Neutral Zone Infraction

[MBronson]

The Panthers offense came out after halftime trailing the Saints 14 - 21. On 3rd down and 4* I believe it was, the Defense jumped into the Neutral zone, causing a reaction from the Panthers Offensive line, but there was no call. That is the very definition of a Neutral Zone Infraction. Then, THE EXACT same thing happened for the Panthers defense; almost on the same part of the field as well. Yet, the refs instantly threw multiple flags and awarded the Saints 5 yards and a replay of down. One of the worst missed calls that I have ever seen. Literally a mirror image if you watch both plays, but one is called, one is not. Granted, we wouldn't have won the game on this call because we played very Poorly in all phases of the game today, but it killed our opening drive and gave the Saints even more momentum coming out of half time. Can anybody find the .gif's of these 2 plays and post them here? Because I lost all composure after that one. 

[t96]

It was like 3rd and 4 and was a first down for us if called. It was a blatant decision by the refs not to throw the flag, not that they didn't see it. Terrible bullsh(t that absolutely screwed us over, however our team was sh(t all game and would've lost anyways so no excuse there.

[Popsickle]

Yeah, it was a bad no call. But it didn't make us lose the game. We played horrible in all phases of the game. 

 

[jayflip]

1 minute ago, MBronson said:

The Panthers offense came out after halftime trailing the Saints 14 - 21. On 3rd down and 18 I believe it was, the Defense jumped into the Neutral zone, causing a reaction from the Panthers Offensive line, but there was no call. Then, THE EXACT same thing happened for the Panthers defense; almost on the same part of the field as well. Yet, the refs instantly threw multiple flags and awarded the Saints 5 yards and a replay of down. One of the worst missed calls that I have ever seen. Literally a mirror image if you watch both plays, but one is called, one is not. Granted, we wouldn't have won the game on this call, but it killed our opening drive of the half and gave the Saints even more momentum coming out of half time. Can anybody find the .gif's of these 2 plays and post them here? Because I lost all composure after that one. 

It sucked but Ron lost this game right before half time. 

This was just a kick in the nuts after the half. 

[Ship]

We’ll never know the outcome of the game, but the sack after wouldn’t have happened and we’d still be driving the ball while only down 7. Plus, they may not have necessarily scored a TD with that possession they got.

that string of events gave them great momentum and made it a very different game. 

 

[CatTower]

If you didn't learn from the Superbowl, the NFL hates the Panthers.  Any big game, we're going to get cheated like crazy.  It's the truth and the sooner we all accept it, the sooner we can just ignore than blatant favoritism of a team led by a hall of fame white QB.

[OneBadCat]

That’s clear intentional ignorance by the refs. If you ever needed proof of bias there you have it.

 

 

[uncfan888]

The refs made some horrible calls today. But we were playing in NO so it's expected. I can't remember a penalty so blatantly missed though. There's literally nothing else going on for them to miss that call

[gmonjimbo]

The refs missed the call but I think our linemen did a poor job of selling it. The Saints offensive lineman got out of his stance and grabbed the defender that jumped off sides. Our lineman just pointed at the Saints defender and expected the officials to do their job. 

[Cpt slay a ho]

Refs were ass, clock didn’t even stop when cmc hurdled and ran put of bounds

[ichigo1057]

The sad part is nothing will even happen to this crew for all the fug ups. The play mentioned here and SO many other things in the game that showed favoritism towards NO. It didn't cause us to lose......we played like utter poo other than the opening drive...........but it sure didn't help. This crew had better not even sniff a playoff game not the superbowl. I can't stand it when refs screw up a game regardless of what teams are playing since I already know nothing will ultimately happen to them other than a "Yeah we were wrong, sorry. or "They were right in making the decision for, some bullshit reason or another."

[Cam's New Arm]

What happens if one of our OL walked away from the LOS when the saints jumped? What if they never hike the ball?

Is it auto delay or can they override themselves in that obvious of a call?

[Chaos]

Clay's fumble hurt like a mother fugger too

[MBronson]

Thank you fellow Huddlers for coming to my Aid on this one. I read all the replies, and it seems like we are all in agreement here. Love y'all