Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
New resources
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Open Football Discussion
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Referee Mistakes
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="SINROSSCO" data-source="post: 1091763" data-attributes="member: 18686"><p>I am from the old school, I'm 82. Form me officiating has become too technical i.e.</p><p></p><p>I'm from the old school Lombardi days and 82. I didn't finish my post earlier. We forget that we are human and we all make mistakes. Has anyone seen a perfect game to this day? Obviously, we would think officials would be honest and I believe that most of them are. Back in the day prior to instant replay 99.9% of the time the officials did a good job. I recently saw a link of the most blown calls in the playoffs. When you listen to the official in the booth with the commentators it just goes to show how technical the game has become. It's become too complicated for anyone to come up with an honest ruling much less why they ruled the way they did. All calls should be made between the officials on the field, not in NY or wherever they go. There are seven officials on the field, certainly a majority of them should be able to make the call via instant replay provided them on the field.</p><p>They need to go back to simplification. On what is a catch, possession, spotting the ball i.e. where the runners body touches the ground, why not the ball? That is the rule in breaking the plain on the goal line. Why should that be any different? When a receiver stretches over the yard marker for a first down. Again, why isn't that applied on the field by runners? i.e. where is the ball compared to where the body touches. How about advancing a fumble? This is a game of tackle. Why should someone who recovers a fumble be down by a simple touch or the same with an interception? Again, it's a game of tackle, not touch. The Eagles favorite play, the tush push. Back in the day when I played you could not push a back or receiver from behind. Could that rule have been changed? I really don't think so, and shame of the refs for letting it happen. It's a horrible play. We got the same result in having the line set in breaking the huddle and go on a no count. It worked every time. Inside of adding more rules, they need to eliminate. Some of the rules changes for me are beyond stupid especially with the kick offs. They have taken one of the most exciting plays out of football, "The Kick off" That rule to me is applying to Sissie's. Girls in skirts. I believe a returner has a better chance under the old rule. The chance of a running back now becomes more difficult because other players are moved closer to him from the get go. What is the argument in changing? Don't see any difference in the injury factor. I think the premise should be the runner escaping all these other players from the other side, then eleven players ganging up on one runner. It's sort of lowering the pitcher's mound, so the batters have an advantage over the pitcher. I can't imagine robot's coming into play. That would really ruin the game wouldn't it? We need simplification to the game, all decision's made on the field of play. Four of the seven referees make the final decision on calls. All plays to be reviewed if necessary until the end of the game.</p><p>.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SINROSSCO, post: 1091763, member: 18686"] I am from the old school, I'm 82. Form me officiating has become too technical i.e. I'm from the old school Lombardi days and 82. I didn't finish my post earlier. We forget that we are human and we all make mistakes. Has anyone seen a perfect game to this day? Obviously, we would think officials would be honest and I believe that most of them are. Back in the day prior to instant replay 99.9% of the time the officials did a good job. I recently saw a link of the most blown calls in the playoffs. When you listen to the official in the booth with the commentators it just goes to show how technical the game has become. It's become too complicated for anyone to come up with an honest ruling much less why they ruled the way they did. All calls should be made between the officials on the field, not in NY or wherever they go. There are seven officials on the field, certainly a majority of them should be able to make the call via instant replay provided them on the field. They need to go back to simplification. On what is a catch, possession, spotting the ball i.e. where the runners body touches the ground, why not the ball? That is the rule in breaking the plain on the goal line. Why should that be any different? When a receiver stretches over the yard marker for a first down. Again, why isn't that applied on the field by runners? i.e. where is the ball compared to where the body touches. How about advancing a fumble? This is a game of tackle. Why should someone who recovers a fumble be down by a simple touch or the same with an interception? Again, it's a game of tackle, not touch. The Eagles favorite play, the tush push. Back in the day when I played you could not push a back or receiver from behind. Could that rule have been changed? I really don't think so, and shame of the refs for letting it happen. It's a horrible play. We got the same result in having the line set in breaking the huddle and go on a no count. It worked every time. Inside of adding more rules, they need to eliminate. Some of the rules changes for me are beyond stupid especially with the kick offs. They have taken one of the most exciting plays out of football, "The Kick off" That rule to me is applying to Sissie's. Girls in skirts. I believe a returner has a better chance under the old rule. The chance of a running back now becomes more difficult because other players are moved closer to him from the get go. What is the argument in changing? Don't see any difference in the injury factor. I think the premise should be the runner escaping all these other players from the other side, then eleven players ganging up on one runner. It's sort of lowering the pitcher's mound, so the batters have an advantage over the pitcher. I can't imagine robot's coming into play. That would really ruin the game wouldn't it? We need simplification to the game, all decision's made on the field of play. Four of the seven referees make the final decision on calls. All plays to be reviewed if necessary until the end of the game. . [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Members online
Magooch
shockerx
mradtke66
Firethorn1001
Latest posts
Christian Watson signs a 4 year 110m extension
Latest: SudsMcBucky
23 minutes ago
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Josh Jacobs facing charges…
Latest: OldSchool101
Today at 11:15 AM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
2026 Roster Thread - Semi-Live
Latest: Pokerbrat2000
Today at 10:43 AM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Why I Love The 2026-2027 Green Bay Packers
Latest: OldSchool101
Today at 9:26 AM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Badgers Football 2025-2026
Latest: Pokerbrat2000
Today at 8:57 AM
Wisconsin Badgers Forum
Forums
Open Football Discussion
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Referee Mistakes
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top
