Second Monday Night Officiating Controversy

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After the Chargers kicked off and had a touchback to the Steelers before their last drive, the clock read 2:56. On a change of possession the clock stops.

Not this time, the clock ran to 2:38. 18 lost second. Reports of Belichick fleeing the scene after the game.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/12/steelers-touchdown-avoids-another-nfl-officiating-controversy/

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Jason Vida @jasonvida
Official box. FG at 2:59. Kickoff at 2:56 (touchback). Steelers first play at 2:38.

[red]

a little home cooking going on i'd say

[Joemailman]

Just a part of the home field advantage.

[hoosier]

Didn't official time used to be kept on the field? When did the scoreboard become official? And who employs the operator?

[pbmax]

Didn't official time used to be kept on the field? When did the scoreboard become official? And who employs the operator?

The NFL apparently hires local folks except for the playoffs.

[pbmax]

a little home cooking going on i'd say

Just a part of the home field advantage.

They press is full of similar accounts including one from 2005 between the Patriots and Steelers in Pittsburgh I believe.

[gbgary]

i remember saying to myself, while they were reviewing a play, that they need to look at the time too. didn't realize it was 18 freaking seconds until after the game. ridiculous.

[hoosier]

And it is non-reviewable unless it involves the end of the half or game. I think I hear a rules committee meeting about to happen.