He makes his claim in his 2015 NFL Season page, Week 2.
"I swear during this game I witnessed head referee Gene Steratore (who called Dez Bryant's catch in the DAL-GB playoff game a non-catch) repeatedly smirk while announcing certain on-the-field decisions (like the disputed interception turned fumble that Seattle recovered but Steratore rebutted)."Fourth quarter, 6:50 to go, 24-17 to the hosts. Jayrone Elliot intercepts Russell Wilson, but fumbles, and it appears Seattle recovers, which would reset the downs on double-change of possession.
Definite fumble, and a scramble. But here's the other thing: Tuohy charges that the referee took great delight in screwing the Seahawks Sunday night in several respects...
... including a common Tuohy subject -- offensive holding!
"But what was worse was the blantant holding the Packers' O-line was committing without a single flag thrown. Why would this be allowed? Because (a) the Packers were at home (and yes, "home cookin'" is a real, tangible thing) and (b) Rodgers is one of the few star QBs the league can hang its hat on. By giving him more leeway on the field in the same way NBA refs give LeBron James the constant benefit of the doubt, Rodgers can be the star they want/need him to be. I'm not about to do the research, but I'd love someone to find when the last time a Rodgers' completion was called back due to offensive holding. I'd bet the answer would date back years."Sorry, Brian, this time I have to step in.
I actually was curious, especially since the league HAS had that kind of a record with quarterbacks like Rodgers.
Not years, Brian. 2015 Week 1 with the Bears.
A 8-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter to Jones was nullified by an offensive holding penalty charged to Bakhtiari with 4:20-ish to go in the 2nd quarter.
A second offensive holding call (this one on a scramble) scuttled the drive to a tying field goal.
That said, Brian makes a great point on a point some friends of mine get driven up the wall on -- and when you take a look at this season, even only two weeks in, you're getting a good look at it.
If the NFL is going to ram a quarterback down our throat (and he's not named Tom Brady, of which I'm still not convinced), how many options do they have?
We seem also to have an indication that the Cowboys have been getting something in THIS WEEK'S win over the Eagles too. Maybe this is why the Eagles offense was beyond inept???
Josh Huff said a few times when he was lined up near Dallas sideline, they were calling out Eagles plays. Said problem is being addressed.
— Les Bowen (@LesBowen) September 22, 2015
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