Time for Goodell to go

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Are the replay officials replacement too?

nope.

which makes the call that much worse. if they are supposed to know better, since they're the 'real' folks, than what's their excuse?

the replacements refs are bad-but the regular refs come up with some doozies too.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by IrishofNDMan

Let's give Golden Tate some credit, he fought for it til the end. Where did he play his college ball at?

He's really distinguished himself this season. A vicious, but legal, block on that guy on the Cowboys for which he HAD to gloat and taunt, who cares what the condition of the guy is.

But last night was even better. He actually talked sh.it after the call wasn't reversed. Seriously? Who gloats for winning like that?

He's a punk.

[Calzone Lord]

Every game I watched (parts of) on Sunday was an officiating disaster.

It seems like this replacement refs are getting worse -- I thought they did fine week 1, they kind of sucked week 2, and week 3 was an utter abortion.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by GBBob

Not that it matters in the scheme of things because there were bad calls on Seattle too, but the earlier PI on Shields was atrocious and they gave the kicking ball to Rodgers on the 2pt conversion.

that was unreal also.
and they can't count yards either. on sunday, they assessed 20 yards for a 15 yard penalty in the 'skins game. you'd think they could keep track of how many white lines to cross.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Danzig

i know it's never been done.
but that doesn't mean it can't be done now. what's worse? the failure to overturn the horrible call during review, or letting seattle 'win' a game it clearly didn't.
in the past, when you've had bad calls, it hasn't necessarily been the last call as time expired. it's time to set precedent-don't let an awful call stand here, there's no reason to let it stand.
and the guy who said the ruling stood, who reviewed it, he should be sacked. he shouldn't be able to call peewee football, let alone a professional game.

Watching Mike and Mike this morning, and there is a rule where the commissioner, and only the commissioner, can overturn the result. In this case, if they admit the call was wrong, how can they not?

Of course I'm betting they somehow try to explain that the call is not clear cut or something to that effect. It is hilarious watching this covered on NFL Network. They are trying to spin it like it was the right call.

[3kings]

These refs have been afraid to make tough calls against the home team from the start but last night was rediculous. The NFL should be ashamed of what they are putting out there because it is affecting the outcome of games.

[Crown@club]

Originally Posted by docicu3

As much as the right result would be upheld, there is no precedent for changing the outcome of an NFL game due to referee incompetence the day after the game is final.

I would however love to hear what was said between Moe, Larry, Curly and Shemp after the play to overrule the ref signaling touchback because of the INT.

Moe never confirmed with Larry, Curly and Shemp. He went straight to the replay booth. One thing to keep in mind, replay can't confirm possession for some stupid-a$$ reason.

So 3 of these officials are former Pac10 officials who were fired due to incompetence.

[Crown@club]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

Watching Mike and Mike this morning, and there is a rule where the commissioner, and only the commissioner, can overturn the result. In this case, if they admit the call was wrong, how can they not?

Of course I'm betting they somehow try to explain that the call is not clear cut or something to that effect.

Yea, we are suppose to get a written statement by the NFL explaining the ruling last night. Can't wait to read that BS.

[3kings]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

Watching Mike and Mike this morning, and there is a rule where the commissioner, and only the commissioner, can overturn the result. In this case, if they admit the call was wrong, how can they not?

Of course I'm betting they somehow try to explain that the call is not clear cut or something to that effect.

They won't change the result because of the gambling factor. The NFL claims to abhor gambling but they know there is a direct correlation between gambling dollars and their popularity.

[Crown@club]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

He's really distinguished himself this season. A vicious, but legal, block on that guy on the Cowboys for which he HAD to gloat and taunt, who cares what the condition of the guy is.

But last night was even better. He actually talked sh.it after the call wasn't reversed. Seriously? Who gloats for winning like that?

He's a punk.

Hey, he played at a school that is very, very good at covering up criminal activity. Takes a while to break from that mode.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by Danzig

nope.

which makes the call that much worse. if they are supposed to know better, since they're the 'real' folks, than what's their excuse?

the replacements refs are bad-but the regular refs come up with some doozies too.

This to me this is the much bigger story. The replacement officials are nothing more than scabs who are doing there best. Obviously they are in WAY over their heads. The fact that an regular NFL official/employee didn't overturn the call from the booth, magnifies the whole incident by 1000. That's the guy who should be terminated on the spot this morning.

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

The fact that an regular NFL official/employee didn't overturn the call from the booth, magnifies the whole incident by 1000. That's the guy who should be terminated on the spot this morning.

By rule, he can't.

Simultaneous possession can't be challenged or overturned by review.

The replacement guys, in a lot of instances this week, have shown that they don't know all of the rules.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by Crown@club

Hey, he played at a school that is very, very good at covering up criminal activity. Takes a while to break from that mode.

I actually forgot about the blatant pass interference also.

What a guy.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

By rule, he can't.

Simultaneous possession can't be challenged or overturned by review.

The replacement guys, in a lot of instances this week, have shown that they don't know all of the rules.

That's excellent, so not only did they botch the call, the botched call that they made turned it into something that couldn't be challenged or overturned.
Just stellar, you can't make this stuff up.

[King Glorious]

I actually think this could push the two sides further apart. The league is under tremendous pressure to come to an agreement with the refs this morning but at the same time, the refs are now negotiating from a tremendous position of strength. They have no reason to give in and instead can just sit back and let public opinion continue to build against the league.

[OldDog]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

That's excellent, so not only did they botch the call, the botched call that they made turned it into something that couldn't be challenged or overturned.
Just stellar, you can't make this stuff up.

Let's not forget the calls that kept the Seahawks' final drive going, first the bogus roughing the passer that called back a Packer interception, and later the defensive pass interference that should have been ruled offensive pass interference. On the flip side, there were questionable calls favoring the Packers on their TD drive, too. The officiating in this game reached an all-time NFL low.

[wiphan]

Originally Posted by OldDog

Let's not forget the calls that kept the Seahawks' final drive going, first the bogus roughing the passer that called back a Packer interception, and later the defensive pass interference that should have been ruled offensive pass interference. On the flip side, there were questionable calls favoring the Packers on their TD drive, too. The officiating in this game reached an all-time NFL low.

There were horrible calls throughout that game. Feel free to call the commisioner if you are done with these refs (212) 450-2027 Roger's office number

[GBBob]

I wonder if Tony the Tuna got a hold of one of the refs

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/84...-150-250m-bets

[Calzone Lord]

Fast forward to 25 seconds in...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpX3fJunp1M

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

Fast forward to 25 seconds in...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpX3fJunp1M

That is classic!