Texas v. Nebraska end of game

[Patton]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

When I saw the play I immediately thought it was wrong. Then when I saw the replay I really thought it was wrong. I thought Texas was put at a huge disadvantage. So when I heard this dumb guy in the bar try to claim that Texas was going to win, I just about laughed my behind off.

Peace

I was able to find the play on youtube and you are absolutely right that this was an inadvertant whistle. The referee should have had a great look at it. I'm surprised that Texas didn't raise the question with the crew or that replay didn't catch it. It certainly backed them into the corner.

[bisonlj]

Originally Posted by Patton

I was able to find the play on youtube and you are absolutely right that this was an inadvertant whistle. The referee should have had a great look at it. I'm surprised that Texas didn't raise the question with the crew or that replay didn't catch it. It certainly backed them into the corner.

I'm digging but I haven't found the link yet. Can you please share?

[Patton]

It occurs at about the 1:39 mark in this video: YouTube - 2009 Big 12 Championship TEXAS vs NEBRASKA Highlights

[jaybird]

In the best video angle, Williams partially obscures the view but it does appear that the ball was never possessed. I would think that between the R and the H, they would have gotten this, even if they had to get together to discuss what they saw.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by jaybird

In the best video angle, Williams partially obscures the view but it does appear that the ball was never possessed. I would think that between the R and the H, they would have gotten this, even if they had to get together to discuss what they saw.

The H was adamant he had him down. I do not know what more you can discuss at that point. Unless the R just wanted to challenge him about the play and it is possible he was not sure that the H was wrong. This is why you cannot be in a hurry to hit the whistle. The play is dead already; you do not need to hit the whistle that quickly. But it was clear there was no possession and I would have rather let the play continue and let replay call it back. Then again I was not working that game either.

Peace

[kdf5]

So here's my question: Clearly 12-3-6 says the replay official can make a clock correction (defining egregious is another matter) but apparently the Big 12 conference rules seem to modify or delete 12-3-6. So what takes precedence?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by kdf5

So here's my question: Clearly 12-3-6 says the replay official can make a clock correction (defining egregious is another matter) but apparently the Big 12 conference rules seem to modify or delete 12-3-6. So what takes precedence?

How did the Big 12 not follow the rule? I have seen this done several times before in other conferences.

Peace