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Re-watching the Iron Bowl, and this call was complete BS

Posted on 12/15/14 at 12:24 pm
Posted by Crimson Legend
Mount St Gumpus
Member since Nov 2004
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Posted on 12/15/14 at 12:24 pm
No way the auburn return man should have been flagged for delay of game when he waved off his teammates on the punt. He used both arms, in a crossing motion, and never raised either arm or hand above his head which I believe is still required for a fair catch signal.

This was wrong, and I feel terrible. We can't go back now and change the score, but if you want to claim another 50 yards of offense towards your moral victory, you have my full support. Our apologies.
Posted by Jim From Tuscaloosa
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Member since Sep 2014
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Posted on 12/15/14 at 12:25 pm to
Don't give them any more excuses.
Posted by Jrv2damac
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Posted on 12/15/14 at 12:26 pm to
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This was wrong, and I feel terrible



Good
Posted by 756
Member since Sep 2004
14850 posts
Posted on 12/15/14 at 12:30 pm to
You gotta love how gumps confess calls are wrong AFTER the game

There are bad calls in most games just SEEMS like the ones in the gumps favor affect the games outcome
Posted by Crimson Legend
Mount St Gumpus
Member since Nov 2004
15478 posts
Posted on 12/15/14 at 12:31 pm to
quote:

There are bad calls in most games just SEEMS like the ones in the gumps favor affect the games outcome


I think you're right. Do you need the toll free number for the FBI?
Posted by skrayper
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Member since Nov 2012
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Posted on 12/15/14 at 12:33 pm to
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You gotta love how gumps confess calls are wrong AFTER the game


Well, as opposed to other fans, who blame the calls during, after, and even before the game ever begins.

quote:

There are bad calls in most games just SEEMS like the ones in the gumps favor affect the games outcome


That's going to happen when you view every game with your, "DEAR GOD I HATE ALABAMA SO MUCH IT HURTS WHEN I TAKE A DUMP" glasses.
Posted by MrLarson
Member since Oct 2014
34984 posts
Posted on 12/15/14 at 12:34 pm to
The refs have pretty much made it that you can't make any movement with your arms, other than catching the ball.

I was not surprised or upset with the call. You have to play the game the way it is called.
Posted by makersmark1
earth
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Posted on 12/15/14 at 12:39 pm to
Call was correct.

Posted by Tuscaloosa
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Posted on 12/15/14 at 12:41 pm to
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when he waved off his teammates on the punt. He used both arms, in a crossing motion,


This is the exact same thing as a fair catch according to the rules. The call was correct and was explained by the ESPN crew.

You can't "wave people off" and then proceed to return the football. It doesn't work that way. That's why the rule exists.
This post was edited on 12/15/14 at 12:42 pm
Posted by stat19
Member since Feb 2011
29350 posts
Posted on 12/15/14 at 12:57 pm to
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Crimson Legend


My God, where do you people come from?
Posted by Crimson Legend
Mount St Gumpus
Member since Nov 2004
15478 posts
Posted on 12/15/14 at 12:59 pm to
Our fanbase isn't known for our ability to understand subtlety. Lighten up, Francis.
Posted by ifr4
Member since Oct 2011
35 posts
Posted on 12/15/14 at 1:07 pm to
They changed the fair catch rule three or four years ago.

Used to be that to signal fair catch, the returner had to raise his hand and give a "proper" signal.

The new rule is "any" signal by the returner is considered a "proper" signal.
Posted by NGATiger
Member since Dec 2013
3044 posts
Posted on 12/15/14 at 1:14 pm to
Poor winners, worse losers.
Posted by Prettyboy Floyd
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Member since Dec 2013
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Posted on 12/15/14 at 1:16 pm to
Posted by MrLarson
Member since Oct 2014
34984 posts
Posted on 12/15/14 at 1:20 pm to
Legit WYHI #3 to get to hit 1 & 2.
Posted by Prettyboy Floyd
Pensacola, Florida
Member since Dec 2013
15633 posts
Posted on 12/15/14 at 1:22 pm to
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Legit WYHI #3 to get to hit 1 & 2.



SMASH ALL 3


Sometimes you have to slay a dragon to find a princess.
This post was edited on 12/15/14 at 1:49 pm
Posted by AU4real35
Member since Jan 2014
16065 posts
Posted on 12/15/14 at 1:30 pm to
why you melting so hard
Posted by stat19
Member since Feb 2011
29350 posts
Posted on 12/15/14 at 1:38 pm to
quote:

Lighten up, Francis.


Since we're quoting movie lines, see if you can guess this one:

"frick off Bob."

Also, Grow up dude. You don't have to imitate Corky with every post.
Posted by DuncanIdaho
Ouray, CO
Member since Feb 2013
14970 posts
Posted on 12/15/14 at 1:43 pm to
The big ones do way more stuff, IMO.
Posted by bamasgot13
Birmingham
Member since Feb 2010
13619 posts
Posted on 12/15/14 at 1:56 pm to
quote:

Sometimes you have to slay a dragon to find a princess.



well played.
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