Posted on 01/22/2019 3:52:29 PM PST by detective
Two New Orleans Saints season-ticket holders filed a lawsuit against the NFL on Tuesday, asking a Louisiana state court judge to order Commissioner Roger Goodell to invoke an obscure rule that could force the final moments of Sunday's NFC Championship game to be replayed.
No penalty was called after Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman hit Saints receiver Tommylee Lewis while a Drew Brees pass was in the air with fewer than two minutes remaining in a tie game. A flag for pass interference would have given the Saints a first down and enabled them to run down the clock before kicking a potential game-winning field goal. Instead, New Orleans kicked a go-ahead field goal to take a 23-20 lead with 1:41 left. The Rams responded with a late field goal of their own and went on to win, 26-23, in overtime.
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Obviously, if cheating can be confirmed, it’s something that should be pursued.
I’m not trying to urge people to look the other way when there’s confirmed rigging.
The AAF starts next month.
Who know, maybe the AAF and XFL can put together their own "Super Bowl".
I’m just telling you what their argument is. I’m not saying I agree with it or think they will win.
It will give the NFL more bad publicity and more headaches.
Maybe that is their only reason for filing.
I understand.
If the Court doesn’t do anything this week, the Super Bowl will be a done deal. Any action would likely be to mitigate future screw-ups (like extending the challenge to other calls, such as pass interference), or some sort of monetary penalty.
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