Thanks To Reggie Bush

[bluezebra]

The Bears were back on their heels, when Reggie Bush pointed at Brian Urlacher as he ran in for the TD. First off, that should have been flagged. But more importantly, it got the Bears defense inflamed, and from that point on they shut down the Saints offense, and the Bears offense also did it's job.

Don't rouse sleeping Bears.

DA BEARS for the NFL CHAMPIONSHIP. (I hate the term "Super Bowl")

Bob

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by bluezebra

First off, that should have been flagged.

Why should this have been flagged? I do not believe there is any NFL rule or philosophy that deals with this kind of issue. The NFL is not like the NCAA or NF which have both addressed this specifically. The NFL has cracked down on many types of celebrations, but they do not deal with this specifically. You might not like it, but NFL Officials do what they are told and are scrutinized more than any of us will ever imagine. So if this was something the NFL wants addressed, you might see something change in the future. But as of right now, it fits the philosophy of previous plays.

Peace

[bisonlj]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Why should this have been flagged? I do not believe there is any NFL rule or philosophy that deals with this kind of issue. The NFL is not like the NCAA or NF which have both addressed this specifically. The NFL has cracked down on many types of celebrations, but they do not deal with this specifically. You might not like it, but NFL Officials do what they are told and are scrutinized more than any of us will ever imagine. So if this was something the NFL wants addressed, you might see something change in the future. But as of right now, it fits the philosophy of previous plays.

Peace

I was wondering if that was a foul. I know you'll see UC-tauting flags after the play but the pointing was during a live ball. He got is due when the Bears used that play to inspire them the rest of the way in a blow out. And Reggie will now have a reputation for being a showboat. Let's hope he gets away from that because he's too talented to become another TO.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by bisonlj

I was wondering if that was a foul. I know you'll see UC-tauting flags after the play but the pointing was during a live ball. He got is due when the Bears used that play to inspire them the rest of the way in a blow out. And Reggie will now have a reputation for being a showboat. Let's hope he gets away from that because he's too talented to become another TO.

I live in Chicago and I have not heard anyone talk about this play by Bush hardly at all. Not to say that someone did not mention it, I did not hear anyone really talk about it on any level. I was not even commenting on the play other than the "should have been a penalty" comment. Whether it inspired the Bears or not is something that they would have to comment on.

I personally think the Bears were a better team and played like it. I do not think one play has anything to do with that win. I also think the country picked the Saints because they bought into a decent offense as most media people did in the BCS game and overlooked a very good defense.

Peace

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by bluezebra

The Bears were back on their heels, when Reggie Bush pointed at Brian Urlacher as he ran in for the TD. First off, that should have been flagged. But more importantly, it got the Bears defense inflamed, and from that point on they shut down the Saints offense, and the Bears offense also did it's job.

Don't rouse sleeping Bears.

DA BEARS for the NFL CHAMPIONSHIP. (I hate the term "Super Bowl")

Bob

What woke up the sleeping Bears was NO calling 2 straight drop-back passes in their on end zone when the o-line had already shown throughout the game that they couldn't handle the Bears pass rush. Two Macallister runs up the middle and a safe play-action pass followed by a punt was the correct recipe for that situation.

[Sonofanump]

I thought that this thread was going to thank Reggie Bush for the increase of USC on scoring plays next year.

Remember in NFHS and NCAA live ball foul treated as a dead ball foul.

NFHS on the try.
NCAA, on try or KO.

[The Roamin' Umpire]

Originally Posted by Sonofanump

I thought that this thread was going to thank Reggie Bush for the increase of USC on scoring plays next year.

Remember in NFHS and NCAA live ball foul treated as a dead ball foul.

NFHS on the try.
NCAA, on try or KO.

Now if we could only get it changed to a "real" live-ball foul. Take points off the board and see just how fast this crap stops.

[Forksref]

Originally Posted by The Roamin' Umpire

Now if we could only get it changed to a "real" live-ball foul. Take points off the board and see just how fast this crap stops.

This "crap" isn't going to stop. This is the NFL, which is ENTERTAINMENT first and sport, second. And... the Bears didn't need any motivation, not when the S'aints have 4 turnovers. The better team won.

[ABoselli]

First a taunt, then a flip into the end zone, then a dance.

Yep - that's football.

Without that kind of stuff, nobody would watch the NFL. Nobody watches college football anymore since they took it out.

[The Roamin' Umpire]

Originally Posted by Forksref

This "crap" isn't going to stop. This is the NFL, which is ENTERTAINMENT first and sport, second. And... the Bears didn't need any motivation, not when the S'aints have 4 turnovers. The better team won.

Sorry, I didn't make my remarks clear - in the NFL, they can do whatever they want. It's a business, and all of the players are also businessmen. If they want to put their assets (i.e. their body) at risk by pulling stunts like that, so be it.

I'm aiming for youth sports, where moves like that have no place, in my opinion. At that level, I'd very much like to see a rule change making most USC a live-ball foul.