San Diego/Denver

[rulesmaven]

In the micro sense, it's too bad that a missed call probably contributed directly to the outcome of the game. In a macro sense, this event, if anything, serves nothing but to increase perception about the integrity of the game. Hochuli's response, both immediately on the field and after, and the league's handling of the situation, confirm what everyone on this board knows but that the general public doesn't and which plague the other 3 professional sports (baseball to a lesser degree than basketball or hockey) -- these guys don't give a crap who wins and want nothing more or less than to get it right.

This incident can and should lead to more discussion about how to improve accuracy and whether the rules need to be changed to keep plays alive longer given the potential for review. But that's secondary. As others have said, there's nothing that can make accuracy 100 percent. What matters is how the official and the league respond.

I think there should be a term or pithy expression for the murphy's law aspect of these situations, though -- a missed call always seems to guarantee the result. Once the incident happened, was there any doubt that Denver would win the game? Just like the UW call last week on the ball thrown in the air -- would it be too much for the kid just to make a 30 yard field goal? Of course it doesn't work that way.

[falsecut]

A previous poster quoted something that he was even answering his hate email. I suppose I could understand that the league was forwarding the USPS mail that they received to him, assuming it was sent to Ed c/o the NFL. But how is anybody emailing him? Last I saw, officials emails are not posted as a general rule. Does he have a site due to his well-deserved noteriety (before this I mean)? Or is Paul Tagliabue forwarding email on the subject to him? Somewhat curious.

[Gmoore]

If you search his name you will get his email. Hat's off to him... this too will pass........

[OverAndBack]

Originally Posted by falsecut

A previous poster quoted something that he was even answering his hate email. I suppose I could understand that the league was forwarding the USPS mail that they received to him, assuming it was sent to Ed c/o the NFL. But how is anybody emailing him? Last I saw, officials emails are not posted as a general rule. Does he have a site due to his well-deserved noteriety (before this I mean)? Or is Paul Tagliabue forwarding email on the subject to him? Somewhat curious.

He's a partner in a law firm with publicly-available contact information. Part of the joy of being very recognizable.

Plus, some fanboys went nuts Sunday night posting said email address, making it that much easier for overgrown eighth-graders to send vitriol his way.

But, yes, his notoriety has inspired an (unofficial) web site.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by OverAndBack

But, yes, his notoriety has inspired an (unofficial) web site.

I knew better, but I went anyway.

[Forksref]

Originally Posted by rulesmaven

In the micro sense, it's too bad that a missed call probably contributed directly to the outcome of the game. .

It didn't lead DIRECTLY to the outcome of the game. San Diego still needed to give up a TD and a 2-pt conversion and they couldn't defend either.

[fljet]

Originally Posted by Forksref

It didn't lead DIRECTLY to the outcome of the game. San Diego still needed to give up a TD and a 2-pt conversion and they couldn't defend either.

I love how you keep blaming San Diego Defense like they just laid down and let denver score.

No timeouts to recoup from the emotional swing and scheme a defense to stop them. Keep in mind the defense thought they had made a play and had subsequently won the game

Visiting team, its always harder to make plays on the road

I agree our middle linebackers sucks, Steven Cooper will be back in two weeks and he will make a big difference

[Forksref]

Originally Posted by fljet

I love how you keep blaming San Diego Defense like they just laid down and let denver score.

No timeouts to recoup from the emotional swing and scheme a defense to stop them. Keep in mind the defense thought they had made a play and had subsequently won the game

Visiting team, its always harder to make plays on the road

I agree our middle linebackers sucks, Steven Cooper will be back in two weeks and he will make a big difference

Sounds like we should have grief counselors available so those guys don't break down and cry after some adversity. Hey, they're getting paid millions of dollars to make plays and in crunch time they didn't. And maybe we should have all games played at neutral sites since they're not up to the task of playing on the road.

No, they didn't lay down on the last 2 plays. It just looks like they did. Let's just say with the game on the line that they choked! Oh, and we'll forget about the other 31 points that they gave up. They didn't lay down and let Denver score.

And the defense didn't make a play. Cutler just lost the ball without being touched. Picking up a ball isn't making a play. They didn't make a play then nor did they make one on the next two plays or on the winning drive. As a matter of fact, when did they make a play in the 60 minute game? How can you expect to win when you give up 39 points??

I need a break, I'm getting very emotional about this situation. Where is my grief counselor?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Forksref

I need a break, I'm getting very emotional about this situation. Where is my grief counselor?

Busy with Washington fans.