Loss of Down

[alabamabluezebra]

>What a big call that would be, Of course if you got it you >got it. But I know it had better be! Here's the situation >that might occur, Team A down 1 touchdown, trying to score >at end of game, they score as time expires, BUT!! you have >off. Pass interf. BIG CALL, (better be right)

Why would this OPI call be any more important than any other OPI during the game? In all case, we should see the foul before we call it. The end of the game is no more important than the beginning or middle. Game officials should be consistent, preferably consistently right, throughout the game. I realize that the players, coaches and fans tend to remember the end of the game more than other parts. Remember, if the crew makes a poor call early, it will usually set the tone for the remainder of the game. I have watched, called, or played in games where one poor or questionable call can ruin an otherwise perfectly called game.