Let's Be Honest

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(01-12-2016, 01:53 AM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: There is a lot of conspiracy I'm seeing on here, and it has nothing to do with people bemoaning a couple of bad calls.  This thread was mocking those that are throwing out the idea that the league itself actively played a part in this outcome.  That the refs had agenda.  That they "got what they wanted".  It's ridiculous. 

There is no way, in 2016, that NFL is going to purposely let one team get away with more hits to the head than another.  If you watch the games week in and week out the calls regarding these rules are hit and miss all the time.  Probably because it's a new rule and even more so because it's damn near impossible to be consistent with enforcement.

They missed the Shazier hit.  I think the Williams hit was bs.  But I can understand them being close calls.  I've seen similar plays go both ways.

As far as the Tomlin stuff, now you're getting into media coverage.  I was more mocking the idea of the actual league being Pro-Steelers.  Guess what, the media may more attention to the team that lost because of penalty.  Had we won I'm not sure the conversation would be the same.  Couple that with a Superbowl for Tomlin and you'll see less calls for his heads.  Not to mention the fact that Burfuct has built up quite a reputation.  Well deserved.  So yeah, now they're piling on.

And if we being totally honest, I think EVERYONE is being way too forgiving regarded the tunnel incident.  That, to me, was by far the worst action of the game.  I've never seen such a thing.  Almost two minutes left and 5 guys run into the tunnel and celebrate in a one point game?  Who does that?  What coach allows that?  Risk of delay of game, unsportsmanlike conduct.  Terrible sportsmanship.  Just downright stupid, stupid behavior. 

Agreed.....but again....two COACHES involved in instigating this shit. That is far more egregious than any player on either side did. FAR MORE.  Then Tomlin gives Porter the game ball?  Tomlin himself steps onto the field against Baltimore......but Marvin has no control? Spare me.  Marvin is a lot of things....and he does lack some control of his loose cannons....but what Tomlin and his staff are guilty of makes Marvin look like the Warden on Alcatraz.  Not only do they not get called on that shit....they get praised as a class organization. BULLSHIT ! Burfict's hit is despicable....dangerous....etc.  Shazier's hit was "unfortunate".....straight from the mouth of an official.  So...while the conspiracy theories may seem a little nuts....this bias is fanning those flames like a Cherokee blowing smoke signals.

Since we're going off of reputation....Joey Porter has quite the reputation....so where was the flag?

 Remember the Hawks Super Bowl?  The bias isn't just in the media....they get their share of calls too.....and it isn't just against us.