Wtf was with the officiating in the giants-packers game?

LotsoCheese · 01-17-12, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by SportsMushroom

did not see the game so I dont know if you are being objective or if you have an agenda

So why the **** are you commenting about it?

j_to_the · 01-17-12, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by Gilly86

I disagree with this. I have watched all of the packers games this year, and despite being a huge GB fan I am a pretty objective viewer. There have been a couple questionable calls, but nothing even close to this game, and they generally go both ways as in any other game. The officiating in this game was beyond blatant favoritism, and I wouldn't have a problem with it being investigated. The non-overturned fumble review disgusted me. I'd prefer a fair game over my team (any team) being favored every time.

This.

I am a huge Packer fan and have seen every game in its entirety.

To complain about missed holding penalties is just retarded. Happens on every play..

To complain about the fumble is 100% legit. I have absolutely no idea how that was not ruled a fumble. Freezing the replay just prior to his knee/thigh/hip/elbow/whatever clearly shows it was a fumble.

The spot, while it was terrible, also happens frequently and easily could have been challenged. I do realize this isn't the point, and based off the fumble review, you'd be reserved about doing so.

The late hit was reflective of the NFL protecting the Golden Boys (beloved QBs). Was it weak? Yes. Does it merit complaining about? Not really b/c the game was over.. However, I do understand the complaint of Eli not getting a couple calls.

As a Packer fan, I am glad none of these calls effected the outcome of the game. NYG straight-up whooped the Pack's ass..

chachi · 01-17-12, 11:33 AM

never knew that Tim Donaghy was refereeing again, albeit in the NFL ...

yisman · 01-17-12, 11:36 AM

The refereeing was crooked in that game. Tough to argue.

SATERSTYLE · 01-17-12, 11:38 AM

Refs tried to fix the game for Green Bay. If the Giants had lost there would be some serious outrage.

Pick'nParlays · 01-17-12, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by SATERSTYLE

Refs tried to fix the game for Green Bay. If the Giants had lost there would be some serious outrage.

agreed

officepoolguy · 01-17-12, 12:12 PM

The NFL wants certain matchups..they do not fix all games but they want matchups that are good for ratings and they use THEIR refs to do it. Besides ALL the poor calls in the Packers game, how is it that Green Bay has the fewest holding calls in the league even though they have had many injuries to their offensive line? How is it that the Saints (who throw 60 passes) have ZERO holding calls? How is it that the Ravens have ZERO penalties in the game?
The NFL wanted the Green Bay vs New York matchup because the first time they played it was the 3rd most watched TV show in the fall (30 million viewers) and they wanted Denver vs New England cuz that was the 4th most watched show. They wanted Baltimore to win so they could talk up the potential Harbaugh vs Harbaugh matchup (which by the way was the highest rated thanksgiving game ever). If you dont believe me check this site out..NFL ratings
They did it all year. Just remember that since 2002 there has been a team in the Superbowl that recently (within 4-6 years) built or remolded their stadium and this year will be no different (New York has a new stadium and San Fran has one coming). Not saying all games fixed just saying the refs help the league get higher ratings and with instant replay they have even more control.

Filmoz · 01-17-12, 12:14 PM

Refs were trying to fix the game but bad karma bit them in the ass. Had that call been reversed and called a fumble, who knows what happens? Maybe Packers defense manages to make a stand, get the ball back or hold giants to a fg, then the whole flow of the game changes and Packers possibly win. Instead, refs were trying to give every advantage to Packers but the gambling gods ain't having that shit, Giants dominate anyway. In a vacuum, yes, calling the game in a way that favors the Packers would theoretically help them win. But so much crazy shit can happen regardless.

yisman · 01-17-12, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by Filmoz

In a vacuum, yes, calling the game in a way that favors the Packers would theoretically help them win. But so much crazy shit can happen regardless.

Not just in a vacuum. If you give one side the calls, it helps them win, period. That doesn't mean they'll 100% automatically win, but it's a significant advantage.

The game on Sunday was so one sided that even Green Bay getting several key calls in their favor didn't help.

DrStale · 01-17-12, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by Gilly86

I disagree with this. I have watched all of the packers games this year, and despite being a huge GB fan I am a pretty objective viewer. There have been a couple questionable calls, but nothing even close to this game, and they generally go both ways as in any other game.

The officiating in this game was beyond blatant favoritism, and I wouldn't have a problem with it being investigated. The non-overturned fumble review disgusted me. I'd prefer a fair game over my team (any team) being favored every time.

This.

k13 · 01-17-12, 01:13 PM

Business as Usual.

p19101 · 01-17-12, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by k13

If you watched a lot Packers home games, this is rather standard. Same with Saints.

Anytime there's an incomplete pass, ref is ready to throw a flag for PI.

Most of these games were against Tampa Bay and the likes so no one gave a shit.

Penalties against Opp at home 60
Penalties against Packers at home 30

The story on the road is not much different, huge advantage in penalties.

Did you know GB had the fewest penalties called against them all year?
Discipline.....

I think I've seen 5 home games for the Packs this year including this one. While I agree to a certain degree about Packers getting favoritism from the officiating crew it has never in any of the other games I've seen this year been nearly as bad as this.

SparJMU · 01-18-12, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by Gilly86

I disagree with this. I have watched all of the packers games this year, and despite being a huge GB fan I am a pretty objective viewer. There have been a couple questionable calls, but nothing even close to this game, and they generally go both ways as in any other game.

The officiating in this game was beyond blatant favoritism, and I wouldn't have a problem with it being investigated. The non-overturned fumble review disgusted me. I'd prefer a fair game over my team (any team) being favored every time.

This quote says it all. There is nothing left to say.

People who don't think a game can be "rigged" are very naive. The interesting part is that refs can only go so far. Despite 3 or 4 HUGE calls in Green Bay's favor, New York still crushed them.

saratoga1927 · 01-18-12, 02:52 PM

do you guys think that if a game was on the fix that it wouldn't end up the way they fixed it... to say that the refs were trying to fix the game is ridiculous - there's no trying in fixing - it is done or it isn't .... gimme a break you guys sound like a bunch of rookie bettors when you talk like this. imagine how much it would cost to pay a ref or a team of refs to fix an nfl playoff game and then those that paid them end up losing their bets becuz the refs failed. this is such nonsense.

Ernie Mccracken · 01-18-12, 03:20 PM

Isn't this the same ref who jobbed the seahawks?