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11-30-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Pats_AZ

I didn't see this posted so here goes.

were the officials last night the same team that officiated the Pats Colts game? I thought the head ref was the same guy. If it was then that's two BIG games this crappy crew has officiated and if it is the same crew they almost blew the game for the Pats and might have blown it for the Packers with crap PI call in the 4th. does anyone know? At this rate they might be officiating the AFCC and the Superbowl!

As soon as I saw that bogus PI call, the first person I thought of was Ellis Hobbs and that crap in Indy. Something has to be done about these officials personally handing teams bogus touchdowns, especially calls like that during these big games (Indy/NE) and (GB/Dall), please hold the flag in your pocket and don't hand them 50 yards, let them play. Please do us all a favor Mike Perreira...............

Pujo · 11-30-2007, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sieglo

It's cheaper to buy off one crew than multiple crews. Makes perfect sense to me.

Sure, and if you could prove that the NFL was doing that, it'd make sense to everyone else, too. Not sure why you bother being a fan if you think the game is rigged.

Patsfanin Philly · 11-30-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Pujo

Sure, and if you could prove that the NFL was doing that, it'd make sense to everyone else, too. Not sure why you bother being a fan if you think the game is rigged.

Uh, try googling Donaghy and NBA and maybe gambling and see what shows up before you randomly trash someone for posting what he did. The NFL is extremely vigilant in policing their refs to prevent just that sort of thing but.......

Pujo · 11-30-2007, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Patsfanin Philly

Uh, try googling Donaghy and NBA and maybe gambling and see what shows up before you randomly trash someone for posting what he did. The NFL is extremely vigilant in policing their refs to prevent just that sort of thing but.......

No no, the NBA issue was an individual ref, no question that can happen. Or even a conspiracy involving multiple refs. As long as the league deals with issues like that seriously, I believe the sport can maintain its integrity. The example above implied an institutional problem, where the NFL schedules certain refs to certain games in order to make it easier to fix games. I'm not saying it's impossible, but let's try getting a shred of evidence before we go throwing around accusations like that. And if it turns out to be true, it's time to find a new league to watch.

sieglo · 11-30-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pujo

No no, the NBA issue was an individual ref, no question that can happen. Or even a conspiracy involving multiple refs. As long as the league deals with issues like that seriously, I believe the sport can maintain its integrity. The example above implied an institutional problem, where the NFL schedules certain refs to certain games in order to make it easier to fix games. I'm not saying it's impossible, but let's try getting a shred of evidence before we go throwing around accusations like that. And if it turns out to be true, it's time to find a new league to watch.

Actually, I don't think it's anything as blatant as a pure payoff.

But I do think "the league" favors certain teams to win certain matchups because it makes better entertainment. For example, Colts vs. Steelers two years ago -- Colts favored, because the league loves the Colts. Then the Colts lose, leaving Steelers vs. Seattle. Another no brainer for the league -- a Steelers victory is more compelling, sells more merchandise. In both these games, guess which way the calls seemed to go?

At some point, what should be a series of random bad calls becomes a pattern. What causes the pattern? The preferences of the league and the media. Why does it cause the pattern? Like I said, I doubt it's as blatant as a payoff but these preferences from the league and the media still get into the refs' heads. And naturally, the crews with the LEAST experience are likely to be the most affected.

The good news is that good teams can beat the dubious tendencies of the officials.