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During the Seattle Seahawks game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Seattle quarterback Geno Smith approached a referee while he was broadcasting the reason for a penalty. Smith was complaining about an intentional grounding flag that was called on him.
The referee handled the situation well, merely informing Smith that he was speaking to a much larger audience currently: “I’m talking to America here, excuse me.”
“I’m talking to America here, excuse me.” ?@GenoSmith3 pic.twitter.com/6DSa4tFvrx
— NFL (@NFL) September 17, 2023
The flag came at a pivotal moment in a game that has been close throughout. The Seahawks at the time led the Lions 31-28 late in the fourth quarter, as Smith passed for 259 yards and a touchdown. The Seahawks prevailed in overtime, 37-31.
Smith’s complaints, however, fell on deaf ears in this regard. It makes one wonder how often innocent and comical interactions like this happen amongst players and referees.
The Seahawks scored a touchdown on the drive, and claimed their first lead of the game, 24-21. In fact, Smith picked up the penalty yardage and then some with a 15-yard scramble on the very next play.
Current Missouri student entering my third year of covering Tiger football and basketball. Contributor to The Transfer Portal CFB and overall college athletics enthusiast.
