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Saints' Reggie Bush Fumbles, Ed Hochuli's Crew Misses Blatant Facemask on Vikings
Saints' Reggie Bush Fumbles, Ed Hochuli's Crew Misses Blatant Facemask on Vikings
During tonight's Saints-Vikings game in New Orleans, Reggie Bush took a handoff and was met near the line of scrimmage by Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway. Greenway grabbed Bush's facemask and pulled, jerking Bush's head toward him, and then knocked the ball out of Bush's arm. The Vikings ...
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Welcome to the magnifying glass, Ed Hochuli
Shutdown Corner — ... the Hoch-haters. If NFL officials were graded by public approval ratings, Ed would be in trouble. It's slightly unfortunate. What happened in Denver was embarrassing, and I can't deny that I had a fit over it. But the things that happened last night aren't on the same level. They were simply the kinds of things that just happen from time to time. If it hadn't been Ed Hochuli's crew involved, I don't know if anyone other than Saints fans would be talking about the missed facemask this morning. Don't me wrong, Saints fans can complain if they want. ...

Don't Hassle The Hoch! Ed Hochuli Under Siege Once Again [NFL]
Deadspin — ... Chad Greenway grabbing a large helping of Reggie Bush's facemask during the Monday night game was on the front page of the Saints' web site this morning; the franchise's way of protesting the fact that no flag was thrown on the play. The genius part of this is that no written mention of the play was included on the site. Lame part: The Saints took the photo down soon after posting it. Anyway, as you may have guessed, Ed Hochuli is once again at the center of the storm. It was Hochuli's crew who somehow missed the very visible violation. And now that everyone knows his ...

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SAINTS DITCH FACEMASK PHOTO
profootballtalk.com 10/8/2008 — Though we’re not quite sure when it happened, the Saints have removed from their official web site the photo of Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway clutching the facemask of tailback Reggie Bush. The Saints told Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times ...
Every Play Counts: Saints Show How Not to Use Reggie Bush
nfl.fanhouse.com 10/1/2008 — Every Play Counts is Michael David Smith's weekly look at one specific player or one aspect of a team on every single play of the previous game. Remember when Reggie Bush was one of the most exciting football players any of us had ever seen at USC, ...
Waving goodbye to the USC hype train
sports.yahoo.com 10/1/2008 — One more note on the fallout from USC's sky-opening loss at Oregon State. There's a fine line between a good team and a legendary one, and the L.A. Daily News ' Scott Wolf was reminded just how often Reggie Bush singlehandedly erased that line in ...
Reggie Bush Will Surely Bring Out His Slippery Backdoor Moves Against the Vikings This Evening [Duan!]
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Ed Hochuli and Crew Miss Another Big Call: Reggie Bush Facemask
thecriticalfanatic.wordpress.com 10/7/2008 — It can’t be said enough that Ed Hochuli is one of the finest officials in NFL history. With being said, he’s having a season that rivals the Detroit Lions in success. Reggie Bush got the carry on a sweep and got dragged down by the ...
Reggie Bush Has Two Punt Returns For Touchdowns Against The Minnesota Vikings On Monday Night Football
FanIQ.com 10/7/2008 — While I'm still not 100% sure how the Saints lost last night's game to the Vikings, I do know one thing. Reggie Bush was by far the best player on the field. Bush singlehandedly took over this game in the second half with two jaw-dropping punt returns ...
Reggie Bush Impressive in Saints Loss
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Shanoff's Wake-Up Call: Rays, Red Sox, Reggie
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profootballtalk.com 10/7/2008 — After a night in which Saints running back Reggie Bush returned two punts for touchdowns in a losing effort to the Vikings, Minnesota coach Brad Childress played the “don’t blame me” game . . . by blaming his punter. “Both of ...
Video: Reggie Bush Electrifying Punt Returns vs. Vikings, Gets Great Blocking
larrybrownsports.com 10/7/2008 — If there were any questions as to whether or not Reggie Bush would be able to do what he showed at USC in the pros, they certainly were answered on Monday night. Returning one kick or punt for a touchdown in a game is a big deal. But two? ...
Brad Childress: Our Punter Is A Drooling Moron [NFL]
deadspin.com 10/7/2008 — Even though the Saints lost MNF due to the improbable late game heroics of Gus Frerrote and the missed opportunities of the Saints (Gramatica), most of the attention is focused on Reggie Bush and his ridiculous punt returns. Bush's 71-yard punt ...
Vikings 30, Saints 27: Aaaaaaaaaaand I'm Spent
dailynorseman.com 10/7/2008 — Antoine Winfield. Reggie Bush. Gus Frerotte. Drew Brees. You may not see a crazier game than this all season.  And, for once, we came out on the right end. Talk amongst yourselves here.  Yours truly needs to be up at 4:30 AM to go ...
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Well, well, well. Reggie Bush returns two punts for touchdowns against a Keystone Cops return unit and Saints fans suddenly are wondering what Kim Kardashian will wear to the Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Sorry, but one solid performance isn’t enough to change what Reggie Bush is.  ...
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FACT...One For The Other Thumb
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