Tag: blown calls

Does "Swallowing the Whistle" Hurt the NBA?
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Does "Swallowing the Whistle" Hurt the NBA?

By John Anderson • March 07, 2015

Image courtesy of Michael E. Lee/Flickr . As someone who has performed referee duties, I am not one to constantly second guess officials. I know that as a human being you're going to make mistakes,...

NFL Officials Apologize to Detroit Lions...for the Wrong Missed Call
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NFL Officials Apologize to Detroit Lions...for the Wrong Missed Call

By John Anderson • January 08, 2015

Image courtesy of Matt McGee/Flickr . On January 7, 2015, an official from the office of NFL referees came out and announced an apology. Many might think that this apology would be for the botched...

NFL: Did the Refs Really Decide the Outcome of the Game?
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NFL: Did the Refs Really Decide the Outcome of the Game?

By John Anderson • January 06, 2015

Image courtesy of Mr. Usaji/Flickr . The NFL Wild-Card Weekend produced a lot of very predictable games and outcomes (so much as that I was 4-0 on my picks), with one game standing above the...