Originally Posted by 73Saint (Post 836082)

I don't think it's rigged. The small market argument doesn't cut it for me. Now, if you tell me the refs make a decision to "let them play" more in some games than others, I'll buy it. It was clear they were letting them play. But the egregious nature of this missed call was just so blatant. But I truly do not believe that there was any rigging. It doesn't make sense. Small market or not New Orleans' fan base alone, I would venture to guess that less revenue will be generated from a Rams SB than a Saints SB.

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton (Post 836097)

I mostly don't believe there was any rigging either...wouldn't surprise me if there was though. My thoughts are, if the game was in fact rigged,why would they let it come down to a almost last minute play where we could possibly win it? Would if he would've got to Lewis 1 second later? Tommy Would be either made a first down or touch down. Either way,if Would be been ball game. I don't think a fixed game wouldve allowed it to be that close imho.

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka (Post 836104)

You must not have seen the holding that the Rams were doing on almost every one of their offensive plays...the whole game. Not one was called that I remember. Why do you think we never laid a hand on Goff?

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II (Post 836106)

We got knocked out of the playoffs last year because Williams did not want to commit that exact same penalty!!! :bang:

Originally Posted by neugey (Post 836140)

I have started to calm down a bit today. I wish there would be some independent investigation of the referees involved in the game, but it probably won't happen because of the Shield.

Hopefully rule changes are coming and they are some good ones. Whatever rule changes come, historically they will be directly associated with the insane no-call. Like the Black Sox, this will be remembered for years, decades, generations.

If New England wins the SB, it will simply cement their dynasty. If the Rams win, it will go down in history as the most illegitimate title in NFL history. The Rams franchise would basically be wearing a scarlet letter that everyone knows and sees. You might as well put a Fleur De Lis on their rings. They aren't as lucky as you might think.

Originally Posted by 73Saint (Post 836107)

I saw the entire game, Sarge. That's just my opinion, game wasn't rigged. You not going to convince me otherwise.

Originally Posted by 73Saint (Post 836074)

I know they aren't the same. I realize we blew it in the Minneapolis Miracle, and this was a completely different scenario. But, all week leading up to the NFCCG I continued to tell myself, "self, it's been a great year, no matter the outcome. Be proud of this team and realize to make it to the final 4 is something special. No broken remotes if we lose! But more importantly, enjoy the rest of the NFL season. The AFCCG, the Superbowl. Remember, you are a fan of the NFL, not just the Saints. Enjoy it no matter what."

I told myself those things, out loud and to myself. Over and over. I convinced myself that I could handle the outcome, no matter what.

I never would have imagined that two days after the NFCCG 2019, I would feel WORSE than I did last year after the Divisional round.

Yet, here we are. I'm so depressed. I can't even imagine how the team feels. I don't even know if I can stomach watching the Superbowl. I have found some solace in watching sportcenter and NFLN, but not a lot. I don't even know why I'm posting this, other than it seems somewhat therapeutic talking about it.

Anyone else?