01-10-2016, 08:23 AM
This is why I don't have a problem with Burficts hit.
Bernard's was definitely an illegal hit, and it is not something that any player will not notice.
So when Burfict sees the illegal hits done to his teammates and no flag is thrown. Then he will play accordingly. A shoulder shot to the head isn't nearly as bad as a leading with the crown hit to the jaw.
Everyone was complaining about OBJ and Norman, mainly OBJ. However what started that whole thing was Norman picking up and body slamming OBJ right in front of the official, long after the whistle. OBJ even appealed to the ref, before being slammed to the ground. When a flag doesn't come, it makes the player/s want to retaliate. That is why it is important to call consistently.
The 1 time you don't, then it just sets off a retaliation mindset of "oh, we can play this way? OK, I will?"
For the ref to call that penalty at that particular time in the game, they just gave the win to the Steelers.
Of course, it wouldn't have come down to the refs if Hill can stop planning his celebrations for a moment, and concentrate on doing his job.
Bernard's was definitely an illegal hit, and it is not something that any player will not notice.
So when Burfict sees the illegal hits done to his teammates and no flag is thrown. Then he will play accordingly. A shoulder shot to the head isn't nearly as bad as a leading with the crown hit to the jaw.
Everyone was complaining about OBJ and Norman, mainly OBJ. However what started that whole thing was Norman picking up and body slamming OBJ right in front of the official, long after the whistle. OBJ even appealed to the ref, before being slammed to the ground. When a flag doesn't come, it makes the player/s want to retaliate. That is why it is important to call consistently.
The 1 time you don't, then it just sets off a retaliation mindset of "oh, we can play this way? OK, I will?"
For the ref to call that penalty at that particular time in the game, they just gave the win to the Steelers.
Of course, it wouldn't have come down to the refs if Hill can stop planning his celebrations for a moment, and concentrate on doing his job.
