BuffaloBill Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Of all the mistakes I have seen in a football game this was perhaps the stupidest one. Maybe I can go easier on the guy if someone can explain that it is a legit mistake. Seriously, how does an experienced NFL center - who has not come into the game cold and is in his position - i.e. not an emergency substitute - do this? Is there any rational explanation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Is there any rational explanation? Yes. He sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 Yes. He sucks. Very succinct ... But I was trying to figure out if there is any room to give the guy the benefit of the doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murra Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Very succinct ... But I was trying to figure out if there is any room to give the guy the benefit of the doubt. He has a complete lack of awareness. Even if it was JP's fault for audibling without telling him that it is shotgun, how do you not look under your legs to see where the QB is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I have not played center but I have played next to one College Div III You go through a progression (a checklist of sorts) as a center you are responsible for reading certain defensive keys, then you are responsible to make sure the line is lined up correctly (that nobody is offsides or uncovered) THEN YOU CHECK YOUR QB BECAUSE THERE MIGHT BE A COMMUNICATION SIGNAL FROM HIM You check for that quarterback on every single fricken snap.......I have seen a QB line up behind the linemen but I have never.....I repeat....NEVER have seen a center snap the ball to a phantom QB in shotgun. That was a first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 He has a complete lack of awareness. Even if it was JP's fault for audibling without telling him that it is shotgun, how do you not look under your legs to see where the QB is? This is the question I am seeking an answer for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 The funny thing about this play is that it friggin happened last week against the 49ers too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonster Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Of all the mistakes I have seen in a football game this was perhaps the stupidest one. Maybe I can go easier on the guy if someone can explain that it is a legit mistake. Seriously, how does an experienced NFL center - who has not come into the game cold and is in his position - i.e. not an emergency substitute - do this? Is there any rational explanation? Sorry, I did not see the game, I had it relayed, agonizingly to me over the phone, (play by play) from my brother in, heaven forbid, south florida, oh the indiginties. If he did what you are describing, and I have no reason to doubt you,then I totally agree with you, and there is nol logical explanation. We have all seen bad snaps shotgun or otherwise, quartebacks line up under the wrong lineman,etc..,but I don't think I have ever seen that before, by itself,easy to shrug off, but taken with the rest of the foul body of work from him and the rest of the group, it is repugnant. My brother must have missed that, as this is the first that I have heard of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 The funny thing about this play is that it friggin happened last week against the 49ers too! Mercifully I was not able to see the SF game due to the fact it was my wife's b-day. I was so pissed that they lost that I deleted from the TiVo without watching a minute of it. Guess I help the economy when I subscribe to NFL direct so some good comes from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 This is the question I am seeking an answer for. And I circle you back to my previous answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Forget the communication. How does he not feel that there are no hands pressing against his tant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Forget the communication. How does he not feel that there are no hands pressing against his tant? Maybe he has a gunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonster Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Maybe he has a gunt How did I guess that this thread would "Go There" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 He's very cerebral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Whatever he has has to be numb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonster Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Whatever he has has to be numb. Yes, his inner cheeks were frozen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Of all the mistakes I have seen in a football game this was perhaps the stupidest one. Maybe I can go easier on the guy if someone can explain that it is a legit mistake. Seriously, how does an experienced NFL center - who has not come into the game cold and is in his position - i.e. not an emergency substitute - do this? Is there any rational explanation? NONE. Absolutely none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 NONE. Absolutely none. Can we blame the fans? Please?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Folks, we're talking about the same center who has TWICE been called for FALSE STARTS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonster Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Can we blame the fans? Please?!? What do the call them up there anyway?Chowderheads? Eh! I realize that we shouldn't resort to name calling, but I am pissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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