NFL Conference Championship Games Discussion - Page 2

Danny · 01-18-2009, 03:02 PM

Aikman seems to have a bias against Mcnabb too.

Dr. Sak · 01-18-2009, 03:04 PM

The defense is still sleeping

Dr. Sak · 01-18-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomkal

And Joe Buck is not a McNabb fan is he?

Joe buck hates Philly

Voo · 01-18-2009, 03:06 PM

I wonder if the Eagles defense is going to show up at some point. If not we're looking at a 42-15 game.

Eaglesfan27 · 01-18-2009, 03:06 PM

Kurt is playing very well. Eagles need to hit him and rattle him.

Northwood_DK · 01-18-2009, 03:07 PM

Thats some nice play calling by Arizona right now

Voo · 01-18-2009, 03:08 PM

I guess I shouldn't pin it all on the defense, as you can clearly see Arizona made a game plan for the team they are facing...What did the brain trust of Reid and Morningwheig do for the Eagles?

Jas_lov · 01-18-2009, 03:08 PM

Buck is from St. Louis and is rooting for Warner and the Cards. Aikman hates Philly from his playing days. These two have always been extremely biased and they basically only call Cowboys or Giants games in the regular season.

MrDNA · 01-18-2009, 03:10 PM

I think people's problems with McNabb - in this game at least - are his godawful throws. Although it's true Joe *uck really does hate Philly. He was impossible to listen to during the World Series.

And when did the Cardinals become this good? And can the please send the recipe to Eric Mangini c/o the Cleveland (haven't won a playoff game since Dallas has) Browns?

Thomkal · 01-18-2009, 03:11 PM

woohoo Cards!

MrDNA · 01-18-2009, 03:11 PM

Holy friggin' crap, Larry Fitzgerald. 21-6?!?!

Izulde · 01-18-2009, 03:11 PM

Man, this is just crazy.

DeToxRox · 01-18-2009, 03:11 PM

Larry Fitzgerald is having the best playoffs I've ever seen by one player.

bhlloy · 01-18-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny

Aikman seems to have a bias against Mcnabb too.

In his defense, McNabb had missed at least 3 wide open guys in the first 2 drives, 2 of which would have been easy touchdowns. That being said, if anyone is qualified to comment on overrated QB's that only win because of the talent around them, it's Aikman

Fizgerald might been turning in one of the performances for the ages. He's on a complete other level. Reading the other thread on who you would build a franchise around, he might be my pick. And he's only going to get better.

Danny · 01-18-2009, 03:13 PM

Wow, Arizona is looking like it's headed to the Superbowl so far. Amazing.

Jas_lov · 01-18-2009, 03:13 PM

Larry Fitzgerald is dominating everybody. The Eagles are finished.

bhlloy · 01-18-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

Larry Fitzgerald is dominating everybody. The Eagles are finished.

So, Eagles by 14 anyone?

Eaglesfan27 · 01-18-2009, 03:15 PM

Oh my.

Northwood_DK · 01-18-2009, 03:15 PM

Cardinals ball

Jas_lov · 01-18-2009, 03:15 PM

It never went out of bounds. Cardinal ball! Terrible all around effort by the Eagles. Just atrocious.

Buccaneer · 01-18-2009, 03:16 PM

To the Phil Eagles, please continue to make only FGs and to put single coverage on Fitzgerald. kthx.

Neuqua · 01-18-2009, 03:16 PM

Is that reviewable?

Northwood_DK · 01-18-2009, 03:16 PM

or not?

bhlloy · 01-18-2009, 03:16 PM

I'm watching without the sound on because my wife is working from home. Can somebody explain the call on the field? Is it because he touched it while his foot was out of bounds? That's a tough break for the Cards...

Neuqua · 01-18-2009, 03:16 PM

This could be HUGE.

Tekneek · 01-18-2009, 03:17 PM

Big screw up by the officials if this cannot be fixed.

Dr. Sak · 01-18-2009, 03:17 PM

The eagles just got a gift

Jas_lov · 01-18-2009, 03:17 PM

BS call. That should be reviewable.

Thomkal · 01-18-2009, 03:17 PM

how the hell is that not reviewable?

Lathum · 01-18-2009, 03:17 PM

Cards got screwed

Tekneek · 01-18-2009, 03:17 PM

Unbelievable. Those officials should be ashamed and I expect the league to admit this blunder.

Eaglesfan27 · 01-18-2009, 03:18 PM

The Eagles are very lucky there. When it was live I thought it was Cardinals ball and I still do.

Thomkal · 01-18-2009, 03:18 PM

Merry Christmas Eagles

kingfc22 · 01-18-2009, 03:18 PM

Guess that "rule" will change this offseason

Tekneek · 01-18-2009, 03:18 PM

So, if you run out of bounds when the ball gets near you, the play is dead and that's the end of it? What the hell is that about?

Radii · 01-18-2009, 03:19 PM

It seemed to me like it hit the returner's left arm while his foot was out of bounds. Guess I'm in the minority on that one though! Not that it matters either way with it being unreviewable.

kingfc22 · 01-18-2009, 03:20 PM

Intentional grounding. Not sure what took that flag so long. What the hell are these officials watching.

Dr. Sak · 01-18-2009, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tekneek

Unbelievable. Those officials should be ashamed and I expect the league to admit this blunder.

If the ball was touching the eagles player when he was oob the play is dead too

RendeR · 01-18-2009, 03:21 PM

Wow talk about a fucking gift for Philly. This game should be over at this point if Arizona punches in a 4th td.

I couldn't see the guy touch the ball and the ball NEVER went out of bounds.

Holy shit....Just awful.

Thomkal · 01-18-2009, 03:21 PM

nice way to come back from that bad call, blitzing, causing intentional grounding

Tekneek · 01-18-2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

If the ball was touching the eagles player when he was oob the play is dead too

It certainly wasn't clear from the replay that it happened that way. Perhaps that is their escape clause here, but every single play should be reviewable. What's the point in having replay challenges if it doesn't apply to every possible play in the game? The NFL has always found some way to handicap the replay challenge.

RendeR · 01-18-2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

If the ball was touching the eagles player when he was oob the play is dead too

Well he wasn't touching it WHEN he went out of bounds, so thats not the case here, the ball itself never went out either so what I tihnk they're sticking with is that the player touched the ball in flight, and they claim it went out of bounds killing the play.

Utterly terrible. And absolutely no reason that play can't be reviewed at all.

Dr. Sak · 01-18-2009, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingfc22

Intentional grounding. Not sure what took that flag so long. What the hell are these officials watching.

Officials talk to ensure there was no we in the area. Since the head referee only looks at the qb he has no idea what is going on downfield

Tekneek · 01-18-2009, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingfc22

Intentional grounding. Not sure what took that flag so long. What the hell are these officials watching.

Surprised they didn't huddle together to then announce that they've blown another call.

RendeR · 01-18-2009, 03:24 PM

Just want to take a moment to say, WOW, go Cardinals, I really wasn't expecting them to play at this level.

bhlloy · 01-18-2009, 03:24 PM

It should be reviewable, but I thought it pretty clearly touched the Philly player in the leg while he was out of bounds. Tough play but don't see how you can really blame the officials. Just another wierd rule book quirk that will get fixed in the offseason.

You would have thought by now they would have gone through the list of plays that can and can't be reviewed, and sorted this out however. Seems like every season since replay came in, we've had a couple of these WTF plays where nobody is sure why it's not reviewable.

QuikSand · 01-18-2009, 03:24 PM

I think this is just another manifestation of the long-standing principle that once the whistle blows, the play must be over, period. You can't have most guys stopping play, but a few still blocking pr pushing or whatnot. Basically the same thing if the officials miss a fake and think guy A gets tackled with the ball and blow the whistle... play is dead, period, even if guy B has the ball elsewhere. Whistle can't mean maybe we're done, it has to mean we're done.

hoopsguy · 01-18-2009, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeToxRox

Larry Fitzgerald is having the best playoffs I've ever seen by one player.

I'm wondering what the record is for TD receptions in the playoffs (one year). I'm guessing he is closing in on this mark.

Dr. Sak · 01-18-2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RendeR

Well he wasn't touching it WHEN he went out of bounds, so thats not the case here, the ball itself never went out either so what I tihnk they're sticking with is that the player touched the ball in flight, and they claim it went out of bounds killing the play.

Utterly terrible. And absolutely no reason that play can't be reviewed at all.

I was just making a statement. I couldn't tell if he was or not but you must have better eyes than all of us

Tekneek · 01-18-2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhlloy

You would have thought by now they would have gone through the list of plays that can and can't be reviewed, and sorted this out however.

What is the rationale for not letting every play be challenged? Since you have a limited number of challenges available, it certainly wouldn't have anything to do with the time involved.

01-18-2009, 03:06 PM	#55
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01-18-2009, 03:10 PM	#59
MrDNA High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2007	I think people's problems with McNabb - in this game at least - are his godawful throws. Although it's true Joe uck really does hate Philly. He was impossible to listen to during the World Series. And when did the Cardinals become this good? And can the please send the recipe to Eric Mangini c/o the Cleveland (haven't won a playoff game since Dallas has) Browns? __________________ Norfolk Flame (Shiba)* Jacksonville Bulls (UFL) R.I.P. *Ayr Bravehearts (FOFL)* Last edited by MrDNA : 01-18-2009 at 03:10 PM.

01-18-2009, 03:11 PM	#61
MrDNA High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2007	Holy friggin' crap, Larry Fitzgerald. 21-6?!?! __________________ Norfolk Flame (Shiba) Jacksonville Bulls (UFL) R.I.P. *Ayr Bravehearts (FOFL)*

01-18-2009, 03:11 PM	#62
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01-18-2009, 03:15 PM	#68
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01-18-2009, 03:04 PM	#52
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	The defense is still sleeping

01-18-2009, 03:06 PM	#54
Voo Mascot Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Michigan	I wonder if the Eagles defense is going to show up at some point. If not we're looking at a 42-15 game.

01-18-2009, 03:07 PM	#56
Northwood_DK College Benchwarmer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Back in Norway	Thats some nice play calling by Arizona right now

01-18-2009, 03:08 PM	#57
Voo Mascot Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Michigan	I guess I shouldn't pin it all on the defense, as you can clearly see Arizona made a game plan for the team they are facing...What did the brain trust of Reid and Morningwheig do for the Eagles?

01-18-2009, 03:08 PM	#58
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Buck is from St. Louis and is rooting for Warner and the Cards. Aikman hates Philly from his playing days. These two have always been extremely biased and they basically only call Cowboys or Giants games in the regular season.

01-18-2009, 03:11 PM	#60
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	woohoo Cards!

01-18-2009, 03:11 PM	#63
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Larry Fitzgerald is having the best playoffs I've ever seen by one player.

01-18-2009, 03:13 PM	#65
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Wow, Arizona is looking like it's headed to the Superbowl so far. Amazing.

01-18-2009, 03:16 PM	#71
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	To the Phil Eagles, please continue to make only FGs and to put single coverage on Fitzgerald. kthx.

01-18-2009, 03:16 PM	#72
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	Is that reviewable? __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

01-18-2009, 03:16 PM	#74
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	I'm watching without the sound on because my wife is working from home. Can somebody explain the call on the field? Is it because he touched it while his foot was out of bounds? That's a tough break for the Cards...

01-18-2009, 03:16 PM	#75
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	This could be HUGE. __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

01-18-2009, 03:17 PM	#76
Tekneek Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: USA	Big screw up by the officials if this cannot be fixed.

01-18-2009, 03:17 PM	#80
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Cards got screwed

01-18-2009, 03:18 PM	#82
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01-18-2009, 03:18 PM	#84
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01-18-2009, 03:19 PM	#86
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	It seemed to me like it hit the returner's left arm while his foot was out of bounds. Guess I'm in the minority on that one though! Not that it matters either way with it being unreviewable.

01-18-2009, 03:20 PM	#87
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01-18-2009, 03:21 PM	#89
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	Wow talk about a fucking gift for Philly. This game should be over at this point if Arizona punches in a 4th td. I couldn't see the guy touch the ball and the ball NEVER went out of bounds. Holy shit....Just awful. __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

01-18-2009, 03:24 PM	#95
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01-18-2009, 03:24 PM	#97
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	I think this is just another manifestation of the long-standing principle that once the whistle blows, the play must be over, period. You can't have most guys stopping play, but a few still blocking pr pushing or whatnot. Basically the same thing if the officials miss a fake and think guy A gets tackled with the ball and blow the whistle... play is dead, period, even if guy B has the ball elsewhere. Whistle can't mean maybe we're done, it has to mean we're done.

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