Anyone see the ending of Pats-Browns?
Pereira: No, that definitely was NOT pass interference
I was reading a
fan message board and found some "interesting" comments I think you might enjoy:
"The reason this is happening is because the rules are becoming so complex and so obtuse, even referees don't know what to call and what not to call anymore.
The solution isn't more reviews, it's clarifying/simplifying the rules so that they are clear cut, and not as subjective as they are now."
"The problem is that too many calls are becoming the ref's choice. For example, a false start is a false start. If the offensive player moves, its a penalty. Not a lot of grey area. However, what is the exact time frame that you can hit a QB after the throw? When is the exact time that a receiver stops being defenseless, and are there times when he isn't defenseless? And pass interference, well I honestly think offensive players get away with too much of it. Look at the big tight ends. Many of these guy's routes involve running directly into the defender then turning around and catching the ball, or running a slant through the defender rather than past or around. The defenders need a break when it comes to penalties."
"IMO they need to really start looking at if the ball was catchable. If it wasn't, then illegal contact. If it was and the defender wasn't actually preventing the receiver from catching it but was touching/holding them in some way, illegal touching or defensive holding. If they were literally preventing them from catching the ball without playing the ball, PI."