Puka Nakua really is unlikeable

[BigBill1945]

This guy is such a dick. He said this "Can't say I was wrong," he said. "Appreciate you stripes for your contributions. Lol." He was no doubt referring to the rare 2 point conversion that was made with the backwards pass. This youngster apparently does not know the rules. This not his first foray with the refs. Last week he said the were the worst. For the most part this was a pretty clean game. Not a lot penalties on either side. I think we actually had more calls against us. It was not the refs. Rams missed a field goal and ultimately. they were unable to stop Sam and company. End of story PUKEY.

 

[hox]

I used to like him when he first came into the league. But now he's a diva. I wouldn't be surprised if EJones was referring to him, when he was talking about the Rams players laughing and talking trash when they were down by 16.

 

[Chapow]

This guy is such a dick. He said this "Can't say I was wrong," he said. "Appreciate you stripes for your contributions. Lol." He was no doubt referring to the rare 2 point conversion that was made with the backwards pass. This youngster apparently does not know the rules. This not his first foray with the refs. Last week he said the were the worst. For the most part this was a pretty clean game. Not a lot penalties on either side. I think we actually had more calls against us. It was not the refs. Rams missed a field goal and ultimately. they were unable to stop Sam and company. End of story PUKEY.

The Rams had 8 penalties for 54 yards. The Seahawks had 5 penalties for 40 yards. The Rams also had a TD called back on a questionable illegal man down field penalty. I say questionable because that player was only illegally down field because he was tossed/pushed there by one of our players, which was explained during the broadcast as not a penalty in that situation.

I'm absolutely not defending Puka here. He's become a huge douche bag that should probably shut his big mouth. But I am saying that the officiating was more beneficial to the Seahawks than the Rams in that game, and I can see why the Rams might feel a bit slighted.

That being said, I do feel like it was officiated about as well as a football game can be. It's literally impossible for the refs to catch every single foul or to get every single call correct. There's just way too much going on in a football game.

 

[Torc]

there was also multiple holds not called against the rams, and a blatant block in the back during their long punt return that wasn't called. It was right next to the punt returner, so it was obvious on the broadcast. I'd say the rams also benefitted from some reffing. It wasn't a onesided thing, which is all you can ask for.

 

[Ruminator]

I would like him a lot more if he dropped way more passes. Something for him to work on if he wants more people to like him.

 

[Kamcussionator]

 

[Chapow]

there was also multiple holds not called against the rams, and a blatant block in the back during their long punt return that wasn't called. It was right next to the punt returner, so it was obvious on the broadcast. I'd say the rams also benefitted from some reffing. It wasn't a onesided thing, which is all you can ask for.

I'm not saying it was one sided. It wasn't. But having a TD called back on a questionable call is awfully impactful, especially when that drive ends with 3 points instead of 7.

Honestly, I'm just super sick of the endless whining and complaining about the refs. All fans of all teams do it. Every fan thinks there were holds against their team that weren't called, illegal contact, PI, block in the back, etc. I guarantee that tons of Rams fans are pissed about all the fouls they think should've been called against the Seahawks but weren't, just like Seahawks fans think the Rams got away with a bunch of stuff. They're probably both right to some degree.

Refs aren't going to catch everything, and they're not going to get every call right. Holding alone probably happens dozens of times during a football game if we're going by the letter of the law. Do we really want to see flags flying damn near every play? I sure don't.

 

[mikeak]

I think people watching on TV doesn't really know what happened in the stadium that led to a lot of the confusion.

Rams were literally lined up to receive the kickoff after the TD. People there had no idea that there was a review going on. It seemed super clear that the 2pt conversion failed

Go on twitter and complain - no, be very confused and feel that you got robbed - understandable until they watch on tv later

 

[DTiempo81]

I'm not saying it was one sided. It wasn't. But having a TD called back on a questionable call is awfully impactful, especially when that drive ends with 3 points instead of 7.

That wasn't a questionable call at all. I detailed this out in another post on the main forum, but that penalty is called every time the refs see it. The rules analyst got it wrong, hands down. There is nothing in the rule book about a lineman being pushed into an inelligible position, and that isn't what drew the flag. The olineman came off contact (does not matter how it happens) and continued forward into an inelligible position and the turned around all of his own accord. If a ref sees an offensive lineman turned around looking back at the QB that far downfield at that point in the play, it gets called every time. It is literally one of the key things that particular official is looking for on every play.

Sucks for the olineman because it really wasn't his fault. It was a run pass option that Stafford threw too late which is the risk of running that play.

 

[soxhawk]

That wasn't a questionable call at all. I detailed this out in another post on the main forum, but that penalty is called every time the refs see it. The rules analyst got it wrong, hands down. There is nothing in the rule book about a lineman being pushed into an inelligible position, and that isn't what drew the flag. The olineman came off contact (does not matter how it happens) and continued forward into an inelligible position and the turned around all of his own accord. If a ref sees an offensive lineman turned around looking back at the QB that far downfield at that point in the play, it gets called every time. It is literally one of the key things that particular official is looking for on every play.

Sucks for the olineman because it really wasn't his fault. It was a run pass option that Stafford threw too late which is the risk of running that play.

He needed to be more like Bradford and just stand there by himself, jogging in place at the line....

 

[Chapow]

That wasn't a questionable call at all. I detailed this out in another post on the main forum, but that penalty is called every time the refs see it. The rules analyst got it wrong, hands down. There is nothing in the rule book about a lineman being pushed into an inelligible position, and that isn't what drew the flag. The olineman came off contact (does not matter how it happens) and continued forward into an inelligible position and the turned around all of his own accord. If a ref sees an offensive lineman turned around looking back at the QB that far downfield at that point in the play, it gets called every time. It is literally one of the key things that particular official is looking for on every play.

Sucks for the olineman because it really wasn't his fault. It was a run pass option that Stafford threw too late which is the risk of running that play.

Ok, fair enough. Thanks for the explanation.

 

[Trackhawk]

This just make me that much more thankful for JSN. Happy to watch PN losing it, and veering into diva-ville

 

[hawkfan68]

I have disliked him ever since left UW Huskies after the COVID shortened season and went to BYU.

 

[Chapow]

This just make me that much more thankful for JSN. Happy to watch PN losing it, and veering into diva-ville

Agreed. Puka is an amazing football player. Unquestionably one of the best WR's in the NFL at this point. But it is starting to look like he's starting to go down a very similar path to the ones guys like T.O. and Antonio Brown chose to go down.

 

[BigBill1945]

That wasn't a questionable call at all. I detailed this out in another post on the main forum, but that penalty is called every time the refs see it. The rules analyst got it wrong, hands down. There is nothing in the rule book about a lineman being pushed into an inelligible position, and that isn't what drew the flag. The olineman came off contact (does not matter how it happens) and continued forward into an inelligible position and the turned around all of his own accord. If a ref sees an offensive lineman turned around looking back at the QB that far downfield at that point in the play, it gets called every time. It is literally one of the key things that particular official is looking for on every play.

Sucks for the olineman because it really wasn't his fault. It was a run pass option that Stafford threw too late which is the risk of running that play.

I did the same thing. THe only thing that was confusing was that most of the people in attendance had no idea what was going on. As soon as I saw the replay it was more than obvious that it was a backward pass followed by a knock down that landed in the E zone. Our player casually picked up the ball not knowing that there was the potential of a two point bonus coming to the Hawks. It was pretty darn amazing to watch. I have never in all my years following, playing or coaching the sport seen anything like this.

 

[nanomoz]

there was also multiple holds not called against the rams, and a blatant block in the back during their long punt return that wasn't called. It was right next to the punt returner, so it was obvious on the broadcast. I'd say the rams also benefitted from some reffing. It wasn't a onesided thing, which is all you can ask for.

And that holding call on Abe was utter horseshit.

 

[jeremiah]

I've read that Puka did an "Anti-Semitic" dance. WTH is that even?

 

[Torc]

I've read that Puka did an "Anti-Semitic" dance. WTH is that even?

The only thing I could find was another podcaster who played a clip of it and then said "I'm Jewish and I've never seen this before. Maybe it's a bigger deal in other countries or something." It was something about rubbing his hands together in a miserly way.

I've seen the gesture or something like it from old school movie villains, but never associated specifically with a Jewish person.

 

[DTiempo81]

The only thing I could find was another podcaster who played a clip of it and then said "I'm Jewish and I've never seen this before. Maybe it's a bigger deal in other countries or something." It was something about rubbing his hands together in a miserly way.

I've seen the gesture or something like it from old school movie villains, but never associated specifically with a Jewish person.

It is absolutely associated with negative depictions of Jewish people, and has been around for decades. I won't go further into it, but it isn't hard to find on the internet if you choose to look for it. All of that said, I don't think Puka knew what he was doing. Still he should have enough common sense not to just absent mindedly mimick these jokers whose whole persona is trolling people. He got sold out by these guys, hard. He made himself (and his team by association) look like an idiot at the very least and at worst racist.

Add in the streaming in the locker room, trying to get Adin Ross on to the team campus, and his comments about the officials before and after the game, it paints the picture of of someone who is not very bright and extremely selfish.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

The new AB.