BringBackFergy

Was that this years game vs the Chiefs?

He went low (as they are now told to do). Unfortunately, Flacco did as well at the last second. Glad he isn't suspended.

This Here's an example from my quick Google search. Last year's MNF game vs. the Pats* https://deadspin.com/whats-wrong-with-nfl-officiating-1744377435 The phantom whistle is one example of poor officiating. The ruling that the clock expired when Sammy rolled out of bounds with time left on the clock is "confirmation bias"

Well, I suppose I can google "Patriots Officials Decide Outcome of Game" and see what I get

You mean the TD?

I don't think the Pats owner has influenced the officials directly. I do think, however, the officials are aware of the crying and whining by the Pats over the course of the last ten years ever since spy gate and inflate gate to the point where the officials throw flags quickly whenever anything "appears" to hurt the Pats in a game. That appearance and the "err on the side of Pats" mentality has popped up time and again (and will continue to be an issue this year). Like I said, let's just keep this thread open for the next 8 weeks and see what else might be added to it.

*Wearing my tinfoil hat here* Maybe we can revert back to this thread from time to time to see how officiating has affected the Patriots' season. The way I see the officiating in Pats' games is this: The officials will throw flags on the Pats and their opponents...usually an equal amount. That's not the purpose of this thread. The big difference is how the flags or non-calls are made at important times during the game. The Chargers game is a prime example. The Pats may have been flagged for a holding or an off sides a few times and the opponent feels the game is being called fair. Then the refs call an OPI on the Chargers which is a crucial call (mistake) that changes the game in the Pats favor. Same with the Jets game. The TE maintained possession of the ball until he hit the ground (granted, he bobbled it mid air for a second but re-established possession before hitting the ground). That no TD call was a game changer. Pats fans will point to the number of flags thrown but that is meaningless when you consider the types of flags thrown against the Pats for basic holds, interference, etc. versus calls against opponents that truly affect the score (calls that negate TD's). I'd love to see some research to determine how many times a Patriots' game has been affected by the refs officiating. So, as of October 31, 2017, the officials have affected two games in favor of the Pats: Jets game Chargers game Feel free to add onto this list if I missed any.

I have 200,000 shares of EJ Manuel stock I've been holding for a rainy day. How much Bitcoin will that get me?

Born on Halloween? It all makes sense now. Have a great day Mead!!

Hes all media hype. For the past two years we heard how awesome this guy is. Hes mediocre. And the Pats are seeing our success and thinking they need to stockpile some draft pics. Too late Bill. Were already on your doorstep. Bye bye Jimmy G

Agreed. Have to win the games you are expected to win.

LOL.

Hey Westie...what you doing tomorrow around 10ish? Wanna come to the tailgate at Hammers lot and have some food and drink??

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Dont text and drive.

But he took up space and had two blockers on him!!!! Thats all he needs to do in this system and he did it well!!! (Thats the argument I keep hearing so I propose we sign a 7ft x 5ft stack of phone books and just leave it sitting in the moddle of the D line. That would take up space)

So you wouldnt want Freddie on your team? You call yourself a fan?

Another top hit:Shifty Hips And how could I forget....Obviously

yep. So he would qualify (lower than a 6th)

I use some paprika, garlic powder, onion, brown sugar, a little seasoned salt. Any other recommendations?

Can I substitute in Freddie Jax for Al Morris?

Now thats a good band name.

Anyone know a really good dry rub for ribs?

Is our home field called The Asylum?