Clip(s): Iowa State v. Ohio State

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Originally Posted by JetMetFan

2. That's where the C is supposed to come in and help but I can see why he wouldn't if he wasn't 100% sure. That being said, my guess is someone asked the C after the game if there was a chance for him to pick up the RA.

That was my first thought as well. However, after looking at the play again, I can see why the officials stayed with the PC. The lead rotates as the ISU player begins his drive. The old T/new C is hustling to get into position, but he is a long ways away at contact, and on the move. He probably isn't sure and rightfully leaves it alone. The old C/new T has two defenders and the shooter between him and the secondary defender. He has a PC and knows the L does too, based on his body language after the whistle. The L is focused on the shot being challenged as his eyes are looking up the entire time. He has no idea how close the secondary defender is to the RA. He sees the aftermath of the collision and signals the PC, which he believes to be correct. Tough break for the Cyclones, but as stated in this thread, nearly impossible to get correct at real speed. I don't think you can hold this one against the official/crew.

On a side note, the local sports radio in Iowa wasn't that distraught over it (at least not on my commute this morning). Nothing like the KU block/charge, that's for sure.