I hate that instant replay is "indisputable evidence" to overturn.

 

We're at the point with technology where the looks you get on replay, 99% of the time are better than what an official saw at game speed, from sometimes a s***ty angle. Unless you literally can't see anything, you should be able to review it and it shouldn't matter what the call on the field was. We've all seen calls where we're 90% sure of what happened but since it was ruled X on the field, it stays as X.

 

That play, on replay, is an interception. But since it was ruled TD on the field, it stands. It's just stupid. I really wish they'd change the standard of proof for replay. There's no reason not to at this point.

 

Considering half the time they dont even apply indisputable correctly id be fine that.

lost in all this is the GB not trying to knock the ball down. Knock it down and the game is over. Why go for the INT there?

 

Meh. He intercepted the ball. It isn't his fault the refs made one of the worst calls in the history of sports and while knocking the ball down is common knowledge there have been a decent amount of hail marys completed off of batted balls the last couple of years between college and the NFL.

lost in all this is the GB not trying to knock the ball down. Knock it down and the game is over. Why go for the INT there?

You mean like yesterday when Tennessee tried to knock it down yesterday?

Meh. He intercepted the ball. It isn't his fault the refs made one of the worst calls in the history of sports and while knocking the ball down is common knowledge there have been a decent amount of hail marys completed off of batted balls the last couple of years between college and the NFL.

Let's not be ridiculous here (but it's Soxtalk, so it has to be). Live speed that's a really tough call. Replay should be able to correct it. Apparently it's not allowed to in that situation.

You know who loves that last play even more than Seattle fans? The REAL referees who just gained an ass load of leverage.

Kind of hard for Packers to try and knock it down when Tate's allowed to knock down the guy in front of him.

Looking at it again, Tate's hand was on that ball virtually the entire time.

Also, why the hell didn't Jennings swat that ball down?

Looking at it again, Tate's hand was on that ball virtually the entire time.

 

He had no possession of that. Not even close. One of his arms was basically never touching the ball and Jennings had both hands on it with the ball pinned to his chest.

you heard what the ESPN guy said. tie goes to the receiver

 

 

 

Johnny Manziel ‏@JManziel2

 

After further review the receiver did not touch second base the call stands, Touchdown celtics. Thats about how much sense this game makes.

you heard what the ESPN guy said. tie goes to the receiver

 

 

 

 

yeah, when its actually a tie

TJ Lang ‏@TJLang70

Got f***ed by the refs.. Embarrassing. Thanks nfl

 

 

Tom Crabtree ‏@TCrabtree83

13th man beat us tonight.

 

 

yeah, when its actually a tie

 

You also need both players to have possession. Golden Tate never even comes close to having possession of that ball.

Think about this: NFL is fining coaches more than they are paying replacement refs per game.

 

 

TJ Lang ‏@TJLang70

Got f***ed by the refs.. Embarrassing. Thanks nfl

 

suspended

 

Tom Crabtree ‏@TCrabtree83

13th man beat us tonight.

 

suspended

TJ Lang ‏@TJLang70

Got f***ed by the refs.. Embarrassing. Thanks nfl

 

 

Tom Crabtree ‏@TCrabtree83

13th man beat us tonight.

 

 

 

 

 

Boys and Girls Clubs around the country are celebrating this call tonight. A lot of them will be getting new rec rooms this summer.

Im note sure I see the humor in that comment. These guys are doing the best that they can, its not their fault. This is squarely on the NFL.

TJ Lang ‏@TJLang70

Got f***ed by the refs.. Embarrassing. Thanks nfl

 

Tom Crabtree ‏@TCrabtree83

13th man beat us tonight.

It's gotten to the point where I actually support this.

Game will re-air on Comedy Central tomorrow afternoon for those who missed it.

HA!

 

Reign of Troy ‏@ReignofTroy

Russell Wilson became the first QB in history to throw a game-winning interception.

josh sitton ‏@jsitton71

That was bulls***. This is getting ridiculous! The NFL needs to get the refs back bfr we strike and they make no money!

Im note sure I see the humor in that comment. These guys are doing the best that they can, its not their fault. This is squarely on the NFL.

There's an enormous amount of observational bias in this as well. We know the refs are replacements, thus missed calls seem that much more obvious. What is most likely true is that we fail to realize how many calls the normal refs miss, and also tend to overreact/over estimate the number that the replacements are making

 

That said, there is still an obvious difference

josh sitton ‏@jsitton71

That was bulls***. This is getting ridiculous! The NFL needs to get the refs back bfr we strike and they make no money!

Makes you wonder... has it been mentioned internally?

Edited September 25, 201213 yr by Athomeboy_2000