fairweather fan Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Interesting points from columns on ESPN Page 2 today From Gregg Easterbrook’s column, now returned to ESPN Page 2, after two years on NFL.com Adventures in Officiating: After the multiple zebra miscues of the playoffs, we have a new officiating uniform, but do we have new results? The offensive pass interference call against Tim Carter of the Giants with four minutes remaining Sunday, negating a first down and leading to the game-deciding interception on the next snap, looked bogus -- and I speak as someone who believes offensive pass interference should be called more often. The Patriots were flagged for just one 5-yard infraction, although there were at least four plays on which a Patriots offensive lineman wrapped both arms around a Buffalo pass-rusher, and the Flying Elvii benefited from an extremely convenient inadvertent whistle that ended a play when a Buffalo runner had 50 yards of green grass between him and the end zone. Meanwhile, the Bills were hit with seven penalties, including a ticky-tack nudge-in-the-back call that wiped out a fourth-quarter first down in New England territory and changed a scoring opportunity into a punt. From Gallo’s piece on ESPN Page 2 http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=gallo/060911 Tom Brady completed less than 50 percent of his passes for just 163 yards and an interception. He also fumbled twice in the first quarter, including one that was returned for a touchdown. We'll see what happens next week, of course, but if you're a Patriots fan you have to have a very real fear that Brady spent so much time online during the offseason that he has developed severe carpal tunnel syndrome and the hand on his passing arm is permanently formed into a horrific and virtually unusable claw due to overuse. Who knows, he may have even developed some vision problems. 12. By the way, Drew Bledsoe, the media would like to thank you for throwing three interceptions yesterday, thereby laying the groundwork for a Terrell Owens blowup. As a reward they are buying you a Segway. Feel free to use it for daily errands, or in the pocket to make you more mobile. (I suppose the use of "more" wasn't necessary in the preceding sentence.) 15. Oh, and finally, congratulations to Peyton Manning on winning the Manning Bowl. There really isn't a better quarterback out there. That is, if you like 6-foot-5, 230-pound quarterbacks with a laser, rocket arm who win completely meaningless bowl games like Citrus Bowls, Pro Bowls, Manning Bowls, etc. He's awesome in those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 This makes the third national media article I've read that comments on how some of the ref's calls against the Bills were "iffy" at best. Still though, doesnt make me feel any better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Everyone, except Pats fans, know what bull those calls were. The Bills won that game without winning it. Next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 We'll see what happens next week, of course, but if you're a Patriots fan you have to have a very real fear that Brady spent so much time online during the offseason that he has developed severe carpal tunnel syndrome and the hand on his passing arm is permanently formed into a horrific and virtually unusable claw due to overuse. Who knows, he may have even developed some vision problems. 770790[/snapback] Nothing like the old "you'll go blind from spankin' it" take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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