[freedumb2003]

Just put the QB and receivers in freaking dresses. They don’t even bother to enforce the “must make it back to the line of scrimmage” on the allowable intentional grounding.

I *DESPISE* SF but I NEVER like bad calls no matter which team they help or hurt.

And that was a doozy. One of the worst in NFL history.

[fhayek]

I am always being accused of whining, but NFL referees are terrible. A few years ago they had a strike (or lock out or whatever) and the NFL brought in replacements. Everyone bitched about the replacements, as if the regulars were good or something. One play in a game can change the outcome, and one bad call can make the same difference.

I think they should ditch the part time aspect of the refs, and make it a full-time profession. During the week, referees should meet at four or so designated spots, geographically distributed, and go over game film of what should and what should not be called.

[morphing libertarian]

lol Perhaps tutus in team colors would get it done.

[C. Edmund Wright]

Just put the QB and receivers in freaking dresses.

I am NOT NOT defending this particular call...BUT BUT BUT: There are a few problems with that macho over reaction knee jerk: A: QBs are very exposed after they release passes. Kickers are too right after they kick. They are not in an attack position. It's not at all like plays where both players are bracing for the hit. THE SECOND problem is that for all of this macho bitching, people like what? They like plays when NO ONE touches the ball carrier, or receiver, etc. They like long skill play touchdowns. It's called ESPN Top Ten.