I didn't think it was possible

73Saint · 01-22-2019, 11:47 AM

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?

ChrisXVI · 01-22-2019, 12:01 PM

I was shocked after the Minneapolis Miracle, but ultimately I understood that we relied so heavily on rookies during the season that it was just a matter of time before a rookie mistake cost us a big game.

This is a new feeling for me. I can’t even think about football. It’s been ruined.

Euphoria · 01-22-2019, 12:10 PM

I completely lost interest in watching the SB based on that game. I mean whats the point if its rigged and calls or non calls that didn't happen.

AsylumGuido · 01-22-2019, 12:18 PM

I've been in shock for the past two days. I too plan to miss watching the first Super Bowl in probably 30 or more years. I'm thinking American Pickers reruns are going to be my watching pleasure that day.

73Saint · 01-22-2019, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

I completely lost interest in watching the SB based on that game. I mean whats the point if its rigged and calls or non calls that didn't happen.

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.

Srgt. Hulka · 01-22-2019, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I've been in shock for the past two days. I too plan to miss watching the first Super Bowl in probably 30 or more years. I'm thinking American Pickers reruns are going to be my watching pleasure that day.

Guido! I was going to PM you today. I was worried about you. Haven’t seen you here since the game. Glad to see you here.

Srgt. Hulka · 01-22-2019, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by 73Saint

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.

I used to think it wasn’t rigged until Sunday.
How can all SEVEN officials, each with the power of the flag, miss that call, the PI and the helmet to helmet? It’s almost statistically impossible on such a blatant call. Rigged? You’re damned right it was rigged.

frydaddy · 01-22-2019, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka

I used to think it wasn’t rigged until Sunday.
How can all SEVEN officials, each with the power of the flag, miss that call, the PI and the helmet to helmet? It’s almost statistically impossible on such a blatant call. Rigged? You’re damned right it was rigged.

My thoughts exactly.

Utah_Saint · 01-22-2019, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by 73Saint

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.

It's amazing to me that "let them play" is a thing. All "let them play" means is, we (the refs) can't get the call right anyway so better a no call than a bad call.

73Saint · 01-22-2019, 12:51 PM

The non-reviewable calls are what makes this so messed up. If they were reviewable, the refs would be less apt to "call or not call" out of fear of changing the outcome of the game. I believe that's what happened here. I believe this group of refs decided (before the game even started) how they were going to call the game. And if you think about it, that in-and-of-itself is pretty messed up. Why not make it reviewable? I mean, you have Edlemans punt return being scrutinized from a million angles but you can't review THIS? It makes zero sense.

01-22-2019, 11:47 AM	#1
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	I didn't think it was possible 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? nola_swammi and OldMaid like this.

01-22-2019, 12:01 PM	#2
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: I didn't think it was possible I was shocked after the Minneapolis Miracle, but ultimately I understood that we relied so heavily on rookies during the season that it was just a matter of time before a rookie mistake cost us a big game. This is a new feeling for me. I can’t even think about football. It’s been ruined. SmashMouth and OldMaid like this.

01-22-2019, 12:10 PM	#3
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: I didn't think it was possible I completely lost interest in watching the SB based on that game. I mean whats the point if its rigged and calls or non calls that didn't happen. RailBoss, Rugby Saint II, OldMaid and 1 others like this.

01-22-2019, 12:18 PM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: I didn't think it was possible I've been in shock for the past two days. I too plan to miss watching the first Super Bowl in probably 30 or more years. I'm thinking American Pickers reruns are going to be my watching pleasure that day. RailBoss, SaintFanQ, 73Saint and 3 others like this.

01-22-2019, 12:20 PM	#5
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: I didn't think it was possible Originally Posted by Euphoria I completely lost interest in watching the SB based on that game. I mean whats the point if its rigged and calls or non calls that didn't happen. 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. jnormand, OldMaid, Utah_Saint and 1 others like this.

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01-22-2019, 12:20 PM	#6
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Re: I didn't think it was possible Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I've been in shock for the past two days. I too plan to miss watching the first Super Bowl in probably 30 or more years. I'm thinking American Pickers reruns are going to be my watching pleasure that day. Guido! I was going to PM you today. I was worried about you. Haven’t seen you here since the game. Glad to see you here. 73Saint and OldMaid like this.

01-22-2019, 12:24 PM	#7
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Re: I didn't think it was possible Originally Posted by 73Saint 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. I used to think it wasn’t rigged until Sunday. How can all SEVEN officials, each with the power of the flag, miss that call, the PI and the helmet to helmet? It’s almost statistically impossible on such a blatant call. Rigged? You’re damned right it was rigged. OldMaid, frydaddy and Rell&Gold like this.

01-22-2019, 12:28 PM	#8
frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,950 Blog Entries: 1	Re: I didn't think it was possible Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka I used to think it wasn’t rigged until Sunday. How can all SEVEN officials, each with the power of the flag, miss that call, the PI and the helmet to helmet? It’s almost statistically impossible on such a blatant call. Rigged? You’re damned right it was rigged. My thoughts exactly. OldMaid likes this.

01-22-2019, 12:38 PM	#9
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: I didn't think it was possible Originally Posted by 73Saint 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. It's amazing to me that "let them play" is a thing. All "let them play" means is, we (the refs) can't get the call right anyway so better a no call than a bad call. 73Saint, OldMaid and Rell&Gold like this.

01-22-2019, 12:51 PM	#10
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: I didn't think it was possible The non-reviewable calls are what makes this so messed up. If they were reviewable, the refs would be less apt to "call or not call" out of fear of changing the outcome of the game. I believe that's what happened here. I believe this group of refs decided (before the game even started) how they were going to call the game. And if you think about it, that in-and-of-itself is pretty messed up. Why not make it reviewable? I mean, you have Edlemans punt return being scrutinized from a million angles but you can't review THIS? It makes zero sense. Rugby Saint II, OldMaid and Mr.Riaton like this.