Bud Light Commercial - Referee Tackle (1 Viewer)

[Tarkin]

The referee intentional tackles the player to get the Bud Light, resulting in a "sack." What if this happened in real life? Would the down be played over again? Obviously, the referee would be fired, but what about the actual play?

 

[Ripleys]

 

[wilked]

Play counts, referee is dismissed

 

[Tarkin]

Play counts, referee is dismissed

Ouch.

 

[avoiding injuries]

Ref is part of the playing field. It's like a piece of the turf coming up.

 

[FUBAR]

Play counts, referee is dismissed

Where did you find this? I searched the rule book, closest I found:Unfair Acts

Commissioner’s Authority The Commissioner has sole authority to investigate and to take appropriate disciplinary or corrective measures if any club action, nonparticipant interference, or emergency occurs in an NFL game which he deems so unfair or outside the accepted tactics encountered in professional football that such action has a major effect on the result of a game.

No Club Protests

The authority and measures provided for in this section (UNFAIR ACTS) do not constitute a protest machinery for NFL clubs to dispute the result of a game. The Commissioner will conduct an investigation under this section only to review an act or occurrence that he deems so unfair that the result of the game in question may be inequitable to one of the participating teams. The Commissioner will not apply his authority under this section when a club registers a complaint concerning judgmental errors or routine errors of omission by game officials. Games involving such complaints will continue to stand as completed.

Penalties for Unfair Acts

The Commissioner’s powers under this section (UNFAIR ACTS) include the imposition of monetary fines and draft choice forfeitures, suspension of persons involved, and, if appropriate, the reversal of a game’s result or the rescheduling of a game, either from the beginning or from the point at which the extraordinary act occurred. In the event of rescheduling a game, the Commissioner will be guided by the procedures specified above ("Procedures for Starting and Resuming Games" under EMERGENCIES). In all cases, the Commissioner will conduct a full investigation, including the opportunity for hearings, use of game videotape, and any other procedures he deems appropriate.

But, I'm not sure the ref would be considered a nonparticipant, I assume that's intended to just be fans.

 

[ninerfanatic492000]

what if they did a commecial similar to that with a coach tackilng a player, oh wait that happened(sorry Woody)

HAIL TO THE VICTORS!!!

 

[Big_Russ]

Didnt a ref tackle a player on the Packers a few weeks back?

BTW: I hate that stupid commercial.

 

[Kirby]

I've always wondered about this. No time left on the clock, a guy breaks a long one and is going to take it to the house to win the game. What happens if a player on the side line runs out and tackles him? To many men on the field penalty?

 

[CalBear]

I've always wondered about this. No time left on the clock, a guy breaks a long one and is going to take it to the house to win the game. What happens if a player on the side line runs out and tackles him? To many men on the field penalty?

The refs can award a TD; that's what might have happened if The Play hadn't managed to get into the end zone. (The refs were glad we scored so they didn't have to make that call).

 

[FUBAR]

I've always wondered about this. No time left on the clock, a guy breaks a long one and is going to take it to the house to win the game. What happens if a player on the side line runs out and tackles him? To many men on the field penalty?

The refs can award a TD; that's what might have happened if The Play hadn't managed to get into the end zone. (The refs were glad we scored so they didn't have to make that call).

Touchdown Awarded (Palpably Unfair Act)

When Referee determines a palpably unfair act deprived a team of a touchdown. (Example: Player comes off bench and tackles runner apparently en route to touchdown.)

http://www.nfl.com/rulebook/penaltysummaries

 

[wilked]

I've always wondered about this. No time left on the clock, a guy breaks a long one and is going to take it to the house to win the game. What happens if a player on the side line runs out and tackles him? To many men on the field penalty?

The refs can award a TD; that's what might have happened if The Play hadn't managed to get into the end zone. (The refs were glad we scored so they didn't have to make that call).

we?

 

[GregR_2]

Play counts, referee is dismissed

Where did you find this? I searched the rule book, closest I found:Unfair Acts

Commissioner’s Authority The Commissioner has sole authority to investigate and to take appropriate disciplinary or corrective measures if any club action, nonparticipant interference, or emergency occurs in an NFL game which he deems so unfair or outside the accepted tactics encountered in professional football that such action has a major effect on the result of a game.

No Club Protests

The authority and measures provided for in this section (UNFAIR ACTS) do not constitute a protest machinery for NFL clubs to dispute the result of a game. The Commissioner will conduct an investigation under this section only to review an act or occurrence that he deems so unfair that the result of the game in question may be inequitable to one of the participating teams. The Commissioner will not apply his authority under this section when a club registers a complaint concerning judgmental errors or routine errors of omission by game officials. Games involving such complaints will continue to stand as completed.

Penalties for Unfair Acts

The Commissioner’s powers under this section (UNFAIR ACTS) include the imposition of monetary fines and draft choice forfeitures, suspension of persons involved, and, if appropriate, the reversal of a game’s result or the rescheduling of a game, either from the beginning or from the point at which the extraordinary act occurred. In the event of rescheduling a game, the Commissioner will be guided by the procedures specified above ("Procedures for Starting and Resuming Games" under EMERGENCIES). In all cases, the Commissioner will conduct a full investigation, including the opportunity for hearings, use of game videotape, and any other procedures he deems appropriate.

But, I'm not sure the ref would be considered a nonparticipant, I assume that's intended to just be fans.

That tends to cover the Commissioner dealing with matters, but as others have said, the refs are empowered in rule 13 (Non-player Conduct) to make "such ruling they consider equitable" for a palpably unfair act by a non-player.

 

[FUBAR]

Play counts, referee is dismissed

Where did you find this? I searched the rule book, closest I found:Unfair Acts

Commissioner's Authority The Commissioner has sole authority to investigate and to take appropriate disciplinary or corrective measures if any club action, nonparticipant interference, or emergency occurs in an NFL game which he deems so unfair or outside the accepted tactics encountered in professional football that such action has a major effect on the result of a game.

No Club Protests

The authority and measures provided for in this section (UNFAIR ACTS) do not constitute a protest machinery for NFL clubs to dispute the result of a game. The Commissioner will conduct an investigation under this section only to review an act or occurrence that he deems so unfair that the result of the game in question may be inequitable to one of the participating teams. The Commissioner will not apply his authority under this section when a club registers a complaint concerning judgmental errors or routine errors of omission by game officials. Games involving such complaints will continue to stand as completed.

Penalties for Unfair Acts

The Commissioner's powers under this section (UNFAIR ACTS) include the imposition of monetary fines and draft choice forfeitures, suspension of persons involved, and, if appropriate, the reversal of a game's result or the rescheduling of a game, either from the beginning or from the point at which the extraordinary act occurred. In the event of rescheduling a game, the Commissioner will be guided by the procedures specified above ("Procedures for Starting and Resuming Games" under EMERGENCIES). In all cases, the Commissioner will conduct a full investigation, including the opportunity for hearings, use of game videotape, and any other procedures he deems appropriate.

But, I'm not sure the ref would be considered a nonparticipant, I assume that's intended to just be fans.

That tends to cover the Commissioner dealing with matters, but as others have said, the refs are empowered in rule 13 (Non-player Conduct) to make "such ruling they consider equitable" for a palpably unfair act by a non-player.

thank you. I didn't see that.

 

[Koya]

To be honest, I am a little surprised that the uberhypermegasensitive NFL lets this add go. Considering the NBA just went through a real bribery scandal (although everyone seems to have moved on, maybe cause no one cares about the NBA anymore? ) and how narrow the NFL is in their judgement, bribing a ref with anything, even a beer, surprises me.

I mean, if the NFL did not allow it I would point out how oversensitive and all they are, but I am still surprised it gets by them nonetheless.

 

[GregR_2]

...thank you. I didn't see that.

No problem. The NFL rulebook is pretty difficult to find stuff in, especially if more than one rule may apply to it.

 

[Spartans Rule]

I've always wondered about this. No time left on the clock, a guy breaks a long one and is going to take it to the house to win the game. What happens if a player on the side line runs out and tackles him? To many men on the field penalty?

This actually happened during the 1954 Cotton Bowl. Dickey Moegle of Rice was breaking free for a long touchdown when Tommy Lewis of Alabama jumped off the bench and tackled him.There was really no precedent at that point, but the referee awarded Moegle a touchdown.

 

[FUBAR]

To be honest, I am a little surprised that the uberhypermegasensitive NFL lets this add go. Considering the NBA just went through a real bribery scandal (although everyone seems to have moved on, maybe cause no one cares about the NBA anymore? ) and how narrow the NFL is in their judgement, bribing a ref with anything, even a beer, surprises me.I mean, if the NFL did not allow it I would point out how oversensitive and all they are, but I am still surprised it gets by them nonetheless.

"That's right...Dollar Signs"

 

[ninerfanatic492000]

yes and per my joke ealier- woody hayes legendary meltdown. he tackles/knocks down a player that had intercepted a pass on route to a pick6. woody was clearly on his way out before that happened but he was fired before they got home from the bowl game. i remember highlights of the play but not was called/awarded by the ref's

 

[Couch Potato]

I've always wondered about this. No time left on the clock, a guy breaks a long one and is going to take it to the house to win the game. What happens if a player on the side line runs out and tackles him? To many men on the field penalty?

The refs can award a TD; that's what might have happened if The Play hadn't managed to get into the end zone. (The refs were glad we scored so they didn't have to make that call).

we?

CalBear is really Kevin Moen. He still knocks down trombone players every time he sees one. You can't take him to a parade.

 

[gianmarco]

What if the ref snatches the ball from the QB as he's dropping back and throws the ball himself and it's caught for a TD. Would it stand?

 

[Moldy Potato]

Years ago a stupid ref stole a TD catch from Joe Horn.

Horn's running deep, he's wide open, Aaron Brooks sees him, throws the ball, Horn is about to catch it...

*BOOM*

Horn runs into a ref who makes no effort whatsoever to move out of the way.

It was obviously the ref's fault, and it would have obviously been a TD. But all the Saints got was an "oops, sorry."

Luckily we went on to win (against Carolina I believe).

 

[King of the Wolfies]

if that play affected the outcome of a game for a home team, anyone think the ref never gets out of the stadium alive?

BTW, just one of hundreds of stupid commercials on tv these days.

 

[The Ref]

I'm not sure what would happen, but sometimes..... sometimes... I would like to find out.

 

[JohnnyU]

Woody Hayes

 

[AB in DC]

The referee intentional tackles the player to get the Bud Light, resulting in a "sack." What if this happened in real life?

The play would continue until a player is legally tackled.

 

[boom king]

Years ago a stupid ref stole a TD catch from Joe Horn.

Horn's running deep, he's wide open, Aaron Brooks sees him, throws the ball, Horn is about to catch it...

*BOOM*

Horn runs into a ref who makes no effort whatsoever to move out of the way.

It was obviously the ref's fault, and it would have obviously been a TD. But all the Saints got was an "oops, sorry."

Luckily we went on to win (against Carolina I believe).

who?

 

[Norseman]

yes and per my joke ealier- woody hayes legendary meltdown. he tackles/knocks down a player that had intercepted a pass on route to a pick6. woody was clearly on his way out before that happened but he was fired before they got home from the bowl game. i remember highlights of the play but not was called/awarded by the ref's

Hayes didn't tackle/knock down the player. He was forced out of bounds on the Buckeyes sideline and Hayes came over and punched him.

 

[Das Boot]

yes and per my joke ealier- woody hayes legendary meltdown. he tackles/knocks down a player that had intercepted a pass on route to a pick6. woody was clearly on his way out before that happened but he was fired before they got home from the bowl game. i remember highlights of the play but not was called/awarded by the ref's

The story gets better every year!

 

[GregR_2]

yes and per my joke ealier- woody hayes legendary meltdown. he tackles/knocks down a player that had intercepted a pass on route to a pick6. woody was clearly on his way out before that happened but he was fired before they got home from the bowl game. i remember highlights of the play but not was called/awarded by the ref's

The story gets better every year!

That's nothing. Before he started coaching in college, Woody tackled and punched out a guy who was about to score 4 touchdowns for Polk High in the city championship game.