered no permanent damage from those concussions. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-the-super-bowl/979407/245 "2023-02-23T03:27:27Z")
> [@FlikTheBlue](#): > > Hopefully he suffered no permanent damage from those concussions. Agreed. He’s a talented and young player, and could have a bright future. Andrew Luck had a career cut short due to injury but he didn’t have the additional complications from head injuries. So this would be even worse. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-the-super-bowl/979407.md?page=12)