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Originally Posted by hawkishowl20
No, but I didn't realize so many officials are so cavalier about counting on time. I was simply saying it takes less than 1 second to count offense in formation. Let me save you a post because I know you will say “You’re an official and you don’t know you count the offense before they get in formation.” I am curious what would cause you to not count in time specifically?
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If you want an honest opinion you should not post here.
If, and only if, what you said was true, the official let the play go with full knowledge of 12 on the field that was incorrect.
The collegiate officials' manual states an official if unable to complete his count before the snap you can call illegal participation. It is incumbent upon the players and coaches to have the correct number of players on the field, not the officials.
Not being there and considering your biased opinion one is left to wonder if the official deliberately withheld to get the illegal participation.
Whatever the case the fact there were 12 players during the play it is illegal participation and it is suggested you count your players in the future.