In the game of football, it’s not uncommon for teams to try and gain an advantage with some clever legal maneuvers. However, when the owner of the Arizona Cardinals tried to pull a fast one, referee Terry McDonough was quick to throw a penalty flag. The resulting call left fans and players cheering, and proved once again that in football, fair play always wins.
Game On: Cardinals Owner’s Legal Maneuver
The Cardinals’ owner, William Bidwill, had been trying to get a new stadium built for the team. To do so, he had arranged for a ballot measure to be put before the voters in Glendale, Arizona. This measure would have raised sales taxes in the area to help pay for the new stadium. However, Bidwill had made a significant error in the wording of the measure that would have allowed him to keep all of the excess funds generated by the tax increase for his own use.
Referee Terry McDonough Throws a Penalty Flag
When McDonough learned about Bidwill’s error, he knew that he had to act quickly to prevent any unfair advantage. He convened a meeting of the NFL owners and presented his case against Bidwill’s ballot measure. His arguments were compelling, and the owners voted overwhelmingly to throw out the measure and start over with a new one that would be fair to everyone.
Foul Play: What Led to the Penalty Call
Bidwill was not happy with McDonough’s call, and he tried to fight back. He argued that the ballot measure was perfectly legal, and that McDonough had no right to interfere. However, the other owners were not swayed by Bidwill’s arguments, and they stood by McDonough’s call.
Victory Dance: McDonough’s Call Upheld
When the news came down that McDonough’s call had been upheld, fans and players alike erupted in cheers. Everyone knew that McDonough had done the right thing, and that the game of football had been played according to the rules. Even Bidwill had to admit that McDonough had acted in the best interests of the league, and he eventually withdrew his protest.
In the end, the game of football is not just about winning on the field, but about playing fair and upholding the spirit of the game. Thanks to Terry McDonough’s quick thinking and clear-headed judgment, the NFL was able to maintain its integrity and uphold the values that make football great. So let’s all give a cheer for McDonough, the ultimate referee and defender of fair play!
