Reaction to the holding call

I said earlier that this Bears/Packers game reminded me of last year’s first game. The reason for that is after each game each side complained about the refs. Last year the Packer’s fans were complaining that there were too many penalties called on the Packers; there were a total of 18.  This year Bears fans were the ones complaining, mainly of the holding call at the end of the game. Which it was holding, but the ref took forever to throw the flag. Also once again Fox added to the confusion, by showing relays of Cory Graham standing by himself.  The holding wasn't obvious, the fact that people had to search for it proves that. Also the fact that it happened around the 50-yard line and the flag was thrown around the 18 yard line also added to the confusion.  The thing I don’t like about the holding call was the situation in which it occurred, and the timing of the flag. Flag was thrown so late it is unbelievable; it was also thrown by the ref that is the furthest away from the play.

But as the video below shows it was a legit call, the hold happens at two seconds on the left side, just under the Fox Box or whatever they are calling it this year. I advise not to blink, look away, or do anything else that would distract you for the screen. Also make it a full screen before you start it or you might miss the hold.  This is also the only way one can see the hold.

A hold is a hold there is nothing else that really can be said.


But now Bears fans are idiots, for being unhappy about the call.  Which if the tables were turned, like they were last year, Packers fans would not be happy. We have short memories as fans; it’s all about what have you done for me lately. So before you call someone an idiot/something else think about what you were doing last year and before you get all pissed off about the holding call think about what you were say/doing last year. Because most Packers fans I know they were not happy with the officials last year, just as Bears fans are not happy this year.


More than just the holding call that played into the outcome of the game, the non-Pass Interference on Woodson is another one, which most likely saved a touchdown.  But there were bad calls both ways, also many good ones.   The Bears did not play a very good game at all, so before blaming the officials, blame the team for their play.
Also if there was no flag on the play, there would have been 52 seconds or so left.  The Bears would have still been down three with little chance of getting the onside kick.  The only people that really need to be upset about the holding call are the people that gambled on the game, as it was a 3.5 spread and the Bears would have covered.