Doomsday101
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I was having a bit of fun...
But the point stands. I am not saying there is or isn't. It most certainly is POSSIBLE.
My FEELING about it....is (for example) Jerry and GODell publicly feuded...and Zeke found himself at home for 6 critical weeks in 2017, against his own female counsel. Jerry had a great run in 2016, poised for another solid run in 2017. GODell put the kibosh on the that oh what a coincidence. Jerry's PRIZE...shamed and sitting.
So why wouldn't that attitude permeate up and down the NFL organization...either through discreet edict or just general corporate atmosphere? I am sure the suspension was a prominent subject in the offices and meetings. And water cooler.
It doesn't HAVE to be a direct order in a memo from GODell to the line judge. It also doesn't (necessarily) have a tie in with Vegas. Although that *is* big business follow the money!
If GODell gives favor to a certain team....why wouldn't everyone else downward follow the lead? IF GODelll gives disfavor....follow the lead.
I am not saying this is what happened/happens. But I know human nature.
what I hear from most fans of all team when they lose it is someone else fault or game was rigged. I went to a Cowboys vs Saints game and had Saint fans behind me and all they could talk about was how the league favored the Cowboys and how they get the calls. I agree about human nature and it is a hell of a lot easier blaming Goodell or refs for the Cowboys own mistakes. As I have said before when it comes to money the NFL has much more to lose by fixing games than they could ever gain by fixing. Fans would leave in droves if it was proven the games were not on the up and up. Bad calls happen but bad calls happened even at Jr. High level, High School level and college level and it always will for 1 simple fact, refs are human and they too make mistakes, they miss calls in a game that is fast moving. We as fans get to see 4 or 5 different views on a play, ref has 1 view and where is is standing can be a big factor in calling a penalty or not, or if some one is in his way and just did not see it.
Frankly there are many plays that I feel they have blown but then watch replay and see they were correct.