Okay now we all know that professional sports are rigged and last night was another prime time example. As the game went into overtime with all of America watching the officials decided to hand this game to New Orleans. With the saints driving on a first and ten play Drew Brees was scrambling and threw a desperate pass to David Thomas. The ball was clearly un-catchable, and no contact was made. Give Thomas credit because he lunged his body backwards looking as if Ben Leber full out tackled him. The official who was on the play did make a call but it was the back official who decided to throw the flag.
Two plays later Brees through a pass to wide open Meachem. Meachem struggled controlling the ball with it ultimatly appearing to hit the turf. BUT the officials called it a catch. After reviewing the play the officials indicated that there was no clear evidence of the ball hitting the ground so the catch would stand. By this explanation of the catch was ruled incomplete that call would have stood too.
Now Just a few weeks ago in the Packers Cardinals game which can arguably be ruled as the most offensive post season game ever came down to officiating calls during overtime. On a second down play Aaron Rodgers was driven into the ground on a play that should have been called roughing the passer resulting in a 15 yard penalty. Also on the very next play Rodgers face mask was furiously pulled away from his head. Neither of these calls were made allowing the Cardinals to win the game.
If the NFL doe not want to be scrutinized as the NBA currently is for officials determining the outcome of the game, penalties need to be reviewable.
-On Lebers pass interference the official was screened from making the correct call
-On Aaron Rodges roughing the passer the back official was screened, caught out of position looking downfield
-On Aaron Rodgers fumble and facemask the official was following the football seeing who gained possession and was not watching Rodgers facemask get grabbed
I have NO DOUBT if you could challenge penalties all three of those examples would have been overturned
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