curmudgeon wrote:Some of the comments.....
Was it his sarcastic response for why he it wasn't a flag (most believable IMO)?
RiverDog wrote:I saw the incident Newton was referring to, and it does show him doing more than a double take at something Hoculi said, and it didn't appear to be a joking situation as Hoculi wasn't looking at Newton when he spoke and showed no smile or gesture. This causes me to believe that something inappropriate was said. I do feel that there is a seniority system at work, but that it has nothing to do with race. It's the star system, refs and the league in general is going to protect and enhance its stars, and that means veteran long term quarterbacks.
There's a lot of banter that goes on between players and officials in all sports, and that's not a bad thing. Unless there is something very compelling, I would prefer that the league let this one die whether or not they believe it to be true.
burrrton wrote:
That was my initial impression, too- I find it easy to believe he said something like that, and impossible to believe he meant it literally, probably more of a "quit yer whining" type comment.
NorthHawk wrote:Hoculi said he said to Newton because he's running - or something like that.
Those that lip read suggested it was something like that from one comment I read, but with all the noise in the stadium, it's not beyond possibility that run was used and misunderstood by Newton as young.
I give the Ref the benefit of the doubt in this case.
c_hawkbob wrote:North Hawk says: "Hoculi said he said to Newton because he's running - or something like that.
Those that lip read suggested it was something like that from one comment I read, but with all the noise in the stadium, it's not beyond possibility that run was used and misunderstood by Newton as young.
I give the Ref the benefit of the doubt in this case."
That's the only explanation that makes sense. "Because you Run" or "you were a runner" can sound a lot like "you're too young" in a loud stadium.
Cam misheard and then was making light of it in the post game presser, it's a total non issue to me.
Whatever was said it sure didn't have anything to do with race ...
Seahawks4Ever wrote:I go with the "Cam misunderstood" Ed explanation. Cam needs to worry about the next game.
AND PLEASE! Does everything have to be about RACE??
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