Lions Vindicated - but still lost

As I predicted, the NFL has acknowledged errors made by the referees likely resulted in the Lions losing to the Packers.  The implications of these blown calls may result in the Lions missing the playoffs (2-2-1 record at this point); when they should be at least 3-1-1 (possibly even better when reviewing the blown calls in the previous game against the Kansas City Chiefs).

Detroit Lions lose ... to the referees

I just finished watching the Detroit Lions obliterate the Green Bay Packers.  They beat them offensively; they beat them defensively.  There was only one element of the game they didn't dominate... the FRICKIN' REFEREES.  Those referees handed the Packers an undeserved win.

The referees called the same defensive penalty twice on the same player; and it was clear from broadcast replays that both calls were incorrect.  Then, they called a penalty on another defensive Lion player when again, based on the replay, there was no cause for the penalty.  All three of those blown calls eventually resulted in Green Bay scores because they got to keep the ball, rather than having to kick it away.

And if it wasn't bad enough that the defensive calls were going against Detroit, there was another play when Detroit was getting the football down the field where a BLATANT pass interference by a Green Bay player was missed by the referees, forcing Detroit to kick away the ball, instead of having it deep in Green Bay territory.

I am willing to bet that tomorrow, the NFL and-or the referees will be making statements acknowledging the blown calls in the game - but that will be of no solace to the Lions, who have lost two TOUGH decisions in a row that should have gone their way.

What's wrong with this picture

So, I'm reading CNN.com today, and I come across this article about one of the kidnappers in the infamous case that "inspired the movie Dirty Harry".  This particular entry in the franchise was one of my favourites, and the actor who played the crazed kidnapper really should have received an award for his over-the-top portrayal of a psychotic killer.

But, answer me this... how does a 1976 kidnapping inspire a 1971 movie???  Now, if someone said the movie acted as the catalyst for the kidnapping, that I would understand (can anyone say "Helter Skelter")?

This evening, I attended the Kol Nidre service, marking the beginning of the Yom Kippur fast.  I guess it takes an evening without snacking to draw me back into blogging.

An update

Wow, it's been 14 months since I've written anything.  This will be a short post, whose sole purpose is to break the drought.

In summary, here's what's happened over the last 14 months.  My mom died, one of my best friends died, I was diagnosed with cancer (early stage), had an operation to remove the tumor, paid off my car loan (6 years) and am now able to save just a BIT more money due to lowered expenses.

And Tiger finally earned his 80th PGA victory.

Other things happened, but I'd rather not talk about them.

In politics, things are not looking promising for Trump going forward, and Netanyahu may not be much better off.  Politically, I'm hawkish, but geeze, there are some really dangerous people in charge of some frightening levels of armaments.

Hopefully, I'll still be alive in another 14 months for my next installment  :-)