Thanks for the explanation. It seems that refs have slowly shifted to an attitude of 'let the play finish' instead of being so quick on the whistle now, as replay has become the standard in CFB. Is that true, or am I imagining things?
I thick it's somewhat true. I don't with at a level with replay so I don't hear that often. I have been told by D1 and NFL guys to call it like you see it because there is no guarantee replay will work or have a great view.
The when in doubt on fumbles like this though is fumble whether or not you have replay. It possible on a close one an official could clearly see the runner down with the ball and not rule fumble, but with the early stripping action I completely see why they ruled fumble on the field.
Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk