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An opinion piece argues that the Bills’ Wild Card win over the Jaguars was overshadowed by lopsided officiating from referee Brad Allen’s crew, with Buffalo incurring far more penalties and yardage, a higher Harm rating, and several questionable non-calls, fueling complaints about the crew’s performance.
No. 1 Michigan weathered injuries and a chaotic, penalty-filled night to beat Notre Dame 7-4 and complete the weekend sweep, with Aidan Park scoring twice as Stephen Peck earned his first collegiate win in relief after Jack Ivankovic left with an injury; Michigan outshot ND 39-34 and extended its series lead, now 12 of the past 13 meetings against the Irish.
Wrexham stunned Nottingham Forest 4-3 on penalties in an FA Cup third-round thriller after a 3-3 draw in regular and extra time, with Arthur Okonkwo making crucial saves in the shootout, marking a significant upset in the tournament.
Many Americans missed their required minimum distributions (RMDs) in 2024, resulting in significant penalties that could total around $1.7 billion nationally. The main issue appears to be a lack of awareness and education about RMD obligations, which are mandatory withdrawals from retirement accounts starting at age 73. Experts emphasize the importance of understanding these rules and utilizing available tools like automated withdrawals to avoid costly penalties, and highlight the role of family members and financial professionals in ensuring compliance.
Bears coach Ben Johnson criticized their penalties in a game against the Packers, calling most inexcusable, especially a hit that concussed quarterback Jordan Love. He defended the hit as unintentional but acknowledged the penalties were costly and unacceptable, emphasizing the need for a more disciplined approach.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff acknowledged the challenging job of referees after a loss where key touchdowns were nullified by penalties, emphasizing the importance of accepting calls and focusing on their own performance to make the playoffs.
The Buffalo Bills' dominant performance against the New England Patriots was highlighted by a significant penalty surge for the Patriots, marking a turning point in the game at 5:04 in the third quarter, which led to their collapse. The analysis emphasizes the impact of penalties and officiating oddities on the game's outcome.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel expressed frustration with inconsistent officiating during a loss to the Bills, criticizing perceived disparities in penalty calls and highlighting ongoing concerns with officiating fairness.
The Panthers lost a close game to the Saints 20-17, despite leading at halftime, with costly penalties and a late game-winning field goal by the Saints. They remain tied for the division lead with the Buccaneers, with three games remaining that will determine the division champion.
After a tough 26-7 loss to the Bills, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin addressed team frustrations and penalties, emphasizing the need for better emotional control while defending players' passion. With five penalties costing 67 yards, Tomlin aims for improvement in the final weeks of the season as the Steelers remain in playoff contention.
The NCAA has penalized Michigan State football for recruiting violations involving impermissible benefits provided to recruits, leading to vacated wins, probation, fines, and recruiting restrictions. Former staff members Khalif and Jordan received show-cause penalties, while Mel Tucker was not directly involved in the violations but received a separate penalty. The violations occurred during Tucker's tenure, which was marked by a focus on NFL-style operations.
The Vikings lost to the Ravens 27-19 despite outgaining them, due to 12 penalties including a record number of false starts, which Aaron Jones attributed to Ravens' deceptive 'move calls'. The Vikings' coach is looking into the issue.
In a rare NFL game, the Raiders and Broncos each had more penalties than first downs, with both teams having 11 penalties and 10 first downs; Denver won 10-7, improving to 8-2, while Raiders fell to 2-7.
The NCAA penalized Central Michigan and four former staffers for a sideline scandal involving Connor Stalions during a 2023 game, with penalties including suspensions, probation, and fines, after an investigation revealed unauthorized signal deciphering efforts and misleading information from involved staffers.
Week 8 of the NFL was marred by questionable officiating, including blown calls and controversial whistles that affected game outcomes, highlighting ongoing concerns about refereeing consistency and its impact on the sport.