Pat Haden, USC, and the Refs

[bisonlj]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

It appears it was simply for unsporting conduct when trying to argue the targeting call, which the HC later said he was wrong about arguing. You do not have to get a warning when you cross the line.

Peace

The targeting foul happened after the UNS. The thing that started this was a DOG/sideline interference (assume for being in the white) during a FG on the end of the field. I'm guessing the H had talked about this previously and done the required warnings. The UNS happened before the kick between the HC and the S. The targeting foul was on the subsequent kick return.

[Reffing Rev.]

Originally Posted by bisonlj

The targeting foul happened after the UNS. The thing that started this was a DOG/sideline interference (assume for being in the white) during a FG on the end of the field. I'm guessing the H had talked about this previously and done the required warnings. The UNS happened before the kick between the HC and the S. The targeting foul was on the subsequent kick return.

The POE on the manual this year and Reddings notes mention we want those sidelines cleaned up...we ve let them out of the cages too far for too long, they aren't just going to get back there.

After the fact I realized that it was definitely probable that the officials on a conference staff would know the AD's in the conference.

Sidebar question: we know the playoff committee picks the final 4 teams but does anyone know how the officials will be assigned for the playoffs?