(S32) PT 5 - Bad Call

[LordEscanor]

The refs don’t always do a great job. There’s been countless times in my career so far that they’ve been blind as a bat or called something that wasn’t there. Arguing with those guys truly gets you nowhere too. Man, it’s ridiculous. But there’s been one truly bad series of events that really sticks with me the most.

One week, I think we were facing the Minnesota Grey Ducks, and there was three straight horrible calls and no calls. I caught a 5 yard slant and had 45 yards after the catch. The entire play was called back for an offensive holding. Watching the replay, the defensive lineman literally looked like he slipped on a banana peel. No sign of holding anywhere.

A couple of plays later, I was running a post route and I had the corner beat. It would have been an easy touchdown. I feel a hand on the back of my collar before the ball even gets there. I'm dragged to the ground and the ball sails past. I look to the ref and they appear to be doing their best Stevie Wonder impersonation. Next play, the exact same route. The defender tried to hold my hand so I slapped him off of me and snagged the ball for a touchdown. Until the referee called an Offensive Pass Interference. At that point, I just wanted the game to end.