2013 NFL Thread

[JARblue]

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

How the hell did Cary Williams not get fined for pushing a ref in the Super Bowl. He was lucky enough to not get ejected after that.

I have to believe it was because the refs did not call a penalty on the 49er who ripped Williams' helmet off while he was laying on the ground. He was just getting up going after the guy, and the ref got in the way. I think the extracurricular activity after that play warranted more than two single, offsetting, personal fouls, but I think the refs did a great job of not letting it get out of hand, so I have no problems with how they called the game (minus a few missed calls).

[b1adesofcha0s]

Originally Posted by JARblue

I have to believe it was because the refs did not call a penalty on the 49er who ripped Williams' helmet off while he was laying on the ground. He was just getting up going after the guy, and the ref got in the way. I think the extracurricular activity after that play warranted more than two single, offsetting, personal fouls, but I think the refs did a great job of not letting it get out of hand, so I have no problems with how they called the game (minus a few missed calls).

Belichik got fined for grabbing a replacement ref's arm after a game and nothing for the player who just straight up pushed a ref.

[JARblue]

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Belichik got fined for grabbing a replacement ref's arm after a game and nothing for the player who just straight up pushed a ref.

Belichek was attempting to confront the ref directly (and a replacement ref I might add, at very controversial time in NFL refereeing). Williams wasn't going after the ref. It could have been the opponent's teammate, his own teammate, a coach or a ref - the guy in his way was gonna get shoved after what happened to him. Did you see how long it took to calm him down? After I saw a replay that showed his helmet getting ripped off, I said, "ooooohhhhhhh... I get it now - he's pissed" lol

[b1adesofcha0s]

Originally Posted by JARblue

Belichek was attempting to confront the ref directly (and a replacement ref I might add, at very controversial time in NFL refereeing). Williams wasn't going after the ref. It could have been the opponent's teammate, his own teammate, a coach or a ref - the guy in his way was gonna get shoved after what happened to him. Did you see how long it took to calm him down? After I saw a replay that showed his helmet getting ripped off, I said, "ooooohhhhhhh... I get it now - he's pissed" lol

Doesn't matter, the fact is he still pushed a ref. I've seen players ejected for much less contact with officials.

[Red__Zed]

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Doesn't matter, the fact is he still pushed a ref. I've seen players ejected for much less contact with officials.

you mean like this?