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Originally Posted by TimBone
Listen, man. I just want statements. You and BlackOp both have a way of making long posts that don't really say shit.
I just need a yes or no. You believe the WhistleGate play yesterday was purposely done by the refs? Be it for profits, entertainment, ratings. You believe it was a purposeful incident?
I'm on record as saying it was an incompetent action by an official. A mistake that may have had an affect on the overall outcome of the game.
If you're saying it was purposeful, why would they choose that way to alter a game outcome. It's a really controversial way to go about it. Why would they not choose a more subtle, acceptable way?
Are you saying they wanted NFL circles talking about that controversy today? Is that what you mean by entertainment?
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I'll answer your question, yes, I believe the NFL hires officials who are like-minded and make calls, selectively, to influence the outcome of games to benefit the league's goals of excitement, traditions, storylines, and of growing their product and profits.
Now your turn, do you have proof that the NFL grades the officials? Not suggestions of a program; IOW do you have a grade card to prove they have this program?
I bet you don't. All you have is faith in the face of questionable and timely calls...