Since we dominated in the 2nd half, and won the game, I don't mind bringing this up. I would like to know the rules or specifics of calling a play a TD. Very often, after a player makes a TD, I do not see a TD signal from a ref. Last night, on 4th and goal, there is no TD signal, then the ref, whose vision was partially blocked out of the play by an LSU player, runs up to the ball, sees that it is over the goal line, and calls it a TD. Obviously, the ball could have been placed over the goal after the player was down. It makes sense that it is impossible for the ref to see the ball go over the plane at that exact moment, especially when it is a QB sneak. But for a ref to go up and call a TD that he did not see occur, when there is no pile of players surrounding the ball, seems strange to me. It seems to me like the rule should be, if you don't see a TD, don't assume it was one, and let the instant replay correct you if you are wrong. Again, no sour grapes here, I am not one for crying about the ref's being "homers". I would just like to see some other opinions on this. While I am on the subject, does anyone know where you can find stats about penalities? Thanks in advance. Loving the Tigers!!!!!!!!
the replay angles were terrible, it reminded me of the the only win state has against us in recent memory when the guy crawled into the endzone. while i never saw the ball, that dude would have had to have it tucked under his chin, for it to break the plane.
Definitely didn't look like a TD, but with it already being called a TD and no evidence to the contrary being obvious on the two obstructed replay views we had, they had no choice. Which is why I wholeheartedly disagree with Mike Patrick when he says the CFB replay system is perfect. I think it's horrendous, but that's just me. Oh well, we got some calls go our way too, and it all worked out. Still can't believe KW kept his foot in bounds on that one play. Don't forget the phantom 2 yard spot Richard Murphy got against South Carolina last year, or any of the other questionable calls that have gone our way. That is life in the SEC, you take the good calls with the screw jobs and go on about your business.
Some crews in the SEC are better than others, and there are a few individual men in stripes that you simply have to watch out for because of their bias. For example, if Bama plays LSU with Michael Watson as the back judge, expect to see some weird stuff happen... The SEC seems to try to halfheartedly make efforts to clean this up ever few years, but it always seems to creep right back into the equation during key matchups.
I think the crew last night was the crew from the non-PI call in AU 2 years ago. At least, the ref was the same. It was the guy that has the wild eyes that looks like he's been on a 2 day tweak binge.
and it will continue to be jacked up until the NFL and CFB one day decide to hire professional ref's that rely on that as their income instead of a bunch of yahoos that run a grocery store monday thru friday.
It happens often when there is a big pile near the goal line. There is no way the ref can visually follow the ball on some plays. Often he runs up and when they unpile he locates the spot where the ball is located and gives a signal. Sometimes the replay from a different angle verifies or proves them wrong. This time the camera views were inconclusive so the ruling stands as called.
Did anyone else notice the phantom YARDAGE during the game last night? On our 3rd and 13 play that was a pass to Byrd deep, the one he got shaken up on... the next play was 4th and 12. What?! How does an incomplete pass gain a yard? Also, USC had a 1st and 10 with a holding call. The next play was 1st and ... 19? What? Absolutely miserable officiating last night. Almost as bas as Auburn '06.
I think USC fans think this also... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcdWdBgUBqw Either this ref has a degree from LSU or he had money on you guys. :hihi:
