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rodmcmuffins t1_j0plc00 wrote

Yes I'm perfectly fine with that. Teams aren't trying to pull one on fans. They're doing this so players stay healthy going into the post season. I'd rather see these stars in the playoffs than a pointless late season game. It's better for the game for these guys to stay healthy.

Every NFL team that has a playoff spot locked does this, but nobody bats an eye. Overplaying players shortens careers. No one with a conscience should be advocating for that.

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Daratirek t1_j0pgl2h wrote

I agree. Normally they don't swing much but over the years I've noticed a bunch of games that swing in 1 teams favor with the refs. Like the Superbowl last year for the Rams. No live ball fouls until 60ish seconds left in the game then the rams get 4 on 3rd or 4th down to extend the drive? Coincidence I'm sure.... I have some more Vikings examples but I'm biased and could definitely be exaggerating in my head. I don't think the NFL sways every game but it's pretty clear they occasionally do.

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Kolzig33189 t1_j0pcehw wrote

I do think nfl refs are FAR more competent than nba and mlb in terms of usually not affecting the game as much. Yeah there are occasional bad holding calls or PI that should or should not have been called, but this was the first game in recent memory where it honestly seemed like a fix was in.

And for what it’s worth, I’m a giants fan, I had no stake in this game whatsoever.

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AKAkorm t1_j0othkf wrote

Teams are resting perfectly healthy players because it better fits their playoff aspirations. Which sounds fine until you consider that fans are being bent over backwards for tickets, parking, food, etc to attend games.

Sports are entertainment first and foremost and the NBA should take these actions and more to make sure fans see the best possible product.

To me, it’s ridiculous that guys getting paid millions and millions can’t give all they have for the fans who pay their wages by paying for tickets and tuning into games on TV. They’re ridiculously fortunate and they should be held to that standard.

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