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re: Head Ref, Bill Vinovich, hasn’t called a Saints game since the NFCCG blown call in 19

Posted on 12/27/21 at 12:11 pm to
Posted by keakar
Member since Jan 2017
30152 posts
Posted on 12/27/21 at 12:11 pm to
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I don’t know, sadly, if you can call him an idiot though. He did get “rewarded” shortly thereafter for rigging the outcome the way the NFL wanted it to be, by being named head official for the Super Bowl.


there, fixed it for accuracy

but lets be honest, do we really care that much any more? the NFL is as fake as wrestling and its not even being hidden at this point as game deciding "phantom calls" or non calls like with the saints play, are being used to rig games every single week and now they are using covid BS to rig games as well
This post was edited on 12/27/21 at 12:15 pm
Posted by geauxpurple
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2014
14825 posts
Posted on 12/27/21 at 12:14 pm to
He should forever be ashamed of himself for being involved in the worst officiating call in any sport at any level.
Posted by Townedrunkard
Member since Jan 2019
11998 posts
Posted on 12/27/21 at 12:31 pm to
There was a pic of one ref going to pull the flag out and another ref running to him telling him no….
Posted by Ponchy Tiger
Ponchatoula
Member since Aug 2004
47608 posts
Posted on 12/27/21 at 12:50 pm to
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Let’s not forget that Bill (from Los Angeles) claimed he didn’t see anything, but there were multiple shots of him staring down the play.




The fact that he hasn't been confronted on this face to face is amazing
Posted by Mrwhodat
Member since Dec 2015
10296 posts
Posted on 12/27/21 at 1:59 pm to
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There was a pic of one ref going to pull the flag out and another ref running to him telling him no….

The "points of emphasis" code phrase to wave off the other official's flag was "bang bang."
Posted by mikearch
Member since Feb 2007
230 posts
Posted on 12/27/21 at 2:18 pm to
Except that there was never a second bang. The receiver got laid out before he was able to touch the ball and it sailed in the end zone so it was just a bang play.
This post was edited on 12/27/21 at 2:20 pm
Posted by Wardniner01
Member since Dec 2020
2537 posts
Posted on 12/27/21 at 2:41 pm to
Well one less person to blame our failures on. Though that was a horrendous call, it's not the reason we don't have a quarterback or drafted any receivers
Posted by Mrwhodat
Member since Dec 2015
10296 posts
Posted on 12/27/21 at 2:44 pm to





Posted by LooseCannon22282
Mobile
Member since May 2008
34773 posts
Posted on 12/27/21 at 3:44 pm to
All I want is one free shot on that side judge.

Son of a b**** was staring right at the play

I would just want to walk up to him and give him that question from the movie The last boy scout.. head or gut?

And then wham
Posted by ElderTiger
Planet Earth
Member since Dec 2010
7416 posts
Posted on 12/27/21 at 4:46 pm to
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The NFL is entertainment. It's a show. It's not a legitimate competitive sport organization, IMHO.


Posted by Chill Pill
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Member since May 2009
615 posts
Posted on 12/27/21 at 5:01 pm to
Know I'm going to get slammed for this ... and in no way defending any of those 3 officials ... but in the Monday Morning Quarterbacking Department, Tommy Lee Lewis didn't help. He didn't protest. He bounced right up and headed for the sideline. EVERY OTHER RECEIVER would have been bitching, moaning, doing the whole fake flag toss. One wonders if even the slightest protest might have prompted the one ref with his hand on the flag to at least throw it.
Posted by Mrwhodat
Member since Dec 2015
10296 posts
Posted on 12/27/21 at 5:15 pm to
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One wonders if even the slightest protest might have prompted the one ref with his hand on the flag to at least throw it.

So, he should have laid out, convulsed, and then go very still to get a flag.

Maybe he was afraid those actions would get him removed from the next game.

It may have worked and NY picks up the phone for PR purposes and tells the refs to change the script.

In overtime, Drew Brees was hit in the face and his WR held on the interception. Another no call.

The 4 Southern California crew had instructions to protect the Los Angeles market and new stadium investment. The Rams had to win.

The no call lacked subtlety but time was running out in the game and the Rams had to win even with some bad publicity.
Posted by chalmetteowl
Chalmette
Member since Jan 2008
51764 posts
Posted on 12/27/21 at 6:29 pm to
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In overtime, Drew Brees was hit in the face and his WR held on the interception. Another no call.



We should have had their arse whooped before it even got down to one bad call…
Posted by ElderTiger
Planet Earth
Member since Dec 2010
7416 posts
Posted on 12/27/21 at 8:11 pm to
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He didn't protest. He bounced right up and headed for the sideline.


Maybe it was because he knew what the outcome was supposed to be ?????
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