It's Been Said

Garthshort · November 11th, 2008, 06:25 AM

That if officials wanted to, they could throw a flag on almost every play. And I guess near the end of the game, they wanted to. Lousy for both teams.

TJ UofA2004 · November 11th, 2008, 06:58 AM

In the 4th, there were five consecutive plays where a flag was thrown. At that point, the game became somewhat irritating to watch.

From that point forward, I would check the field after every play just to make sure they didn't throw a flag.

ohh and another note to the officials; before you make an announcement on a penalty (personal foul against the 49ers at the endzone) make sure you confirm with your staff that that is the right call. Don't pick up the flag after you have announced it to the crowd. That was a bold example of the lack luster officiating the NFL has seen this season, all arouond the league.

en fuego · November 11th, 2008, 07:05 AM

by the way, and speaking of announcing a penalty and then saying "oh, never mind"

there was a facemask called where Tim Hightower was brought down at the six yard line -- it was announced and the Cards were given a first down.

I was at the game and never got a good look --- was it a facemask or was it a good call?

Brighteyes · November 11th, 2008, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ UofA2004

In the 4th, there were five consecutive plays where a flag was thrown. At that point, the game became somewhat irritating to watch.

From that point forward, I would check the field after every play just to make sure they didn't throw a flag.

ohh and another note to the officials; before you make an announcement on a penalty (personal foul against the 49ers at the endzone) make sure you confirm with your staff that that is the right call. Don't pick up the flag after you have announced it to the crowd. That was a bold example of the lack luster officiating the NFL has seen this season, all arouond the league.

We did not leave the game until a good ten minutes after the final play. I was waiting for the official to throw a flag and give the 9'ers yet another shot.

Zeno · November 11th, 2008, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by en fuego

by the way, and speaking of announcing a penalty and then saying "oh, never mind"

there was a facemask called where Tim Hightower was brought down at the six yard line -- it was announced and the Cards were given a first down.

I was at the game and never got a good look --- was it a facemask or was it a good call?

No it wasn't a facemask.

DKCards · November 11th, 2008, 07:58 AM

I am just glad they didn’t throw a flag on the very last play but I can not believe they didn’t.

How stupid was it for Haggans to tear off the helmet of the guy carrying the ball???

I am a die hard Cards fan and I wouldn’t be able to argue if they made that call and gave them one more play.

40yearfan · November 11th, 2008, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Brighteyes

We did not leave the game until a good ten minutes after the final play. I was waiting for the official to throw a flag and give the 9'ers yet another shot.

You and I both.

ThunderCard · November 11th, 2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DKCards

I am just glad they didn’t throw a flag on the very last play but I can not believe they didn’t.

How stupid was it for Haggans to tear off the helmet of the guy carrying the ball???

I am a die hard Cards fan and I wouldn’t be able to argue if they made that call and gave them one more play.

I thought the same thing. Out of everything that was being called I was sure they were going to give the 49ers one more chance.

Carddan · November 11th, 2008, 08:34 AM

I believe that when the 49ers downed the ball with 2 seconds left there was a flag thrown on them for not being set, but they waved it off so they could review the previous run. If time is running out and you don't have time to snap the ball legally, stopping play to review the previous play is wrong (might be the rules, but bad rules)