This past
Sunday, the call that made Cowboys fans rejoice and Lions fans go all Ray Rice
on their television sets.
The
infamous pass interference call in the 4th quarter that could have
changed the outcome of the game, but was reversed because of who knows why; we
may need to call in the Scooby gang to figure this one out.
We can all argue our points as to whether it was or wasn’t the right call, but if we’re being honest here we will also admit that if it was our favorite team who just happened to be playing Detroit in that game we would have jumped for joy like someone in one of those old Toyota commercials when it was overturned.
Was it
shady business?
Well they
were playing in Dallas and according to TMZ a Mr. Dean Blandino (league’s
vice-president of officiating) was partying like it was 1999 on the Cowboys
party bus just days before the game, things that make you go hmmm indeed.
With me
being an avid Giants fan, I do believe that the Cowbitches, sorry I’m
trying to be professional here; the Cowboys did in fact pull a fast one and end
up with an undeserved win.
However, in
all fairness to Dallas that’s really only because I hate them with a passion
and anything that makes them look bad I’m all for it, so take it for what it’s
worth.
Now as far
as cheating is concerned.
I have news
for you, once there was money to be made in the sporting world there was
cheating to be had, and yes even with our beloved football, and yes even in
today’s game.
From the referees
(who are just a direction of stripes away from being behind bars) to the teams
who do things like inform the obviously medically enhanced franchise player of
a “surprise” drug test to take place after the big game to everything in
between, cheating is as much a part of football as the ball itself…just ask Bill
Belichick.
Some
players, referees and even teams (well except for the New York Giants of
course) are as crooked as politicians, the NFL is nothing more than Capitol
Hill, and to believe otherwise is utterly ridiculous.
When it
comes to the players, above the law off the field but only if you’re having a
winning season on the field, don’t believe me just ask Ray Lewis, Adam
"Pacman" Jones, Michael Vick, Ray Rice, etc.
Bad calls, cheap
shots and making it rain on players who are nothing more than a flash in the
pan (Snickers anyone) all with the hopes of making it to the top of the
mountain and bringing home the gold.
Now of
course spending an exuberant amount on money for the so-called next big thing
isn’t a crime in itself, but it sure as hell should be, especially after these
bastards end up sucking more than Monica Lewinsky.
Obviously
this past Sunday’s call/no-call pass interference fiasco wasn’t the first ever football
what dafuq in the sports history, and trust me it won’t be the last, so just
get over it and move on people…even if it does mean the Cowboys moving on (yuck).
So now that
all the cards are laid out on the table, and we’re all on the same page here,
enjoy the game and may the best (and sneakiest) cheaters win.
Here’s to
Greenbay…at least for this upcoming weekend anyway.
To all those people who think that Tom Brady got a bum deal in the whole DeflateGate scandal...
The man is one of the most seasoned and decorated quarterbacks to play the game today, so to believe he wasn't aware of the deflated balls is just utterly ridiculous, we aren't talking about a rookie here.
It's not so much that he was aware of it prior, but more so that he didn't bring it to anyone's attention while it was going on, so it's still cheating.
I personally think he got off easy.
MJMTo all those people who think that Tom Brady got a bum deal in the whole DeflateGate scandal...
The man is one of the most seasoned and decorated quarterbacks to play the game today, so to believe he wasn't aware of the deflated balls is just utterly ridiculous, we aren't talking about a rookie here.
It's not so much that he was aware of it prior, but more so that he didn't bring it to anyone's attention while it was going on, so it's still cheating.
I personally think he got off easy.
Where ever money is at stake, there will (sadly) always be cheating.
ReplyDeleteAbsofreakinglutely!
DeleteMJM - I've been spouting off for years about the officiating in sports. It seems as though there are critical times in games that can sway the outcome. During these times, the teams with the larger audience are generally catered to, while the other either has penalties called against them or penalties missed being called against the opponents. It's my belief that sports have gotten together with television to bring the largest audiences their teams winning, regardless of the fairness of the game. In fact, last year I watched the NCAA tourney officiating much more than the teams. I found immediately before the half, immediately after the half, and around 3 minutes to go were the primary times these questionable calls and no calls took place. Of course, the larger the audience, the larger the amount charged for advertising dollars. It's all about the cash anymore. And, I agree with you, the call should have stood.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more, the big dog in the park gets the bone, it's unfortunate but that's just how the cookie (with the golden chips) crumbles. Now of course this isn't always the case, but it does seem that more times than not it is.
DeleteSo of course you know I am waiting for the follow up post on the whole Dez Bryant catch....
ReplyDeleteAll I can say to that my friend is poetic justice.
DeleteSince this came up again on Google+ I thought I would add an addendum. I am putting the word out to all the pro football players, especially those with wives and girlfriends. If they(the wives and girlfriends) are getting out of line? Go ahead and slap that bitch around. Heck, it's only a 2 game suspension for that, as opposed to 4 games, a million dollars, the loss of the 1st round draft pick the year after and the 4th round draft pick the year after that, for deflating the footballs. NFL Players, here is your chance to take advantage of the NFL's screwed up priorities and remind your significant other that she better tow the line because the punishment for knocking a few of her teeth out is minuscule by comparison to deflated balls........just sayin.......
ReplyDeleteOh so very true my friend, professional sports are so ridiculous when it comes to appropriately punishing one of their own for wrong doings, especially if that said person is considered an all-star, a money maker.
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