Mike Tomlin identifies worst officiating call during his coaching tenure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 12:41 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin discussed the worst officiating decision he experienced on the Late Night with Seth Meyers show. He pointed to a holding call that resulted in a safety against center Justin Hartwig during Super Bowl XLIII, which he believes could have decided the game's outcome. Despite the Steelers winning that championship, Tomlin remains perturbed by the call, recalling that it happened 17 or 18 years ago. His ongoing conversation with the official involved underscores the lasting impact of controversial calls in critical moments.
- •Mike Tomlin discussed officiating on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
- •He cited a controversial holding call in Super Bowl XLIII.
- •The call resulted in a safety against center Justin Hartwig.
- •Tomlin believes the decision impacted the outcome of the game.
- •He reflects on this experience 17-18 years later.
- 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Tomlin reveals worst call against Steelers during his time as head coach
"During a recent appearance on the Late Night with Seth Meyers show, Mike Tomlin reflected on the worst call a ref made against his team as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach.
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