Some say Auburn had linemen down field on the game-tying pass. Here's an example where there's no arguing linemen were down field before the pass, and the officials did not call it, either.
A True Example of Linemen Down Field
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and the ref nearly got hit by one of them....something tells me I would be able to think, "hey something is not right here."
Unfortunately I had lunch with two officials last week and asked them about this specific type penalty & defensive keys to run support.....They just had an "oh well" response. Seriously, they did. Somewhat acted as if they really didn't understand what I was asking.
Some say Auburn had linemen down field on the game-tying pass. Here's an example where there's no arguing linemen were down field before the pass, and the officials did not call it, either.
While you are correct. Watch the line closely. IT looks like they are all run blocking the way they fire off the line. Almost as if the play was change at the line and they didn't get the call, but more (hard to tell because the CB isn't in the picture) than likely, the QB and WR noticed the CB well off the line of and decided to do a little sandlot football.
This is a staple of several of the read option/air raid defenses on their pass plays. I just presume the out of shape Keystone Kop officials were so busy catering to the offense's demand about ball-spotting and trying to get back in position before the snap that they didn't have time to enforce the rules.
If just one, just one, network commentator would start looking for it and telestrating how often it happens, the embarrassment factor would get it called more often. But one advantage of combining these offenses with HUNH is that replays of key downs never get shown -- or show simultaneously with the next play. Sadly, coaches, players and fans pointing it out won't do diddly. Let one ESPN/CBS talking head start yapping about it, and it'll be a point of emphasis in a New York Minute. But they LOVE the HUNH and will rarely do anything to undercut it. They think Offense/scoring = viewers and viewers = ratings and ratings = $$$.
If just one, just one, network commentator would start looking for it and telestrating how often it happens, the embarrassment factor would get it called more often. But one advantage of combining these offenses with HUNH is that replays of key downs never get shown -- or show simultaneously with the next play. Sadly, coaches, players and fans pointing it out won't do diddly. Let one ESPN/CBS talking head start yapping about it, and it'll be a point of emphasis in a New York Minute. But they LOVE the HUNH and will rarely do anything to undercut it. They think Offense/scoring = viewers and viewers = ratings and ratings = $$$.
He was further downfield than the receiver! And the pass was caught 6 yards beyond the LOS.
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Agreed it is totally unfair. The HUNH effects the refs also in spotting these type fouls since they are trying to get in position and are winded.
But couldn't / shouldn't the coaches report it to the league office?
Nevermind, I see where you referenced the coaches & etc.... I would think that if enough say it often enough, it would get noticed. Yes, it would initially probably be called crying or something, but eventually the truth would win out. The video tape never lies....
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I wondered the same, but that doesn't excuse the no call. When most QBs make that adjustment at the line, they don't run a play action; they take the snap and throw the ball.
SEC officials may have their faults, but they're still the best in the nation.
ESPN memo - if one of you makes a disparaging remark about HUNH, you're fired!
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Yep, that's why ^^^
I realize I'm preaching to the choir, but why call it *ever* if you're not going to call when an offense runs HUNH and this happens? *This* is the reason for the penalty in the first place... or so I thought.
When it happens in the NFL, it is called. The officials in most college conferences have no clue what the rules are and miss most penalties. The SEC and the B1G are two of the worst.
I nominate you to evaluate all of the conference officials and report back empirically on how the SEC and B1G officials have earned the title of "worst".
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