The NFL playoffs are a high-stakes affair, with everything on the line for the teams competing for the Super Bowl. As a result, every play, call, and decisions made by the referees are under intense scrutiny. This year’s championship Sunday was no exception, with two matchups of elite teams, and every call could have determined the outcome of the game. The major officiating decisions made by referees John Hussey (NFC) and Ron Torbert (AFC) are under massive scrutiny and are even labeled as conspiracy theories by some. Top personalities from other sports, like Paige Spiranac from golf, have been one such voice surging up and asking her fans about their stance on the latest American controversy.

Paige Spiranac reacts to the latest NFL controversy

Paige Spiranac, the popular professional golfer and social media influencer, has recently taken to Twitter to react to the controversial NFL playoff officiating decisions. With the Super Bowl LVII pairing on the line during the NFL’s championship Sunday, every play and decision was critical to deciding which team would advance. Spiranac, who has a strong following on Twitter, took to social media, igniting a debate between the fans of both teams.

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In a video she shared on Twitter, Paige asked her followers their opinions on the matter. “What do you think? Should the officiating from last night be reviewed?” she asked. She expressed her concerns about the outrage that had erupted on social media, with people calling for an investigation into the officiating. “Somewhere people last night were outraged with the officiating, saying that it needs to be investigated,” she said.

Paige also sought suggestions from her followers on how to fix the issue. “Do you think there can be different post-season rules? Is this a larger conspiracy theory?” she asked. She expressed her surprise at the various theories floating around on social media and wanted to hear directly from fans. “I mean, I have seen everything across the board social media, but I want to hear it from you. What do we do and how can we fix it?” 

What happened between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals during Sunday play off?

One of the most controversial calls happened during the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals. On a third-down play, the Chiefs failed to convert, and the play didn’t count due to a clock error. According to an article by ESPN, referee Ron Torbert’s crew tried to stop the play before it started after noticing that the game clock was running, which it shouldn’t have been, as the previous play was an incomplete pass by the Chiefs. However, the attempt to stop the play wasn’t seen or heard on the broadcast. Apparently, players and coaches didn’t appear to notice it. We all know that once an official rules a play dead, it’s considered dead, and the play can not be undone.

On the second attempt, the Chiefs were awarded a first down due to a defensive holding penalty against the Bengals. This call was confusing in real time but makes sense in retrospect. CBS, later on, showed a replay of the official trying to stop the play. Although it was disheartening for the Bengals, this was the right outcome.

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