2015 NFL Wild Card Weekend - Page 4

bulletsponge · 01-04-2015, 07:02 PM

wtf was that Romo? ffs

whomario · 01-04-2015, 07:03 PM

Romo needs to fucking throw that ball away sometimes ...

NobodyHere · 01-04-2015, 07:06 PM

Worst kickoff return ever.

BishopMVP · 01-04-2015, 07:14 PM

I wish I could be wrong as often as Mike Pereira and still have a job.

MizzouRah · 01-04-2015, 07:15 PM

How do you pick up a flag on that play? Jerry Jones call down to the crew?

BillJasper · 01-04-2015, 07:15 PM

Ten yard punts are always a key component to winning football games. They should've just went for it.

NobodyHere · 01-04-2015, 07:15 PM

I think Mike was right on that call, but the referees want to actually want to live tomorrow.

Marmel · 01-04-2015, 07:15 PM

I guess that is why Detroit is Detroit.

bhlloy · 01-04-2015, 07:15 PM

That was textbook PI in any game I've ever seen. Wow

Brian Swartz · 01-04-2015, 07:16 PM

What the crap was that? Lions special teams doing everything possible to lose this game. .

MizzouRah · 01-04-2015, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BishopMVP

I wish I could be wrong as often as Mike Pereira and still have a job.

How was he wrong? That was PI according to the rules.

Honolulu_Blue · 01-04-2015, 07:16 PM

I... I... Well, yeah.

panerd · 01-04-2015, 07:16 PM

So apparently Dez Bryant can come on the field and argue with the refs while Dallas is on defense? And it doesn't even warrant a mention from Fox?

stevew · 01-04-2015, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BishopMVP

I wish I could be wrong as often as Mike Pereira and still have a job.

Yeah, he's useless

NobodyHere · 01-04-2015, 07:18 PM

I usually don't watch Cowboy games but when does Tony Romo usually start choking?

BillJasper · 01-04-2015, 07:19 PM

PUNT THE BALL!!!

Bobble · 01-04-2015, 07:20 PM

Going for it here with 6 minutes left, Cowboys?

BishopMVP · 01-04-2015, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NobodyHere

I usually don't watch Cowboy games but when does Tony Romo usually start choking?

After he leads the 4th quarter comeback.

Brian Swartz · 01-04-2015, 07:26 PM

Defensive holding on possibly the game deciding possession in successive series in your own redzone? Yep, that's Lions football.

MizzouRah · 01-04-2015, 07:26 PM

I don't care who wins.. but it's apparent what's going on here. They call a defensive holding when you can see the DE getting held on his way to Romo.

BillJasper · 01-04-2015, 07:29 PM

Time for Matt Stafford to earn his money!

bulletsponge · 01-04-2015, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillJasper

Time for Matt Stafford to earn his money!

its been 6 seasons, it would be a good time to start

NobodyHere · 01-04-2015, 07:35 PM

Oh lord...

ETA: I guess that's one way to get a first down.

bulletsponge · 01-04-2015, 07:35 PM

double fumble!

bulletsponge · 01-04-2015, 07:36 PM

Lions lion it, then dallas dallas it

stevew · 01-04-2015, 07:36 PM

Oof, that's a Leon lett type play

kingfc22 · 01-04-2015, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillJasper

Are they not calling penalties on Detroit today?

I'd say Dallas is in the lead in terms of benefiting from officiating.

sabotai · 01-04-2015, 07:37 PM

Ends up being a big break for Detroit. If Stafford holds onto that, it's 3rd and ~10. Double possession change = new set of downs.

whomario · 01-04-2015, 07:37 PM

wow, guy recovers the ball at like the Lions 20 and doesn´t fall on it ... That would have basically been game over.

tucker rocky · 01-04-2015, 07:37 PM

Why are you trying to run with it??
Just recover the ball as it was.

BishopMVP · 01-04-2015, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

How was he wrong? That was PI according to the rules.

Because the referee's did the exact opposite of what he predicted? It'd be less annoying if he just gave his opinion in an "I think that's PI" capacity, instead of saying "the refs Will stay with the call on the field" all the time. All his constant appeals to his authority as the NFL's director of officiating do is prove how close and debateable all these calls are and subtly undermine the on-field officials credibility.

stevew · 01-04-2015, 07:45 PM

Redemption

cartman · 01-04-2015, 07:46 PM

Lawrence redeems himself

Lathum · 01-04-2015, 07:46 PM

oddly enough as a Giants fan I am happy for the Cowboys and Romo. Dude gets a pretty raw deal.

They can lose to the PAckers now.

BillJasper · 01-04-2015, 07:48 PM

Tough loss for the Lions.

Brian Swartz · 01-04-2015, 07:48 PM

Detroit Lions(Super Bowl Era) Playoff Record:

1 win, 11 losses. Average score: 30-18.

We find a way to lose. If there's not a way, we'll make a way. Still a good season by our standards, but we have some really cruddy standards :P

cartman · 01-04-2015, 07:50 PM

Cowboys 8-0 on the road, Packers 8-0 at home. The ol' irresistible force meets immovable object

BillJasper · 01-04-2015, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Swartz

Detroit Lions(Super Bowl Era) Playoff Record:

1 win, 11 losses. Average score: 30-18.

We find a way to lose. If there's not a way, we'll make a way. Still a good season by our standards, but we have some really cruddy standards :P

Still a relatively young team. Will be interesting to see if this is their ceiling with Caldwell coaching.

Suburban Rhythm · 01-04-2015, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

How do you pick up a flag on that play? Jerry Jones call down to the crew?

Quote:

Originally Posted by NobodyHere

I think Mike was right on that call, but the referees want to actually want to live tomorrow.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhlloy

That was textbook PI in any game I've ever seen. Wow

Quote:

Originally Posted by panerd

So apparently Dez Bryant can come on the field and argue with the refs while Dallas is on defense? And it doesn't even warrant a mention from Fox?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Swartz

Defensive holding on possibly the game deciding possession in successive series in your own redzone? Yep, that's Lions football.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I don't care who wins.. but it's apparent what's going on here. They call a defensive holding when you can see the DE getting held on his way to Romo.

For the last couple years, I've rarely watched anything outside of Steelers games...and those are no longer "must see".

But I flipped this game on during the 2nd half, nothing going on today at home...why not

Then I'm reminded why I watch less and less NFL. I don't understand it anymore. I used to. I'm 38, so it's not some "back in my day...". But really, what the hell just happened?

I'm not a conspiracy theorist, and don't prescribe to the idea the officials favor one team. I just think there's too much gray on every single call now.

Thomkal · 01-04-2015, 08:05 PM

sorry lions fans

Abe Sargent · 01-04-2015, 08:25 PM

All my teams lost this weekend - Bengals, Cardinals, and Lions. Sad face.

Jas_lov · 01-04-2015, 08:58 PM

Head ref Pete Morelli was instructed to make sure the Cowboys win, that's what happened. Cowboys-Packers is a marquee matchup and that's what the NFL wanted. The LB made contact with the Detroit receiver and didn't even look back for the ball. That's PI and picking up that flag was laughable.

JAG · 01-04-2015, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jas_lov

Head ref Pete Morelli was instructed to make sure the Cowboys win, that's what happened. Cowboys-Packers is a marquee matchup and that's what the NFL wanted. The LB made contact with the Detroit receiver and didn't even look back for the ball. That's PI and picking up that flag was laughable.

Also told the Lions to punt it 10 yards rather than go for it on 4th and 1 in Dallas territory.

The refs sucked that game for calls on both sides.

cartman · 01-04-2015, 10:01 PM

This will be the Cowboys first post-season trip to Lambeau since the 1967 Ice Bowl.

Schmidty · 01-04-2015, 10:07 PM

That game made me sick. The refs should be ashamed.

MizzouRah · 01-04-2015, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BishopMVP

Because the referee's did the exact opposite of what he predicted? It'd be less annoying if he just gave his opinion in an "I think that's PI" capacity, instead of saying "the refs Will stay with the call on the field" all the time. All his constant appeals to his authority as the NFL's director of officiating do is prove how close and debateable all these calls are and subtly undermine the on-field officials credibility.

I agree for the most part.. but he did say that was a PI call. It is funny though.. because he even has a hard time figuring things out.

MizzouRah · 01-04-2015, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

For the last couple years, I've rarely watched anything outside of Steelers games...and those are no longer "must see".

But I flipped this game on during the 2nd half, nothing going on today at home...why not

Then I'm reminded why I watch less and less NFL. I don't understand it anymore. I used to. I'm 38, so it's not some "back in my day...". But really, what the hell just happened?

I'm not a conspiracy theorist, and don't prescribe to the idea the officials favor one team. I just think there's too much gray on every single call now.

Welcome to the NFL.. it's why I watch less and less. College is so much more enjoyable to me.

It's apparent that the refs have a major factor in deciding NFL football games more so than they ever have.

You can pretty much call offensive holding on every play and I don't think I've ever seen a ref call PI and then go and pick up his flag. Even the post game crew said the same thing. Either you saw PI and made the call and threw your flag, or you didn't and the flag stays in your pocket.

If the game was in Detroit, would he have picked up his flag?

JPhillips · 01-04-2015, 10:22 PM

So is Christie a closeted Cowboys fan or is Jerry bankrolling his presidential run?

ColtCrazy · 01-04-2015, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPhillips

So is Christie a closeted Cowboys fan or is Jerry bankrolling his presidential run?

Yes.

I'm anxiously awaiting all the memes from Christie's bear hug of Jones at the end of the game.

sabotai · 01-05-2015, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPhillips

So is Christie a closeted Cowboys fan or is Jerry bankrolling his presidential run?

Not closeted. He has always talked openly about being a Cowboys fan much to the chagrin of Jersey residents.

01-04-2015, 07:02 PM	#151
bulletsponge Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX	wtf was that Romo? ffs __________________ the Barbarian, WW Royal Rumble Champion

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NobodyHere Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013	I think Mike was right on that call, but the referees want to actually want to live tomorrow. __________________ "I am God's prophet, and I need an attorney"

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MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	How do you pick up a flag on that play? Jerry Jones call down to the crew?

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Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	I guess that is why Detroit is Detroit. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

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bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	That was textbook PI in any game I've ever seen. Wow

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Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	What the crap was that? Lions special teams doing everything possible to lose this game. .

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01-04-2015, 07:16 PM	#163
panerd Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis	So apparently Dez Bryant can come on the field and argue with the refs while Dallas is on defense? And it doesn't even warrant a mention from Fox?

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NobodyHere Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013	I usually don't watch Cowboy games but when does Tony Romo usually start choking? __________________ "I am God's prophet, and I need an attorney"

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01-04-2015, 07:20 PM	#167
Bobble College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: High and outside	Going for it here with 6 minutes left, Cowboys?

01-04-2015, 07:26 PM	#169
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	Defensive holding on possibly the game deciding possession in successive series in your own redzone? Yep, that's Lions football.

01-04-2015, 07:26 PM	#170
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I don't care who wins.. but it's apparent what's going on here. They call a defensive holding when you can see the DE getting held on his way to Romo.

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BillJasper Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Kentucky	Time for Matt Stafford to earn his money! __________________ The Confederacy lost, it is time to dismantle it.

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NobodyHere Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013	Oh lord... ETA: I guess that's one way to get a first down. __________________ "I am God's prophet, and I need an attorney" Last edited by NobodyHere : 01-04-2015 at 07:36 PM.

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stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Oof, that's a Leon lett type play

01-04-2015, 07:37 PM	#178
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Ends up being a big break for Detroit. If Stafford holds onto that, it's 3rd and ~10. Double possession change = new set of downs.

01-04-2015, 07:37 PM	#179
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	wow, guy recovers the ball at like the Lions 20 and doesn´t fall on it ... That would have basically been game over. __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!”

01-04-2015, 07:37 PM	#180
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	Why are you trying to run with it?? Just recover the ball as it was.

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stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Redemption

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cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Lawrence redeems himself __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

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Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	oddly enough as a Giants fan I am happy for the Cowboys and Romo. Dude gets a pretty raw deal. They can lose to the PAckers now.

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BillJasper Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Kentucky	Tough loss for the Lions. __________________ The Confederacy lost, it is time to dismantle it.

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Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	Detroit Lions(Super Bowl Era) Playoff Record: 1 win, 11 losses. Average score: 30-18. We find a way to lose. If there's not a way, we'll make a way. Still a good season by our standards, but we have some really cruddy standards :P

01-04-2015, 07:50 PM	#187
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Cowboys 8-0 on the road, Packers 8-0 at home. The ol' irresistible force meets immovable object __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

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Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Head ref Pete Morelli was instructed to make sure the Cowboys win, that's what happened. Cowboys-Packers is a marquee matchup and that's what the NFL wanted. The LB made contact with the Detroit receiver and didn't even look back for the ball. That's PI and picking up that flag was laughable.

01-04-2015, 10:01 PM	#194
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	This will be the Cowboys first post-season trip to Lambeau since the 1967 Ice Bowl. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint