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Originally Posted by txump81
Disclaimer: I am a softball umpire and football spectator.
Situation: 1 pt game with less than 10 minutes left. Game so far has been hard fought and clean. Swing pass is broken for 60 yds and an apparent TD. No defender within 10 tds as receiver crosses the 5, he raises his finger about shoulder level and points to the sky. Flag is dropped on the 3, TD doesn't count and 15 yds are assessed against the offense. By the way, this is a playoff game with lots of emotion.
Observation: To me, it looked like an OOO that wanted to be seen. I have always been taught that any official is there to make sure the game is fair to both sides, not to be seen. This seemed like a "Look at me, I read the new rule and want to show my knowledge"
Enlighten me and teach me.
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The same official saw the exact same act by player on other team in 1st half and did not flag. If he wanted a look at me moment, why would he not flag then? He did flag it later in the game (3d quarter, not 4th as you indicated). I have seen the videos and they are not an act that most Chapters in Texas would want to see thier rmembers flag. I also doubt you will ever see this exact act flagged in a NCAA game. This fellow did flag it and will have to live with that. If he decides he made a mistake then it will likely not be the first one he has self-admitted to. If he (or anyone else) thinks it cost the game, then he (and they) are sadly mistaken.