Michigan Monday: The NFL Has A Common Sense Problem

I have a friend that likes to say, "don't pee on my head and tell me it's raining".  That is exactly what the NFL is doing to it's fans. 

They didn't see the tape and then hired a guy to confirm they didn't see it but confirmed they were dumb not to.    Wow, I wonder how much that cost?

Concussions don't cause long term problems, wait a second now they do.

Two games for Rice is spot on and the right punishment, wait a second he is suspended for the entire year after we watch the tape.  What did they expect was on the tape?

$45,000 PSL's for the new stadium for the Atlanta Falcons.  Really? 

Now we get to the officiating:

• Let's look for more WR holding and illegal contact downfield this year guys and they now call it way too many times a game.

• If you have the guts to throw a PI flag on a very important play of the game, keep it on the field.   Don't be talked out of it.   During the playoffs they should use the best crews and not just the best officials at that position.   Crews understand each other and have worked as a team all year.   These guys don't know each other. 

• Understand what a catch and what an athletic move is.   The officials that keep supporting that call from yesterday, just don't understand what happened in that play. 

The officials have become robots and are not using common sense.  A clear example is offensive holding, officials say they could call offensive holding on each play.   So why don't they?  Because they now know what really is a hold and what isn't, after years of calling it.    Now any tug on a jersey is defensive holding, USE COMMON SENSE.   They are paid a large salary for working 4 hours a week, the fans and teams deserve better.   Don't be a robot and use common sense and make a call. 

Just frustrating watching the NFL the last couple of weeks.
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Who to root for tonight?

On one hand its Ohio State on the other hand it's the Big Ten in the National Championship game.   You of course can make your own decisions.  I'm rooting for Oregon, I have a really hard time with the Buckeyes competing for a National Championship when Michigan is not even making a bowl game.   The Big Ten got enough love by beating Bama last week.   Thank goodness Jimmy came home, because Urban is a coaching wizard how he is winning with a 3rd string QB and just beat Saban at his own game. 

Side note:  This game should have been played on Friday or Saturday night.   Having kids not able to watch this game being its a school night is a crime.  The NFL should have worked with the NCAA on the schedule.   Also expect to see Jimmy doing some ESPN stuff tonight. (he has pulled out of the ESPN telecast today - plenty of work to do in A2)

• Sounds like Jimmy is interested in a 2015 QB sleeper from Texas, McLane Carter.
• Wheat signed his contract on Friday!
• The last day of the quiet/dead period is Thursday of this week.
• Was nice to see Fitz get a couple carries for the Ravens on Saturday night.  He is a good kid and happy to see him find a home in the NFL.
• The Michigan BBall team had a nice come from behind win against Minnesota on Saturday.  It is key for Michigan to win their home games if they are going to make the NCAA tournament.  Right now it seems Coach B is doing it with mirrors.