This happened at least 5 times in OHSAA Finals!

[bigjohn]

He was one of them and there were others that threw the ball away more than once, WAY over someones head OOB and no call. They (The Rs in All games that it happened in) would just look at and point at the "intended" receiver like that is the only criteria.

[asdf]

Originally Posted by bigjohn

He was one of them and there were others that threw the ball away more than once, WAY over someones head OOB and no call. They (The Rs in All games that it happened in) would just look at and point at the "intended" receiver like that is the only criteria.

We have gone from 25 yards OOB to "way over someone's head OOB".

Who decides if "way OOB" is illegal?

Never has been you, never will be you. Deal with it.

[CT1]

BigJohn:

When considering IG, we often give any benefit of doubt to the QB. Often I can look at a QB's face & tell whether he meant to ground or not. That's something you can't tell from the sideline or the stands -- you just have to be there.

Consider a play with a single receiver on the sideline, and little or no pressure on the QB. If he's covered, the QB may intentionally overthrow him to avoid a possible INT. Did he mean to do it -- quite likely. Does it rise to the level of a foul? -- no.

That's why the rulesmakers put the "referee's judgment" clause into the Case Book.