LifeNRA Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Ref in controversy has house vandalized FOXSports.com NFL referee Pete Morelli is having a rough week. On Sunday, Morelli made one of the more controversial calls in NFL history, overturning what appeared to be an interception by the Steelers' Troy Polamalu. On Monday, his Stockton, Calif. home was vandalized, according to police reports. Jay Glazer: This is undeserved Sports provide an escape, distractions for the things that really count. Therefore, people should keep the games in perspective. Lieutenant Thomas Wells of the Stockton Police Department told FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer that a police report was filed after a rock was thrown through Morelli's living room window late Monday night after Morelli and his wife had gone to bed. Lt. Wells emphasized that police had no suspect and no motive in the case and could not say with any degree of certainty whether the act of vandalism was related to Sunday's call. "We are aware of the situation and we're cooperating with police in any way we can," said NFL spokesman Greg Aiello. On Monday, the NFL admitted that Morelli had erred when he used instant replay to overturn the interception. Mike Pereira, the league's VP of officiating, said in a statement that the call on the field should have stood. "He maintained possession long enough to establish a catch," Pereira said. "Therefore, the replay review should have upheld the call on the field that it was a catch and fumble." Fortunately for Morelli — and the Steelers — while the botched call allowed the Colts to eventually pull within a field goal, it ultimately did not play any role in the outcome of the game, which Pittsburgh won, 21-18. You know, I can see people being mad at this, but what they did was wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Re: Ref in controversy has house vandalized I could see it if the Stillers lost, but they won so who cares?? It's not like it matters anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Re: Ref in controversy has house vandalized [ QUOTE ] I could see it if the Stillers lost, but they won so who cares?? It's not like it matters anymore. [/ QUOTE ] I agree. People are morons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Re: Ref in controversy has house vandalized Some people take sports way too seriously, its a game we all them for enjoyment. After a team wins a championship the hoopla stops after a month or so. Case in point, who won the '86 World Series, the '88 Daytona 500, the '98 Masters, & the '97 Super Bowl? I am not sure but when each of these events was going on everyone had a favorite and at the time each event was the biggest thing in their lives as it was their team or their player but life moves on and each year its someone or team being the victor. Someone should not live in fear over a game that is for enjoyment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Re: Ref in controversy has house vandalized Mets won the 86 series.........Everyone remembers that thanks to a play involving Bill Buckner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Re: Ref in controversy has house vandalized Woohoo...trivia!! 97' Super Bowl was the Cheeseheads...and I think Mark O'Meara won the 98 Masters..hmm maybe it was Tiger, but I'll go with O'Meara. As for the Nascar question I dont know nor do I care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Re: Ref in controversy has house vandalized I should point out, that blown call did lead to one Steelers fan having a heart attack...in a round about way maybe, but I think you could make an arguement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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