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Originally Posted by LDUB
2. Why are there 2 coaches all the way out in the middle of the field. They should be off the field and not closer than the 25 yard line, but they are in the middle of the field on the 2 yard line. That is approximately 58 yards away from where they should be. I hope there were 2 sideline warnings issued.
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No sideline warnings were issued. I will say this... the one thing that the video does is seem to speed up time. By this, I mean that the drama surrounding the situation made everything seem to last at least twice as long.
Keep in mind that this is a rivalry game that has seen the winner go to the playoffs each of the last 4 years while the loser has stayed home (eventhough it is week one game).
I know that doesn't mean much in the eyes of the officiating world, but as everyone sat and waited it felt like an eternity waiting for a call. As none was made, both coaches reacted like coaches do and wanted to take charge as no one on the field seemed to want to. I don't know of anyone who would sit quietly and watch this thing unfold the way it did. Sideline warning or no sideline warning. Besides, a penalty at that point wasn't going to make a difference. The game would be decided by the decision that everyone was waiting for.