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Monday, October 9, 2006
8:23:00 AM EDT
Exerpts from a good article at TBO.com: http://www.tbo.com/buccaneers/MGBEBJV72TE.html
By Ira Kauphman, The Tampa Tribune
MAKING IT OFFICIAL: Down the stretch of a tight game, Gene Steratore’s officiating crew was involved in several controversial calls that helped shape the final outcome.
“I think they were very meticulous with what they were trying to do,” Saints rookie coach Sean Payton said. “I thought they did a good job, but of course when you’re on the winning end of things, you’re happy.”
Four minutes into the final quarter, Gradkowski’s fade pass to rookie WR Maurice Stovall was completed for an apparent 2-yard score. But the play was nullified by offsetting pass interference penalties against Stovall and CB Mike McKenzie.
The Bucs went ahead 21-17 anyway on Alex Smith’s 3-yard TD reception, but there were more flags to come.
Bucs CB Torrie Cox was called for a facemask penalty away from the play on Reggie Bush’s decisive 65-yard punt return. The final blow came when Ike Hilliard’s 38-yard catch to the 3-yard line in the final minutes was wiped out by an offensive pass interference flag against Joey Galloway for an illegal pick.
“In 10 years, I’ve never seen that call,” Bucs CB Ronde Barber said.
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8:23:00 AM EDT
Making It Official
By Ira Kauphman, The Tampa Tribune
MAKING IT OFFICIAL: Down the stretch of a tight game, Gene Steratore’s officiating crew was involved in several controversial calls that helped shape the final outcome.
“I think they were very meticulous with what they were trying to do,” Saints rookie coach Sean Payton said. “I thought they did a good job, but of course when you’re on the winning end of things, you’re happy.”
Four minutes into the final quarter, Gradkowski’s fade pass to rookie WR Maurice Stovall was completed for an apparent 2-yard score. But the play was nullified by offsetting pass interference penalties against Stovall and CB Mike McKenzie.
The Bucs went ahead 21-17 anyway on Alex Smith’s 3-yard TD reception, but there were more flags to come.
Bucs CB Torrie Cox was called for a facemask penalty away from the play on Reggie Bush’s decisive 65-yard punt return. The final blow came when Ike Hilliard’s 38-yard catch to the 3-yard line in the final minutes was wiped out by an offensive pass interference flag against Joey Galloway for an illegal pick.
“In 10 years, I’ve never seen that call,” Bucs CB Ronde Barber said.
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it doesn't matter if Barber has never seen that call before it was still the right one. Gruden loves to run picks and he finally got caught.
the Bucs had one bad call and that was the late illegal grounding call at the end of the first half. the refs basically reversed their decision after Sean Payton talked to them. -
If you think you've seen too many flags, come to the Meadowlands. Way too much yellow laundry being aired there too.
Gradkowski to Stovall with the Cadillac running the ball. Sounds like a decent future. Funny how the sentimental favorites seem to get a lot of calls though.
10/10/06 2:34 AM
I've already said I'm not blaming the zebras for this loss. I've already said that the Bucs had the game laid out for them and they blew it.