 Seattle, on the other hand, seemed unable to convert on many of their offensive opportunities, and many feel that several controversial calls by the officials during the game wrongfully nullified several key plays made by the Seahawks that some feel could have changed the outcome of the game.The several controversial calls made during Super Bowl XL were met with criticism from both fans and members of the media, as many suggested that the officials had wrongly overturned several key plays made by the Seattle offense.Jason Whitlock, writing for the "Kansas City Star", encapsulated many views when he wrote the day after the game, "Leavy and his crew ruined Super Bowl XL.