I have been thinking since Sunday and can not recall an instance in which there was a blown call that went the Fins way. So, I have to ask you guys for some help. When was the last time there was a game changing boneheaded call that went the Fins way?
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I think many Packers fans would complain about that call against their LB Francois on the punt. We ended up getting a TD because of that extremely late call.
Personally I think it was (barely) the right call. Mostly just one of those situations it could have gone uncalled but if I were the coach I still would have chastised Francois to be more careful how far he lines up off the snapper. It just ends up looking egregious because of how horribly late the flag came. -
The only one I can remember was the Jason Taylor interception last year against Tampa Bay, where it looked like the receiver (Michael Clayton?) was down, but they ruled he did not complete the catch. Though that was very similar to the Calvin Johnson play.
The Packers one was iffy, but ultimately a dumb rule that was the correct call.
Of course, it's human nature to remember the bad more than the good.TheAnswer385 likes this. -
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Last season Jason Taylor (ugh) had a questionable interception against the Bucs.
edit: Beaten to it. -
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Here's the play in question:
http://prod.www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-...02/WK-10-Can-t-Miss-Play-Controversial-Review
Now, there was contact by the defender. In Calvin Johnson's case, there was no contact meaning he had to complete the catch by getting up with the ball (still a dumb rule).
So IINM it should've been down by contact. Or I could be wrong. I really have no clue how the NFL determines rules. -
I recall one game not too long ago that the Replays weren't working, and we got bailed out by that because I believe Bess caught a ball on 3rd down without getting both feet in, but it was ruled a catch.
Was that this season? Maybe against the Bills? Man my memory is so terrible...Puka-head likes this. -
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Close enough that if I were a Bucs fan I might feel differently but ultimately I would have officiated that call one way and the Calvin Johnson call another way. I felt that Calvin Johnson demonstrated enough degree of control with the ball throughout the process of the catch and showed that when he went to ground and the ball didn't move and then he actually moved the ball, in full control, with one hand while on the ground. That to me is 'through the process of the catch' by virtue of making a second controlled act with the ball after you've already hit ground. To me, on the Buccaneers INT, the receiver didn't do that. He fell to the ground as he was catching the ball and by definition it was literally impossible for him to have had legal possession before he hit the ground. He lost the ball as soon as he hit the ground, didn't survive with the football under his own control long enough to have demonstrated that he had the ball throughout his entire fall to the ground.
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very colorful game::yes:
1) Sunday's loss, 23-22 meant Miami became just the sixth team in NFL history to begin the season 0-3 at home
2) had Sparano gone for the extra two points ( and made it) when he had the opportunity, the fumble would have resulted in over-time, not a loss. couldn't figure out the logic of settling for one point when we were behind two. that decision was the game breaker that sealed our fate & ultimately set us up to lose. it was a bad call by the coach, not the referee that lost the game. we could have won it in overtime
3) everybody gets good breaks & bad breaks in a game. good or bad coaching usually makes the real difference in the outcome of a close game, especially when its played at home
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But ultimately, it was a bad call. You're right. -
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fact: by losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, 23-22, the Miami Dolphins became just the sixth team in NFL history to begin the season 0-3 at home
number two & three are infinitely more important & revealing than the first statement -
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Not sure we would have won in OT because that is speculation but you are right. We should have went for two when it was 17-15. I said it in the game thread but was told we shouldn't chase points. I thanked the moron who responded and went on my way. That was a stupid coaching move not to go for two there because one point doesn't help you. :up: -
Friend Killerphins:
the thread was on the "Blown call in Dolphins favor?"
I replied:
very colorful game::yes:
1) Sunday's loss, 23-22 meant Miami became just the sixth team in NFL history to begin the season 0-3 at home
2) had Sparano gone for the extra two points ( and made it) when he had the opportunity, the fumble would have resulted in over-time, not a loss. couldn't figure out the logic of settling for one point when we were behind two. that decision was the game breaker that sealed our fate & ultimately set us up to lose. it was a bad call by the coach, not the referee that lost the game. we could have won it in overtime
3) everybody gets good breaks & bad breaks in a game. good or bad coaching usually makes the real difference in the outcome of a close game, especially when its played at home
no more excuses:no:
my answer was appropriate however unpleasant
it was about the blown call & all its ramifications -
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please. no more excuses. there is a decision-maker & the buck has to stop somewhere.
bad decisions usually result in loses.
it is what it is. you want to win? make the right decisions or find someone who can get the job done.
when Bill Parcells walked out the door & said what he had to say, seems like no one was listening.
as unkind as his words were for Henne, his actions spoke volumes about his opinion of the HeadCoach -
Are you related to Sparano by chance?Steve-Mo likes this. -
There has to be more than 6 teams that started off 0-3 at home.
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Bess caught a pass last season vs someone and the pass was dropped, but they called it a catch and it wasn't challenged.
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whine, complain, make excuses, but nothing changes
what I posted was right on the money
I suggest that we collectively
take our head out of the sand or
change the name of the team to the Miami Ostriches
GoFish!:dolphin: -
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It make sense really. Send the ball up to your star. That is why Marshall is here.:up: -
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It made big sense to try to tie the game.
the extra point doesn't help us.SeanP likes this. -
excuses are in reality verbal abuses that damage a clubs potential to produce
1) let the coaching cadre step up, man-up & lead intelligently
2) give a proven entity a shot @ starting QB. Henne is going nowhere with this offense. the deep pass is much over rated & seldom used. accuracy is more important.
3) we still have a chance to get it right in 2010 & owe it to ourselves to do so
the Miami Dolphins still can contend in 2010, if some basic changes are made immediately -
what needs to be fixed on this team are Sparano & his QB
the team has the potential to contend this year & should do exactly that...
this is year three & we have all the pieces to win games, lets do it -
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If I recall we got the kickoff to start the second half right? Would have been great momentum leading into the 2nd half.Killerphins likes this.