thebandit27

Indeed.

I was annoyed by the miscommunication, but yes, I agree that it was an indication that he was throwing with a bit more anticipation. That's what he needs more of, in every aspect of the game: anticipation. Make the throw before the break, climb the pocket before the pressure comes in, etc.

For anyone wondering: https://twitter.com/YardsPerPass/status/796049348673073152 He may, in fact, have been in the pocket. However, there's an argument that it could've been an unnecessary roughness call: https://twitter.com/SalSports/status/795987927180464129

That's fine--for the record I think there's zero possibility that Sherman did not know he was offsides, and he chose to dive at the kicker anyway. I know more than a few smart people that are still a-holes.

It's not rowdy at all--very subdued.

Dean Blandino explained that the actual blowing of the whistle doesn't need to occur for the penalty to be called. Yes, the referees are at fault for not blowing it. Sherman is also at fault for roughing the kicker after the ball is declared dead. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/11/08/walt-anderson-explains-dean-blandino-says-walt-anderson-is-wrong/ Also, the relevant language in Rule 12, Article 2, Section 6 of the NFL Rulebook explains the following as Unnecessary Roughness: "(g) unnecessarily running, diving into, cutting, or throwing the body against or on a player who (1) is out of the play or (2) should not have reasonably anticipated such contact by an opponent, before or after the ball is dead " Flag down, officials running in, Carpenter has a reasonable expectation that he shouldn't be hit. No question it's a penalty for Unnecessary Roughness.

Winner.

It was dirty and intentional. He left waaaaaaaaaaaaay before the ball was snapped. He knew he was offside. He dove at the kicker's leg while the ball was dead. There's no writing this one off. He did it on purpose and doesn't care that it was illegal and dangerous. That's Richard Sherman. He's an a-hole.

I've always felt that way.

If time allows, absolutely. I have a pretty busy week coming up, so I'll be able to post intermittently, but not sure how much time I'll have to really hit the tapes.

What's his excuse been for the other games in which he's been roasted routinely?

Huge that they don't have to spend money on LorAx--he might bring a nice comp pick if he gets starter money as an EDGE guy

Shaq has been solid all 3 games he's played

If there were any justice in the NFL world, we'd get an obnoxiously obvious bad call in our favor in the 2nd half.

They stood over the ball and never reset the play clock

Standard officiating

Darby...no bueno

I LOVE the Breckenridge Vanilla

Consumer's, but just about any specialty beer shop should have it.

It was a gift from my family--I'm usually a wine or spirits guy, but this stuff is phenomenal

Jerry HUGE

I recommend Ommegang Game of Thrones Valar Morghulis Ale. Delicious

Yup.

As a side note: it's my birthday and I'm drinking