Last season generally good for refs, but inconsistency an issue

[HLin NC]

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/10186310

[JasonTX]

Originally Posted by HLin NC

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/10186310

Why is it that the number of penalties is the official's fault. Just because one team fouls less than another doesn't mean that there is a problem with officiating. Every team and every game is different. If they want to cut down on fouls then they need to be talking to the teams and coaches to elimated.

[grantsrc]

I enjoyed reading the fanboys posts in relation to the article. Took every bit of restraint to not post anything back.

[Forksref]

Originally Posted by JasonTX

Why is it that the number of penalties is the official's fault. Just because one team fouls less than another doesn't mean that there is a problem with officiating. Every team and every game is different. If they want to cut down on fouls then they need to be talking to the teams and coaches to elimated.

Aren't we supposed to use a "Quota" system to make it even?

[TXMike]

Originally Posted by JasonTX

Why is it that the number of penalties is the official's fault. Just because one team fouls less than another doesn't mean that there is a problem with officiating. Every team and every game is different. If they want to cut down on fouls then they need to be talking to the teams and coaches to elimated.

I would normally agree with you on this but in this case we have the head of the NFL refs who is pointing out that he believes the disparity IS the fault of his guys. He (or his office anyway) looks at every single play in minute detail and if they have formed this opinion I would trust them.

[MJT]

Originally Posted by TXMike

I would normally agree with you on this but in this case we have the head of the NFL refs who is pointing out that he believes the disparity IS the fault of his guys. He (or his office anyway) looks at every single play in minute detail and if they have formed this opinion I would trust them.

I agree. I have several NFL training DVD's from a couple of NFL guys I know and the supervisor doing the voice over often talks about the consistency in making calls. What they do and do not want called in situations.