That's actually exactly who wouldn't go ref hunting since the league would absolutely strip draft picks from any team that does that. Say goodbye to that #1 pick you're tanking for if you go do that.
If something like that were to actually happen it'd probably be a team that either just got eliminated from playoff contention or mid-game in a potential elimination scenario where the players feel like the refs are stealing the game from them. Imagine if that Seahawks v Rams game was actually the Rams fighting to stay in the hunt for a wildcard spot and that 2-point conversion happened. Even though it was a good call, it seems like the refs explained it to the sidelines poorly enough that they were all super pissed off and didn't understand what was going on even at the end of the game. If they had the added pressure of possibly losing their entire season there I could see some tempers absolutely overflowing on the zebras there.
I think the automatic fines for questioning the refs is complete bullshit. They're virtually immune to any critique or backlash due to NFL rules. What players say on their own in their off time shouldn't be penalized.
Are those fines a flat rate or do they increase in each infraction? If it's the former, I'm wondering what's stopping someone who is paid well from complaining about refs each week and just paying the 10k penalty each time.
The refs hating the Lions is a meme for a reason, and if there’s any team I can see doing it it’s the one with the coach with a hyper-aggressive style…
the closest we ever got to that scenario was bottlegate where refball fucked the browns out of a playoff spot, or fail mary because of the retarded rental refs (however that particular decision was so fucking heinous they ended the strike the next day). since in america we retain some semblance of being civilized we're not going to crucify the ref in the middle of the field like some third worlders do over a divegrass match gone wrong, but as everything in society heats up people might starting taking out their anger on the stupid shit like handegg matches and the people that officiate them.
First they steal the feelgood Disney story of comeback Rivers and now they steal my Rams’ #1 seed. And now I learn their fans are soyfilled thief-loving beta cucks. I have intense hatred for the Seacucks.
Are those fines a flat rate or do they increase in each infraction? If it's the former, I'm wondering what's stopping someone who is paid well from complaining about refs each week and just paying the 10k penalty each time.
Pretty sure they just do whatever they want. Reid got fined $100k for criticizing the refs. Eventually they'd probably just suspend you for conduct detrimental to the league.
First they steal the feelgood Disney story of comeback Rivers and now they steal my Rams’ #1 seed. And now I learn their fans are soyfilled thief-loving beta cucks. I have intense hatred for the Seacucks.
First they steal the feelgood Disney story of comeback Rivers and now they steal my Rams’ #1 seed. And now I learn their fans are soyfilled thief-loving beta cucks. I have intense hatred for the Seacucks.
Don't remind me, damnit. This is their shot to prove they can get it done in the playoffs after taking down the Eagles, hanging with a healthy Pack, and now having them at home. Pisses me off. Do better Ben Johnson, no Parsons, and Love out the second half.
Despite that, I did donate some money during Tom (Fag) Grossi's stream, because its a small-as-hell charity that puts ninety percent or so into their work for homeless people. I hate homeless assholes, and a Milwaukee charity probably won't fix much if any, but I was in the giving mood. Same as the Bears defense.
I will say that as a fan of the team, hiring the bike cuck guy to make MLP-themed social media promos is reddited even by the Seahawks PR team's normal standards.
