re: Interesting Facts about the SECCG

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He started the tackle on the edge of in-bounds and continuation took it out of bounds.

Even Uncle Verne took a look at the replay and fell silent.

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I would not have thrown that flag. I don't think the player intended to tackle out of bounds, and to me this particularly penalty should be reserved for clear and intentional late hits.

That being said, I do agree with the referees that this was not a continuation of a tackle that started in bounds. After trying to tackle him, falling to the ground, and continuing on well outside the sideline, the Missouri player initiated another attempt to grab the Bama player and bring him down. That was not a continuation. It made the call legit, despite a grey area.