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Originally Posted by orange
Because the NFL rulebook says I'm right.
Rule Change No. 3: Unnecessary roughness has been expanded to include shots to a defenseless receiver's head.
The amendment states, a penalty will be called "If the initial force of the contact by a defender's helmet, forearm, or shoulder is to the head or neck area of a defenseless receiver who is catching or attempting to catch a pass."
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/archiv...ate=03-31-2009 |
It clearly states that it was not to the head or neck area. It was to the CHEST. Therefore, they were wrong. They sent a letter admitting to the fact they they made a mistake in their calling of the game. Its as simple as that. Maybe they didn't appologize for it. But they did admit to making a bad call.