Just as Colin Kaepernick has the freedom in America to sit down during the national anthem, I likewise have the freedom to write what I have. The 49ers, by the way, lost that Friday game to my Green Bay Packers, 21 – 10.
Yes, on a number of occasions the game was pretty tense. It was the first time I’d ever seen referees and staff stand at the 50 whilst both teams warmed up prior to the game.
In summary, the Bengals were off the hook as was their coach. The two Bengals players flagged at the end of the game had performed — and I use that word loosely — in a similar fashion all season and Twitter was ablast with “that’s nothing new.”
Frankly, Marvin Lewis, coach of the Bengals, is now 0 – 7 in the post-season. And there is no doubt that he lost control of his players.
This was a disgusting display of ridiculous emotions and a lack of discipline on the part of the Bengals, and was a sports embarrassment. The Steelers weren’t little angels, but the Bengals simply went over the top.
In my opinion, it’s time for Lewis to go. He completely lacked control of his team and they paid the ultimate price, along with all the sports fans in Cincinnati.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will now meet the Denver Broncos next weekend.