Originally Posted by BlackOp:
I was giving it one last chance...but the officiating has, somehow, become even more f@cked up. I almost like they arent even trying to hide it anymore. Everyone is acting like this is an accident... it's not. It's greed and power...they are using their media mouth-pieces to push detection away from the source.
It all comes back to the network deal...maximizing advertisement revenue became the objective. They know if games are lop-sided, they lose viewers in the 2nd half. Then you have the spread in Vegas..where a single point differential can mean 10's of millions in profit. All you have to do is call one late PI (that cant be reviewed)....easy money. The catch is..they can never be arrested for it. Just say "sorry" and deposit the cash.
Yet, they allowed the Chiefs to get blown out last night?
Some things are just so lopsided, nothing can be done to help them - is that it? [Reply]
Originally Posted by DomCasual:
Yet, they allowed the Chiefs to get blown out last night?
Some things are just so lopsided, nothing can be done to help them - is that it?
Yes...but games like the Raiders/Saints and yesterday's Cleveland/Washington are prime examples. I heard the Dallas/SF game too...
As I mentioned before, Jacksonville had 16 missed penalties against GB. The game was decided by 4 points.
KC has had 3 TDs wiped from the board in 4 games. The late one in Houston would have upset the Vegas line. They haven't been the beneficiary of a single questionable call. Donko's are making a living on 3rd down penalties to extend their drives...and were essentially gifted a score on that PI call.
As someone else said...and I relate, anytime a big play happens, you hold your breath and wait for a flag.
I only care about football for the competition...if it's skewed, its pointless. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BlackOp:
Yes...but games like the Raiders/Saints and yesterday's Cleveland/Washington are prime examples. I heard the Dallas/SF game too...
As I mentioned before, Jacksonville had 16 missed penalties against GB. The game was decided by 4 points.
KC has had 3 TDs wiped from the board in 4 games. They haven't been the beneficiary of a single questionable call. Donko's are making a living on 3rd down penalties to extend their drives...and were essentially gifted a score on that PI call.
As someone else said...and I relate, anytime a big play happens, you hold your breath and wait for a flag.
Hmm, you couldn't be viewing these "questionable" calls from an extremely biased/distorted lens, could you? [Reply]
Originally Posted by Steve Sewell:
Hmm, you couldn't be viewing these "questionable" calls from an extremely biased/distorted lens, could you?
And when the Donkos keep getting timely penalties to extend drives...I'm assuming you attribute it to just good fortune? The first half of the Bengals game was ridiculous. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BlackOp:
And when the Donkos keep getting timely penalties to extend drives...I'm assuming you attribute it to just good fortune? The first half of the Bengals game was ridiculous.
Hmmm... so, how many of these timely penalties have happened this year? [Reply]
Originally Posted by BlackOp:
You seem pretty sure of yourself only 4 games into a long season. KC was 1-5 last year...
You make a good point, but it's pretty clear to see that something is just "off" with Smith and the offense overall. I guess Houston can save the day again, possibly....
Originally Posted by Chief Northman:
Dagnabit I do not agree with you often, but much respect to you for your praise of "The Black Crowes".
And congrats on your team embarrassing the Chiefs last night....
Eh, I'm more of a casual fan than anything else these days, but you have to respect a team that gets it's ass beat, and then turns around and returns the favor. [Reply]
It's pretty rare this happens and is really like an injury. It's not like Denver isn't dealing with injuries to the OL that has caused them to shift things around. our veteran 3 game starter at QB is hurt and may have to reply on the rookie with only 2 quarters of starts. Don't forget that Ware is out and a bunch of guys that you think suck are filling the void. [Reply]
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