Wisconsin v WSU Game

[TXMike]

When I finally got to see the video I was even more confused. The punter did not bat was we normally think of same but appeared to scoop the ball and lob it forward which would imply he had possession of it. There could be a flag for delay or unsportsmanlike conduct for that act but not batting. The R clearly announced batting as the foul and said it was 15 yards from spot of foul and loss of down. That means he was treating at as a live ball foul unless he misspoke.

[Bob M.]

REPLY: I was watching the game when it happened. I agree with Suudy...there was what seemed to be an IW. In fact, after the illegal bat forward, a WS receiver picked it up and started to run only to realize that the ball had been blown dead. It was near the near-side sideline, but I don't think it ever went OOB. I immediately thought that it was an IW. I was surprised when all Lemonnier mentioned was the "illegal bat." Maybe (just speculating) he didn't mention the IW because of the acccepted penalty for the foul. Also (unless I'm mistaken) Lemonnier gave the illegal touching signal even though he specifically said "illegal batting."