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Court document: NFL admits blown call in NFC title game, says it wants lawsuit thrown out
Posted on 1/28/19 at 11:28 am
Posted on 1/28/19 at 11:28 am
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Eight days after a blown call helped shape the outcome of the NFC Championship Game, the NFL finally acknowledged its mistake in an official capacity.
In a court document filed Sunday, lawyers for the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell wrote they "do not dispute" what Saints coach Sean Payton told reporters after the game — that the league called him and admitted the officiating error shortly after New Orleans' 26-23 overtime loss.
"Because the officials on the field are humans, like the players and coaches, errors will happen," the league's lawyers wrote. "The NFL parties do not dispute that they have previously advised the Saints, including the club’s head coach, that one or more penalties — for pass interference or illegal helmet-to-helmet contact — were mistakenly not called late in the NFC Championship Game, and that the NFL would like its officials on the field to make these calls.
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"This was acknowledged immediately after the game to the coach of the New Orleans Saints by NFL Senior Vice President of Officiating Al Riveron."
The NFL's acknowledgment came in a brief filed by New Orleans law firm Jones, Swanson, Huddell & Garrison in response to a lawsuit filed by two Saints season ticket holders last week.
The league had declined to publicly own up to the error in the days after the game, prompting criticism from media members and current and former players, including Saints tight end Benjamin Watson. NBC Sports reported Sunday that Payton has privately "urged the NFL to 'show some leadership'" and issue a statement about the missed call.
In its brief, the league also argues that Goodell does not have authority to order that all or part of the game be replayed, as some had speculated. The league requests that a U.S. District Court judge throw out the lawsuit because "this kind of dispute implicates no legally cognizable rights."
"At its essence, this suit was filed because the Plaintiffs, fans and ticketholders of an athletic event disagree with the outcome of that game," the NFL's lawyers argue.
ESPN reported that Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman was fined for the play in question — an apparent helmet-to-helmet hit on Tommylee Lewis. Robey-Coleman said after the game that he thought a penalty flag should have been thrown on the play.
The Rams will face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII on Sunday.
Posted on 1/28/19 at 11:29 am to TechDawg2007
just when i thought AD was going to make this story die
Posted on 1/28/19 at 11:31 am to WestCoastAg
quote:You're on a Louisiana based message board. What the hell did you think would happen?
just when i thought AD was going to make this story die
Posted on 1/28/19 at 11:36 am to WestCoastAg
This isn’t going away. Ever. Not on td. Get over that or get out.
Posted on 1/28/19 at 11:41 am to TechDawg2007
Bruh I'm out of salt.
Posted on 1/28/19 at 11:45 am to TechDawg2007
this blown call was best thing to ever happen to brees imo. Helped overshadow him choking multiple times in the game
Posted on 1/28/19 at 11:48 am to TechDawg2007
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"Because the officials on the field are humans, like the players and coaches, errors will happen," the league's lawyers wrote. "The NFL parties do not dispute that they have previously advised the Saints, including the club’s head coach, that one or more penalties — for pass interference or illegal helmet-to-helmet contact — were mistakenly not called late in the NFC Championship Game, and that the NFL would like its officials on the field to make these calls.
Everyone knows it.
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"At its essence, this suit was filed because the Plaintiffs, fans and ticketholders of an athletic event disagree with the outcome of that game," the NFL's lawyers argue.
Hate me for it, but this part is also true. Just because a call was blown, this doesn't require the NFL to overturn the result.
The NFL has never intervened in this sort of situation to force a replay. Their handling of this is identical to their handling of all other bad calls.
Posted on 1/28/19 at 11:48 am to oleyeller
quote:He led a drive that would have won the game with the correct call, yet them blowing it helps him while you talk about choking
this blown call was best thing to ever happen to brees imo. Helped overshadow him choking multiple times in the game
You are legit retarded sometimes
This post was edited on 1/28/19 at 11:49 am
Posted on 1/28/19 at 11:49 am to lsupride87
Strong Arm already has them conceding!
Posted on 1/28/19 at 11:52 am to WestCoastAg
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just when i thought AD was going to make this story die
awe, you poor baby.
Posted on 1/28/19 at 11:52 am to lsupride87
Sometimes? Oleyeller is legit one of the dumbest people on this website.
Posted on 1/28/19 at 11:53 am to oleyeller
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oleyeller
quote:Don't worry, UT will choke in the NCAA tourney
this blown call was best thing to ever happen to brees imo. Helped overshadow him choking multiple times in the game
Posted on 1/28/19 at 11:54 am to TH03
I said sometimes only because he isn’t retarded on the outdoor board
But his post in this thread is honestly one of the most retarded things I have ever read
But his post in this thread is honestly one of the most retarded things I have ever read
Posted on 1/28/19 at 11:55 am to TechDawg2007
(no message)
This post was edited on 10/19/21 at 3:11 pm
Posted on 1/28/19 at 11:56 am to TechDawg2007
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TechDawg2007
The Melt - Radio Row edition
Posted on 1/28/19 at 12:05 pm to TechDawg2007
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You're on a Louisiana based message board. What the hell did you think would happen?
Whining. Mostly.
Posted on 1/28/19 at 12:06 pm to oleyeller
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this blown call was best thing to ever happen to brees imo. Helped overshadow him choking multiple times in the game
Posted on 1/28/19 at 12:11 pm to TTsTowel
Please, eat your popcorn and tie yourself to the logic that is saying winning the game, which also in turn prevents the OT interception, would actually have been worse for Brees
I actually want to hear oleyeller or his 13 upvotes defend this logic
I actually want to hear oleyeller or his 13 upvotes defend this logic
This post was edited on 1/28/19 at 12:14 pm
Posted on 1/28/19 at 12:34 pm to TechDawg2007
Yes, I killed him. now can I go please?
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