vrabel trip - New England Patriots Forums

juny · 01-21-2008, 04:25 PM

I'm surprised this hasn't gotten much attention, but that was a miss by the refs that led to a big turnover. I understand refs miss calls here and there and things usually even out, but I thought it was illegal to trip.

Just somewhat surprised the talking heads didn't cover it during the post game analysis.

But big props to Vrabel this year, he has been crazy good on the pass rush.

mgm79 · 01-21-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by juny

I'm surprised this hasn't gotten much attention, but that was a miss by the refs that led to a big turnover. I understand refs miss calls here and there and things usually even out, but I thought it was illegal to trip.

Just somewhat surprised the talking heads didn't cover it during the post game analysis.

But big props to Vrabel this year, he has been crazy good on the pass rush.

I need to take a look at the play again, but I don't think vrabel's trip had a lot to do with the interception, Rivers still threw the pass on target to I think it was Chambers? who was actually in a better position to make the reception, Asante just made a really good play.

***QuiGon*** · 01-21-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by juny

I'm surprised this hasn't gotten much attention, but that was a miss by the refs that led to a big turnover. I understand refs miss calls here and there and things usually even out, but I thought it was illegal to trip.

It is, and he got away with one. It didn't affect the throw but it still should have been called. Overall I'd say the refs had a "let 'em play" approach to yesterday's game; very few penalties.

***ctpatsfan77*** · 01-21-2008, 04:56 PM

I can't tell if any of the refs saw it or not, but it looked like a gray area call to me (i.e., was it intentional?). Then again, after some of the cr*p calls that have gone against NE over the years (remember the "roughing the passer" call when some QB ran into Wilfork?), I'm inclined to call it karma evening up the balance.

Fixit · 01-21-2008, 04:56 PM

It's illegal to trip the ball carrier? I guess you learn something every day.

NEPat · 01-21-2008, 04:59 PM

Anyone else read the thread title and think Vrabel was headed to Cabo during the off week? No, just me then?

I blame the media.

***mtbykr*** · 01-21-2008, 05:27 PM

I am sure the refs saw it because someone is always watching the QB. It did have an effect on the play even if it was just Rivers knowing he was there....with his gimpy legs he was no doubt real conscience of it. To me (only one look) it looked like he got spun around and it wasn't intentional. He also didn't trip him,,,if they were to call anything it would have been a leg whip.