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The refs are blind! No really – Outback Bowl officials make a terrible call on a first down.
http://sports.yahoo.com/ ^ | 01/01/2013 | Frank Schwab

Posted on 01/02/2013 8:24:42 AM PST by BO Stinkss

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To: Former Fetus

Don’t confuse a coach’s actions with what he believes. He may have been arguing for one positions while knowing the ref’s decision was correct.


21 posted on 01/02/2013 9:58:01 AM PST by SeaHawkFan
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To: BO Stinkss

Seeing it live, I was wondering if they were actually going to stretch the chain before measuring. Looked loose to me, but I’m sure this has been reviewed so many times people would be talking about that.

I never did hear what the deal was with spotting the ball on the 35 after an out of bounds kick off.


22 posted on 01/02/2013 10:01:27 AM PST by Darth Reardon
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To: BO Stinkss

They also gave Shoelace an unearned 1/2 yard of forward progress for a first down on UM’s go-ahead TD drive later in the 4th quarter...

BUT...

Was I the only one that saw USC was in an illegal formation on the winning TD pass? All 3 receivers on the left of the formation were on the line of scrimmage. Therefore, USC had at least two ineligible receivers downfield.

And I was rooting for the ‘Cocks too.


23 posted on 01/02/2013 10:11:53 AM PST by bowlalpo (I forgot what my old tagline was)
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To: Lakeshark
The game WAS NOT affected

Thanks to...

But seriously, that was not a judgment call, that was black and white. What was going on?

24 posted on 01/02/2013 10:13:33 AM PST by Former Fetus (Saved by grace through faith)
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To: SeaHawkFan
Don’t confuse a coach’s actions with what he believes

Then, I nominate Spurrier for an Oscar! What a performance!

25 posted on 01/02/2013 10:17:13 AM PST by Former Fetus (Saved by grace through faith)
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To: Former Fetus

You are right, it was a performance.


26 posted on 01/02/2013 10:21:52 AM PST by SeaHawkFan
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To: Former Fetus
I actually think Clowney didn't live up to his hype, and that the receiver (and punt returner, sorry for not knowing his name), or maye the SC QB deserved to be MVP.

That was his only really good play, and it was a missed blocking assignment more than Clowney's great play, how they forgot to block him of all people is beyond me. He was totally unblocked, some kind of justice for the bad call there.

Don't get me wrong, Clowney is perhaps the best defensive player in football, but the Michigan offense took him out of the game with their play calling and likewise great Left tackle.

27 posted on 01/02/2013 10:28:07 AM PST by Lakeshark (!)
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To: Lakeshark

Roger Goodell is going to retroactively fine and suspend Clowney, the instant he is drafted into the NFL.


28 posted on 01/02/2013 10:49:38 AM PST by rbmillerjr (Conservative Economic and National Security Commentary: econus.blogspot.com)
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To: Lakeshark
maye the SC QB deserved to be MVP

Which one? Connor Shaw or Dylan? LOL

29 posted on 01/02/2013 11:00:37 AM PST by Former Fetus (Saved by grace through faith)
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To: yarddog

>>After all the placement could easily be a foot or so off.<<

Maybe an inch or two, but nowhere near a foot — at least not if the chain crew is remotely competent. There is a clip that is placed on the chain at the location of the backside of the yard line, nearest to the first down spot stick. When the Head Linesman goes back to retrieve the chains for a measurement, he goes to the clip, brings the chains out, and then places the chain down at that same yard line. The Umpire takes the line to gain stick and pulls it tight for the measurement, a determination the Referee makes. Even with the stick and the ball right next to each other, sometimes it is VERY close and a picture several feet away will not always show whether the tip of the ball is even with the stick.


30 posted on 01/02/2013 11:09:23 AM PST by 1L
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To: BO Stinkss

This pic is terribly misleading. The pic is at a totally different angle than the Referee viewed it from. Trust me: the call was correct. Maybe not by much but he’s not going to be a college Referee and miss that.


31 posted on 01/02/2013 11:12:31 AM PST by 1L
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To: 1L
I gotta respectfully disagree. The ref appeared to be under the assumption that it was going to be a first down and was too non-chalant when he first viewed the measurement. When he first made the call, he was actually standing in back of the the ball, reached forward and grabbed the stick, glanced down and then signaled first down. The TV broadcast showed a perfect side view of the measurement and it was clearly short.
32 posted on 01/02/2013 11:31:47 AM PST by 07Jack
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To: Edgar3

Damned Straight!


33 posted on 01/02/2013 11:34:09 AM PST by Protect the Bill of Rights
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To: Former Fetus

Connor Shaw, he made play after play to keep them in the game (the other guy was good as well), although the receiver/returner (dammit, what’s his name?) who scored so much would have been my choice.


34 posted on 01/02/2013 11:46:37 AM PST by Lakeshark (!)
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To: rbmillerjr
LOL, you may be right.

One thing Clowney did yesterday was make Taylor Lewan, the Michigan left tackle millions of extra $$$ at his future signing.

I can't believe they gave Clowney the MVP for one freaking play. Lewan basically won most of the battles, and that against the player most believe to be the best defensive player in the NCAA.

35 posted on 01/02/2013 11:52:29 AM PST by Lakeshark (!)
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To: 1L

36 posted on 01/02/2013 12:00:06 PM PST by BO Stinkss
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To: HereInTheHeartland

Paid off. I question Spurriers, passing LONG with less than a minute to go , his team down by 2, moving nicely on the ground near field goal range. A FG gives them the win by one. His pass goes for a TD. they win by 5.. The VEGAS SPREAD WAS 4 1/2 Hmmmmmmm


37 posted on 01/02/2013 12:07:05 PM PST by capt B
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To: Former Fetus
As a BAMA fan, that was one of the most bodacious hits I have ever seen. Clowney hit that Michigan RB so hard that his kids will be born dizzy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENuZHnQlqX0

38 posted on 01/02/2013 12:14:10 PM PST by Hoodat ("As for God, His way is perfect" - Psalm 18:30)
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To: capt B
The Gamecocks’ kicker was awful yesterday. He had missed earlier from around 35 yards and had a 42 yarder blocked by a guy whose feet didn't leave the ground. I'm an SC fan and I had my fingers crossed for a TD because if he left it in our kicker's hand .....I was thinking we were toast.
39 posted on 01/02/2013 12:55:27 PM PST by 07Jack
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To: Lakeshark

Tirico and Chuckie gave their MVP to Clowney, but Ace Sanders was the actual games’ MVP. Ace is from Bradenton, right below Tampa, and his dad is Tracey Sanders who played for the Buffalo Bills.


40 posted on 01/02/2013 1:39:00 PM PST by Edgar3 (Don't THREAD on me!)
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