LiterateStylish 10,403 Posted February 5, 2018 Not that I’m complaining, but the patriots really did get hosed on two touchdowns. First, that long touchdown, all year long the league has been calling it incomplete when the ball moves and you don’t get 2 feet in balance. The ball clearly moved after his first step, and the third step went out of bounds. Therefore no 2 feet in bounds. All throughout the year, that would’ve been incomplete. It was funny watching the announcers be so shocked that it wasn’t overturned though LOL. Second, the touchdown right before the end of the first half where Nick Foles caught it. That was an illegal formation all day. Refs didn’t call it. You can even argue the last touchdown. They call that exact play incomplete in Pittsburgh. But that’s just bullshit. That should’ve been a touchdown . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the climber 45 Posted February 5, 2018 Not that I’m complaining, but the patriots really did get hosed on two touchdowns. First, that long touchdown, all year long the league has been calling it incomplete when you ball moves and you don’t get 2 feet in balance. The ball clearly moved after his first step, and the third step one out of bounds. Therefore no 2 feet in bounds. All throughout the year, that would’ve been incomplete. Second the touchdown right before the end of the first half where Nick Foles caught it. That was an illegal formation all day. Refs didn’t call it. You can even argue the last touchdown. They call that exact play incomplete in Pittsburgh. But that’s just bullshit. That should’ve been a touchdown . It's about fuckin time they didn't get the calls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HipKat 2,475 Posted February 5, 2018 I hear the Pats forum is looking for a new, ummmmmm, owner.... Just sayin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philly'sFinest 52 Posted February 5, 2018 Being that the Pats were the benefiary of so many of those calls over the years, I have no sympathy for them...it's about time, TBH. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
212frawk 7,304 Posted February 5, 2018 It wasn't even close. He took 3 steps before lunging for the end zone. he was a runner and he scored. TD all.the.way. Al fucking Riveron was even able to figure it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guinnessron 651 Posted February 5, 2018 Just fucking stop Lit..... for real. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Beef 2,262 Posted February 5, 2018 No doubt Goodell was too scared to call back both of those TD's because it's been such a hot take talking point. The Clement one should've come back, based on how they typically call shit. The Ertz one IMO was a little different from James because Ertz turned up field amd dove, James momentum had him coming down and he extended. Getting hosed is a bit extreme though. Pats once again had 1 accepted penalty against for 5 yards. Only other penalty I recall being called was an offside on the FG that put Philly up by 6 which was of course declined. I can't believe the Patriots can play 180 minutes of football and not one offensive holding, no illegal hands to the face on am OL or DL. It's crazy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seandelevan 16,320 Posted February 5, 2018 Agreed. They can wipe their tears away with all those Lombardis. I have no sympathy for those fuckers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woody 13,685 Posted February 5, 2018 Not that I’m complaining, but the patriots really did get hosed on two touchdowns. And it was refreshing. :niterider Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LiterateStylish 10,403 Posted February 5, 2018 It wasn't even close. He took 3 steps before lunging for the end zone. he was a runner and he scored. TD all.the.way. Al fucking Riveron was even able to figure it out. I agree. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LiterateStylish 10,403 Posted February 5, 2018 No doubt Goodell was too scared to call back both of those TD's because it's been such a hot take talking point. The Clement one should've come back, based on how they typically call shit. The Ertz one IMO was a little different from James because Ertz turned up field amd dove, James momentum had him coming down and he extended. Getting hosed is a bit extreme though. Pats once again had 1 accepted penalty against for 5 yards. Only other penalty I recall being called was an offside on the FG that put Philly up by 6 which was of course declined. I can't believe the Patriots can play 180 minutes of football and not one offensive holding, no illegal hands to the face on am OL or DL. It's crazy. Clement - that’s the one. I don’t know how they didn’t overturn that considered they overturned those literally all year. Philly didn’t have many penalties either. And not calling an illegal formation call is inexcusable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
travolta 558 Posted February 5, 2018 During the season, touchdowns like the ones you mention, were reversed in favor of Pats and only the Pats. Tonight, Riveron did not have the balls to hand the Pats the SB because he wants to keep his job. Not reversing was clearly the correct call. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meathead 70,715 Posted February 5, 2018 theyve sort of changed the way they call that play around the last half of the season. prior to that, it was pretty clear you had to maintain total control until you stopped moving/rolling/sliding. but ppl started complaining about that so they started calling it with less requirements, sort of halfway in the middle where it used to be years ago and what it was at the start of the season its sort like foot in the crease all year and then suddenly the rule changes in triple overtime or whatever it was. like why??? i cant see why the hell they cant come up with a consistent standard, but they cant at least this time they went against the cheaters. fuck them. still rooting for a fireball to hit their bus or something Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HipKat 2,475 Posted February 5, 2018 theyve sort of changed the way they call that play around the last half of the season. prior to that, it was pretty clear you had to maintain total control until you stopped moving/rolling/sliding. but ppl started complaining about that so they started calling it with less requirements, sort of halfway in the middle where it used to be years ago and what it was at the start of the season its sort like foot in the crease all year and then suddenly the rule changes in triple overtime or whatever it was. like why??? i cant see why the hell they cant come up with a consistent standard, but they cant at least this time they went against the cheaters. fuck them. still rooting for a fireball to hit their bus or something Be careful, I called for their plane to crash and got beat up over it for a week..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cba fan 5,089 Posted February 5, 2018 Not that I’m complaining, but the patriots really did get hosed on two touchdowns. First, that long touchdown, all year long the league has been calling it incomplete when the ball moves and you don’t get 2 feet in balance. The ball clearly moved after his first step, and the third step went out of bounds. Therefore no 2 feet in bounds. All throughout the year, that would’ve been incomplete. It was funny watching the announcers be so shocked that it wasn’t overturned though LOL. Second, the touchdown right before the end of the first half where Nick Foles caught it. That was an illegal formation all day. Refs didn’t call it. You can even argue the last touchdown. They call that exact play incomplete in Pittsburgh. But that’s just bullshit. That should’ve been a touchdown . No way Lit. You are wrong on both of these. First TD his toes dragged before he hit the white. So that is a TD even with late possession of ball with that slight movement. TD by TE he clearly was NOT going to the ground to complete that catch. They finally get that right. Not like Pitt overturn. The Pat guy was tackling Ertz. He was clearly a runner. On Eagle two pt conversion Pat clearly hit wr before ball got there. Gronk pushed Darby off for the TD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LiterateStylish 10,403 Posted February 5, 2018 No way Lit. You are wrong on both of these. First TD his toes dragged before he hit the white. So that is a TD even with late possession of ball with that slight movement. Nope. Watch again. TD by TE he clearly was NOT going to the ground to complete that catch. They finally get that right. Not like Pitt overturn. The Pat guy was tackling Kelce. He was clearly a runner. I agree. I said so in the original post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BertSquirtgum 6,044 Posted February 5, 2018 Those were touchdowns and were called correctly and it wasn't even close. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LiterateStylish 10,403 Posted February 5, 2018 Those were touchdowns and were called correctly and it wasn't even close. You don’t know what illegal formation is, do you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StraightJ 9,524 Posted February 5, 2018 lol Bert is mocked!!! Waiting for this reply is semi epic!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schooner44 1 Posted February 5, 2018 The first TD you refer to, I believe was the correct call. It appeared to me that the ball moved when he was simply re-positioning it in his hands. Due to this, it should either be a TD or left to the call on the field as it was not conclusive (insert Kelvin Benjamin reference here). The second TD in question I'm honestly not sure of. In all reality that should be a TD but with the jacked up rules in the game today, I thought they would say that the ball hit the ground and even though he recovered his own fumble that he didn't complete the catch. If that wasn't called a TD, the Eagles would've been able to chew more time off the clock before at least kicking a FG leaving Brady very little time to do downfield so it worked out. If you want to talk about a bad call, let's reference that ridiculous PI on the ensuing 2pt attempt. If there was ever a make up call, that was it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BertSquirtgum 6,044 Posted February 5, 2018 You don’t know what illegal formation is, do you? How many letters have you sent Bill Belichick requesting mason jars full of his ejaculate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LiterateStylish 10,403 Posted February 5, 2018 How many letters have you sent Bill Belichick requesting mason jars full of his ejaculate? I’ll take that as a no. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flan 5,856 Posted February 5, 2018 Looks like it was right on the edge of an illegal formation. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/02/04/nfl-views-eagles-possible-illegal-formation-as-a-judgment-call/ Still shows a lot of guts. hope we adopt this strategy next year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BertSquirtgum 6,044 Posted February 5, 2018 The ball didn't move and the refs didn't call it an illegal formation. So. It was a touchdown. Boo yah. I'm sure you already have gone through several boxes of tissues with the Patriots loss but you need to get over it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StraightJ 9,524 Posted February 5, 2018 lol this is like watching 2 bad guy wrestlers, whom you normally root against, and having to decide which one you wish to root for. Sadly, I think I'm picking Bert here! PS that idiot Wagon andlater his butt buddy Lit agreed with him, that just because I mentioned wrestling like this that I am that Triple H kid lol. idiots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites