Posted on 01/02/2013 8:24:42 AM PST by BO Stinkss
Read what I said again. I am not talking about the chain crew but about the ref’s placement after each play. That can be and often is off a foot or more.
Actually I am surprised how well they often do place the ball but when you just look at what you think is forward progress and spot the ball based on that it has to be just an estimate.
Unless you can guarantee that this pic is looking straight down the line to gain, its useless.
Why would the official rule a first down if he knew the ball didn’t get a part of the pole? There’s 2 other officials right there to correct him if they felt he made a mistake — the Back Judge who holds the ball down and the umpire who pulls the chain tight.
>>the ref’s placement after each play<<
Its called the spot.
Would you please quote the rule reference that dictates where the ball is to be placed. Include rule, section, and page number.
What the hell are you talking about?
How long before we have electronic sensor in the ball and an instant readout?
Proof that you don’t know what the hell you’re talking about. My post was easily understandable —YOU are asserting the officials miss spots routinely by being a foot or more off. I’m asking you to provide the rule reference that dictates how they are supposed to make the determination of where the spot is. You’ve never seen a rule book in your life, yet you’re asserting that those who know the rules well are missing something.
So again: if you really know what you’re talking about, provide the rule reference that will prove what you assert. There is nothing unclear about this request: put up or shut up!
Wherever you stand on this argument, this may be the funniest (and cutest) discussion about this call (ignore the ad, it’s worth it): http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_c4#/video/us/2013/01/03/3-year-old-gamecock-fan.cnn
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