Haven't we all blown a call?...pro contests where they have access to instant replay. The ACC and SEC have both issued apologies for officiating mistakes this season. Umpires made - and missed - controversial calls in nearly every game of this year's World Series. High... |
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Wiley reveals torment over Fergie jibe but vows not to sue Man United boss...not be pursuing a case for defamation against Ferguson. Outburst: Sir Alex Ferguson said referee Alan Wiley was not fit enough to officiate Wiley said: 'Although I was bitterly disappointed about the personal attack on me I want to put... |
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ESPN | 3 days ago
Wiley decides not to sue Ferguson for unfit jibes
...a case for defamation against Ferguson. "Although I was bitterly disappointed about the personal attack on me I want to put this behind me and continue to concentrate on my refereeing,'' Wiley said. Prospect has also written to the FA to...
In this article: Alan Wiley, Alex Ferguson, Prospect, and Manchester United
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Telegraph.co.uk - Premiership football | 3 days ago
Referee Alan Wiley backs down over suing Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson
...but today expressed his "bitter disappointment" with the Manchester United manager's attack on his fitness. Backing down: Alan Wiley will not sue Sir Alex Ferguson over defamation Photo: PA Ferguson was given a four-match touchline...
In this article: Alan Wiley, Alex Ferguson, Prospect, Manchester United, and Sunderland
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sportinglife | 3 days ago
WILEY CALLS FOR END TO FERGIE ROW
By Martyn Ziegler , Chief Reporter , Press Association Sport Alan Wiley has decided against suing Sir Alex Ferguson for defamation but today expressed his "bitter disappointment" with the Manchester United manager's attack on his fitness.
In this article: Alan Wiley, Prospect, Alex Ferguson, Sunderland, and Manchester United
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Pioneer Press | 7 days ago
Charley Walters: Brad Childress' contract extension could encourage Brett Favre to stay with Minnesota Vikings
...in high school. Mark Mullaney is in the food packaging business in the Twin Cities. DON'T PRINT THAT Local major league umpires Tim Tschida and Jeff Nelson this week inspected the Twins' Target Field with a representative of Major...
In this article: Brad Childress, Minnesota Vikings, Kirk Ferentz, Chad Greenway, Brett Favre, Zygi Wilf, Tim Tschida, Minnesota, Red McCombs, and Mark Mullaney
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ESPN | November 18, 2009
NFL VP of officiating acknowledges blown call in Cowboys-Packers game
The Packers challenged the catch but the officiating crew shouldn't have allowed the challenge. After a delay in play, referee Jeff Triplette said the Packers didn't have any more challenges left. According to the NFL rule book, Rule...
In this article: Packers, Mike Pereira, Felix Jones, Cowboys, Wade Phillips, Johnny Jolly, Tony Romo, Tramon Williams, Clay Matthews, and Jeff Triplette
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washingtonpost.com | November 16, 2009
Believe it or not: Officials admit error
...statements about missed calls, but in Sunday's Dallas at Green Bay game, they did just that. What's more, referee Jeff Triplette conceded he had made a mistake. The call in question came with 12 minutes to play and the Cowboys trailing, 10-0.
In this article: Jeff Triplette, Wade Phillips, Felix Jones, Ed Hochuli, Cowboys, Broncos, Packers, Chargers, Johnny Jolly, and Adam Vinatieri
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MyWestTexas.com | November 15, 2009
A 'Challenging' Loss:Cowboys miffed at call on Jones fumble; Packers' third challenge try
...to be recovered by Felix Jones before being scooped up by the Packers. Phillips said referee Jeff Triplette acknowledged that he shouldn't have allowed the play to be challenged. "They said because they ruled it a fumble all the way...
In this article: Green Bay Packers, Wade Phillips, Jerry Jones, Jeff Triplette, Dallas Cowboys, Felix Jones, Mike McCarthy, Green Bay, Dallas, and Clay Matthews III
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | November 15, 2009
Line makes some gains
Cowboys coach Wade Phillips challenged the play because replays clearly showed Jones with possession on the ground. Referee Jeff Triplette went to review the play but came back onto the field to explain it wasn't subject to review.
In this article: T.J. Lang, Green Bay Packers, Mike McCarthy, Dallas Cowboys, Evan Dietrich-Smith, Aaron Kampman, Daryn Colledge, Felix Jones, and Green Bay
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Ft. Worth Star-Telegram | November 15, 2009
Unreviewable fumble hurts Cowboys
GREEN BAY , Wisc. - Referee Jeff Triplette got one thing right: Felix Jones' fumble of a Tony Romo fumble wasn't reviewable. It prevented officials from righting their wrong. Early in the fourth quarter, Romo was blindsided by blitzing...
In this article: Felix Jones, Cowboys, Jeff Triplette, Green Bay Packers, Orlando Scandrick, Jerry Jones, Wade Phillips, Johnny Jolly, Tony Romo, and Clay Matthews
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NFL.com - Home | November 15, 2009
Packers defense keys win against visiting Cowboys
...challenge it even though we recovered the ball and our guy was touched and he knew the guy was down," Phillips said. Referee Jeff Triplette told a pool reporter recovery of a loose ball in the field of play is not reviewable by rule.
In this article: Dallas Cowboys, Aaron Rodgers, Tony Romo, Wade Phillips, Mike McCarthy, Charles Woodson, Green Bay Packers, Spencer Havner, and Tramon Williams
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Times Online | November 12, 2009
Nigel Owens ready for anything after bullying, bulimia and 'Bloodgate'
Navigation - link to other main sections from here Nigel Owens ready for anything after bullying, bulimia and 'Bloodgate' There is some distance between Twickenham and Bancyddraenen Mountain to the east of Carmarthen. There is, quite...
In this article: Nigel Owens, Croke Park, Suicide, World Cup, Steroid, Robert Enke, Ireland, Carmarthen, and London
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Miami Herald | November 10, 2009
MLB Hall of Fame announces non-player candidates
...bat to sketch a line in the dirt on the outer edge of the plate, trying to show that David Purcey's pitch was outside. Home plate umpire Brian Runge immediately ejected Suzuki , who argued with the umpire before being escorted off the field...
In this article: Bud Selig, Whitey Herzog, Steve O'Neill, Gene Mauch, Billy Martin, Ichiro Suzuki, Charlie Grimm, Davey Johnson, Doug Harvey, and Hank O'Day
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New York Daily News | October 31, 2009
Madden: Umpires are taking their lumps
...to address the issue. The Daily News obtained an April 30, 2001, letter from Vargo to Selig in which the veteran umpire stated: " Umpire position behind the plate is brutal. Missing inside and outside pitches by the distances I have observed...
In this article: Ed Vargo, Brian Gorman, Umpire, World Series, National League, Doug Harvey, Phillies, The Daily News, and MLB
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Kansas City Star | October 21, 2009
Umpires miss more calls in Game 4 of ALCS
...scrutiny." </p><p>In the AL division series between the Angels and Boston Red Sox , there were several missed calls - including two by CB Bucknor at first base in Game 1. </p><p>Late in Game 2 of the Twins -Yankees series, umpire Phil Cuzzi...
In this article: Tim McClelland, Nick Swisher, Angels, Robinson Cano, Jorge Posada, Phil Cuzzi, Mike Scioscia, and Joe Mauer
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Sports Illustrated | October 20, 2009
Umpires have another rough night in Game 4 of ALCS
...between the Angels and Boston Red Sox , there were several missed calls -- including two by CB Bucknor at first base in Game 1. In the Yankees -Minnesota series, Phil Cuzzi missed seeing Joe Mauer's ball land fair despite working the left-field...
In this article: Nick Swisher, Angels, Tim McClelland, Robinson Cano, Jorge Posada, Umpire, Mike Scioscia, Joe Mauer, and New York Yankees
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USATODAY.com | October 11, 2009
Twins' Gardenhire debates 'red flag' idea after missed call
... Randy Marsh missed a ball that appeared to brush the uniform of Detroit Tigers batter Brandon Inge , costing Detroit a run. Umpire CB Bucknor missed two calls at first base in Thursday's Boston Red Sox -Los Angeles Angels game in Anaheim ,...
In this article: Ron Gardenhire, Phil Cuzzi, Minnesota Twins, Umpire, NFL, Brandon Inge, New York Yankees, Minneapolis, and Star Tribune
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USATODAY.com | October 10, 2009
MLB umps battling Letterman for October goat honors
...to left. That call simply can't be missed. "There's a guy sitting over in the umpires dressing room right now that feels terrible," crew chief Tim Tschida said to reporters at Yankee Stadium , adding that umpires aren't accustomed to...
In this article: David Letterman, Ron Gardenhire, Randy Marsh, Phil Cuzzi, Joe Mauer, Joe Torre, Minnesota, Goat, MLB, and The Star Ledger
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Kansas City Star | September 25, 2009
Peavy, Beckham lead White Sox
...along the left field foul line. Since that July 23 gem, Buehrle has won only once. He may make one more start this season. ... Umpire Marty Foster , who was hit by three fouls balls during a game at Arizona on Wednesday night, is not...
In this article: Chicago White Sox, Marty Foster, Gordon Beckham, Jake Peavy, Detroit Tigers, Eddie Bonine, Brandon Inge, Alex Rios, and Chicago

