Flanagan: Toomer's TD in question - Page 2

tk13 · 12-21-2005, 02:28 AM

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...s/13452684.htm

It’s not the knee, or the elbow, that makes you down
JEFFREY FLANAGAN
Kansas City Star

The Chiefs didn’t win or lose Saturday’s game because of one play or one call.

But perhaps the most interesting and confusing play of the day was the Amani Toomer touchdown in the fourth quarter that put the Giants up 20-10. The ruling on the field — that Toomer was not down by contact — was challenged by the Chiefs. After the review, the ruling on the field stood.

But did the referee blow the call, even after seeing all the replays?
CBS play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz originally asked after seeing the very first replay, “Was the knee down?”

Nantz’s partner, Phil Simms, quickly corrected Nantz and said: “It doesn’t have to be the knee. If any part of the leg hits the ground (the runner is down).”

Simms was 100 percent right.

Most of us who follow football are taught early on that it is the knee or the elbow (or any part between) touching the ground that declares a runner down.

But according to Steve Alic, AFC information director for the NFL, a runner is down after contact by a defender when “any part of the body except for the hands or feet” hits the ground. That comes from Rule 7, Section 4, Article 1 of the NFL Rule Book.

Simms was right from the start.

And after some more replays were shown, Nantz then conceded to Simms, “The shin was definitely down.”

Then Toomer was down by contact, right?

But Simms backed off a bit as more replay angles were shown. Nantz hedged. Then the referee came back from the hooded monitor and said, “The play stands as called, touchdown.”

Hmmm.

Quite often, officials offer detailed explanations after a challenge. Did the shin touch the ground? (Is that even anatomically possible?) Was the evidence inconclusive? Referee William Carollo chose not to tell us anything.

And strangely, no pool reporter was sent to the officials’ locker room afterward to get an explanation — 400 New York reporters, and not one was curious enough to ask?

Without an explanation from Carollo, the league has an easy out now. It can simply say the evidence was inconclusive, or that it was not strong enough to overturn the ruling on the field.

As for the Chiefs, each week, teams send in taped plays they hope the league will examine and review. The Chiefs won’t say whether the Toomer play is on their hit list.

Shouldn’t it be?

***

Guess who was at the Monday night football game in Baltimore? None other than Jerry Falwell.

Falwell, the founder of the Moral Majority and the president of Liberty University, was there to see one of his alums — Packers running back Samkon Gado, who was with the Chiefs earlier this year.

Liberty, in Lynchburg, Va., is about a four-hour drive from Baltimore.
Gado has become a fascinating story in the NFL, mainly because he was just a third-string running back while at Liberty.

“We have 98,000 alumni, and not one represents a university better than Samkon Gado,” Falwell told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “He’s a very committed Christian whose goal in life is to be a doctor. I think it still is, but he’ll probably play longer than he ever thought.”

Falwell told the newspaper that given Gado’s talent, he should have been utilized more in college.

“The coach made a mistake,” Falwell said. “The bottom line is that the other two guys were good enough and Samkon was humble enough that it was easy to get lost.”

Asked whether the reason he recently fired coach Ken Karcher, who recruited Gado, was because of his failure to get Gado on the field, Falwell said, “I don’t want to comment on that.”

***

Anyone remember Derrick Blaylock?

Blaylock, the former Chief, apparently will play for the Jets this Monday night, the first time since breaking his foot in a week-five game against Buffalo.

Blaylock, who spent his first four seasons with the Chiefs, was signed to be Curtis Martin’s successor with the Jets.

PunkinDrublic · 12-21-2005, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

And I could go on for 20 minutes about the times our defense pissed itself and blew easy opportunities to make a play.

Manning was PATHETIC.

All we had to do was stop the run, which is what we do best, and we could have won the game.

We didn't. End of story...

That's the other thing Peyton's little brother was missing wide open recievers. If the Giants had a QB with decent accuracy the game could have been a blow out.

KCTitus · 12-21-2005, 07:16 AM

There wasnt any conclusive video on the Toomer TD. One angle looked like he was down, but other angles didnt show the same.

Had one of the two great FA acquisitions bothered to plant his butt on the turf, then there would have been no doubt.

milkman · 12-21-2005, 07:28 AM

Why even waste an article on the subject?

Chiefnj · 12-21-2005, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by KCTitus

There wasnt any conclusive video on the Toomer TD. One angle looked like he was down, but other angles didnt show the same.

Had one of the two great FA acquisitions bothered to plant his butt on the turf, then there would have been no doubt.

Bell did more damage to Knight than he did Toomer. The way the D was playing, it doesn't matter. Tiki would have broken 6 tackles and scored on the next play anyway.

Fish · 12-21-2005, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj

Bell did more damage to Knight than he did Toomer. The way the D was playing, it doesn't matter. Tiki would have broken 6 tackles and scored on the next play anyway.

Yeah.... it's a moot point. We beat ourselves with shitastic tackling. And not just a few guys.... the entire D was playing terrible. No call or even a dozen calls would have made a difference.

siberian khatru · 12-21-2005, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by KCTitus

Had one of the two great FA acquisitions bothered to plant his butt on the turf, then there would have been no doubt.

They would've been flagged 15 for unnecessary roughness.

KCTitus · 12-21-2005, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by siberian khatru

They would've been flagged 15 for unnecessary roughness.

Oh Lord! Dont get me started on those flags. Ironic that they had such a hair trigger throwing a flag, but swallowed their whistles on that play.

jspchief · 12-21-2005, 09:36 AM

It's clearly a conspiracy by the NFL to keep several large market teams in the play-off hunt. The networks and the league will benefit more from San Diego and NJG being in the post-season over KC. This game was an easy chance to kill two birds with one stone.

j/k

InChiefsHeaven · 12-21-2005, 09:36 AM

Bell should have just lambasted Toomer on that, he was standing freaking still fro crap's sake!!

WTF happens to tackling fundementals once these a**holes sign a big contract? Best tackler in the league is Urlacher. Our D should all watch film on his ass every week...

Pasta Little Brioni · 12-21-2005, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by gochiefs

Shockey was short of a first down on NY's first TD drive. Dick didn't even bother challenging the horrible spot.

ya i noticed that too. he really wasn't even close to the first. horrible spot.

Chief Henry · 12-21-2005, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by gochiefs

Shockey was short of a first down on NY's first TD drive. Dick didn't even bother challenging the horrible spot.

He was short on that play. But the Chiefs have come up short since 1970. SO what else is new. Yes I'm a disgruntled fan

12-21-2005, 02:28 AM
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $-1957500	Flanagan: Toomer's TD in question http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...s/13452684.htm It’s not the knee, or the elbow, that makes you down JEFFREY FLANAGAN Kansas City Star The Chiefs didn’t win or lose Saturday’s game because of one play or one call. But perhaps the most interesting and confusing play of the day was the Amani Toomer touchdown in the fourth quarter that put the Giants up 20-10. The ruling on the field — that Toomer was not down by contact — was challenged by the Chiefs. After the review, the ruling on the field stood. But did the referee blow the call, even after seeing all the replays? CBS play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz originally asked after seeing the very first replay, “Was the knee down?” Nantz’s partner, Phil Simms, quickly corrected Nantz and said: “It doesn’t have to be the knee. If any part of the leg hits the ground (the runner is down).” Simms was 100 percent right. Most of us who follow football are taught early on that it is the knee or the elbow (or any part between) touching the ground that declares a runner down. But according to Steve Alic, AFC information director for the NFL, a runner is down after contact by a defender when “any part of the body except for the hands or feet” hits the ground. That comes from Rule 7, Section 4, Article 1 of the NFL Rule Book. Simms was right from the start. And after some more replays were shown, Nantz then conceded to Simms, “The shin was definitely down.” Then Toomer was down by contact, right? But Simms backed off a bit as more replay angles were shown. Nantz hedged. Then the referee came back from the hooded monitor and said, “The play stands as called, touchdown.” Hmmm. Quite often, officials offer detailed explanations after a challenge. Did the shin touch the ground? (Is that even anatomically possible?) Was the evidence inconclusive? Referee William Carollo chose not to tell us anything. And strangely, no pool reporter was sent to the officials’ locker room afterward to get an explanation — 400 New York reporters, and not one was curious enough to ask? Without an explanation from Carollo, the league has an easy out now. It can simply say the evidence was inconclusive, or that it was not strong enough to overturn the ruling on the field. As for the Chiefs, each week, teams send in taped plays they hope the league will examine and review. The Chiefs won’t say whether the Toomer play is on their hit list. Shouldn’t it be? * Guess who was at the Monday night football game in Baltimore? None other than Jerry Falwell. Falwell, the founder of the Moral Majority and the president of Liberty University, was there to see one of his alums — Packers running back Samkon Gado, who was with the Chiefs earlier this year. Liberty, in Lynchburg, Va., is about a four-hour drive from Baltimore. Gado has become a fascinating story in the NFL, mainly because he was just a third-string running back while at Liberty. “We have 98,000 alumni, and not one represents a university better than Samkon Gado,” Falwell told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “He’s a very committed Christian whose goal in life is to be a doctor. I think it still is, but he’ll probably play longer than he ever thought.” Falwell told the newspaper that given Gado’s talent, he should have been utilized more in college. “The coach made a mistake,” Falwell said. “The bottom line is that the other two guys were good enough and Samkon was humble enough that it was easy to get lost.” Asked whether the reason he recently fired coach Ken Karcher, who recruited Gado, was because of his failure to get Gado on the field, Falwell said, “I don’t want to comment on that.” * Anyone remember Derrick Blaylock? Blaylock, the former Chief, apparently will play for the Jets this Monday night, the first time since breaking his foot in a week-five game against Buffalo. Blaylock, who spent his first four seasons with the Chiefs, was signed to be Curtis Martin’s successor with the Jets.
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KCTitus Archivist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Ethernet Casino cash: $9882732	There wasnt any conclusive video on the Toomer TD. One angle looked like he was down, but other angles didnt show the same. Had one of the two great FA acquisitions bothered to plant his butt on the turf, then there would have been no doubt. __________________ Anything you post on this BB can and will be used against you...
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InChiefsHeaven Rockin' yer FACE OFF! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Casino cash: $545437	Bell should have just lambasted Toomer on that, he was standing freaking still fro crap's sake!! WTF happens to tackling fundementals once these a**holes sign a big contract? Best tackler in the league is Urlacher. Our D should all watch film on his ass every week... __________________ We have a million reasons for failure, but not one excuse... Die Donks, DIE!! Holy Crap fellas!!! We did it!!! THREE TIMES!!!
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