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BYU - Washington
Did anyone else see it?
Cougars score with 2 seconds remaining. QB #10 flings the ball high into the air, so air it went out of the TV picutre. He correctly draws the USC for excessive celebration. BYU blocks the PAT from the 18 and hangs on to win. Of course, the ESPN studio idiots are complaining about the call, EVEN AFTER POSTING THE RULE FOR ALL TO SEE. Mean old officials!
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I saw it and it was the wrong call to make at any point in the game.
I understand the rule, but officials need to really hide the flag on something like this especially at that point of that game. Believe me, this will be a hot topic for pregames in officiating crews in the coming weeks in all conferences across the country. |
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ESPN says they have Dave Parry on SPortcenter tonight to discuss the call
From ESPN.com: But as soon as the ball left Locker's hands and went into the air, officials hands were tied, according to a statement from referee Larry Farina. "After scoring the touchdown, the player threw the ball into the air and we are required, by rule, to assess a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty," Farina said in a statement given to Washington officials. "It is a celebration rule that we are required to call. It was not a judgment call." |
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A play like this inevitably happens when rulesmakers try to eliminate judgement. |
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But he did point out that video has been sent to all coaches across the country showing exactly this type of play, and other plays as well.
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It's unfortunate for Washington that they had the kick blocked but it's bull$hit to lay it on the officials.
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This was a no-brainer USC, and thus, call. Truthfully, anyone suggesting otherwise is being either ignorant or foolish. Besides, if a college kicker can't keep a game tying kick from being blocked, that's their problem. If he makes it, we don't hear about this at all.
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I felt the call was a great call. We can't ignore fouls simply because they happen late in a game and a player is excited. I am guessing that ESPN would have backed the player even if he spiked the ball into the ground and ESPN would have said that he just "dropped the ball".
Besides, this call didn't cause anyone to lose. They still had a chance to tie and it was poor execution by their field goal/extra point team that caused them to lose. UW take on it is here: http://gohuskies.cstv.com/sports/m-f...090608aaa.html Last edited by mikesears; Mon Sep 08, 2008 at 07:15am. |
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I agree with what has been said, and Mark May really showed his ignorance tonight.
The part that really gets me is some of the guys o ESPN Radio have mentioned that it is the rule -- a dumb rule -- but a rule nonetheless. Then they talk about the Rules Committee as if it's a group of officials making up the rules. I don't know the exact make-up of the rules committee, but I know there are plenty of coaches on the committee, and they have the most say. Rules are written by what the coaches want. I'd be surprised if there are any officials on there.
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