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CBS cut to commercial before we got to see replays of one of the most important calls of the Super Bowl

Feb 8, 2021, 07:17 IST
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Ronald Jones.Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
  • The Kansas City Chiefs stuffed the Tampa Buccaneers on a crucial fourth-and-goal early in the Super Bowl.
  • After the play, CBS cut to commercial, even though the Bucs had challenged the call.
  • When the broadcast returned, the officials were announcing their decision, robbing fans of replays.
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The Kansas City Chiefs stopped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a crucial fourth-and-goal during the first half of Super Bowl LV, but hardly anyone could see it.

The play came just five minutes into the second quarter, with running back Ronald Jones lined up in the backfield with only inches between the Buccaneers and a touchdown.

Jones took the handoff but was immediately stuffed by the Chiefs defense as he dove towards the goal line. A pile-up began, and it was unclear if Jones had scored. Eventually, the officials called him short of the touchdown, Chiefs' ball.

It was a close play and one that the Buccaneers immediately challenged, but before fans could get a look at a replay, CBS cut to a commercial.

By the time the broadcast returned, the officials were already informing the crowd at Raymond James Stadium that the call would stand. Fans at home finally caught a replay but didn't get any more looks at the play as the Chiefs took the field to start their possession.

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For such a consequential play, it was weird not to get to see what happened. On Twitter, some fans made their displeasure known.

Maybe we can get a better shot next year.

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