League admits mistake in Lions-Saints game

RaginCajun83 · 01-09-2012, 09:58 AM

I knew it wasn't a fumble when the play happened, Drew was all class about that play in his post game presser but just goes to show you that these refs are clueless

jokeray · 01-09-2012, 10:04 AM

non issue, would no have changed the outcome of the game.

Choupique · 01-09-2012, 12:18 PM

A human being made a mistake in real-time-blistering-speed sporting activity. Wow, that never happens.

I'm more often amazed how many calls they get correct in a nanosecond.

I don't whine about the mistakes they make.
ALL humans make mistakes and it would be douchebaglike to blame or whine about it. Just sayin'.

The NFL often claims they've made mistakes. I respect that about them. I agree it is a non issue. Good point.

skymike · 01-09-2012, 06:55 PM

Am I really about to give Choupique a "like?"

homerj07 · 01-09-2012, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by Choupique

A human being made a mistake in real-time-blistering-speed sporting activity. Wow, that never happens.

I'm more often amazed how many calls they get correct in a nanosecond.

I don't whine about the mistakes they make.
ALL humans make mistakes and it would be douchebaglike to blame or whine about it. Just sayin'.

The NFL often claims they've made mistakes. I respect that about them. I agree it is a non issue. Good point.

Several of us have said the same thing over the past few weeks. Most of us do cuss & yell during a game BUT... they do a hell of a lot better than I would ever do!!

pinch · 01-10-2012, 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by Choupique

A human being made a mistake in real-time-blistering-speed sporting activity. Wow, that never happens.

I'm more often amazed how many calls they get correct in a nanosecond.

I don't whine about the mistakes they make.
ALL humans make mistakes and it would be douchebaglike to blame or whine about it. Just sayin'.

The NFL often claims they've made mistakes. I respect that about them. I agree it is a non issue. Good point.

They definitely have a difficult job. However, I think what makes this particular case different is that it required no judgement or interpretation of the rules, it was the simply the application of a rule. In any particular game there are probably 5-10 calls that could go either way, especially when you're talking about pass interference, holding, and things of that nature. In most cases these cancel each other out as long as the referee is being consistent.

However, this particular case was simply the application of a rule and IMO there is no excuse for an entire team of referees to apply a known rule incorrectly. The whistle blew, the play is dead, no interpretation needed.

Halo · 01-10-2012, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by skymike

Am I really about to give Choupique a "like?"

LOL Uncle Choup has been "dead on" lately...

sent from my Droid Charge on Verizon

AlaskaSaints · 01-10-2012, 08:43 AM

Error on the side of possession in the future, before awarding the ball to a team on a questionable call.

I'm pleased that they couldn't capitalize.

Alaska

FireVenturi · 01-10-2012, 09:05 AM

I'm just glad that play didn't matter.

Boutte · 01-11-2012, 10:06 AM

I do think SloMotion is right though. Hire some younger guys who are full time professionals. Maybe look for ex-football players, but a helmet them and put them where they can see the action rather than worry about some one bumping into them and bruising their artery hardened brains.

01-09-2012, 10:04 AM	#2
jokeray Jackwagon! Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 211	non issue, would no have changed the outcome of the game. skymike likes this.
jokeray Jackwagon! Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 211

01-09-2012, 12:18 PM	#3
Choupique 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,594	A human being made a mistake in real-time-blistering-speed sporting activity. Wow, that never happens. I'm more often amazed how many calls they get correct in a nanosecond. I don't whine about the mistakes they make. ALL humans make mistakes and it would be douchebaglike to blame or whine about it. Just sayin'. The NFL often claims they've made mistakes. I respect that about them. I agree it is a non issue. Good point. neugey, skymike, homerj07 and 1 others like this.
Choupique 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,594

01-09-2012, 07:44 PM	#5
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Originally Posted by Choupique A human being made a mistake in real-time-blistering-speed sporting activity. Wow, that never happens. I'm more often amazed how many calls they get correct in a nanosecond. I don't whine about the mistakes they make. ALL humans make mistakes and it would be douchebaglike to blame or whine about it. Just sayin'. The NFL often claims they've made mistakes. I respect that about them. I agree it is a non issue. Good point. Several of us have said the same thing over the past few weeks. Most of us do cuss & yell during a game BUT... they do a hell of a lot better than I would ever do!!

01-10-2012, 07:39 AM	#6
pinch 100th Post Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Diamondhead, MS Posts: 272 Blog Entries: 1	Originally Posted by Choupique A human being made a mistake in real-time-blistering-speed sporting activity. Wow, that never happens. I'm more often amazed how many calls they get correct in a nanosecond. I don't whine about the mistakes they make. ALL humans make mistakes and it would be douchebaglike to blame or whine about it. Just sayin'. The NFL often claims they've made mistakes. I respect that about them. I agree it is a non issue. Good point. They definitely have a difficult job. However, I think what makes this particular case different is that it required no judgement or interpretation of the rules, it was the simply the application of a rule. In any particular game there are probably 5-10 calls that could go either way, especially when you're talking about pass interference, holding, and things of that nature. In most cases these cancel each other out as long as the referee is being consistent. However, this particular case was simply the application of a rule and IMO there is no excuse for an entire team of referees to apply a known rule incorrectly. The whistle blew, the play is dead, no interpretation needed.

01-10-2012, 08:29 AM	#7
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,894 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by skymike Am I really about to give Choupique a "like?" LOL Uncle Choup has been "dead on" lately... sent from my Droid Charge on Verizon

01-09-2012, 09:58 AM	#1
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	I knew it wasn't a fumble when the play happened, Drew was all class about that play in his post game presser but just goes to show you that these refs are clueless

01-09-2012, 06:55 PM	#4
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Am I really about to give Choupique a "like?"

01-10-2012, 08:43 AM	#8
AlaskaSaints 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 2,484 Blog Entries: 2	Error on the side of possession in the future, before awarding the ball to a team on a questionable call. I'm pleased that they couldn't capitalize. Alaska

01-10-2012, 09:05 AM	#9
FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	I'm just glad that play didn't matter.

01-11-2012, 10:06 AM	#10
Boutte Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse Posts: 1,701	I do think SloMotion is right though. Hire some younger guys who are full time professionals. Maybe look for ex-football players, but a helmet them and put them where they can see the action rather than worry about some one bumping into them and bruising their artery hardened brains. SloMotion likes this.

LinkBacks (?) LinkBack to this Thread: https://blackandgold.com/saints/40083-league-admits-mistake-lions-saints-game.html
Posted By	For	Type	Date	Hits
NFL Wild Card: Lions at Saints - Page 55 - New England Patriots Forums - PatsFans.com Patriots Fan Messageboard	This thread	Refback	01-09-2012 02:56 AM	1
League admits mistake in Lions-Saints game	This thread	Refback	01-09-2012 12:47 AM	10