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Old 06-12-2008, 06:53 AM   #11
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All I know is that the last 3 years of watching Colts playoff games I've felt sick to my stomach due to the officiating on the field. Once is a fluke, twice is suspicious but three times is just god damn evidence to me.
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Old 06-12-2008, 07:30 AM   #12
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I do think refs can be influenced. I think many NBA refs pander to the home crowds and superstars to the point of ridiculousness. I do think NFL refs can be influence too. Look at the Colts, Polian uses his position on the competition committee to bully refs. Many strong, intelligent coaches can intimidate refs too.

Do I think refs purposely go into games to affect the outcome? Doubtful except for lone cases like Donaghy. But I wouldn't be surprised if the allegations from Donaghy are true. The NBA has had far more questionable called games than any other sport and it seems that almost every playoff series goes 6-7 games these days.
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All I know is that the last 3 years of watching Colts playoff games I've felt sick to my stomach, which was only made worse due to the officiating on the field. Once is a fluke, twice is suspicious but three times is just god damn evidence to me.
I fixed your post for you.

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I really don't think so. I do think the league wanted the Pats to go undefeated, but I doubt they rigged the Super Bowl. That was one of the better-called Super Bowls in recent memory. Considering how many Pats O-linemen have gotten away with holds in the past couple seasons, I don't see any reason to be bitter about one play.
You sound like somemone who's team gets embarased by the Patriots over and over again and you just can't stand it. Jets fan? Dolphins, Bills? I'm right, no? What an obvious arse you are. Clever how you discredited the Patriots for their 18 game win steak due to the league then the one loss they have is the one that was called right. Go away troll.
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