Incredible...the NFL should be embarrassed
The NFL head of officials has admitted that the referees made the wrong call in the last two minutes last night, when the Seattle linebacker batted the ball out of the endzone. Also, a 26-year referee, who was not working the game, stated the same thing on the ESPN post-game show. Seattle was awarded the ball on their 20-yard line. Possession should have been awarded to the last team that had possession, the Lions, with the ball placed on the 6-inch line (a penalty should have been called against the Seattle linebacker). One of the referees was looking directly at the play. It's also incredible that the league office in New York didn't overrule the call.
The Lions could have taken the lead 17-13 with about 1:30 left to play.
I thought the Lions should have been awarded the ball when the play occurred. I'm surprised that Caldwell, the Lions coach, didn't vehemently object to the call. Incredibly, Ray Lewis, Trent Dilfer and Steve Young all stated that they were not aware of the rule.
That call could have major implications on the entire season, as it could affect playoff seedings, home-field advantage, etc. That officiating crew should not be allowed to work another game for the rest of the year!
And, the NFL league office should be embarrassed.
(And no, I'm not a Lions fan).
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