Because this incorrect call from the ref cost the Saints the Superbowl berth. It was so flagrant that I think people were surprised ath the refs.
The competition committee always has been opposed in the past to making judgment calls such as pass interference subject to review. You are right, it was not reviewable. But now, I bet they will change that. They need to be able to let the coaches or any truly questionable mistake like that 100% irretrievable, which i think they will do in the next meeting.
Have to disagree with that. The refs missed a clear face mask on Goff that would have put them near the goal line with a first and goal where the Rams likely would have gone up 24-20 instead of having to settle for a field goal.
Bad calls and non calls happen in every game. That was one of/if not the worst non calls I've ever seen for sure, but the no call for Goff was a game changer too. Shit look at the Pats and Chiefs game.
People are bitching about the roughing the passer call on Brady, but the guy did get a hold of his face mask (you can see Brady shut his eyes when the dude's fingers reach into his facemask) and then his forearm or elbow brushed his helmet to the side on the follow through as well. Was it an overreaction call? Yep. Has the NFL become more pussified every couple of years? Absolutely. Fact remains, a hit to the head or face of the qb is now roughing the passer in the NFL. Besides that Chiefs fans might want to re-watch that game and focus on all the non holding or PI's committed by their secondary...especially Eric Berry. Dude was almost literally partially wearing Gronk's arm brace/sleeve like a co-joined twin and it was never called. It's like the ref was thinking "oh but he's such a nice guy, and he battled back from that cancer thingy so I'll just let that slide"
I think the SB will be a good game, and it's kinda cool that it's a re-match of when the Patriots run started. I think the Pats will win late in the 4th in typical Brady style.
For all of the efforts of the NFL to get back into the LA Market, I find it ironic that this Super Bowl will probably be one of the lowest rated in quite some time. People are sick of the Patriots playing in the big dance. St. Louis hates the Rams, and L.A. could seemingly give two shits about either team there. That being said, if LA wins watch for every celebrity to sport their Rams gear in any appearance shortly after. The Chargers can't even sell out a fucking 25k stadium.....Dallas said it felt like a home game. LMAO!
