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  • yordad
    Registered User
    • Dec 2007
    • 11867
    #1

    Anyone notice the awful spotting?

    It seemed to me the Patriots had every close spot go there way. Including being given a couple first downs where it appeared clear to me they were almost a yard short.

    But one particular thing made me scratch me head...

    With about 3 minutes left in the game, I think it was 3rd and 1, the Patriots were breaking the huddle. At the time, the ball was spotted. The ref ran up to the ball, he picked it up, he wiped it off, then he spotted it about 2 feet farther.

    Anyone else see that? Are they even alowed to touch it after its spotted? Is it their job to wipe balls off?
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  • madness
    Registered User
    • Apr 2003
    • 13690
    #2
    Re: Anyone notice the awful spotting?

    My wife saw it and asked why do the refs keep moving the ball up. They did it twice on that second to last drive. Straight BS.
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    • Beastie Bills
      Senior Zoner
      • Mar 2009
      • 548
      #3
      Re: Anyone notice the awful spotting?

      I didn't notice the specific play you mentioned, but the spotting was terrible all game.

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      • yordad
        Registered User
        • Dec 2007
        • 11867
        #4
        Re: Anyone notice the awful spotting?

        Yeah, when they went to the huddle it was third and one, I'm surprised they didn't ask for a measurement when they came to the line and realized they were right at the stick!
        Last edited by yordad; 09-15-2009, 09:09 AM.
        "Heck, now I am glad his overrated arce made the pro bowl, else we would have only got a 3rd." ~ yordad

        "I've just been hit with a piece of sky. " ~ yordad

        "Forgive my opinion, but...." ~ yordad

        "Warning: I might be hammered." ~ yordad

        "I don't care if the word is "your" or "you're", so buzz off. Its (it's) a frickin(') message board." ~ yordad

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        • zone
          No, look. I do mind. The Dude minds.
          • Oct 2003
          • 2535
          #5
          Re: Anyone notice the awful spotting?

          It's the New England, the love fest runs deep and the Ref's are not immune.
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          • THATHURMANATOR
            Registered User
            • Jul 2002
            • 69112
            #6
            Re: Anyone notice the awful spotting?

            Originally posted by yordad
            It seemed to me the Patriots had every close spot go there way. Including being given a couple first downs where it appeared clear to me they were almost a yard short.

            But one particular thing made me scratch me head...

            With about 3 minutes left in the game, I think it was 3rd and 1, the Patriots were breaking the huddle. At the time, the ball was spotted. The ref ran up to the ball, he picked it up, he wiped it off, then he spotted it about 2 feet farther.

            Anyone else see that? Are they even alowed to touch it after its spotted? Is it their job to wipe balls off?
            Yes horrible spots. I was saying the same thing.

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            • Jaybird
              Registered User
              • Dec 2005
              • 1908
              #7
              Re: Anyone notice the awful spotting?

              i was watching with my boy who is a Fins fan and he kept pointing it out.. it was happening all game... like the refs are on the take

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              • Bruce is Loose
                Registered User
                • Jul 2002
                • 579
                #8
                Re: Anyone notice the awful spotting?

                I had pats fans watching the game with me and THEY noticed the bad spots

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                • Oldbillsfan
                  shelby's big brother smilie smilie
                  • Mar 2007
                  • 614
                  #9
                  Re: Anyone notice the awful spotting?

                  The fix is in

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                  • justasportsfan
                    Registered User
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 71601
                    #10
                    Re: Anyone notice the awful spotting?

                    I thought Welker fell 1 yard short and they gave him a first down in the last 3 mins.
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                    • yordad
                      Registered User
                      • Dec 2007
                      • 11867
                      #11
                      Re: Anyone notice the awful spotting?

                      They seriously seemed to do all they could to give the Pats some extra yards on that second to last drive.

                      I mean, I never noticed a ref whipping the ball off after it was spotted before. Rediculous.
                      "Heck, now I am glad his overrated arce made the pro bowl, else we would have only got a 3rd." ~ yordad

                      "I've just been hit with a piece of sky. " ~ yordad

                      "Forgive my opinion, but...." ~ yordad

                      "Warning: I might be hammered." ~ yordad

                      "I don't care if the word is "your" or "you're", so buzz off. Its (it's) a frickin(') message board." ~ yordad

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                      • HHURRICANE
                        Registered User
                        • Mar 2005
                        • 15490
                        #12
                        Re: Anyone notice the awful spotting?

                        In New England it's spotted where the players stops rolling.
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                        • BillyT92679
                          Registered User
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 1478
                          #13
                          Re: Anyone notice the awful spotting?

                          just give it to em
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                          • justasportsfan
                            Registered User
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 71601
                            #14
                            Re: Anyone notice the awful spotting?

                            I thought early on we had calls going our way too but I've learned through the years you can't keep it close vs. the pats because in the end when it matters most, calls will go their way.
                            Last edited by justasportsfan; 09-15-2009, 09:38 AM.
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                            • The Juice Is Loose
                              All-Pro Zoner
                              • Feb 2009
                              • 1341
                              #15
                              Re: Anyone notice the awful spotting?

                              the ref's f'd us in so many ways

                              the 2 bell "off the los" calls were horrendous
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