Is the NFL ever going to use logic with its replay rules?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by hbk314

I wasn't talking about penalties. It's clearly a flaw in the rules that didn't allow today's play to be reviewed, and the reasons people have stated in this thread don't really justify it not being reviewable.

My point was simply that there are logical reasons for limiting the number of plays that are reviewable. Your disagreement doesn't negate that point.

[hbk314]

Originally Posted by Adam

My point was simply that there are logical reasons for limiting the number of plays that are reviewable. Your disagreement doesn't negate that point.

Such as?

It doesn't make sense to arbitrarily limit the usage of replay. It defeats the purpose of having it if it can't be used to right a wrong.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by hbk314

Such as?

It doesn't make sense to arbitrarily limit the usage of replay. It defeats the purpose of having it if it can't be used to right a wrong.

It's not delimited arbitrarily.

[hbk314]

Originally Posted by Matt

It's not delimited arbitrarily.

Do you see being unable to fix this play by rule as a problem with the replay rules?

[asdf]

Originally Posted by hbk314

Do you see being unable to fix this play by rule as a problem with the replay rules?

No. It's not a big deal to me. I don't bet on the games or play fantassy football.

If the NFL sees enough of this play (I have now seen 1) that significantly alter the game, they will change it. The old "down by contact" ruling when the ball came loose prior to being down is a perfect example. They realized the number of plays were becoming significant, and the scope of the play was equally significant.

So they fixed it.

Until they satisfy you on this, just deal with it.

[Altor]

ar·bi·trar·y (ärb-trr)
adj.
1. Determined by chance, whim, or impulse, and not by necessity, reason, or principle

Again, you were told their reasons for not allowing it. You just do not agree. That doesn't make the decision arbitrary.

Again, you are arguing with officials who did not make the rule and who have no say in the matter. Send an e-mail to Roger Goodell.