Great call at end of ARI/MIN game

[JugglingReferee]

Kudos to that crew - Tony Corrente and company.

I wish I knew who made that TD call with 0:00 on the clock. Was it Field Judge Craig Wrolstad or Side Judge Doug Toole. What year is that official in? It'd be cool if it was his first year.

[STEVED21]

It was the Field Judge Worlstad. He is either a firsst or second year official I believe. I was a great call.

[BktBallRef]

The bumblehead Vikes did themselves in again.

When the Cards scored with 1:54 remaining, I knew the Vikes were going to lose.

And yes, it was the correct call, even though some idiot on McGriff is crying about it.

[JugglingReferee]

I wish for some of those calls every now and again - the bread and butter calls.

Tony, did you have one of those "feelings" before the onside kick? Isn't it weird how those feelings arise?

A call like that one might put you apart from another official if two are competing for one spot in a playoff assignment.

[BktBallRef]

Honestly, even after Emmett Smith was stopped on the 2 point try, I just had a feeling the Vikings were gonna blow it. And they did.

[Snake~eyes]

I missed the game but saw it on highlights, I agree great call! Nice job guys!

[hotmatt]

After the review of the play, the Cardinals had to attemp a try. With no time on the clock and a one point lead, my question is why did they have to attempt a try? I think you're just asking for a cheap shot from the defense.

[cmathews]

They have to attempt it because in the NFL it is possible for the defense to score on the offensive try, by returning a blocked kick, or an interception or something of that nature, so it really could have had an impact on the outcome of the game..

[BktBallRef]

Originally posted by cmathews
They have to attempt it because in the NFL it is possible for the defense to score on the offensive try, by returning a blocked kick, or an interception or something of that nature, so it really could have had an impact on the outcome of the game..

Not true, partner. Only in the NCAA is that possible, not the NFL.

[ABoselli]

No they can't. Only in NCAA rules can that occur.

Rule 11 Article 5

During a Try, the defensive team can never score. When it gains possession, the ball becomes dead immediately.

[cmathews]

Ok my bad, I guess this is why I get to watch from the couch on Sundays LOL....so then why would they attempt it??

[ABoselli]

I think total points is a tie breaker at some point in the playoff formula.

[cmathews]

Originally posted by ABoselli
I think total points is a tie breaker at some point in the playoff formula.

Yeah that makes sense...wouldn't it have been rich to see that extra point try come into play in the Minn-GB playoff picture LOL and whether a 2 or 1 makes the difference LOL

[bluezebra]

Why would total points have any bearing in this game? The Cards were already eliminated, and the loss knocked out the Vikes. The extra point try was unnecessary.

Bob

[Middleman]

Viva, Las Vegas?!

The announcers said it was a rule requirement. Might have to do with point spread, fantasy football, playoff tie-breakers, seedings, or something else not directly related to THIS game, or even THIS season. Our high school rules provide for NOT playing the try when "the point(s) would not affect the outcome of the game or playoff qualifying. NFL rules may not have such an exception and are probably similar to college. The NCAA rule states that "the try is mandatory unless the team behind in the score leaves the field of play." The Vikings didn't leave.

Just guessing ...

[Edited by Middleman on Dec 30th, 2003 at 05:55 AM]