Starting to feel like old man ranting about the weather or taxes. But Thursday night was the officiating was abysmal. The whole game. But the last 4-5 minutes could be a teaching film on how not to call a game. It did seem like they were non-discriminating in their blatant ineptitude.
About a quarter of the officials are full time. Needs to be 100% full time. With grading each game. 10% turnover each year. Bad crews sit weeks, and lose pay accordingly. Something has to change. The more aggressive the better
I had the chargers last night and (inside final minute) when Rivers was hit in the head, while on the ground, my head nearly exploded. Then the make up call, pass interference on the over throw in the end zone, that set up the winning td, made me a winner, but left me with mixed feelings. Glad I won, but that it was lessened , tainted, because of two terrible calls. I'm certain anyone on KC was much less torn, feeling like the refs reached into their pockets and robbed them.
14 billion dollar business with estimates of 90-100 billion dollars a year bet on college and pro football. Much of it hidden so who knows if this is even close. My point is.......its too big, to be tainted by incorrect calls. Any one forget Tim Donaghy? Who could guess how much money switched hands on last nights final pass interference call.
Not impugning the official's character........but total dollars won/lost because of that call. The refs need to be paid so well, none would be easily tempted. I get it, the game is faster, more spread out today, but then the officiating assignments/placement has to change. Maybe 3 or 4 guys up with the replay guy, communicating with the guys on the field. Lets think out of the box. If the former official, talking with the announcers gets it right, why not have that feedback, in the refs ear?
Its got to be better.
BOl......and good calls in each of your games.
About a quarter of the officials are full time. Needs to be 100% full time. With grading each game. 10% turnover each year. Bad crews sit weeks, and lose pay accordingly. Something has to change. The more aggressive the better
I had the chargers last night and (inside final minute) when Rivers was hit in the head, while on the ground, my head nearly exploded. Then the make up call, pass interference on the over throw in the end zone, that set up the winning td, made me a winner, but left me with mixed feelings. Glad I won, but that it was lessened , tainted, because of two terrible calls. I'm certain anyone on KC was much less torn, feeling like the refs reached into their pockets and robbed them.
14 billion dollar business with estimates of 90-100 billion dollars a year bet on college and pro football. Much of it hidden so who knows if this is even close. My point is.......its too big, to be tainted by incorrect calls. Any one forget Tim Donaghy? Who could guess how much money switched hands on last nights final pass interference call.
Not impugning the official's character........but total dollars won/lost because of that call. The refs need to be paid so well, none would be easily tempted. I get it, the game is faster, more spread out today, but then the officiating assignments/placement has to change. Maybe 3 or 4 guys up with the replay guy, communicating with the guys on the field. Lets think out of the box. If the former official, talking with the announcers gets it right, why not have that feedback, in the refs ear?
Its got to be better.
BOl......and good calls in each of your games.
