***Official NFC Championship Game Thread*** (2 Viewers)

[Doctor Detroit]

The NFL starts looking like the NBA with the way that rule is called.

Say it ain't so Buck, say it ain't so. [/8menout]

 

[Avery]

What was that about "letting them play"? The call on Madison was a ticky-tacky potential game changing call.

 

[Eviloutsider]

Sam Madison you are a dumb ###That TD is all on you dumb ###

I guess he figured since Al harris and Plaxico has been the same thing all night then what the hell Wow babes in bikinis in 0 degree weather. You know they are down for ANYTHING

They wouldn't feel anything, much like always.

 

[Yenrub]

Sam Madison = moron. Unreal penalty, completely away from the play. Way to hold your composure in an important game.

You would think a 10 or 11 year vet would know betterWhat a dumb ###

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Illegal contact is the dumbest rule ever invented. Either call it every time, or get rid of it. Having it happen on 60% of plays but the refs only calling it when they feel like it is just stupid, and completely random.

Agreed. The NFL starts looking like the NBA with the way that rule is called.I don't understand why it was even necessary - between holding and PI, it seemed like they'd covered all of the bases already.

Just so we're clear here, there is a difference.Holding is holding.PI is hitting / obstructing the player while the ball is in the air.Illegal contact is hitting / obstruction after 5 yards beyond the line - and the ball NOT in the air.

 

[redman]

Plax is going to have over 200 yards - he's completely on fire.

 

[Dark Matter]

Another Burress reception.....

 

[wilked]

It is amazing that the Giants are losing at this point...

 

[Yenrub]

Nice catch Amani

 

[The Kansas Comet]

Great throw by Eli - here comes the challenge though.

Looks like Toomer tapped both feet in.

 

[awesomeness]

That initiallylooked like offensive PI.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Toomer was in, but didn't he push off some?

 

[Yenrub]

Nice catch Amani

Or was it??

 

[wilked]

catch

bad challenge

 

[Dark Matter]

Catch

 

[dickey moe]

Looks like a catch to me.

 

[wilked]

Nice catch Amani

Or was it??

uhh, it was

 

[redman]

Illegal contact is the dumbest rule ever invented. Either call it every time, or get rid of it. Having it happen on 60% of plays but the refs only calling it when they feel like it is just stupid, and completely random.

Agreed. The NFL starts looking like the NBA with the way that rule is called.I don't understand why it was even necessary - between holding and PI, it seemed like they'd covered all of the bases already.

Just so we're clear here, there is a difference.Holding is holding.PI is hitting / obstructing the player while the ball is in the air.Illegal contact is hitting / obstruction after 5 yards beyond the line - and the ball NOT in the air.

We both agree PI is irrelevant here. I mentioned it above simply because these are the basic penalties that protect receivers out running routes. The issue is whether IC adds something to holding. Defenders are allowed to get position, but to my eyes that IC penalty really only gets called when there's grabbing by the defender. Isn't that holding?

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

Great catch.

 

[Brutis]

Looks like a catch to me.

Not sure what they saw to have it reviewed?

 

[Football Jones]

that's a catch

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

I'm going to have to ask Terry McCaulay (ref) how cold this was when he gets back from the game.

 

[Eviloutsider]

Dang it, Packer need to either Blitz or man up against these guys. They are doing neither and playing what looks like prevent.

 

[redman]

Funny that Toomer drops the easy one early in the game, and then makes that phenomenal catch.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Illegal contact is the dumbest rule ever invented. Either call it every time, or get rid of it. Having it happen on 60% of plays but the refs only calling it when they feel like it is just stupid, and completely random.

Agreed. The NFL starts looking like the NBA with the way that rule is called.I don't understand why it was even necessary - between holding and PI, it seemed like they'd covered all of the bases already.

Just so we're clear here, there is a difference.Holding is holding.PI is hitting / obstructing the player while the ball is in the air.Illegal contact is hitting / obstruction after 5 yards beyond the line - and the ball NOT in the air.

We both agree PI is irrelevant here. I mentioned it above simply because these are the basic penalties that protect receivers out running routes. The issue is whether IC adds something to holding. Defenders are allowed to get position, but to my eyes that IC penalty really only gets called when there's grabbing by the defender. Isn't that holding?

IC can be called when there isn't holding (i.e. pushing them off of their route).

 

[wilked]

Manning looking great

 

[Doctor Detroit]

This is a good ####### football game.

 

[wilked]

GMen are looking strong...

 

[redman]

Illegal contact is the dumbest rule ever invented. Either call it every time, or get rid of it. Having it happen on 60% of plays but the refs only calling it when they feel like it is just stupid, and completely random.

Agreed. The NFL starts looking like the NBA with the way that rule is called.I don't understand why it was even necessary - between holding and PI, it seemed like they'd covered all of the bases already.

Just so we're clear here, there is a difference.Holding is holding.PI is hitting / obstructing the player while the ball is in the air.Illegal contact is hitting / obstruction after 5 yards beyond the line - and the ball NOT in the air.

We both agree PI is irrelevant here. I mentioned it above simply because these are the basic penalties that protect receivers out running routes. The issue is whether IC adds something to holding. Defenders are allowed to get position, but to my eyes that IC penalty really only gets called when there's grabbing by the defender. Isn't that holding?

IC can be called when there isn't holding (i.e. pushing them off of their route).

I guess you're right. I'm just not a fan of that penalty.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Say what you will, but this is a great game.

 

[Yenrub]

I like that Bradshaw kid!!

 

[Avery]

Funny that Toomer drops the easy one early in the game, and then makes that phenomenal catch.

Easy catch because the ball had very little hang time.

 

[The Kansas Comet]

This is a good ####### football game.

Touchdowns on three straight possessions - with the lead changing hands each time. Now time to see if Favre can answer.

 

[redman]

This is a good ####### football game.

Fun to watch.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

Manning looking great

I agree. I haven't seen the Eli from earlier in the year.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

This is a good ####### football game.

 

[shining path]

This is a good ####### football game.

 

[gianmarco]

Funny that Toomer drops the easy one early in the game, and then makes that phenomenal catch.

Easy catch because the ball had very little hang time.

 

[Courtjester]

This is a good ####### football game.

 

[redman]

Manning looking great

I agree. I haven't seen the Eli from earlier in the year.

You have to think that he's really come of age in the last four or five games. He really looks good.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

Manning looking great

I agree. I haven't seen the Eli from earlier in the year.

You have to think that he's really come of age in the last four or five games. He really looks good.

Night and day.

 

[gianmarco]

Anyone else's sound keep cutting in and out on DirecTV, esp. on commercials?

 

[shining path]

GB really needs a nice drive here. Their defense is gassed.

 

[redman]

Favre is so good on the pump fakes. I think that's an underused tool by QB's and OC's. I wanted Jason Campbell to use it more this year, but it didn't happen.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Grant almost was gone there.

 

[awesomeness]

I like the old Eli better. The one who throws an INT or 2 a game.

 

[bostonfred]

That was not a good idea, Brett.

 

[gzilla]

The Giants have outplayed the Pack so far by a pretty decent margin IMO.

The score just doesn't reflect that.

 

[redman]

Favre throwing into triple coverage.

I think about a third of the population of Wisconsin had a heart attack there.

 

[awesomeness]

why on Earth did Favre make that throw.