NFL admits Detroit Got Screwed

[Acebb]

The NFL isn't exactly admitting anything.

It is a bunch of weasel words intended to have it both ways.

"Looking at all the angles, we're not convinced it is or it isn't. I think had the flag not been thrown, I think we still would have debated it.""I certainly could have supported it if they left the flag down. I would have supported the foul. But I think it's a close judgment call where you have two officials with differing opinions on it."

 

[wabashwonders]

I tend to agree. The officials didn't effect the 10 yard punt on the next play. it happens in so many games and so many sports. Ever watch a hockey game? Especially in the playoffs? In OT? You can get away with murder and the refs won't call a penalty sometimes. Shit happens. Move on.

If the officials make the right call the 10 yard punt would have never happened because it would have been a first down. So in reality, their bad call did have an effect on their next play.

 

[LoCalDallasGuy]

too little too late.

 

[MantisToboggan]

Ya I agree with that.

Obviously it being the Cowboys plays a huge role as well. It is easier for people to sleep at night in a world where Tony Romo isn't leading clutch 4th Q TD drives. Now really nothing makes sense.....If they beat GB next week society might devolve into utter chaos

One more thing that hurts in this instance is the NFL's overall credibility problem. Hasn't been a banner year for the shield.

 

[doubledeuce22]

All this whining.. Dallas woulda won 24-23 instead of 24-20.

so if Detroit got the call, fg at best, especially with that overmatched coach and average qb.

 

[Willie99]

Calling Willie!!! Willie!!! Willie!!! Where are you???

read the article, get back to me

 

[Willie99]

to help youse out 777, he said the pass interference call "could have gone either way" and that's not the call he's complaining about. He also said the refs should have communicated better.

He said what they missed on that same play was defensive holding, something not called and not the subject of my thread. When someone posted a picture of the holding, I said I would have no problem if they called that, but they didn't.

So let me sum it up this way, the lead official cited in the OP agrees with me from start to finish, thank you

 

[joebatters]

I don't think it's as much the call as it is the shady as shit way it went down.

agree 100%

 

[wabashwonders]

to help youse out 777, he said the pass interference call "could have gone either way" and that's not the call he's complaining about. He also said the refs should have communicated better.

He said what they missed on that same play was defensive holding, something not called and not the subject of my thread. When someone posted a picture of the holding, I said I would have no problem if they called that, but they didn't.

So let me sum it up this way, the lead official cited in the OP agrees with me from start to finish, thank you

I wouldn't go so far as to say he agrees with you from start to finish. He says the PI could go either way. You didn't. He said the Pettigrew grabbing the face mask was "minimal contact" and agreed it was not a penalty. You said it should have been a penalty. Far from agreeing with you from start to finish.

 

[Willie99]

the PI could go either way is in total agreement with me, hence there should be no call for PI. Let's just say I'm on the right side of that bubble, despite being very much in the minority.

 

[CarolinaKid]

guys it the nfl they want ratings...........and games that will get the most ratings

 

[wabashwonders]

the PI could go either way is in total agreement with me, hence there should be no call for PI. Let's just say I'm on the right side of that bubble, despite being very much in the minority.

In your OP of your thread you specifically say, "no contact, no interference". Are you changing your mind now to say you think it could have gone either way? Because that's not what you first said.

 

[ZJP6050]

at the very least, how does that moron dez bryant not get flagged for coming out onto the field to argue the initial call?

 

[BigHurt007]

Give me a break no one throws a flag in a playoff game for that

 

[JakeT.]

The NFL sent the 49ers numerous apology letters about horrible game changing calls that led to losses this season. 3 or 4, maybe more. Lot of good that does.

 

[DogDaze]

wabash - Willie is 100% correct about this. This is not the political forum so it's more than okay for you to just admit that and move on...

 

[Albatross]

They missed an illegal hands to face on the receiver as well. If the Lions wouldn't have went into conserve mode the whole 2H it wouldn't even be a discussion.

 

[lt56]

They missed an illegal hands to face on the receiver as well. If the Lions wouldn't have went into conserve mode the whole 2H it wouldn't even be a discussion.

you don't even know what that penalty is. it is when someone gets under a facemask and pushes the mask and head of opponent up and back in a violent manner.

my God, how can u even comment on football??????

 

[Albatross]

Illegal Use of Hands

Both offensive and defensive players are going to be closely watched this season for Hands to the Face. *A hand being in the face of an opposing player is supposed to draw a flag this season, whenever there is force applied, even if the hand is moved away from the facemask area immediately. A Hands to the Face call with be a 5 yard and automatic first down penalty if called on the defense, a 10 yard penalty with the down remaining the same if called on the offense.

 

[wabashwonders]

wabash - Willie is 100% correct about this. This is not the political forum so it's more than okay for you to just admit that and move on...

Gee, I'm so sorry. I didn't reLize you were God and since you say Willie is correct, it must be true. Seems to me I am not the only one who thinks he is wrong, so why single me out? And did you read the thread he started before butting in? In his OP he states, no contact, no interference. There are 3 options here. It was, it wasn't, or it could go either way. Willie said no interference, the official said could go either way. They are not in agreement. So, why do t you please explain to me what makes Willie 100% correct?