So if this story is accurate, maybe we should pump the brakes on all of the Russell Wilson is so far ahead of the rookie learning curve stories that are about to be written, and how he’s just a ‘winner.’ The facts are he beat out a career back-up, and has had less than stellar production in 3 starts. Lets let the guy do something before making any serious predictions.

You stated the defender had to maintain possession as the reason you agree with the call and he did. To MAINTAIN POSSESION don’t you have to have first you know posses the ball? The ball was in the defender’s arms tightly against his body from the catch until the end. Tate had one hand on the ball and didn’t get the second one firmly on until well after the defender had established possession.

Your point is valid about the simultaneous possession. That call was not the right call though. Tate should have been called for that blatant pass interference. I don’t know how two refs in the end zone right by the players missed that call.

Except for the blatant pass interference, Lynch is right.

I hate the Packers more than any other NFL team, but that was the wrong call. You bring up the rule that if both the receiver and defender have possession of the ball then possession goes to the offense, that is correct. The offensive player did not share possession of the ball it was against the defender’s chest and he had both hands around it and landed in bounds and went to the ground with it. The offensive player had to readjust his hands as was shown on the replay to get a better grip to try to rip it away from the defender. I don’t even care that Tate pushed off pretty badly, that happens a lot on both sides on a hail mary.

I laughed all last night, because nothing makes me happier than see Packers fans upset, but to say the correct call was made is pretty stupid. Judging by your name being Kathy, I’d also say it plays right into the stereotype that women don’t know jack about sports.

In the end the Packers got screwed royally by the refs, no doubt about it, but I still think its hilarious

In all seriousness, I actually agree with everything you’re saying, I just don’t think anybody will have more than a faint recollection of this game by April 2013. Unless that is, it costs Goodell his job (crossing my fingers).

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Actually, you are very much wrong on this point. The actual rule reads (emphasis mine):

“If a pass is caught simultaneously by two eligible opponents, and both retain it, the ball belongs to the passers. IT IS NOT A SIMULTANEOUS CATCH if a player gains control first and an opponent subsequently gains joint control”

But here’s the thing: The call the refs really fudged was the unnecessary roughness hit on Wilson that reversed the interception.

no mention on how good the packers defense played for the exception of 1 play (PA TD pass) … They were robbed of 2 Interceptions that would’ve sealed the game in the 4th qt… smh how anyone can stand by such a robbery and call themselves sports fans.

He’s forever abandoning the pocket prematurely and then wanting to roll out to his right. It’s like he’s been programmed to do just that and only that.

The ref should be investigated for ties to organized crime, jus’ sayin’… Millions of dollars changed hands on a terrible call. Did you also not notice the flagrant offensive pass interference by Tate before the ball got there?

He shoved a Packer to the ground a half second before the ball arrived.

You wrote that entire article without even mentioning the name of the Packers player who really caught the ball?

Et tu Brute?

Let’s be clear on this: The right call was made. End of story.

The rules state that if both offense and defense are in possesion of the ball the tie goes to the offense.
Now I agree that the Packer defender outleaped Tate and secured the ball in his hands first. BUT THE PLAY DOESN’T END THERE.
Before the defenders feet hit the ground, it’s clear that Tate has his hands on the ball too, and they continue to the ground that way.

Just because the defender had his hands on the ball first doesnt mean anything, he still has to MAINTAIN POSSESION, just like a receiver would have to.

If a receiver catches a ball in the air, he still has to MAINTAIN POSSESION until his feet land inbounds.

Spygate radios?

You can pee in my cereal, but just don’t tell me its milk.