State Championship Call

[Berkut]

So what is it about his mechanics that caused the error, if in fact this was an error?

[Ed Hickland]

Originally Posted by Berkut

So what is it about his mechanics that caused the error, if in fact this was an error?

Take a look at the official's cap and you will see the bill follow the ball. The official should be focusing more on the players in his area. Remember PIs occur before the ball arrives and if you are watching the ball you will miss it. In this case to properly officiate the official needs to observe the direction of both the receiver and the defender much like observing for a PI. The argument being made is the receiver was moving toward the sideline and the interpretation would not allow the catch and subsequent TD.