The commisioner can overturn the result of a game if there is an eggregious enough error

[Runwildboys]

Interesting. I think this would only ever be invoked in the case of blatant cheating, a ball exploding on contact, or alien abduction, but it's nice to know it can happen. Just don't tell Goodell.

 

[Daktozekecoop]

You saw that? Got video, or just your eyewitness testimony? And, based on this testimony you will be asking the NFL to overturn the result of the game by claiming the NFL cheated?

The fact that it looks like they did, is enough. Hence why sports betting returned peoples bets. It is too questionable. And again, nothing is being "overturned". The game would simply "continue" at the point of the non call. No one loses. Much is gained. Otherwise you remove the ability for future argument. Not to mention you are illegitimating every single future game. I realize the world we now live in, where integrity is vilified. But that's not the way I roll.

 

[Section446]

Zero percent chance.

 

[Birdgang]

Let's say he does this and both teams line up on the field next Sunday to play out the final 1:49. Then let's say the Saints shank a game-winning FG and the game goes into overtime. Should they be able to play out the overtime (again) or should the Rams be awarded the victory since they already won in overtime?

Still so many ignoring the facts of injuries and the impact of what that could do ... not just to that game but a players career. They ain't golfing or playing poker. What if the re do game Bress gets hurt ? Maybe its career ending and they get destroyed in SB ... do you think Saints will be happy then too ? YOu know because they went to SB , thats all that matters ..... how would you feel if your best player went down ?

 

[Daktozekecoop]

Let's say he does this and both teams line up on the field next Sunday to play out the final 1:49. Then let's say the Saints shank a game-winning FG and the game goes into overtime. Should they be able to play out the overtime (again) or should the Rams be awarded the victory since they already won in overtime?

They simply start from the point of the non call. Anything that occurred after the non call would be history.

 

[Mountaineerfan]

Is he gonna wind back to 1994 and Deions pass interference too?

Or Tony's muffed hold in Seattle.

 

[Jake]

But it was not decided on the field. It was the kind of call that screams fixing.

If it was "fixing" they sure left a lot to chance. The Rams still had to drive into FG range, the kicker had to make it, then they had to stop the Saints in overtime and finally kick a 57 yard FG to win. Not exactly a fool-proof plan.

Then again, maybe they just blew the call?

 

[Daktozekecoop]

Holy Cow. I haven't seen such whining like in the last 24hrs, in a loooong time. Wow. I've read multiple posters on this very forum, "Only losers whine about the refs". There were PLENTY of missed calls in the playoffs. Several that went against us, & quite possibly changed the outcome. It's part of the game. Don't leave it to that chance is what most people say......

It would be a HUGE mistake to change the outcome of this game, I don't care what the rule says. If you replay this, why not replay 4th & goal the week before...? The holding on that play was disgraceful, & don't tell me it didn't or couldn't have changed the outcome because if they don't score there, the outcome is in doubt.

Bottom line is, refs make mistakes. It happens. Nearly every one of those mistakes can, & sometimes does change the outcome of games. It's part of the game. Good teams overcome it.....lol

Don't worry, the Rams are gonna get spanked by the Pats in 2 weeks.

This is not "whining about the refs". It has nothing to do with mistakes. It is about fixing a game for a pre determined result.

 

[Birdgang]

The fact that it looks like they did, is enough. Hence why sports betting returned peoples bets. It is too questionable. And again, nothing is being "overturned". The game would simply "continue" at the point of the non call. No one loses. Much is gained. Otherwise you remove the ability for future argument. Not to mention you are illegitimating every single future game. I realize the world we now live in, where integrity is vilified. But that's not the way I roll.

We could only wish to live in a world like that ..... but the real world aint full of puppies and kittens. Ive only seen one New Jersey Books return Saints bets ? It also takes more then a video and a it looks like ..... Could you imagine helping a woman who was assualted and you get arrested because When cops and crowed came by it looked like you were one that did it ? It could go on for a alot of things ..... it actually sounds like hell on earth

This is not "whining about the refs". It has nothing to do with mistakes. It is about fixing a game for a pre determined result.

So lets go back to Eagles game that essentially gave Cowboys the division. YOu know since as you say , the video shows the fix was in right from Kickoff.

 

[BleedinBlue]

they didn't do anything after deflate-gate , the league must of thought something was up because they suspended Brady. But that didn't get the Colts a re-match or overturn.

 

[Daktozekecoop]

If it was "fixing" they sure left a lot to chance. The Rams still had to drive into FG range, the kicker had to make it, then they had to stop the Saints in overtime and finally kick a 57 yard FG to win. Not exactly a fool-proof plan.

Then again, maybe they just blew the call?

That is not how fixing works. Have you heard of the black sox scandal? Or why Pete Rose is not in the HOF. The refs are told to make it happen. They are supposed to try to cover their trail. That is why this is interesting. Because it is so obvious. They were running out of time and picked a whopper. The fact they are taking so long to make an official statement leads me to believe they are quite concerned. It was just too obvious.

 

[OmerV]

The fact that it looks like they did, is enough. Hence why sports betting returned peoples bets. It is too questionable. And again, nothing is being "overturned". The game would simply "continue" at the point of the non call. No one loses. Much is gained. Otherwise you remove the ability for future argument. Not to mention you are illegitimating every single future game. I realize the world we now live in, where integrity is vilified. But that's not the way I roll.

Lol, no, it’s not remotely enough. You don’t convict based on “that’s what I think despite the fact I don’t have an ounce of proof”, and you damn sure can’t go down the path of overturning the outcome of every game in which there was a missed call. And you can’t just pick up at the point of every questionable call in every game that has a questionable call. It’s not a matter of integrity - there is zero evidence of cheating by anyone - its a matter of practicality. Games have to end. You can’t keep going back and replaying portions of games every time there is a bad call. Besides, again, to even suggest it is misapplying the rule. That’s not what it’s for.

 

[Birdgang]

That is not how fixing works. Have you heard of the black sox scandal? Or why Pete Rose is not in the HOF. The refs are told to make it happen. They are supposed to try to cover their trail. That is why this is interesting. Because it is so obvious. They were running out of time and picked a whopper. The fact they are taking so long to make an official statement leads me to believe they are quite concerned. It was just too obvious.

but how do the make sure kicker makes 2 very impressive FGs ? Thats why to much of a risk ... if the fix is in.

 

[BoysWin]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nf...-outcome-in-theory/ar-BBSwk7z?ocid=spartanntp

GODDELL mafia and BLANDINO already did that in GB with the catch no catch. GOODELL and Blandino SUCK

 

[Qcard]

"Rule 17, Section 2, Article 3: “The Commissioner’s powers under this Section 2 include . . . the reversal of a game’s result or the rescheduling of a game, either from the beginning or from the point at which the extraordinary act occurred.”

Basically, the Commissioner has the power to turn back time to the spot of the penalty that wasn’t called, put the teams back on the field from that point in the game, give the Saints first and goal at the spot of the foul, put 1:49 on the clock, and let the game proceed, tied at 20, with the Rams having one time out left."

We have enough fires in CA!

 

[RD21]

This is not "whining about the refs". It has nothing to do with mistakes. It is about fixing a game for a pre determined result.

That's nonsense. There was no predetermined anything....

 

[Xeven]

We will not have a SB champion for 2018 unless they replay NFC Championship.

 

[CPanther95]

It is never wrong to do the right thing.

The problems arise when people assume they have the right to determine what is "right ".

 

[CPanther95]

The fact that it looks like they did, is enough. Hence why sports betting returned peoples bets. It is too questionable.

To be clear, it was one company - as a PR stunt - that is returning some bets.

 

[MarcusRock]

GODDELL mafia and BLANDINO already did that in GB with the catch no catch. GOODELL and Blandino SUCK

You do realize that play was about to continue until Green Bay challenged the play, right? Should replay officials have refused to review the play? Fan logic. Lol.