Brainbell Jangler wrote on Sep 26^th, 2012 at 2:56pm:


We've only had on-the-job training these last 3-1/2 years and the student is failing.  

Following Monday night's extremely controversial call that decided the winner of the Packers-Seahawks game, several eye doctors in the Green Bay area are offering special packages to the referees who worked the game.

To many watching at home, it appeared that a Green Bay defender actually intercepted the Hail Mary pass thrown into the end zone as time expired. Referees on the scene gave conflicting calls, but ultimately the Seahawks were awarded the touchdown, and the game, much to the frustration of Packers fans everywhere.

Christopher Smith, a doctor at Optivision Eye Care in the Green Bay area, is now offering his services to "help" the referees who made the call.

“The referees obviously they had some vision issues, so we decided that they we could help them with that,” Smith told WTVR, adding that he and his staff will also be available to discuss the rules of the NFL.

Another doctor with the center, Gerald Clarke, told WKOW that the referee who made the contentious call, a replacement brought in to sub for the locked out veteran officials, is clearly exhibiting signs of near-sightedness.

"He could finally see beyond his arm, which is what he needs to see, something beyond his own three feet in front of him, because he's pretty much nearsighted from that standpoint," Clarke told the station.

I'd hate to play the Packers this week.

gimmekeef wrote on Sep 26^th, 2012 at 3:56pm:

The door was a opened; I won't stand silent while baggers attack the President.
Brainy

Some Guy wrote on Sep 27^th, 2012 at 8:14am:


If Ed Hoculi returns then bad calls will still be an issue.......

gimmekeef wrote on Sep 27^th, 2012 at 8:38am:

I heard Ed Hochuli stayed in shape by bench pressing Walt Coleman.

Nellie,will there be a telethon in Bahstun to pay for coach Hoodie's fine?

Some Guy wrote on Sep 27^th, 2012 at 8:44am:


They should nullify the first three weeks of this season and let everybody start with a clean slate.  

Edith Grove wrote on Sep 27^th, 2012 at 10:25am:

I agree, let's wipe the slate clean...

Falcons owner Arthur Blank helped facilitate Wednesday night's agreement with the referees. (US Presswire)


Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank was among a handful of owners who hastened the process of reaching an agreement with the 122 regular NFL officials late Wednesday night.

Blank, who spoke to Steve Wyche on NFLAM on Thursday morning, said Monday night's fiasco between Green Bay and Seattle increased the urgency to get a deal done.

“That's probably reasonable [to assume],” Blank said. “There's been a tremendous amount of effort on behalf of the league staff and the owners and on the officials as well to get a deal done. It's not like a week's gone by where there was no discussion.”

Blank also referred to Monday's game as the “feather on the cap” and said that efforts were made on both sides to reach a deal before the season started but there was no point in reaching one that wasn't amenable to both sides.

“I think this is also good for the replacement officials. I say that kind of tongue in cheek. They were out there working hard, doing the best that they can, and clearly, they didn't have the experience that was necessary. It wasn't really fair to them to hold them to the same standard, but we have to,” he said. “They're probably happy that this is over for them, too. I don't know if they'll publicly say that, but I think it's better really for all of us.”

Blank said keeping the replacement officials from visiting Lambeau Field for this Sunday's Packers-Saints game was never a point of emphasis.

“They're very passionate fans [in Green Bay], but they're very respectful fans. I'm sure they weren't happy about what happened on Monday night and I understand that from the players' standpoint, the coaches' standpoint, and certainly the fans' standpoint. They would've expressed themselves but, they would've been respectful at the same time.”

The officials are scheduled to start work Thursday night, when the Ravens host the Browns.

Nellcote wrote on Sep 27^th, 2012 at 2:55pm:

very true!

I want to caress Matt Ryan's arm.

Time to rummage around in the pantry and see if I have a brown paper bag...my Chiefs are just BAD.  Six turnovers?  Cassel has tossed 10 interceptions in four games?