Are you telling me that losing a big divisional game in December to a team you generally loathe can't be used as a way to gain an edge and perspective on how to finish out the rest of the season?

I seem to remember another team that lost a big game in December last season that learned enough from it to go far...I wonder who they were?

BBS, you're sure strung out over the "whining" after a win arn't you?  I've deleted 3 different posts today because I'm trying to be the bigger man and not whine about things like Kevin Hayden clearly throwing Reggie Williams to the ground after the Whistle and Reggie getting flagged, but I'm not.

Though, I will say, Indianapolis was a nice place to watch a game.  I had good end zone seats, and other than one or two little comments, no problems at all.  

How did he not have possession?  He catches the ball, as I've clearly isolated.  He turns, he makes a step upfield, then goes down on his knees from the tackle.  The ball comes loose as the Jaguar wraps him up, and is completely loose as his knees hit the ground.

Without sounding like I don't know what constitutes a catch, how does this one not count as complete?  It's got all the elements, especially if you consider the two hands holding the ball to his chest as he starts to turn upfield?

Again, not starting anything, just seeking a little bit of clarity.

On the other subjects, as much as I'd like to work for the Jaguars, Ketchman has his moments.  He does a pretty decent job explaining SOME things, but yeah, he's sort of an old coot sometimes.  Where he's good is in keeping some sort of perspective.  He was the only guy in Jacksonville telling people that beating the Colts would not give Jacksonville the Division, and "managed expectations" so that fans knew that we're still on the inside track toward the playoffs.  Even if that means being a little aggressive in saying that the loss gives Jacksonville an edge.

That said, the last thing I looked at in the RCA dome before heading down the aisle and into the corridors were the AFC South division banners, knowing full and well that I'd have to wait another season to get that close to one again...

Anyhow, thanks for the clarification and the kind words.

-Chris

Well, if a player decides to go down, isn't that a football move?  So he catches the ball, gets two feet down then goes to the ground, gets hit, and fumbles.  Seems like that rule should be looked at after this play...Utecht needs to learn how to hold onto the ball too..

I guess the refs got the call "right" according to the rule, but that doesn't mean people agree with it, myself included.  It needs to be looked at, even if it did go in our favor.

I get your point, and agree, but your methods have ultra madness to them. :)