Pete Morelli

Pete Morelli is an NFL referee. He made headlines after a series of controversial calls during the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts playoff game in 2005. The calls included:

In the fourth quarter, the Steelers' Troy Polamalu appeared to intercept a Peyton Manning pass, a play that many felt secured the game for the Steelers. The television announcers felt it was an interception, but upon review, Morelli overturned the ruling on the field. The NFL is now reviewing the decision [1].

Steelers linebacker Joey Porter claimed that the referees were conspiring against his team, hoping to give the Colts the victory [2].