What? You mean when the refs let the players actually play? The ensuing *****fest from Polian and the Colts was embarrassing. But I guess if Manning doesn't win, something has to be changed, eh? The funny thing is, the next year the Patriots beat them even worse while playing by Indy's rules.
Just incase you didn't know, it wasn't Polian who literally interpreted the new rules.
First off, I'd like to teach you something. A rule wasn't changed or made after the Patriots cheap ways. The rule was re-enforced. Learn to read, educate yourself on the game of football, then come back to me with the earth shattering nonsense coming out of your mouth.
They didn't take away the privilege to let players "play". Everybody outside of New England knew what they were doing. Willie McGinist admitted what they were doing. Their method of play was to hold, grab, and do whatever they need to receivers to stop them from getting separation.
The infamous picture of Pollard being rung up on that 4th down in the 2003 AFC Championship game was the icing on the cake. The Patriots wouldn't even let WRs run their routes. You actually think the personnel you had in 2001 was good enough to stop the greatest show on turf?
Why do you think Ty Law led the league in pass interferences when he arrived in New York? Because he couldn't do what he did in New England for years that made him this "elite" corner.
It's one thing to play past the rules a bit. The rule was re-enforced by the league (not Polian) after further review and seeing what the Patriots did in 2003. NFL Network had a damn segment on the thing, you hear the embarrassment in the radio commentary they were showing to you as they show that last drive effort by the Colts. The Patriots bent the rules too far, and they knew it. McGinist knew it too.
And it's good you listed four games where the Colts got the short end of the stick. How many examples do you want me to give where the refs ****ed over the other team? There have been so many phantom pass interference calls in favour of the Colts that it's become unbearable to watch them play. All Manning has to do is throw it up and if his receiver doesn't make the catch, there's a good chance a flag will be there to help.
Name the games where a phantom P.I. was put out there. Funny, we wouldn't even have a dynasty if it weren't for Walt Coleman's horrific call in 2001, and you want to talk about referees? You wouldn't be on this forum, on this bandwagon, or a fan of this team if Coleman didn't make that call.
The games this year where a "phantom" P.I. was called was in the second Texans game on Pierre Garcon. That was reviewed by the VP of officiating, otherwise you're reaching to your ass for excuses because those two interferences on Saturday were blatant interferences. Just because they called them in favor of the Colts on Saturday doesn't mean they were phantom or fake.
I already know what your reply is going to be. "Why are you here", or "why are you making excuses?". Expecting a logical retaliation from you is nearly impossible - enjoy the rest of the playoffs.
