January 11, 2010

Yahoo Sports: Did refs botch epic NFL playoff game?

You bet your arse they did!!!

Umm, HELLO! Where's the flag on this?

So the Packers lost to flippin’ Arizona, and let me tell you I am NOT PLEASED. This game was good. Edge-of-your-seat good. Ninety-six points scored in this game, and a victory seemed tangible for the Green Bay Packers. But we lost because of this little play picture above. NOT ONE FLAG WAS THROWN. Read more here.

Cardinals defensive back Michael Adams (notes) hit Rodgers and then facemasked him on the way down. Again, it drew no yellow laundry. You can see it in the picture above, and you can see it in the video here. It wasn’t glancing, incidental contact. That hand was on the facemask for awhile. Hands to a quarterback’s face are illegal, period, let alone grabbing his facemask and not letting go for a couple of seconds.

Ugh. I’m still fuming. But then this jackass on Twitter says:

The referee, Scott Green, stands behind the pocket and has to watch first for the loose ball. Once the ball is out, Green’s job is to watch ball for possession. He can’t watch the QB then. If he saw the facemask, it’d mean he wasn’t watching ball. It’s a quirky rule, but it’s the referee’s call — and the ref is charged with possession once the ball is loose.

SERIOUSLY? ARE YOU JOKING? UNBELIEVABLE.

I’m not saying the Packers played phenominally, because really, their defense didn’t show up to the game. We have a good defense, but yesterday they were lacking. Offensively, Rodgers got the job done when he had an opportunity, but it’s bullshit calls, or the lack of a call at all, that added to the Packers losing a game they should have won.

Yes, I’m still upset and depressed. Yes, it’s only a game. I know this. I just get sick and tired of the referees and their inconsistency in making play calls. I know the Packers have a lot of penalties (and stupid ones, too) under their belts, but last night was a major crock of shit.

I hope last nights refs get fired. Canned. (I can dream. right?)

I’m gearing up for the Cowboys vs. Vikings game next weekend. I love Brett Favre (and hate him. I can do that, I’m a Green Bay Fan. It’s allowed.) but I despise the Vikings. I’m rooting for Romo all the way (plus, he’s a Wisconsin native. It would be sacrilege not to cheer for him, even though I hate the Cowboys, too.)

Are we ready for more football?! Go Romo!

Posted by Dana @ 1:53 PM • Tundra Football