[MD Longhorn]

Is it possible he's half right?

Personally, the notion that the refs should throw out the book and use common sense instead is flat out stupid... everyone's "common sense" differs - asking for this is asking for anarchy.

I do believe the rule on the catch seems to defy common sense, but the rule is the rule. Go complain to the rules committee if you want.

However, I've thought the NFL celebration rules have been progressively more insane each year and nearly every year. They need to simplify. Either get rid of it a la NCAA ... or allow anything that is not directly taunting the opponents or delaying the game. This "can't use a prop", "can't touch the ground" stuff is ludicrous.