Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Admission - The Facts Don't Lie. Why are You?


The Facts Don't Lie. Why are You?


Dear NFL and NFL Officiating Department,

In the words of Seth Meyers:  Really?  You have the audacity to defend the ruling last night?  http://yhoo.it/Twf9IV (link here saying you support the call for "The Seattle Screw")

In the words of Amy Pohler:  Really, NFL Officiating Crew?  Really?


You TRULY believe that the proper call was made?  Really?  I don't understand what you are seeing.  I simply do not.  


During the game, in 3 minutes, in a fast-paced environment...mistakes happen (this shouldn't have, but it did).  Yet, some how, you have the marbles to release a statement in support of the call today.  With all the views.  With all the camera angles.  With all the technology.  With millions of other people seeing it, knowing the game, and saying it was wrong.  You REALLY still stand by it?



Everything is so clear, yet you cannot even admit fault.


Take some responsibility to the Seattle Screw.  Home Cooking?  Bad replacement refs?  Poor judgment?  Anything.  Hell, make up an excuse about the solar winds.  Just don't flat out lie and say it was the right call.  The below accurately depicts the situation.  A win was stolen from the Packers.  At least stand up and admit it.
2012 NFL Rule Book
Article 3. Completed or Intercepted Pass
 
Item 5: Simultaneous Catch. If a pass is caught simultaneously by two eligible opponents, and both players retain it, the ball belongs to the passers. It is not a simultaneous catch if a player gains control first and an opponent subsequently gains joint control. If the ball is muffed after simultaneous touching by two such players, all the players of the passing team become eligible to catch the loose ball. (See http://static.nfl.com/static/content/public/image/rulebook/pdfs/2012%20-%20Rule%20Book.pdf, p39).
Notice that Packers' MD Jennings clearly catches and controls the ball before Seattle's Golden Tate gains anything that could be control...unless one arm over someone's shoulder barely touching the ball = control.



Really, NFL?  Really, NFL Officiating Crew?  Really?!  Stop lying to your players, your fans and yourselves.  The facts don't lie.  Why are you?