NFL apologies - why is Pittsburgh miscall worse than TAmpa?

[celts32]

The NFL does not agree on the Tampa call. They consider the visual evidence inconclusive on Alstots non score. They reviewed the play on NFL Network with the head of officials and he agreed with the ref for not reversing the call.

I think that's nonsense, but that's where they stand on the call.

And normally there is no public statement, just a letter to the team. I guess playoffs prompted the public statement.

[onlydarksets]

Originally Posted by canthetuna

We need full time well-paid well trained officials.

I agree 100% - given the amount of money at stake (billions), it's silly not to spend $20 million or so to have full time crews.

Originally Posted by celts32

They reviewed the play on NFL Network with the head of officials and he agreed with the ref for not reversing the call.

I wasn't aware they had made any statement regarding the play. If this is true, then I am a little satisfied. As you said, I think it's ridiculous to say Alstott was in, but there's another thread (or six ) on that subject...