It's beyond getting ridiculous but, for some reason the refs just refuse to make this call. 2 obvious blown no calls today, one in the Barn LSU game and another in ours, both resulted in TD.
It is impossible for defenses to defend against a pass when all there coaching says to play run when linemen move downfield. I think these plays are purposely drawn up with expectation that the refs will never throw the flag.
This was suppose to be a point of emphasis by refs this year and they still blew those 2 obvious calls today. Herby said during our game that it is a tough call for the official to make. My dad on the other hand, who officiated football for over 15 years, says that isn't true. He says it was never a hard call and always pretty obvious, especially when they are as far downfield as they were today.
IMO, this rule must be changed to no more then 1 yard beyond the line of scrimmage or not beyond the LoS at all. I don't care which, it just has to change. It's a problem all over the country and needs to be addressed, no matter how much Gus and Freeze whine.
Until then, what can be done? Punish refs for blown calls/no calls? Always play pass no matter what? I'm just tired of teams, especially hunh ones, getting away with this cheat.
It is impossible for defenses to defend against a pass when all there coaching says to play run when linemen move downfield. I think these plays are purposely drawn up with expectation that the refs will never throw the flag.
This was suppose to be a point of emphasis by refs this year and they still blew those 2 obvious calls today. Herby said during our game that it is a tough call for the official to make. My dad on the other hand, who officiated football for over 15 years, says that isn't true. He says it was never a hard call and always pretty obvious, especially when they are as far downfield as they were today.
IMO, this rule must be changed to no more then 1 yard beyond the line of scrimmage or not beyond the LoS at all. I don't care which, it just has to change. It's a problem all over the country and needs to be addressed, no matter how much Gus and Freeze whine.
Until then, what can be done? Punish refs for blown calls/no calls? Always play pass no matter what? I'm just tired of teams, especially hunh ones, getting away with this cheat.
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