The flags have made the NFL unwatchable!!!

CHOPTALK · Oct 16, 2005

If the NFL had as many flags as it does now when it first began, it would have never gotten off the ground. Every single play I catch myself looking at the top of the screen to check for the flag logo just knowing they cant go an entire play without throwing something for some reason.

Every last game I have watched today has been painful to watch. They are even inventing new rules and calling flags. I trully believe that the only 2 reasons we still watch this shit is out of habit, and the fact that there is betting going on. I cant even enjoy a Saints game anymore.

It makes it look even worse when yesterday may have been one of the best 5 Saturdays in college football history as far as exiting games. The college refs certainly miss there share of calls too, but at least for the most part they dont invent shit to call just so they can get there face on television.

I use to look forward to Sundays once upon a time. How many of you watching this crap can honestly say you are enjoying this product? The next generation of fans is not going to put up with this crap. Its so bad it threatens to kill the sport. I dont know how much more I can take.

WorldNumberOne · Oct 16, 2005

i started a thread just like this a few weeks ago... you and i are on the same page in just about every way of thinking ...

except ofcourse bobby cox.....

CHOPTALK · Oct 16, 2005

World Number One said:
i started a thread just like this a few weeks ago... you and i are on the same page in just about every way of thinking ...

except ofcourse bobby cox.....

:lolBIG:

I guess Mr Tony Larussa is slowly falling into the same postseason catagory as Bobby Cox. Remember all them great Oakland teams that lost to inferior teams like the Dodgers and the Reds. Now its starting to happen to him in St Louis. 2 very simaliar resumes.

G.MONEY · Oct 16, 2005

Chop...Could not agree more with you..Is there a kick-off anytime that there is not a flag thrown?

brutusthebuckeye+ · Oct 16, 2005

4 flags already tonite and only 2 minutes gone!:monsters-

Budworth22 · Oct 16, 2005

5 flags in 4 plays, 1 waived off so far. Also, what the fuck are the refs doing saying the position, not the #.

CHOPTALK · Oct 16, 2005

13:35 to go in the 1st quarter in tonights games and 6 flags already.

15.8 flags a game this year. An all-time record!!!!!!

go2guy · Oct 16, 2005

CHOPTALK said:
If the NFL had as many flags as it does now when it first began, it would have never gotten off the ground. Every single play I catch myself looking at the top of the screen to check for the flag logo just knowing they cant go an entire play without throwing something for some reason.

Every last game I have watched today has been painful to watch. They are even inventing new rules and calling flags. I trully believe that the only 2 reasons we still watch this shit is out of habit, and the fact that there is betting going on. I cant even enjoy a Saints game anymore.

It makes it look even worse when yesterday may have been one of the best 5 Saturdays in college football history as far as exiting games. The college refs certainly miss there share of calls too, but at least for the most part they dont invent shit to call just so they can get there face on television.

I use to look forward to Sundays once upon a time. How many of you watching this crap can honestly say you are enjoying this product? The next generation of fans is not going to put up with this crap. Its so bad it threatens to kill the sport. I dont know how much more I can take.

Same here chop.

CHOPTALK · Oct 16, 2005

2 official plays in tonights game and 6 flags. Not counting the one that was declined.

Unbearable. Something has to be done about this. It will kill the game in the long run.

Journeyman · Oct 16, 2005

Been saying the same thing...every freakin play,

was the knee down?

did he have both hands under the ball ?

oh no a penalty on a return (75% of the time)

whistle blew

flag

red flag

in the grasp

flagrant bs penatly that 20 years ago would have been laughed at

wilheim · Oct 16, 2005

In this case you can't blame the refs when the players can't even line up right before the ball is snapped. 3 defensive in the neutral zone and two illegal procedure on Houston's right tackle for lining up off the line of scrimmage.

wil.

Budworth22 · Oct 16, 2005

J.Brown kicks 65 yards from SEA 30 to HST 5. V.Morency to HST 32 for 27 yards (J.Babineaux, J.Howell).
1-10-HOU 32 (14:55) D.Davis up the middle to HST 36 for 4 yards (J.Sharper, D.Lewis).
2-6-HOU 36 (14:24) D.Davis left end to SEA 40 for 24 yards (M.Boulware, K.Herndon). PENALTY on HST-C.Pitts, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced at HST 36 - No Play.
2-11-HOU 31 (13:59) D.Davis up the middle to HST 34 for 3 yards (C.Darby). PENALTY on SEA, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at HST 31 - No Play.HOU 31
2-6-HOU 36 (13:21) D.Davis up the middle to HST 40 for 4 yards (L.Tatupu, B.Fisher). PENALTY on SEA-B.Fisher, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at HST 36 - No Play.
2-1-HOU 41 (13:15) D.Davis up the middle to HST 43 for 2 yards (D.Lewis, J.Sharper).
1-10-HOU 43 (12:43) V.Morency pushed ob at HST 46 for 3 yards (M.Boulware).
2-7-HOU 46 (12:20) PENALTY on HST-T.Wade, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at HST 46 - No Play.

LEYKIS101 · Oct 16, 2005

National Flag League....this is ridiculous.

:sad3:

wilheim · Oct 16, 2005

That doesn't mention the two offsetting penalties called when Houston still had the ball.

wil.

CHOPTALK · Oct 16, 2005

I timed this thread perfectly. Tonights game is unwatchable. double digit flags and we are not even half way through the first quarter.

Dawoofdaddy · Oct 16, 2005

Imagine the flags if the refs had the balls to flag coaches and players for bitching and crying???

Every play you have 35 coaches and 50 players on the sideline whining about the call.

Also, a player on a team that is losing by 40 and guy runs around like he broke Strahans sack record because he grabbed a backup QB during a coverage sack.

:monsters-

WorldNumberOne · Oct 16, 2005

this game is unwatchable because houston is playing ...

Akillies · Oct 16, 2005

another flag as i type. I find myself looking in the center of the top screen for the flag symbol on almost everyplay. Certainly on every significant play.
I agree it has become ridiculous that the officials have such a big effect on the games. I dont think replay is working either.

cincy_ · Oct 16, 2005

World Number One said:
this game is unwatchable because houston is playing ...

agree

lander · Oct 16, 2005

Budworth22 said:
J.Brown kicks 65 yards from SEA 30 to HST 5. V.Morency to HST 32 for 27 yards (J.Babineaux, J.Howell).
1-10-HOU 32 (14:55) D.Davis up the middle to HST 36 for 4 yards (J.Sharper, D.Lewis).
2-6-HOU 36 (14:24) D.Davis left end to SEA 40 for 24 yards (M.Boulware, K.Herndon). PENALTY on HST-C.Pitts, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced at HST 36 - No Play.
2-11-HOU 31 (13:59) D.Davis up the middle to HST 34 for 3 yards (C.Darby). PENALTY on SEA, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at HST 31 - No Play.HOU 31
2-6-HOU 36 (13:21) D.Davis up the middle to HST 40 for 4 yards (L.Tatupu, B.Fisher). PENALTY on SEA-B.Fisher, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at HST 36 - No Play.
2-1-HOU 41 (13:15) D.Davis up the middle to HST 43 for 2 yards (D.Lewis, J.Sharper).
1-10-HOU 43 (12:43) V.Morency pushed ob at HST 46 for 3 yards (M.Boulware).
2-7-HOU 46 (12:20) PENALTY on HST-T.Wade, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at HST 46 - No Play.

Little interpretation with these calls. While I agree with the over penalisation, this is a piss poor example.

The flags have made the NFL unwatchable!!!

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