Originally Posted by FAX (Post 14444326)

Ok ... let me get this straight ...

So ... Tampa doesn't like how their defense is lined up, but they've already just called a timeout.

So ... they call another timeout to realign the defense. Fine ... but against the rules.

So ... Rivera throws a fit and the refs throw a flag. Half the distance penalty. So there, Tampa. Take that, you bastards.

So ... while fits and flags are flying and the ball's being re-spotted, Tampa makes changes to their defensive personnel and gets their playcall correct. Which is what they wanted to do anyhow. Difference in the yardage? About 1.

So ... Tampa gives their defense an extra blow, gets their personnel reset properly, gets their goal-line call right, and gets the stop. Essentially benefiting from the penalty.

Is that right?

FAX

Originally Posted by rabblerouser (Post 14444352)

Basically.

But it's really on Carolina for running a sweep off the direct snap to McCaffery.

Norv Turner is no Andy Reid.

Originally Posted by New World Order (Post 14444354)

You just knew with Norv guiding them there was absolutely no way they were going to score.

Originally Posted by Al Bundy (Post 14444117)

The Bucs defense has been really, really good tonight.

Originally Posted by rabblerouser (Post 14444352)

Basically.

But it's really on Carolina for running a sweep off the direct snap to McCaffery.

Norv Turner is no Andy Reid.

Originally Posted by JohnnyHammersticks (Post 14443645)

I dislike Cam Newton more than I've disliked any professional athlete since Barry Bonds.