Not that it's the reason we lost, but...

[CatMan72]

Not that it's the reason we lost, but if Capt. didn't get held badly on that punt return at the beginning of the game, then I don't know what holding is...

Rivera is right about us not getting calls.

[Dpantherman]

Nice knowing you.

[CLTPanther]

Well when we commit so many penalties, I think the refs have their hands on the yellow flag in anticipation and maybe through it too quickly. The worst call I think was that incidental touching of Hasselback's helmet in the 3rd or 4th, that was just ridiculous.

[Jangler]

There have been bad calls across the NFL.

Not trying to derail, but did you see the hit Briggs put on Stafford?

[Guest Irv]

It will be better next year penalty wise when the refs know what to actually call and when to call it.

[CatMan72]

Well when we commit so many penalties, I think the refs have their hands on the yellow flag in anticipation and maybe through it too quickly. The worst call I think was that incidental touching of Hasselback's helmet in the 3rd or 4th, that was just ridiculous.

Yeah, that was another ridiculous call... but the missed blatant holding by more than one guy on that punt return directly resulted in 6 points. I don't know how the refs could have missed that?

[CLTPanther]

Yeah, that was another ridiculous call... but the missed blatant holding by more than one guy on that punt return directly resulted in 6 points. I don't know how the refs could have missed that?

I don't know, maybe all refs should have mandatory BAC testing prior to kick off. BTW, that one ref sounded like he was from Gastonia. Do not use him again!

[Kramerica]

Gave pie because I noticed that blown call right as it happened, as the punt return was right in front of me. That plus the incidental contact called for Hasselbeck really had the crowd fired up against the refs. Boos rained down until we finally made a few good plays and got a call or two to go our way. So much went wrong for us in this game, I guess you could say this is the snowball that started the avalanche.

[HeatCheck]

Gave pie because I noticed that blown call right as it happened, as the punt return was right in front of me. That plus the incidental contact called for Hasselbeck really had the crowd fired up against the refs. Boos rained down until we finally made a few good plays and got a call or two to go our way. So much went wrong for us in this game, I guess you could say this is the snowball that started the avalanche.

The booing of the refs was hilarious. Me and my brother kept booing even when they made calls for us. That was a phantom call.

[Stumpy]

Not that it's the reason we lost, but if Capt. didn't get held badly on that punt return at the beginning of the game, then I don't know what holding is...

Rivera is right about us not getting calls.

Glad I'm not the only one who saw that! I raving mad screaming at the TV. How do you miss a call like that?

As bad as our STs are, no need to help out the other side with bullshit no calls like that.

[rayzor]

i think refs are getting incentives for throwing flags. young team and new coaching staff like ours is low hanging fruit.

[Jangler]

I have been changing my avatar with a pic from the latest game, but this one has a flag on the ground in front of Cam. I think it represents this season perfectly and just might keep it the rest of the year. :(

[Munch4455]

The hold was questionable, they had him sandwiched. The guy between him and the returner had one hand on the front and on hand on his arm/shoulder.

If you are seeking someone to blame it on, blame it on Jason Baker who kicked the ball right to the sidelines without kicking it out, effectively neutralizing half of our kick coverage team. Or blame Dan Connor, he should be using the sideline like a 12th defender, and not standing almost right on it. He should have slid inside a bit more there, bc if the returner goes outside, then all he really has to do is get a hand on him to push him out. Plus it makes it an easier tackle for the trailing defender, Applewhite i think it was.