Bitches Love Game Officials: Dak Prescott Chose Violence (Over Accountability), Micah Parsons Leads by Example, Troy Aikman Questions Why CeeDee Isn't Getting the Ball [S1E27]

RECORDED THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022 | Timestamps below

ATTN: In this episode, Bitch 1 refers to the Cowboys' OC as "Neville." This was not a mistake. We sometimes joke that Kellen Moore looks like Neville Longbottom from Harry Pottery. We do know his correct name. 

We talk to football official Jenifer Calhoun to find out how disconnected from reality fans really are when it comes to their perception of officials and why it's dangerous for star quarterbacks, like Dak Prescott, to support and encourage violence against game officials. 

We also discuss the Cowboys' need for discipline and accountability, why Micah Parsons sets the best example on the team, and why they won't "give CeeDee the f*cking ball" (which Troy Aikman agrees needs to happen).  Then, Bitch 1 lets us know what she thinks after her first season following American football. 

Follow Jenifer @restingrefface or, if you're a Texan, visit taso.org to find out more about becoming an official

(0:22) ¿Cómo se dice "f*cking disappointment" in en español?
(2:47) Naomi Osaka advances to third round of Australian Open
(7:16) USWNT (soccer) has started training camp in Austin, TX
(8:02) University of Texas Women's Basketball (15) defeated Iowa State (7)
(8:24) Austin Outlaws and Austin Valkyries have announced their Spring 2022 season schedules
(9:43) WNBA Core Players (Kahleah Copper - Chicago Sky, Jonquel Jones - Connecticut Sun, Jewell Lloyd - Seattle Storm)
(13:02) Dallas Cowboys lack of awareness during the last play of their Playoff game against the 49ers
(15:33) The official NFL rule regarding spotting the ball
(17:50) Why can't Dak accept accountability?
(20:13) Welcome football official Jenifer Calhoun to the show!
(21:21) Women Officials Working - Jenifer's movement to recruit more women to be officials
(26:07) Jenifer's take on the "phantom whistle" during the Bengals game
(29:04) Fans being abusive towards officials in response to unfavorable calls
(30:41) Dak speaks in support of fans throwing objects at game officials
(34:33) Jenifer discusses the reality of belligerent fans taking out their frustrations on officials
(36:51) Jenifer explains how officials are incentivized to get the calls right
(38:59) There is a global shortage of officials due to abusive treatment by fans, players, and coaches
(43:33) Players, especially star players, have to be more responsible with their words
(46:05) Dak Prescott's apology (and why it was bullsh!t)
(53:55) What happens if an official or a crew makes bad calls repeatedly?
(60:34) Where we draw the line when it comes to talking to or about officials
(64:20) We've seen evidence of Dak's lack of accountability all season
(65:28) The Dallas Cowboys did not have a bad season
(67:42) Do fans gas up the Dallas Cowboys more than they deserve?
(72:07) Troy Aikman criticizes Dallas Cowboys for not targeting CeeDee Lamb enough
(75:40) Bitch 2 has had questions about the chemistry between Dak and CeeDee for weeks
(78:10) The lack of targets can impact the trajectory of CeeDee Lamb's career and legacy
(85:14) Mike McCarthy's refusal to take accountability is infuriating
(88:09) The Jimmy Johnson Curse on the Dallas Cowboys
(93:44) Bitch 1 talks about her impression of American football after her first season watching
(103:03) Bring in an OC who will utilize CeeDee Lamb the right way
(104:50) What CeeDee Lamb could learn from Micah Parsons
(108:53) Who we're rooting for to win the Super Bowl
(109:05) Who's a bigger dick, Dak or Aaron Rodgers?
(112:15) Micah Parsons should mentor his teammates

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