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Originally Posted by parepat
HBK:
I am sure you realize by now that half of the guys on this site are merely apologists for officials. You are right. Guys in leadership positions all over the country agree with you. The officials erred by either (1) blowing an inadvertent whistle, or, (2) failing to set the ball or call a foul on ASU for delay, and (3) having the Umpire "hold" the snapper when no substitution occurred.
The stupidity of the Wisconsin QB in trying to center the ball does not relieve these officials from officiating the play correctly.
They made mistake(s) in a chaotic situation. I also don't think it warrants firing them.
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Not (1) - he clearly (in one angle at least, and that angle most closely mirrors R's angle) took a knee. But definitely (2) and (3), and I agree with you that player stupidity doesn't make it OK that the officials booted this one.