Throwing Punches

[shabazz]

Refereeing has been a real issue now for the past 5-10 years and it's getting worse...

Very true, and as someone recently pointed out the increase of players disrespecting our National Anthem is turning off some of the fans as well. I'm just fortunate I was able to view the nfl in the 70s, 80's and 90's before it became feminized and politicized

 

[Carson]

Very true, and as someone recently pointed out the increase of players disrespecting our National Anthem is turning off some of the fans as well. I'm just fortunate I was able to view the nfl in the 70s, 80's and 90's before it became feminized and politicized

It also is bad, that after EVERY big play your team has, you look around and wait for the flag to be thrown.

 

[Silver Surfer]

Some, if not most, of the blame should go to the players and coaches. These guys go right up to the edge, if not over, on every play in order to get the advantage on their opponent. Many times, they're coached up to do things in ways that are questionable.

Its almost like they're daring the officials to throw a flag on every play. The two positions where its most noticeable are cornerback and offensive linemen.

Walking the line between calling a penalty on every play and letting things go to improve the flow of the game makes officiating a tough job.

 

[Cowfan75]

not defending them, as they can suck, but they are under a microscope...think of you own job; if you had 30 cameras watching everything that you are doing and someone else in your office could stand up and say "Pants is watching porn on his PC instead of working"...I might watch less porn

...assuming I watched porn - other than for educational review, of course....

But, if I knew there were no consequences for watching porn at work, I wouldn't be too worried if someone stood up and pointed me out. And I've never watched porn. At work...

 

[shabazz]

It also is bad, that after EVERY big play your team has, you look around and wait for the flag to be thrown.

Truer word were never spoken. If you see a flag just look for the Star on the helmet

 

[rkell87]

The officiating continues to be terrible. So inconsistent. The Steelers and Vikings game last week was almost unwatchable last week because of them. There were 4 penalties called on the Vikings that should of never been called. Then every other play, A flag. The calls really screwed the Vikings who were already screwed after Bradford didn't play. I'm not a Vikings fan but they didn't get a fair shake.

Who was the crew

 

[Satchel89]

Who was the crew

It was Pete Morelli's crew. I remember them mentioning his name a few times. It was ridiculous

 

[TheHerd]

Officiating has been a 20 year problem. As a Seattle fan we have been on more than our share of craptastic calls. Super Bowl XL* (see the Bettis bowl), Testeverde's white helmet crosses the goal line it's a TD even though the ball is clearly at the 1.5 yard line . This year's Green Bay game where they blew/missed about 8 calls. Etc etc etc.

Seattle benefited on the "wail Mary" against GB when the replacements got the possession rule right contrary to popular belief, but missed the blatantly obvious offensive PI on Golden Tate.

The NFL doesn't want the officiating to get better, they like the ability to "steer" games to get what "desired results" are wanted at the time.
Why do you think all replay decisions go thru New York???

That Super Bowl was the beginning of the end for me. Why there isn't more discussion of the obvious fix is weird to me.

 

[TheHerd]

It also is bad, that after EVERY big play your team has, you look around and wait for the flag to be thrown.

Unless you're a fan of the Giants, Packers, or 49ers.