Here's Why Everyone In Philadelphia Is Mad At Cris Collinsworth

Cris Collinsworth was a three-time Pro Bowler as a wide receiver with the Cincinnati Bengals back in the 1980s. When his playing career ended, Collinsworth moved on to become an NFL broadcaster.

These days, he pairs with play-by-play man Al Michaels to form the broadcasting team for NBC's coverage of Sunday Night Football. The insightful Collinsworth is one of the best color guys in all of sports.

His commentary during Sunday's Super Bowl, however, has received some harsh feedback. The most vocal criticism has arisen in Philadelphia; Eagles fans were less than thrilled with his analysis of a few key moments in the game. Philly.com even ran the headline, "NBC's Cris Collinsworth couldn't accept the Eagles scored a touchdown during the Super Bowl."

The first big moment was Corey Clement's 22-yard touchdown grab in the third quarter. Clement appeared to bobble the ball, but really, it seemed the call could have gone either way. The refs decided to stick with the call on the field and rule it a touchdown.

"If that ball is not loose in his arms when that left foot comes down, I give up...I would've called that incomplete," Collinsworth said.

The refs clearly disagreed.

Later in the game—in a key moment late in the fourth quarter—the Eagles' veteran tight end Zach Ertz caught another touchdown that came under review. It looked like Ertz had established himself as a runner—which the refs confirmed—but Collinsworth again seemed to disagree.

The celebrated color guy came under fire on Twitter.