darell1976 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Uhhhh, those guys miss calls too. If you think college officials would come in and automatically be better, you don't understand how the refereeing hierarchy works. Refs are graded on every game. The good ones get more assignments and playoff games. None of them are going to catch everything especially with how fast the game happens. And while there were no D-1 refs, the replacement guys sure did an excellent job during the referee lockout a few years ago didn't they? There should be DI refs, and DII etc. But something has to change or more and more fans will boycott the sport. Goodell is making it that way with the no hitting policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feff Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 There should be DI refs, and DII etc. But something has to change or more and more fans will boycott the sport. Goodell is making it that way with the no hitting policy. Get out on the field and try officiating, even at a sub-varsity high school level. Then bump that up to the game speed the pros go. You'll find it's a lot more difficult than sitting in your chair with a nice high def tv and instant replay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Get out on the field and try officiating, even at a sub-varsity high school level. Then bump that up to the game speed the pros go. You'll find it's a lot more difficult than sitting in your chair with a nice high def tv and instant replay. Great point! Without my HD TV and instant replay capability, I wouldn't have even noticed Dez Bryant running onto the field to bark at an official. We certainly can't expect NFL officials to notice little things like that as well! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Great point! Without my HD TV and instant replay capability, I wouldn't have even noticed Dez Bryant running onto the field to bark at an official. We certainly can't expect NFL officials to notice little things like that as well! Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub27 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Great point! Without my HD TV and instant replay capability, I wouldn't have even noticed Dez Bryant running onto the field to bark at an official. We certainly can't expect NFL officials to notice little things like that as well! Still wasn't an automatic penalty per the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Still wasn't an automatic penalty per the rules. So if the entire offense of the Cowboys had walked out onto the field to politely discuss the situation, the referee has the option of calling a penalty only if the discussion gets a bit heated? C'mon... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 So if the entire offense of the Cowboys had walked out onto the field to politely discuss the situation, the referee has the option of calling a penalty only if the discussion gets a bit heated? C'mon... I thought any player on the field without a helmet gets a penalty. What's the difference between what Dez did and say someone takes off their helmet after a TD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub27 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I thought any player on the field without a helmet gets a penalty. What's the difference between what Dez did and say someone takes off their helmet after a TD. Right, wrong or indifferent, the way the rule is currently written, it is not an automatic penalty. I wouldn't be surprised to see an alteration of the rule in the off-season. Dean Blandino clarified the Bryant play Monday, telling NFL Network and Mike Florio that it’s up to the judgment of the officials if a player who comes off the sidelines helmetless should be penalized. If a player on the field takes his helmet off after a play, he is to be flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct. If a player comes off the sideline without his helmet, Blandino said the officials have a choice: If the player argues and is belligerent, he should be flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct. If he argues mildly or does something else, that is up to the officials’ discretion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Right, wrong or indifferent, the way the rule is currently written, it is not an automatic penalty. I wouldn't be surprised to see an alteration of the rule in the off-season. I can imagine what kind of rule changes we will see next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Oxbow6 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Concise and to the point. Well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Read yesterday ARog has a slight tear in the calf muscle..............yikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Read yesterday ARog has a slight tear in the calf muscle..............yikes. Maybe Aaron needs to spend more time working out and less time perfecting his "I'm here to pump [clap] you up" line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Maybe Aaron needs to spend more time working out and less time perfecting his "I'm here to pump [clap] you up" line? Glad to see you were able to escape the fetal postion from last Sunday's Lion's loss to chime in................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Glad to see you were able to escape the fetal postion from last Sunday's Lion's loss to chime in................................... I'll be curious to see how many Packer fans start wishing for the golden days of yore when Brett Favre was their QB should GB lose this weekend... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feff Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I'll be curious to see how many Packer fans start wishing for the golden days of yore when Brett Favre was their QB should GB lose this weekend... I don't think you'll find too many. Most Packers fans I know (including myself) are more than happy with Rodgers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I don't think you'll find too many. Most Packers fans I know (including myself) are more than happy with Rodgers. This...^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 C'mon, you two. Green Bay was in total meltdown mode by the time #4 touched down on the tarmac in New York. Now Packer fans act like they were on board with Ted Thompson the whole time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feff Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I actually was. Favre was burning bridges in GB year after year by being a prima donna and holding their draft hostage. I was ready to see him go, even without knowing what Rodgers was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 If ARog plays a "full 60" GB wins. If not DAL wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 If ARog plays a "full 60" GB wins. If not DAL wins. Then he can row row row his boat...gently down da lose-ah stream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Then he can row row row some loser's boat...gently down da lose-ah stream!FYP. He'll have to rent the boat from Stafford though................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 FYP. He'll have to rent the boat from Stafford though................. Oh yea? Well at least...nevermind. I got nothin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodcon Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 If ARog plays a "full 60" GB wins. If not DAL wins. Lot of "experts" saying Dallas could pull this out...have they not seen Romo in the playoffs? Or is there another "Liongate" chapter in play here? Hmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 When do the packers play ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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