The Dallas Cowboys were able to come away with a 30-10 victory over the New York Giants Sunday afternoon in what was described as a must-win situation in order to keep their playoff hopes alive. Typically, when these two teams square off against one another there are sure to be some kind of fireworks in the ballgame, but the final volley of explosions didn't go off until after the completion of the game during an interview with DeMarcus Lawrence.
DeMarcus Lawrence didn't hold back in his post game interview, especially in regard to the NFL officiating. He let his frustrations known that he is fed up and that he's not going to take it anymore. At least not quietly that is.
Lawrence, the NFL's sack leader, ripped the officiating crew after the Giants game Sunday afternoon for not calling any holding penalties. There was actually one holding penalty called against the Giants, but the point Lawrence was trying to make still rings true.
Cowboys DE Demarcus Lawrence goes on an explosive rant about officiating, in particular, a lack of holding calls by linemen against him.
And yes, Lawrence realizes he a fine is coming, whether he's got a point, or not. And yes, he probably does. pic.twitter.com/UU51xQi05p
— Joe Trahan (@JoeTrahan) December 10, 2017
DeMarcus Lawrence certainly has a right to be mad and I don't blame him at all for voicing his frustrations about the lack of holding calls against opposing offensive lineman. This actually adds more fuel to the fire that there is indeed an officiating conspiracy against the Cowboys.
In fact, you may or may not be surprised to learn that there have only been two holding penalties called on Cowboys' opponents in the last 10 games, including the one against the Giants Sunday afternoon. For comparison sake, the Cowboys offensive line have been flagged 18 times during that time span.
It's gotta be a coincidence, right? Maybe, maybe not. But, one thing is for sure… DeMarcus Lawrence has had enough!
Of course, Lawrence's outburst will surely earn him a fine from the NFL, but it may be worth it if it draws more attention to the poor officiating the Cowboys have been receiving. I don't know about you, but I for one am glad #90 will not “go gentle into that good night“.
