Enigma869 wrote:squirt1 wrote:??? Did the NFL actually fire a ref that cost San Diego the game? If so ,that would mean that they notice a problem. Who wants to spend 200.00 to go to a game and then watch your teams win given away.
Of course they didn't fire Ed Hochuli, nor should they have! Listen, San Diego CLEARLY got fucked by Hochuli blowing his whistle WAY too soon! It doesn't change the fact that he's been a solid official for years, and he's allowed to make a mistake. The bottom line is the guy fucked up, but would NEVER be fired for that. It's not like it was malicious!
John from Boston
For what it's worth, Hochuli is the finest ref the NFL has ever been accustomed to. It's a shame that a judgment call such as this will put dirt on his name for awhile.. esp. if SD misses the playoffs..which my opinion is unlikely. SD should be sitting 2-1 rather than 1-2..and a call and 1 down away from being 3-0. Hochuli has taken his bumps like a man and came right out in a press release saying how bad he fucked up. I don't think we should hold it against the guy too much longer..he's the best the league got.
Let the fucking players decide the outcome. 
