How bad does the NFL want St. Louis to win?

goduke · 12-27-10, 02:54 AM

either way they lose in the first round

HauntingTheHoly · 12-27-10, 03:06 AM

Seahawks begin their Super Bowl run. It will happen.

BetterBizness · 12-27-10, 03:08 AM

Hawks have WAY better Home turf AD then Sweet Lou...

k13 · 12-27-10, 04:11 AM

St Louis is -1.5 early.

Not sure if the nfl cares that much about it.

Ninersnut · 12-27-10, 07:32 AM

I'm just glad it was over. Caused me to drink way too much yesterday.

HotStreak · 12-27-10, 08:04 AM

THis scenario would be more likely if David Stern ran the NFL

Reload · 12-27-10, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by HotStreak

THis scenario would be more likely if David Stern ran the NFL

At least Tim Donaghy won't be ref'ing on the field Sunday

crustyme · 12-27-10, 08:48 AM

surprised you didnt mention the crooked refs. nearly every call favored the rams, especially the final play where the 49ers shouldve had 1 sec left. they declared the game over and ran off the field.

bet the rams so i didnt mind. lol

pavyracer · 12-27-10, 08:50 AM

The NFL will push the Rams to win (the refs will receive their instructions packet before the game) to market Bradford for the playoffs. So yeah unload on the Rams because Seahawks will not be NFL's preferable team for the playoffs.

mike1814 · 12-27-10, 08:54 AM

yes, it is all one big conspiracy just so the lowly Rams can make the playoffs.

rsnnh12 · 12-27-10, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by crustyme

surprised you didnt mention the crooked refs. nearly every call favored the rams, especially the final play where the 49ers shouldve had 1 sec left. they declared the game over and ran off the field.

bet the rams so i didnt mind. lol

I thought they ruled that he was down inbounds (where his knee hit) which is why the clock kept running?

I only saw bits and pieces of the game (watched RedZone) but that seemed like the correct call

Poker_Beast · 12-27-10, 08:57 AM

Rams roll!

crustyme · 12-27-10, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by rsnnh12

I thought they ruled that he was down inbounds (where his knee hit) which is why the clock kept running?

I only saw bits and pieces of the game (watched RedZone) but that seemed like the correct call

dont remember his knee hitting at all and the announcers never even mentioned it.

but all game long there were questionable calls. the pass interference at the 1 where the ball was severely underthrown and the niner player was already intercepting it when the "foul" occured. the roughing the QB penalty when bradford was accidentially slapped on the helmet. the TD call where the rams receiver clearly stepped out. wouldve stood had singletary pulled a andy reid and not thrown the challenge flag.

i was laughing the entire game cause my bet was golden with the refs on the same side.

rainmaker82 · 12-27-10, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by crustyme

dont remember his knee hitting at all and the announcers never even mentioned it.

but all game long there were questionable calls. the pass interference at the 1 where the ball was severely underthrown and the niner player was already intercepting it when the "foul" occured. the roughing the QB penalty when bradford was accidentially slapped on the helmet. the TD call where the rams receiver clearly stepped out. wouldve stood had singletary pulled a andy reid and not thrown the challenge flag.

i was laughing the entire game cause my bet was golden with the refs on the same side.

Questionable? There was nothing questionable about that PI call. Receiver was clearly hit before the ball was picked off. Roughing the QB call because he was "accidentially" hit in the head? So if its an accident it doesn't count? Sweet rules you make up man. Those calls were easily legit.

crustyme · 12-27-10, 10:24 AM

questionable because the ball was severely underthrown. the only player who could make that catch was the niners db who was camped under it 5 yards from where the wr was. and the receiver was barely grazed.

when have you ever seen a roughing the QB called because the defensive lineman's HAND slapped the qb's helmet?

not to mention the rams wr clearly stepped out of bounds yet the ref ruled it a td even tho he was standing just 5yds away. had the niners run out of challenges or timeouts they would never got ir reversed.

i suggest you watch the game when nfl network replays it because you're obviously clueless.

tblues2005 · 12-27-10, 10:47 AM

I do think the Rams are a great play next Sunday night. I do think it will be a good game since it is on Sunday night.

crustyme · 12-27-10, 10:56 AM

rams should win as long as the same crew refs the game. lol

but seriously bradford needs to stop turning the ball over and jackson needs to rush for more than 40yds on 20 carries.

SamsNCharge99 · 12-27-10, 11:02 AM

rams will win

cadillac pete · 12-27-10, 11:34 AM

Regardless if this is a league conspiracy or not for the Rams, Seattle is just flat out awful. I think the Rams will be somewhat competitive vs whatever playoff opponent they get.

EBDOG · 12-27-10, 11:43 AM

i dont think it matters if they are 7-9 if they actually pull a win out in the playoffs the nfl cant complain

DMB40 · 12-27-10, 01:48 PM

stl gonna win this . PK is a steal..

cant call it · 12-27-10, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by HotStreak

THis scenario would be more likely if David Stern ran the NFL

hotstreak LOL whats up with your sig? dude looks like a honey badger got a hold to him

jerz201 · 12-27-10, 02:11 PM

the nfl wants st louis to win due to the spread

rviqueira · 12-27-10, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by pavyracer

The NFL will push the Rams to win (the refs will receive their instructions packet before the game) to market Bradford for the playoffs. So yeah unload on the Rams because Seahawks will not be NFL's preferable team for the playoffs.

I love the reference to the fixing... and you know what's sad... I really don't think it's too far fetched. Sometimes these games really seem very rehearsed.

jerz201 · 12-27-10, 02:12 PM

bradford is a young quarterback and could be exciting to see in the playoffs

jollyoscars · 12-27-10, 02:17 PM

if seattle wins and goes in with a losing record i am gonna die of laughter

ZetaPsi808 · 12-28-10, 04:39 AM

illusion you are right. the league would look bad by promoting a 7-9 team in the playoffs

Nuggz · 12-28-10, 05:35 AM

Think of superbowl XL and leavy. Rams are gettin the calls sunday night.

PittsburghPlayer · 12-28-10, 05:39 AM

Great analysis Illusion, Zeta 'gets it' also I see.

Preston09 · 12-28-10, 05:45 AM

Originally posted by HauntingTheHoly

Seahawks begin their Super Bowl run. It will happen.

This is funny.

Marigold HD · 12-28-10, 05:48 AM

Go Rams. Whitehurst playing. Last regular season game. Maybe no NFL next year.

5D1905968 · 12-28-10, 06:02 AM

LOL. Rams -1.5 is NO GOOD. Trust me on this one. Although Whitehurst is "playing" , which is yet to be determined. Its not hard to hand the ball off to the likes of Marshawn Lynch and Justin Forsett. Look for a huge game from one of them, or both combine for a huge game. This week you will actually see what Sam Bradford is actually made of, and personally, I dont think its too much at all.