Originally Posted by
Oklahomahawk
Are you talking about the infield fly rule they called against the Braves in the playoffs against the Cardinals a few years back?? If so I agree and that's been one I haven't been able to forget about. As for whether there is corruption or whatever you want to call it that's a matter of opinion unless a government agency who can check into things like peoples' finances, offshore accounts, etc., then it's just opinion. None of us has the power to be able to actually look at the things it takes in order to be sure yay or nay.
Would you admit that the biggest detractors/deniers that anything shady went on were mostly Falcons' fans? Rivalries in sports, politics, religion, and so on have absolutely clouded the minds of millions of Americans and pretty much always has. I would admit that obviously bad calls against my team or a team I actually like bother me more than when it's against a team I hate, but I have been actively working the past few years to at least cut down on the homerism. I think everyone should try and do that. Just my opinion.
As for wishing violence I try not to do that, but it sure is tempting sometimes. As much money as is involved in pro sports I'm actually surprised that somebody hasn't been injured if not killed by some of the crazy calls, rules, etc., we've had the past few years.
The one temptation towards violence that I almost certainly wouldn't be able to resist would be if I saw Eric Gregg out somewhere. I'm lucky we've never met (and so is he). ;)