Det Lions v Baltimore

[Rich]

Originally posted by theuk
Regardless of the sport, no ref should ever want to be noticed. I have always considered Mr. Carrey (sp?) to be strong, but he was sure noticed throughout this game. And, if the ruling on the field was that the ball went backwards...I'm not sure I have seen such a botched call in many years. The only saving grace was that it occured in the first quarter.

Separate, but likely related in regard to the building frustration, the players kicked out probably deserved what they got. But it is still unusual to see NFL officials send players off the field, due to dissent!

One of the really wrong theories about officiating is that a good official is one you never notice. The umpire who made that statement was probably a real poor official who tried to get his paycheck and hide behind his partners and stay out of trouble all his life. *Control* of the ballgame is the difference between umpires that shows up for the players and the managers. - Bruce Froemming