Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison was in no mood to hide his contempt for the officiating during Thursday night’s 17-15 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
In fact, Robison lashed out at a number of important calls he felt the crew missed, including a clear foul on Minnesota’s failed two point conversion attempt at the end of the game.
“At the end of the day, that’s a game-changing play and you’ve got to make those calls,” Robison said, via ESPN. “At the end of the game, (Sam) Bradford gets hit in the face. That’s an opportunity for us to score and tie the ballgame, but it doesn’t get called.”
Cowboys defensive lineman Cedric Thornton clearly made contact with Bradford’s helmet and facemask as he attempted to throw. His pass sailed high, and the Vikings soon after lost the game after failing to recover the onside kick.
Robison also complained about missed penalties on Dak Prescott’s 13-yard scramble on 3rd-and-11 in the first half. Instead of a potential punt, the Cowboys went on to finish the drive with a touchdown.
“It gets to a point where it’s too frustrating,” Robison said. “I don’t know. I’m probably going to get fined for this, I understand that, but somebody has got to step up and say something.”
Robison clarified his in-the-moment comments on Twitter:
Let's get something straight for the people who are bashing me….. I'm not saying the refs won or lost the game for us tonight. I'm not….
— Brian Robison (@Brian_Robison) December 2, 2016
Saying that it's just us who isn't getting the calls. This is a league wide deal. Every time you turn on the tape you see it. Done!!!!
— Brian Robison (@Brian_Robison) December 2, 2016
At the end of the day we have to figure out a way to win! I love this team and the heart we play with. We always put it all on the line!
— Brian Robison (@Brian_Robison) December 2, 2016
The Vikings are now 6-6, with six losses in their last seven games.
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