Championship weekend was a bit of a let-down. The NFC title game turned out to be a blowout thanks in part to the 49ers having to play their fifth-string QB and the AFC Championship was tainted by some missed calls.
Seahawks great Richard Sherman was one of many people who were disappointed in the officials in both games.
The worse “Officiated” Championship weekend I have ever seen.
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) January 30, 2023
Worst of all, Ron Torbert’s crew missed an egregious hold on the deciding play of the game between the Bengals and the Chiefs.
So they dont call the clear holding. Just leaves a bad taste and ruins a great game and ending. https://t.co/ROsj5K2zdR
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) January 30, 2023
For some inspiration, they could look to the NBA, where the official referees’ account provided a good example of admitting when they made a mistake in the Lakers Celtics game.
Like everyone else, referees make mistakes. We made one at the end of last night’s game and that is gut-wrenching for us. This play will weigh heavily and cause sleepless nights as we strive to be the best referees we can be.https://t.co/WyN8QVuTOl
— NBA Referees (@OfficialNBARefs) January 29, 2023
They don’t have to flagellate themselves to this extent, but just admitting when a mistake is made would help silence the lunatics who believe the NFL is rigged and Damar Hamlin died and has been replaced by a clone.
