(Question From a Fan) IW & Replay

[HLin NC]

Because there is specific rules coverage for an inadvertent whistle. A running play the option is to replay the down or take the ball at the spot when the IW was blown. On a loose ball play, the down is replayed.

What you suggest puts the official as lying. His NCAA officiating days would be over. Better to fess up to the IW. They happen. Nobody is happy when one occurs but there is a procedure in place to deal with it.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by HLin NC

Because there is specific rules coverage for an inadvertent whistle. A running play the option is to replay the down or take the ball at the spot when the IW was blown. On a loose ball play, the down is replayed.

What you suggest puts the official as lying. His NCAA officiating days would be over. Better to fess up to the IW. They happen. Nobody is happy when one occurs but there is a procedure in place to deal with it.

Would there be any logistical issues with altering the rules to treat it the same?

[HLin NC]

Not all NCAA games have IR for one.