[NFL] Referee Ed Hochuli Makes Controversial Call On MNF

In the second quarter of Monday night’s game between the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints, referee Ed Hochuli missed a call which resulted in a fumble. Minnesota linebacker Chad Greenway grabbed Reggie Bush’s face mask before sliding his other hand around the flashy running back’s body to force a fumble. The Vikings were awarded the ball, even though replays clearly showed the infraction - much to the chagrin of the home crowd.

Source: Yahoo Sports

[ronbart]

can this guy do anythign right?

[n1gbpackfan]

No he can't. How does he see the so called fumble but not the facemask penalty?? I'm tellin ya, they need to start fining the refs.

[MediaGuy]

Originally Posted by n1gbpackfan

No he can't. How does he see the so called fumble but not the facemask penalty?? I'm tellin ya, they need to start fining the refs.

They will. When his blind ass does not work a play-off game and Super Bowl it will cost him Big Time $$$$. That is how it works. They are graded every week and those that grade high work post season and make extra $$$$.

[n1gbpackfan]

Yeah, just like the helmet to helmet hit, right in front of the ref. You tell me he didn't see that? Sure the player will get fined, but I think the ref should too for a no call.

[MonkeyCoR]

Leave this man alone. He cant ref now he was refing fine for the other 15 years.