Northland Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 10 minutes ago, WizardHawk said: It truly is horrible. NFL has to start making these guys accountable in some way. Maybe they do. If they are, they aren't doing enough. Some of these calls are beyond bad and really can't be explained away outside of .... Oh god. I'm about to agree with @Rtnldave ... it's fixed. The NFL needs to take a page from the NHL when it comes to playoffs. No penalties unless it's a flagrant violation. So the Rams DB leveling the Saints WR before the ball arrives is called. Roughing the passer on Brady for hitting him in the shoulder? Bogus. The story is the official had a bad angle. If you've got a bad angle don't make any call. KC did run a pick on it's final TD which should've been called. The offside on KC for a hand in the neutral zone? That's cheap. But it's the NFL. I'm a fan of no team in the Super Bowl may not even watch it because I know there will be a controversial call or non call that tips the scales. There is no repercussions of substance for these officials. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D82 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 16 minutes ago, Northland said: The NFL needs to take a page from the NHL when it comes to playoffs. No penalties unless it's a flagrant violation. So the Rams DB leveling the Saints WR before the ball arrives is called. Roughing the passer on Brady for hitting him in the shoulder? Bogus. The story is the official had a bad angle. If you've got a bad angle don't make any call. KC did run a pick on it's final TD which should've been called. The offside on KC for a hand in the neutral zone? That's cheap. But it's the NFL. I'm a fan of no team in the Super Bowl may not even watch it because I know there will be a controversial call or non call that tips the scales. There is no repercussions of substance for these officials. I think unless it's blatantly obvious, it shouldn't be called. Take away the speculation and human error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony7188 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 29 minutes ago, Northland said: The NFL needs to take a page from the NHL when it comes to playoffs. No penalties unless it's a flagrant violation. So the Rams DB leveling the Saints WR before the ball arrives is called. Roughing the passer on Brady for hitting him in the shoulder? Bogus. The story is the official had a bad angle. If you've got a bad angle don't make any call. KC did run a pick on it's final TD which should've been called. The offside on KC for a hand in the neutral zone? That's cheap. But it's the NFL. I'm a fan of no team in the Super Bowl may not even watch it because I know there will be a controversial call or non call that tips the scales. There is no repercussions of substance for these officials. I'm not watching the SB. Screw the Patriots and screw the Rams. Both teams got great help on their wins by the refs. It's sickening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvert28 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, Tony7188 said: I'm not watching the SB. Screw the Patriots and screw the Rams. Both teams got great help on their wins by the refs. It's sickening. I agree I don't care for this SB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plan9misfit Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 55 minutes ago, D82 said: I think unless it's blatantly obvious, it shouldn't be called. Take away the speculation and human error. The uncalled PI late in the Saints-Rams game was blatantly obvious but the refs ignored it. How do you correct that? I’d argue that penalties (called AND uncalled) should be challengeable. This way, it forces the refs to get it right, esepcially when they screw it up as badly as they did today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D82 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 1 hour ago, plan9misfit said: The uncalled PI late in the Saints-Rams game was blatantly obvious but the refs ignored it. How do you correct that? I’d argue that penalties (called AND uncalled) should be challengeable. This way, it forces the refs to get it right, esepcially when they screw it up as badly as they did today. I'd be fine with that. Make all calls reviewable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Slamman Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Making certain penalties reviewable is the only way to fix the problem but it’s also a Pandora’s box because there is literally a penalty on every play by both teams somewhere. Basically we have to accept the human error element. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northland Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I think the overtime rules need to change too. Both teams need to get a possession. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardHawk Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 4 hours ago, The_Slamman said: Making certain penalties reviewable is the only way to fix the problem but it’s also a Pandora’s box because there is literally a penalty on every play by both teams somewhere. Basically we have to accept the human error element. This would definitely be an issue. Maybe give coaches the option of reviewing 1 penalty/non-penalty per game. Should be fines levied for missing plays like the PI. 16 minutes ago, Northland said: I think the overtime rules need to change too. Both teams need to get a possession. Absolutely. Should have happened years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resilient part 2 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 3 hours ago, Northland said: I think the overtime rules need to change too. Both teams need to get a possession. for the playoffs at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardHawk Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 (edited) Maybe something to watch moving forward this off season. Edited January 21, 2019 by WizardHawk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northland Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 12 hours ago, Calvert28 said: I agree I don't care for this SB. Who are we kidding? We are hopeless addicts! We will be glued to our TV's critiquing everything from the National Anthem and half time show let alone what happens on the field. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBoys Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, WizardHawk said: Maybe something to watch moving forward this off season. This is super surprising. He always struck me as a humble, religious Tebow type Edited January 21, 2019 by DaBoys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse07 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 1 hour ago, WizardHawk said: Maybe something to watch moving forward this off season. Nate Sudfeld already said this is crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardHawk Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, MightyMouse07 said: Nate Sudfeld already said this is crap. Yep. After looking around a little more, I think the writer may have some beef with Wentz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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