This did two things that would change history. (A) It propelled New England to modern-era dynasty and (B) It denied the Raiders, what could have amounted to a title or two. If the Raiders had won the Super Bowl, Chucky possibly wins back to back titles. January 13th, 2002 is a day that will forever live in "Raider Nation" infamy!
Chris Clemens - 11 years ago
It's NOT just the Raider Nation, it's anyone who's a true football fan... you don't invent rules in the middle of a game no matter how much the NFL wanted the Pats to win the year 9-11 happened. It was a BS 'rule' from the get-go.
1stngoal - 11 years ago
EricT, I would vote you up if I could.
MDSHater - 11 years ago
Can you hear that collective whine from Raider nation?
EricT - 11 years ago
If the arm is going forward with an obvious attempt to release the ball in a throwing motion and the ball hits the ground, it's an incomplete pass.
If the QB attempts to bring the ball back to his body and loses control, it's a fumble.
If he throws a hissie fit with the call, he's a passhole and flagged 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Tim Henson - 11 years ago
We should just ask Bill Belichick what he wants and let him decide.
koko - 11 years ago
And Strip NE of their title and give it to Raider Nation. This was the beginning of the end
This did two things that would change history. (A) It propelled New England to modern-era dynasty and (B) It denied the Raiders, what could have amounted to a title or two. If the Raiders had won the Super Bowl, Chucky possibly wins back to back titles. January 13th, 2002 is a day that will forever live in "Raider Nation" infamy!
It's NOT just the Raider Nation, it's anyone who's a true football fan... you don't invent rules in the middle of a game no matter how much the NFL wanted the Pats to win the year 9-11 happened. It was a BS 'rule' from the get-go.
EricT, I would vote you up if I could.
Can you hear that collective whine from Raider nation?
If the arm is going forward with an obvious attempt to release the ball in a throwing motion and the ball hits the ground, it's an incomplete pass.
If the QB attempts to bring the ball back to his body and loses control, it's a fumble.
If he throws a hissie fit with the call, he's a passhole and flagged 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct.
We should just ask Bill Belichick what he wants and let him decide.
And Strip NE of their title and give it to Raider Nation. This was the beginning of the end