FWST Blog: Crayton Sounds Off On Hochuli...Tank ready to go home

[WoodysGirl]

Crayton Sounds Off On Hochuli

Leave to Patrick Crayton to save the day.

Regardless of what you think of the Cowboys receiver's skills or ability, God love him for his mouth.

We were talking about penalties after the game, Crayton questioned some of the calls that were made.

"You know what? Some of the penalty calls they made too will make some things happen, too," Crayton said.

Were

"Yes. The one where they jumped off sides and were in the neutral zone; I'm standing on the line so I'm sitting here looking at it and Andre Gurode is not going to snap it unless they are in the neutral zone," Crayton said.

"Colombo's late hit."

I then made reference to a close call on a late-hit penalty assessed to Bradie James that resulted in a Broncos' first down.

"Those are three completely bad calls right there," Crayton said.

Crayton then wondered if NFL official Ed Hochuli was just looking for more air time.

"I think Mr. Hochuli likes to get himself on TV a little bit. I know he likes to work out, but c'mon Mr. Hochuli," Crayton said. "We don't gotta see that much of you."

If you don't know, Hochuli is a fitness fantatic and looks big enough to be a tight end. Today.

- Mac Engel



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At Last ... Going Home

Cowboys defensive tackle Tank Johnson was the most candid about what it's been like living out of a suitcase since July 24:

"I've feel like I've been on tour with a rock band. I've feel like I've been on tour with a famous singer. I'm ready to get home, get back to my bed and kinda get into a routine of the season," he said. "This hasn't been easy. Playing, traveling, uncessary traveling, but this is how it goes."

And that should do it from Denver, training camp, etc.

- Mac Engel



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[ethiostar]

As much as i like Crayton's confidence, i don't think he needs to call out refs, especially by name, and draw more attention on himself from the refs.

He needs to learn when to shut it.

Having said that, i agree with him, some of those calls were questionable at best.

 

[Thick 'N Hearty]

Cowboys defensive tackle Tank Johnson was the most candid about what it's been like living out of a suitcase since July 24:

"I've feel like I've been on tour with a rock band. I've feel like I've been on tour with a famous singer. I'm ready to get home, get back to my bed and kinda get into a routine of the season," he said. "This hasn't been easy. Playing, traveling, uncessary traveling, but this is how it goes."

This, IMO, was a huge contributing factor in the game last night. I'm ready for them to get home, too.

 

[Aven8]

I actually agree with Crayton on what he said. At least somebody isn't afraid to speak there mind. Bradie James penalty was BS!

 

[Future]

I actually agree with Crayton on what he said. At least somebody isn't afraid to speak there mind. Bradie James penalty was BS!

I like that he said it too...but I don't think Hochuli necessarily through all those flags. Just becuase he is the one that does all of the talking doesn't mean he is the one calling the penalties, it could just as easily have been a line judge or something.

Colombo's call was also garbage. Its preseason for the refs too, but my goodness they were bad last night.

 

[Thick 'N Hearty]

I actually agree with Crayton on what he said. At least somebody isn't afraid to speak there mind. Bradie James penalty was BS!

Yep. He was already committed to the tackle before the whistle blew. Very bad call.

I do think the Colombo penalty was a good call. Really couldn't tell if the whistle had blown and have seen a lot worse not get called, but from what I saw, it appeared to be after the play.

 

[Yeagermeister]

The Columbo penalty was crap. The Denver player was getting ready to pile on TO like they did the play before. Another crap penalty was the PI on Ware. The wr ran in to him. He was just standing there.

 

[Everlastingxxx]

Crayton is on the money. Refs were horrible.

 

[Brandon]

We are screwed next game Hochuli officiates. I can see a deep ball thrown, jostling for position, Crayton catches it in the endzone, touchdown! but wait! flag flies "Pass interefence, Offense #84"

Way to go Crayton.

 

[cowboyrock]

As much as i like Crayton's confidence, i don't think he needs to call out refs, especially by name, and draw more attention on himself from the refs.

He needs to learn when to shut it.

Having said that, i agree with him, some of those calls were questionable at best.

Im not a big Crayton fan,but on this he is right on the money. these refs have been sticking it to the cowboys for years now. and im freaking sick and tired of it. maby if we had a head coach who would wake up and get in their butts,we would get some of this stopped.instead of a coach who just stands there with a stupid look on his face after some of these unreal calls.

 

[Sarge]

Patrick, whether you're right or worng, you need to shut up.

 

[ethiostar]

Im not a big Crayton fan,but on this he is right on the money. these refs have been sticking it to the cowboys for years now. and im freaking sick and tired of it. maby if we had a head coach who would wake up and get in their butts,we would get some of this stopped.instead of a coach who just stands there with a stupid look on his face after some of these unreal calls.

Like i said on my original post, i agree with him, some of those calls were bad calls. However, there is no need for him to put a bulls eye on his back by calling the refs out, especially by name. Find a way to say you peace in a very diplomatic way or let the coaches deal with it.

Also, i believe i remember seeing Wade flip out on the sideline becasue of one of those calls.

 

[Big Country]

I actually agree with Crayton on what he said. At least somebody isn't afraid to speak there mind. Bradie James penalty was BS!

I totally agree with Crayton's opinion too... Bradie's late hit and D-ware's PI call were absoultely pathetic!!

Hochuli's games are usually a raining yellow flagfest. Especially in Texas Stadium.

The coolest thing about Hochuli though was when I observed a game vs. the Titans in 2002. Larry Allen injured his ankle and wound up bent backwards over the pile, he couldn't get up until the pile disbursed of the players... Hochuli saw it and went over to Larry and picked him up off of the ground and pushed him up top to keep him from being contorted backwards... His injury had occurred nonetheless, but I thought it was a really cool thing to do. Especially for a ref.

Other than that, Hochuli is a flag happy ol' boy.

 

[dueyhemlock]

The Columbo penalty was crap. The Denver player was getting ready to pile on TO like they did the play before. Another crap penalty was the PI on Ware. The wr ran in to him. He was just standing there.

I hear ya, wasn't that contact within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage also?

 

[Doomsday]

"I think Mr. Hochuli likes to get himself on TV a little bit. I know he likes to work out, but c'mon Mr. Hochuli," Crayton said. "We don't gotta see that much of you."

I love it, he is just saying what a TON of people have been saying/thinking about Hochuli for a while now. This guy continually makes questionable calls in every game he does.

At first I thought practicing against another team was a good idea, but it is pretty clear the Boys have been going through the motions the last week or so. After listening to player and coach comments the last week, I really believe they are burnt out and really didnt get that much out of coming here to Denver.

 

[cowboyrock]

Hochuli and most of these refs stink when it comes to the cowboys.look at Ware.he gets held on almost every play. where are the holding calls for ware?did you see Ware telling the ref he was being held last night. i did. but he got no call. im talking about one of the best passrushers in the NFL who never gets any calls.

 

[BrassCowboy]

I agree with Crayton, but you just need to let it go. Wonder what fine he is going to get from the commish.

 

[Hostile]

I thought the late hit on Tank (actually Bradie, but Tank's # was called) was the worst call. He was already committed and did not cheap hit the ball carrier.

 

[Big Country]

I thought the late hit on Tank (actually Bradie, but Tank's # was called) was the worst call. He was already committed and did not cheap hit the ball carrier.

Thanks for the late hit clarify... I thought it was #66

 

[dbair1967]

I thought the late hit on Tank (actually Bradie, but Tank's # was called) was the worst call. He was already committed and did not cheap hit the ball carrier.

I agree...that was awful...he didnt hit in the head, didnt spear him, didnt pile on...nothing was wrong with it

didnt agree with the non offsides call that turned into a 5yrd false start on Adams (who actually didnt move) either

the PI on Ware was kinda lame too, and they probably could have called Ryan Clady for at least 3 or 4 holding calls

David