Guest three3 Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqfOCB21qwA
Dr. Fong Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 I heard about that play, but up until this point hadn't seen it. Man is that awful. That's what really getting jobbed by a ref looks like.
Wacka Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 They should either check his bank account (bribe) or give him a physical because I think he got a stroke and thought he was 20 again.
John from Riverside Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 HOLY @hit! That looks like that beer commercial where the ref tackles the QB!
Steely Dan Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 I heard about that play, but up until this point hadn't seen it. Man is that awful. That's what really getting jobbed by a ref looks like. WTF!?! On ESPN they mentioned he used to be a linebacker and may have had a flashback. They need to fire him and then check his finances.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 I guess SC scored a few plays later, so it was no big deal in the grand scheme of things. I still though can't figure out a way to excuse what the ref did. He clearly wasn't moving out of the way or trying to brace himself; he initiated the contact!!
truth on hold Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 I guess SC scored a few plays later, so it was no big deal in the grand scheme of things. I still though can't figure out a way to excuse what the ref did. He clearly wasn't moving out of the way or trying to brace himself; he initiated the contact!! Nice hit, we could use that guy!!!
sven233 Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 You know......I watched this earlier and was just puzzled as to what happened here. I kind of let it go and just thought he was probably protecting himself. BUT, I just watched this again and there was no way he was trying to avoid the player. If you watch the replay, not only did he not try to get out of the way, but he squared up to to the ball carrier, lowered his shoulder and INITIATED the contact!!!! He definately was trying to make the tackle. There is no doubt in my mind. Aside from wrapping up the ball carrier, he used perfect form! I am still trying to figure out why this happened, but why this is not a bigger deal in the media is beyond me. I am convinced he hit the player on purpose.
ndirish1978 Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 He actually shuffles his feet to square up and extends his forearm to make the hit. Now whether this was a muscle memory flashback or not, he should be fired. What if the series had ended in a FG instead of a TD? You can't afford for him to make that kind of mistake again.
Steely Dan Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 You know......I watched this earlier and was just puzzled as to what happened here. I kind of let it go and just thought he was probably protecting himself. BUT, I just watched this again and there was no way he was trying to avoid the player. If you watch the replay, not only did he not try to get out of the way, but he squared up to to the ball carrier, lowered his shoulder and INITIATED the contact!!!! He definately was trying to make the tackle. There is no doubt in my mind. He used perfect form! I am still trying to figure out why this happened, but why this is not a bigger deal in the media is beyond me. I am convinced he hit the player on purpose. I agree, most of the media seems to be laughing it off.
Fan in San Diego Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 HOLY @hit! That looks like that beer commercial where the ref tackles the QB! Bingo !
Tcali Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqfOCB21qwA I've never seen anything like that...................................welll....Woody Hayes.......but a REF????? HOLY S!!!!!!
BillsPride12 Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 Referee flashback to glory days would've made for an awesome beer commercial
Jukester Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 Bingo ! Exactly - this has to be a doctored video. I'm thinking along the lines of that unbelievable catch by the ball girl gatorade commercial.
KD in CA Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 Think that QB will be taking some grief from his teammates during film review this week?
Just Jack Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 Sports Center had a different view earlier tonight, can't find it online right now, but it looks like he moves towards the runner, not away as if he was really trying to protect himself.
jarthur31 Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqfOCB21qwA The NCAA reviewed and said they found nothing wrong. Ya, right. Look where he's at when the play starts and check out where he ends up at the end of the play. That's right 3 yards up field!!! And yes that was a very effective elbow tackle.
Tcali Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 The NCAA reviewed and said they found nothing wrong. Ya, right. Look where he's at when the play starts and check out where he ends up at the end of the play. That's right 3 yards up field!!! And yes that was a very effective elbow tackle. Was that the NCAA or the OJ jury?
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