Al Riveron explains why there was no OPI foul in final play of Saints-Vikings

st thomas · 01-06-2020, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by vpheughan

OVERCONFIDENT EGGSPURTS!!!

Where's all the "What's the weather forecast for Green Bay" now? Hmmmm?

I’m the one that said the vikes were playing possum against Green Bay but I also said I wasn’t worried about beating Green Bay it was the refs in Green Bay

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hitta · 01-06-2020, 11:00 AM

Whether the call was overturned isn't the thing that drives me with rage, it's the fact that they couldn't even take the time to look at it.

jeanpierre · 01-06-2020, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by hitta

Whether the call was overturned isn't the thing that drives me with rage, it's the fact that they couldn't even take the time to look at it.

And they never were...

That ole' feeling started for me when the NFL offices denied the Saints request for the color rush jerseys...

While the color rush is not my favorite, though I like theirs best of all the league, when the league denies you something they initially pushed gave me pause...

The call, or non-call, that p*ssed me off most was when Kamara was in the grasp of a tackle and another Viking took a head-shot...

And this has happened before and yet it keeps happening; is Payton sending this film in to lobby pre-game as other teams do or neaux?

FinSaint · 01-06-2020, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

The difference is Cook didn't get any separation from the defender.

That's rather subjective, which is the difficulty with these calls.

FinSaint · 01-06-2020, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

The call, or non-call, that p*ssed me off most was when Kamara was in the grasp of a tackle and another Viking took a head-shot...

...and Aikman was like "that was a clean hit with the shoulder"

a. Rhodes hit Kamara's head with his helmet, not his shoulder

b. You aren't allowed to target the other player's head even if you lead with the shoulder

Rsanders24 · 01-06-2020, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

That's rather subjective, which is the difficulty with these calls.

There was nothing difficult about that call yesterday though. That was the textbook definition and should have at least warranted a look. That was the game ending play. With clear video of the push off using full extension of the arm.

You owe that to the players and fans simply for the integrity of the league. What would it have hurt to just simply say we are going to take a look at it.

I will say that with the way we played for 3 quarters of the game we didn’t deserve to win but use the rule that you implemented.

K Major · 01-06-2020, 11:47 AM

Yep.

Not to even "look" at the sequence of events in a playoff game was ridiculous.

Big fat slap in the face from the league to the New Orleans Saints.

st thomas · 01-06-2020, 11:49 AM

They look they have to call it plain and simple don’t look no problem plain and simple. It sucks but we’re getting used to it

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nola_swammi · 01-06-2020, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

...and Aikman was like "that was a clean hit with the shoulder"

a. Rhodes hit Kamara's head with his helmet, not his shoulder

b. You aren't allowed to target the other player's head even if you lead with the shoulder

Aikman is a joke as commentator.

jeanpierre · 01-06-2020, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

...and Aikman was like "that was a clean hit with the shoulder"

a. Rhodes hit Kamara's head with his helmet, not his shoulder

b. You aren't allowed to target the other player's head even if you lead with the shoulder

Aikman still has butt-hurt from that 28-0 drubbing the Saints Dome Patrol gave him in his NFL debut, 1989, Wk 1...

Cowboys never played the Saints during their 90s run, avoiding the Dome Patrol after that ass kicking...

01-06-2020, 10:34 AM	#31
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Al Riveron explains why there was no OPI foul in final play of Saints-Vikings Originally Posted by vpheughan OVERCONFIDENT EGGSPURTS!!! Where's all the "What's the weather forecast for Green Bay" now? Hmmmm? I’m the one that said the vikes were playing possum against Green Bay but I also said I wasn’t worried about beating Green Bay it was the refs in Green Bay Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-06-2020, 11:00 AM	#32
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,324	Re: Al Riveron explains why there was no OPI foul in final play of Saints-Vikings Whether the call was overturned isn't the thing that drives me with rage, it's the fact that they couldn't even take the time to look at it.
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01-06-2020, 11:20 AM	#33
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Al Riveron explains why there was no OPI foul in final play of Saints-Vikings Originally Posted by hitta Whether the call was overturned isn't the thing that drives me with rage, it's the fact that they couldn't even take the time to look at it. And they never were... That ole' feeling started for me when the NFL offices denied the Saints request for the color rush jerseys... While the color rush is not my favorite, though I like theirs best of all the league, when the league denies you something they initially pushed gave me pause... The call, or non-call, that p*ssed me off most was when Kamara was in the grasp of a tackle and another Viking took a head-shot... And this has happened before and yet it keeps happening; is Payton sending this film in to lobby pre-game as other teams do or neaux? Rugby Saint II likes this.
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01-06-2020, 11:28 AM	#34
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Al Riveron explains why there was no OPI foul in final play of Saints-Vikings Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 The difference is Cook didn't get any separation from the defender. That's rather subjective, which is the difficulty with these calls. jeanpierre likes this.

01-06-2020, 11:34 AM	#35
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Al Riveron explains why there was no OPI foul in final play of Saints-Vikings Originally Posted by jeanpierre The call, or non-call, that p*ssed me off most was when Kamara was in the grasp of a tackle and another Viking took a head-shot... ...and Aikman was like "that was a clean hit with the shoulder" a. Rhodes hit Kamara's head with his helmet, not his shoulder b. You aren't allowed to target the other player's head even if you lead with the shoulder jeanpierre likes this.

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01-06-2020, 11:41 AM	#36
Rsanders24 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 1,482	Re: Al Riveron explains why there was no OPI foul in final play of Saints-Vikings Originally Posted by FinSaint That's rather subjective, which is the difficulty with these calls. There was nothing difficult about that call yesterday though. That was the textbook definition and should have at least warranted a look. That was the game ending play. With clear video of the push off using full extension of the arm. You owe that to the players and fans simply for the integrity of the league. What would it have hurt to just simply say we are going to take a look at it. I will say that with the way we played for 3 quarters of the game we didn’t deserve to win but use the rule that you implemented. Rugby Saint II, OldMaid, darksoul35 and 1 others like this.

01-06-2020, 11:47 AM	#37
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Al Riveron explains why there was no OPI foul in final play of Saints-Vikings Yep. Not to even "look" at the sequence of events in a playoff game was ridiculous. Big fat slap in the face from the league to the New Orleans Saints. jeanpierre and Rugby Saint II like this.

01-06-2020, 11:49 AM	#38
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Al Riveron explains why there was no OPI foul in final play of Saints-Vikings They look they have to call it plain and simple don’t look no problem plain and simple. It sucks but we’re getting used to it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	Re: Al Riveron explains why there was no OPI foul in final play of Saints-Vikings Originally Posted by FinSaint ...and Aikman was like "that was a clean hit with the shoulder" a. Rhodes hit Kamara's head with his helmet, not his shoulder b. You aren't allowed to target the other player's head even if you lead with the shoulder Aikman is a joke as commentator. jeanpierre likes this.

01-06-2020, 11:34 PM	#40
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Al Riveron explains why there was no OPI foul in final play of Saints-Vikings Originally Posted by FinSaint ...and Aikman was like "that was a clean hit with the shoulder" a. Rhodes hit Kamara's head with his helmet, not his shoulder b. You aren't allowed to target the other player's head even if you lead with the shoulder Aikman still has butt-hurt from that 28-0 drubbing the Saints Dome Patrol gave him in his NFL debut, 1989, Wk 1... Cowboys never played the Saints during their 90s run, avoiding the Dome Patrol after that ass kicking...