VP of Officiating's rulings has led to 3 Patriots' wins.

[Cattledog]

Jesse James' overturned touchdown was influenced by Al Riveron, the NFL's Senior VP of Officiating who is in his first year on the job.

On Monday night, Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette wrote a story detailing how Riveron's decisions have resulted in three Patriot victories this season that includes the Steelers' overturned touchdown pass role in Pittsburgh's loss to New England on Sunday night.

Per Bouchette, here is the other two plays that Riveron ruled in New England's favor:

- Brandon Cooks' game-winning touchdown against the Texans. Despite Cooks losing control of the ball as it hit the ground, Riveron did not overturn the officials' call on the field.

- The Jets' Austin Seferian-Jenkins fumbled the ball (that went through the back of the end zone) after not being touch and after he crossed the goal line upon catching a 4-yard touchdown pass against the Patriots. After being called a touchdown on the field, Riveron overturned the call upon further review.

https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/Bolt/Report-VP-of-Officiatings-rulings-has-led-to-3-Patriots-wins-following-Jesse-James-overturned-touchdown-112440972

[True Dough]

1. It's safe to say

that Mr. Riveron will receive a Christmas card from Robert Craft?

[exboyfil]

2. Also the Gronk one game suspension

He took multiple steps and brought his elbow pad down on a defenseless player who was laying on his stomach. Gronk hit the player at the back of the head and neck area - one of the most dangerous places to strike an opponent. Even MMA doesn't allow you to hit there. The player was laying already out of bounds and he had been touched by one of Gronk's teammates.

Gronk even admitted that he struck the player because he did not get a pass interference call.

One game. You wonder what it would have taken for two games.

By the way I absolutely hate the Steelers. I am somewhat agnostic towards the Patriots. I know Gronk is supposed to be a "good" guy, but one game? What would it have taken to get two games?

[montanacowboy]

3. Is he on the New England payroll?

we have wondered about this

[underpants]

4. Giants have won three Super Bowls by pure luck.