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The 5 Most Questionable Calls in NFL History

Tom Barrabi — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:30:03 +0000

By now, even non-football fans have heard about the officiating debacle in last night's showdown between the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks (just check your Facebook feed). Facing a 12-7 deficit with just seconds left to play, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson rolled out of the pocket and threw a desperation heave into the end zone, resulting in a game-clinching interception for the Packers.

Except it wasn't. Instead, the NFL's much-maligned replacement officials inexplicably ruled the play a touchdown for the Seahawks, ignoring an obvious offensive pass-interference penalty and cementing the phrase "simultaneous catch" into the lexicon of poor sports officiating.

This screw-up will, hopefully, lead to the return of the real refs—but let's not forget that they too have made their share of awful calls over the years. Here's a look at some of the NFL's most controversial officiating decisions:

How NOT to Referee a Professional Football Game

John McKay — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 04:32:39 +0000

Regardless of who you were rooting for, the Green Bay v. Seattle game Monday night was a stunning example of why the referees strike HAS to be settled!

The Green Bay Packers Are America's Favorite Football Team — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:00:28 +0000

We won’t know for almost a month if the Green Bay Packers’ 15-1 season ends with a second straight Super Bowl win, but the team’s continued success has certainly helped it snag the title of America’s most popular football team.