Back Judge Down! Pitt/Minn

[Canned Heat]

Originally Posted by umpirebob71

I was on the Yahoo sports section ealier today, and they had a story about this. You would not have believed the comments that were posted about it. "He deserved it." "I hope he got a concussion." "The ref got what he deserved, they all suck." "He should of been doing his job and watching the play." It went on and on. The incredible ignorance of these cretins was breath taking.

Saw that too, and it was hideous. Most of them went on to say how the refs deserved it for "screwing" the Vikings out of a win. I wonder how the officials were able to make Brett "Diva" Favre overthrow the pass that got ran back for the TD that sealed their fate. Those comments are just like sideline yahoos mouthing what they know nothing about. The main reason why I try not to read any of it..

[bisonlj]

Originally Posted by Canned Heat

Saw that too, and it was hideous. Most of them went on to say how the refs deserved it for "screwing" the Vikings out of a win. I wonder how the officials were able to make Brett "Diva" Favre overthrow the pass that got ran back for the TD that sealed their fate. Those comments are just like sideline yahoos mouthing what they know nothing about. The main reason why I try not to read any of it..

Technically "Diva" Favre did not overthrow Taylor on the pass. It hit him in the hands and he couldn't handle it. I do find it ironic the player in question is the same one called for the tripping penalty on the previous drive. Bad call by the official (on replay) but still not worth getting knocked down. Colin Cowherd was talking about the play today and said the officials are too old and they need to hire younger, more fit officials. He didn't think it was that hard of a job and anyone could do it.

[Sonofanump]

Originally Posted by bisonlj

Colin Cowherd was talking about the play today and said the officials are too old and they need to hire younger, more fit officials. He didn't think it was that hard of a job and anyone could do it.

Can I stand next to him to let him know every time he makes a mistake when he actually tries?

[bbcof83]

YouTube - Referee gets decked by Vikings guy

Looks to me like Dugan was running down the field looking for someone to block (most likely #31 who is shown chasing Harvin toward the end) and just didn't see the shorter official or assumed he would get out of the way. Looked like a case of a big beefy dude hustling to make a play. He had tunnel vision, didn't see the official. It was clearly by accident.

Anyone who has been a BJ or U is fully aware that any player who is not a running back is not looking out for the officials. Their brains are going a mile a minute and if you don't get out of their way you could be collateral damage.

Cowherd is a bonehead.

[InsideTheStripe]

I'm not familiar with NFL 7 man mechanics.

Can someone tell me what the BJ was doing on the hash on a KO return? What position was the other official on the other hash and why was he there?

[bossman72]

Originally Posted by InsideTheStripe

I'm not familiar with NFL 7 man mechanics.

Can someone tell me what the BJ was doing on the hash on a KO return? What position was the other official on the other hash and why was he there?

...i believe college does the same thing in 7 man

[JRod37]

Since years before I became an official I have been an advocate for getting at minimum a hockey-style helmet for officials, especially the ones who end up in the middle of the field. I know that means more money to spend on equipment, but we don't seem to care about chest protectors for baseball.

[jaybird]

Originally Posted by InsideTheStripe

I'm not familiar with NFL 7 man mechanics.

Can someone tell me what the BJ was doing on the hash on a KO return? What position was the other official on the other hash and why was he there?

On kick-offs, the B and U start on the sideline at the kickers restraining line. Once the ball is kicked, they come onto the field at about the hash marks.