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The Huskers' Big Loss in the Big House to Michigan
Take your choice between Nebraska's offensive line and special teams play; which was worse? Frankly, I can't as both were horrible against the Michigan Wolverines. Michigan's defensive line had their way at the line of scrimmage, especially defensive tackle Mike Martin, who pretty much ate...
Bo Pelini Admits That Huskers Were "Jobbed" at A&M
The Omaha World-Herald's Tom Shatel got Bo Pelini to admit something that most Husker fans have surmised ever since the Huskers stormed off the field after a 9-6 loss to Texas A&M last November. In that game, Nebraska was flagged for 16 penalties, while A&M was only flagged for two. Let's...
Game 12: Tampa Bay Lightning at Los Angeles Kings
In a game that was supposed to be a great matchup of two hot teams, the stalemate battle on the ice was overshadowed in the end by poor officiating and a game that deteriorated into penalties and cheap shots. In the third game of the roadtrip out West, the Lightning fell 1-0 against the Los Angeles...
Photographic proof: Officials seriously botched Gagne goal call vs Penguins
We're of the opinion that the officials completely screwed the Flyers over on Saturday against the Penguins. The most ridiculous of the errors made came in the second period when a Simon Gagne goal was called back because Ville Leino made incidental contact with Pens goalie Marc-Andre Fleury...
South Carolina at Florida: A Quick Recap
Devan Downey did everything he could to help the Gamecocks win, but the Florida Gators held the day on a last-second three by Chandler Parsons. Downey led the 'Cocks with 36 points, while Kenny Boynton led the Gators with 14. A few thoughts on the game. We need guys to step up. Downey had an...
Sprints Doesn't Have High Def, But He's Also Not a Replay Official // 11.10.09
Team Speed Kills Now. Then. That's at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT. We'll have Doug from Hey Jenny Slater to talk Mark Richt and Auburn-Georgia; Flounder from Leftover Hot Dog to discuss South Carolina-Florida; and Truzenzuzex from A Sea of Blue on Kentucky-Vanderbilt. Plus the news and the weekly...
SEC Toughens Rules on Coaches Criticizing Officials
The conference's new policy on coaches saying bad things about the refs: Do not pass go, do not collect $200. From the press release that just came into the inbox: In a unanimous vote of the Southeastern Conference's Athletic Directors and with the full support of the Conference's twelve...
Sprints Is Arrested But Won't Miss Any Playing Time // 10.29.09
GEORGIA-FLORIDA So what's the excuse now?The last time we highlighted Mark Richt's seemingly arbitrary stance on who gets punished or not for driving violations, we were assured that this had to do with the player who didn't miss playing not being arrested. Vince Vance was arrested Wednesday for...
Sprints Isn't Afraid to Mix It Up with Officials // 10.28.09
OFFICIATING CONTROVERSY That's easy for him to sayNick Saban has leapt to the defense of the SEC's officials, which has nothing at all to do with the fact that he won Saturday. "I've been in other leagues and in bowl games," Saban said, "and our officials do a marvelous job here. Are they...
Sprints Is Glad He's Not an SEC Official // 10.27.09
OFFICIATING SCANDALS Fair warning. Usually, reprimands for criticizing the officials are fairly bland and feature the same basic statement, as was done in the case of Dan Mullen. "Coach Mullen has violated the Southeastern Conference Code of Ethics," Slive said. "SEC Bylaw 10.5.4 clearly states...
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