End of Wisconsin - Arizona State game

[hbk314]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Actually it is relevant. When you do unusual things, you have to expect that the officials are going to handle it properly. That is why officials ask before the game, "Do you have any unusual plays we need to officiating?" Of course this is not one of those plays that will be discussed, but if you do something no one has seen or you did not coach properly, then same on you. Why would the QB not down the ball, then keep the ball in his hand and give it to the official? I know that want to move fast all the time hand the ball to the officials immediately after they are tackled or downed. Sorry, this is all relevant if you want an opportunity to do what you want to do with a kick. And Wisconsin of all places had a rules change based off of their actions in the Rose Bowl. Shame on them for being so unprepared.

Peace

I would say it was the officials who were unprepared. Wisconsin was at the line and ready to play.

The officials then proceeded to run off the field instead of fixing their own errors. The officials might as well have been in their cars in the parking lot as the last 15 seconds ticked off the clock. That's what's unacceptable. That's why they deserve to be suspended.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by hbk314

I would say it was the officials who were unprepared. Wisconsin was at the line and ready to play.

The officials then proceeded to run off the field instead of fixing their own errors. The officials might as well have been in their cars in the parking lot as the last 15 seconds ticked off the clock. That's what's unacceptable. That's why they deserve to be suspended.

Once again, every official here has said this was an unusual way to run a play. I would agree the officials were unprepared for such a stupid play to be run. And yes they could have done things better, but Wisconsin could have helped. They choose to run a dumb play that allowed confusion. Running a play to get in the middle is stupid and always has been. Maybe now teams will just kick the ball form where they are and move on.

Peace

[asdf]

Originally Posted by hbk314

I would say it was the officials who were unprepared. Wisconsin was at the line and ready to play.

The officials then proceeded to run off the field instead of fixing their own errors. The officials might as well have been in their cars in the parking lot as the last 15 seconds ticked off the clock. That's what's unacceptable. That's why they deserve to be suspended.

Apparently you know all about being prepared as an official. How many games have you worked at the FBS level, D2 level, D3 level, High School level, or peewee level?

[hbk314]

They let an ASU player hold the ball hostage for 7 seconds on the ground without consequence. There is nothing else to be said.

[asdf]

Thought so.....

[hbk314]

Originally Posted by asdf

Thought so.....

You can't explain away my issue so you change the subject?

[HLin NC]

Can we lock this thing before the p!$$ fight really starts?

[asdf]

I gave you my position.

The powers that be will take care of it if they deem necessary.
The sun is still rising and setting.
Your team gave up almost 500 yards of offense.
Your team gave up 32 points.
You aren't getting any sympathy from many on here.
You'll continue to whine about it.

I'm done

[hbk314]

I'd have been done awhile ago if people didn't keep making the same incorrect arguments to defend the indefensible.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by hbk314

They let an ASU player hold the ball hostage for 7 seconds on the ground without consequence. There is nothing else to be said.

What consequence? It was a loose ball, and the ASU player reasonably thought it was a fumble. What punishment do you suggest? There's no rule that allows the clock to be stopped if this wasn't an actual fumble, though, so I'm honestly not sure what the officials should have done.

[HLin NC]

Whatever hbk thinks, I guess.

[hbk314]

Originally Posted by Adam

What consequence? It was a loose ball, and the ASU player reasonably thought it was a fumble. What punishment do you suggest? There's no rule that allows the clock to be stopped if this wasn't an actual fumble, though, so I'm honestly not sure what the officials should have done.

Seven seconds is well beyond a reasonable amount of time to release the ball. Should have been a defensive delay of game penalty.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by hbk314

Seven seconds is well beyond a reasonable amount of time to release the ball. Should have been a defensive delay of game penalty.

And all caused by the stupid actions of Wisconsin and their QB.

Peace

Let's remember that opinions on the "stupidity" of this play (or the OP being a "fanboy") should be irrelevant to the discussion of the officiating of this play.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by hbk314

Seven seconds is well beyond a reasonable amount of time to release the ball. Should have been a defensive delay of game penalty.

This is where the relevance of whether you (or I) have ever worked FBS football comes into play. Given that there may have been confusion on the part of the ASU players whether it was a fumble (there seems to have been confusion from the umpire), I highly doubt NCAA supervisors want a flag on that.

But again, I don't work that level of football, and I have no access to the instructions they've been given on when to throw the DOG flag for this action and when they're supposed to give the player the benefit of the doubt.