The refs inability to review Williams INT without MM calling timeout...

[channtheman]

This is a pretty big deal that I don't think will get enough attention. The refs were not going to get the buzz to review the last INT in time, until MM called timeout.

The refs went into damage control mode and claim the buzz had come before we called timeout, but I don't really buy it. With the talk of review possibly going to one ref in a central location on Sundays, what does the NFL plan to do to make sure they buzz in quickly enough when they need to review the play?

I feel like a ref on the field should have the ability to, and if they already do, one should have automatically stopped play to allow time to see if that INT should be reviewed.

[CaptainKickass]

I strongly agree that the refs were shit in their operation. In order to play championship football since I can remember, one must beat 3 opponents.

1. Yourselves
2. The Opponent
3. The Officials

[red]

yup, if you're gonna flag and penalize coaches for throwing a challenge flag inside 2 minutes, then you damn well better do your fucking job and get the thing right. if there is any little doubt, then it needs to be reviews

dallas damn near got the snap off before m3 called the TO to buy more time

i don't know how one guy in one area could handle everything, i'm guessing its gonna be whole teams watching every game, with the head of refs as an overseer

[bobblehead]

The ref standing 3 feet away staring at the pick should be fired for waving it incomplete. Completely inexcusable missing that call from perfect position to see it. Then not reviewing it instantly...worse yet.

[red]

The ref standing 3 feet away staring at the pick should be fired for waving it incomplete. Completely inexcusable missing that call from perfect position to see it. Then not reviewing it instantly...worse yet.

that fat asshole even had glasses didn't he? he was right there with a clear few for the whole thing. and on the replay, the ball was inches off the ground. it really wasn't close

[pbmax]

I thought the broadcast said they gave the Packers back the TO because they HAD gotten buzzed by upstairs for the review?

[red]

I thought the broadcast said they gave the Packers back the TO because they HAD gotten buzzed by upstairs for the review?

thats what the ref said after they reviewed it and saw that not only should it have been reviewed automatically but that the call on the field was wrong

thats why chan said they were trying to cover their asses by giving us the TO back and saying they were buzzed before the TO was called

[Guiness]

yup, if you're gonna flag and penalize coaches for throwing a challenge flag inside 2 minutes, then you damn well better do your fucking job and get the thing right. if there is any little doubt, then it needs to be reviews

dallas damn near got the snap off before m3 called the TO to buy more time

i don't know how one guy in one area could handle everything, i'm guessing its gonna be whole teams watching every game, with the head of refs as an overseer

Except just ask Browns fans...getting the snap off doesn't always matter! Remember 'bottlegate'? I don't think I ever heard a decent explanation of why that review was allowed to happen, considering the refs put the ball down, and it got snapped.

[Guiness]

thats what the ref said after they reviewed it and saw that not only should it have been reviewed automatically but that the call on the field was wrong

thats why chan said they were trying to cover their asses by giving us the TO back and saying they were buzzed before the TO was called

Agreed, looked like a cya moment to me. If they'd already been buzzed, why did they announce the GB timeout?

[woodbuck27]

This is a pretty big deal that I don't think will get enough attention. The refs were not going to get the buzz to review the last INT in time, until MM called timeout.

The refs went into damage control mode and claim the buzz had come before we called timeout, but I don't really buy it. With the talk of review possibly going to one ref in a central location on Sundays, what does the NFL plan to do to make sure they buzz in quickly enough when they need to review the play?

I feel like a ref on the field should have the ability to, and if they already do, one should have automatically stopped play to allow time to see if that INT should be reviewed.

I want some official away from the playing surface to make those calls or 'buzz in' that an particular play must be reviewed to protect the integrity of the game.

I'm not sure that the Referee saw it?

The way Tony Romo reacted it looked like he did?

I sure saw it watching on the screen....and for certain saw that pick on the replay.

I was afraid that MM was going to allow it to pass or not call a TO for a review. I was alarmed that might just be ignored.

Hey I see a lot on the screen as I'm wired. The view is usually excellent. I want the guy to be that fella /lady that at least see's it as good/better than me.

That guy/gal isn't on the field/playing surface. He's/she's up TOP.

[pbmax]

In the last two minutes and for scoring plays, the review ref in the booth buzzes to ref that he needs to take a look.

[SkinBasket]

Weren't they supposed to review all turnovers inside 2 minutes as well as scores? The NFL is becoming worse than our federal government. So many rules that no one knows what the fuck is going on or what they're not supposed to be fucking up.

[woodbuck27]

Weren't they supposed to review all turnovers inside 2 minutes as well as scores? The NFL is becoming worse than our federal government. So many rules that no one knows what the fuck is going on or what they're not supposed to be fucking up.

Yup and the coach's don't seem to know what to do?

One week it's this way and next week that !

Confusion the order of the day.

[Freak Out]

Jerry $$$$ was involved and they got caught.

[pittstang5]

Weren't they supposed to review all turnovers inside 2 minutes as well as scores? The NFL is becoming worse than our federal government. So many rules that no one knows what the fuck is going on or what they're not supposed to be fucking up.

I think because it was not initially ruled a turnover, it cannot automatically be reviewed. If they called it an INT - then they would review it.


I watched the replay of the official eyeballing that play and when he came over and showed "Incomplete," I figured TWill bobbled another one. That official was right there and looked like he watched the ball come right in toward Twill. He looked so confident, no hesitancy whatsoever to call it incomplete. What an asshat!

Packers have a knack of getting some pretty bad calls the last couple years.