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I'm not sure if this was posted already, I searched and didn't find it. Say what you will about Felger and he can be a douche but he asked the question and Pereira answers it point blank about Polian bringing this to the competition committee and changing the rule to benefit his team. He admits he wouldn't be saying it if Sunday wasn't his last game in charge. He also talks about how he didn't agree with the change and how he's been trying for forever to get a 15 yard pass interference penalty with only a spot foul for take downs.

12:30 mark is that conversation but really the entire interview he says some very interesting stuff and a great BB story.

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Jangles

What?

Care to clarify what you're talking about

fgssand

Thanks for posting the clip = really interesting stuff......polian has more power than we realize. You would think as head of officiating, Pereira would be listened to as an expert with credibility as opposed to being neutered by the rules commitee members.

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Willie55

What Perreira said is what I've been saying for years. Make incidental pass interference plays 15 yard penalties but make flagrant pass interference penalties a spot foul.

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luvbrain

Thanks for sharing. It was very honest and refreshing.

spacecrime

Well, I never thought I'd say this but hats off to Felger.

Good job, Felgie!!!!!!!

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DocE

I have always liked the spot foul, but this year it appeared that the officials are getting gun shy about making the call because it is such a big penalty. Moss was getting interfered with a lot on downfield routes and Brady mentioned it in his weekly WEEI appearance that the officials were letting a lot more go downfield (to the benefit of Patriot db's as well). Maybe a 15 yard penalty would make the officials more willing to call the penalty.

Gwedd

Nice story about Coach. Nice to here the talk about Polian, Martz and Holmgren, too. Just affirms what everyone has known for years. When a team can't beat you, you change the rules.

BradyBranch39

nice link. enjoyed it.

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Jackson 2

Anyone know how to send this to Florio?