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Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by 86WardsWay, Dec 2, 2018.

  1. 86WardsWay

    86WardsWay Well-Known Member

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    Sure looks like it to me while watching many games today.

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  2. Boomer

    Boomer Well-Known Member

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    It’s as fake as the fake news.
     
  3. KnoxVegasSteel

    KnoxVegasSteel Well-Known Member

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    You're just upset. The Steelers are not a good team. The AFC west owns us.
     
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  4. shaner82

    shaner82 Well-Known Member

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    Rigged why? The Steelers are one of the gems of the NFL. The false start that was missed was an atrocious call, it happens. Everything else was a judgement call
     
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  5. SDOT

    SDOT Well-Known Member

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    Oh now you are a believer? I told you this last year.
     
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  6. TuRnDoWnForWaTT

    TuRnDoWnForWaTT Well-Known Member

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    I believe, and have always believed, that the NFL uses officiating to keep games close.
     
  7. BobbyBiz

    BobbyBiz Well-Known Member

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    You sound like a Bengal fan. Stop it.
     
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  8. 86WardsWay

    86WardsWay Well-Known Member

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    You're right I'm upset. The Steelers are good team. Above average but the stripes made sure the average Bolts win tonight.
     
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  9. DukeDukeDaDaDa

    DukeDukeDaDaDa Well-Known Member

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    Then can somebody please explain to me why the NFL would want the Pats to keep winning if it is in fact rigged?
     
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  10. rutan74

    rutan74 Well-Known Member

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    Why watch if you think it is rigged?
     
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  11. BURGH43STEL

    BURGH43STEL Well-Known Member

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    The NFL isn't rigged. However, I believe refs can and do influence games and point spreads in close games.

    I will stop watching the NFL if there is any real evidence that the league is rigged or fake like the WWE.

    It is a bit suspicious that both LA teams are winning now though. The league wants that market to produce cash flow.
     
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  12. AFan

    AFan Well-Known Member

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    Cry me a Rivers
     
  13. 86WardsWay

    86WardsWay Well-Known Member

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    money.
     
  14. DukeDukeDaDaDa

    DukeDukeDaDaDa Well-Known Member

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    How does that make any sense? They make money no matter the team. And if the same team keeps appearing, they lose viewers, less $$$
     
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  15. 86WardsWay

    86WardsWay Well-Known Member

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    Bought and paid for Refs. They don't care where it comes from.
     
  16. SteelerGlenn

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  17. DSteelerCT

    DSteelerCT Well-Known Member

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    It's rigged in that controversy keeps people talking and helps ratings. After all, there's no such thing as bad PR.
     
  18. BlacknGold40

    BlacknGold40 Well-Known Member

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    If you do some research there is some truth to this.
     
  19. DSteelerCT

    DSteelerCT Well-Known Member

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    So you don't think there are more Patriot fans then there were 15 years ago? Not many Brady jerseys sold huh? Doesn't take into account those who want to watch them lose....its good to also have a villan .
     
  20. SteelerGlenn

    SteelerGlenn

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    We really doing this again? Lol
     
  21. DukeDukeDaDaDa

    DukeDukeDaDaDa Well-Known Member

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    I guess.
     
  22. KnoxVegasSteel

    KnoxVegasSteel Well-Known Member

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    Thank goodness the hall monitor is here now :rolleyes:
     
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  23. Brandon556211

    Brandon556211 Well-Known Member

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    Bad calls for sure. Don’t think it’s fixed though. Good teams overcome bad calls not completely **** all overthemselves for an entire half at home in December.
     
  24. Steel Hog

    Steel Hog Well-Known Member

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    I don't think the NFL is rigged. I do think who they are getting to officiate the games has drastically deteriorated in quality. Seems like anyone who wants to be on a NFL officiating crew member can be on one.
     
  25. SteelerGlenn

    SteelerGlenn

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    I know right.
     
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