Delay on B?

[OnlyRefFB]

While I agree with the others that the LJ should not have granted the time-out (under 3-5-5), I disagree that this cannot be ruled delay of game. Just because the LJ made a mistake does not dismiss the actions by B.

I think that under 3-6-2(f) a five yard delay of game penalty can be appropriate. Judgement call? Yes...But that's why we get the big bucks.

(Fed 3-6-2: Action or inaction which prevents promptness in putting the ball in play is delay of game. This includes:
(f) Any other conduct which unduly prolongs the game.)