CodeMonkey Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I gotta give Rex some credit. Just when I thought the Bills had to have Schmidt kick the FG with an unknown holder (who is the backup holder?), Rex says spike the ball to get Carp back on the field. As much as I berate the guy for melting down in critical situations, the spike was a brilliant call in the clutch. I didn't think of it. How many of you did? Well-played Rex Ryan! If I remember right seeing it on TV, Rex was yelling at the refs and some assistant with a headset on ran up to him and said something and then he calmed down and got the spike to happen. Solid coaching teamwork is what it looked like to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Brilliant? What else could they do other than let the clock run out? The guys up in the coach's booth must have heard Gruden say the Bills will need to spike the ball here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewMexBills Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 The spike was brilliant? No, it was common sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) Apparently the spike wasn't even legal but they allowed it given the circumstances. Or the refs didn't know it wasn't legal. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/11/09/buffalos-spike-didnt-fit-within-the-rules-but-officials-allowed-it-given-the-circumstances/ Edited November 9, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never NEVER Give-up Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 The refs tried everything possible to keep points off the board there. It worked after the first couple tries failed. So true - did you notice it took 2 seconds to spike it?!?!?!?! There were 3 secs on the clock, we spike it, and only 1 sec remained. I'm surprised they didn't tell us time expired! Seems to me the spike took a fraction of a second - just sayin. It would have been wild had they said, "No time left!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) Apparently the spike wasn't even legal but they allowed it given the circumstances. Or the refs didn't know it wasn't legal. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/11/09/buffalos-spike-didnt-fit-within-the-rules-but-officials-allowed-it-given-the-circumstances/ I disagree with Florio's take. He's making stuff up and interpreting the rule in a way that may well not be correct. Would not the game clock start running immediately upon the snap of the ball, at least in theory? Would not the spike stop that clock from running? How do you interpret the "stop the game clock" wording in the rule. Who knows! This isn't law, this is NFL Mickey Mouse Law. Item 3. Stopping Clock. A player under center is permitted to stop the game clock legally to save time if, immediately upon receiving the snap, he begins a continuous throwing motion and throws the ball directly into the ground. Edited November 9, 2016 by Fadingpain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Apparently the spike wasn't even legal but they allowed it given the circumstances. Or the refs didn't know it wasn't legal. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/11/09/buffalos-spike-didnt-fit-within-the-rules-but-officials-allowed-it-given-the-circumstances/ Florio's an idiot. The clock in fact began running at the moment the ball was stopped to Williams, so his conduct in immediately spiking the ball meets the requirements of the rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Apparently the spike wasn't even legal but they allowed it given the circumstances. Or the refs didn't know it wasn't legal. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/11/09/buffalos-spike-didnt-fit-within-the-rules-but-officials-allowed-it-given-the-circumstances/ Never thought of that either. Cant remember ever seeing a flag for it, but one of the only reasons to do it would be to skirt the injury rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 Brilliant? What else could they do other than let the clock run out? The guys up in the coach's booth must have heard Gruden say the Bills will need to spike the ball here... Gruden was the one saying that Schmidt would have to kick it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Gruden was the one saying that Schmidt would have to kick it.... Yes, after the spike stopped the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuncha Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Agreed. Good call on his part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty McFly Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I gotta give Rex some credit. Just when I thought the Bills had to have Schmidt kick the FG with an unknown holder (who is the backup holder?), Rex says spike the ball to get Carp back on the field. As much as I berate the guy for melting down in critical situations, the spike was a brilliant call in the clutch. I didn't think of it. How many of you did? Well-played Rex Ryan! That was a great idea. I was too busy cursing out the refs for screwing us out of 3 points which would later be a big reason we didnt go into overtime with a chance to win, to enjoy it. I do tip my hat tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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