R Brandon Cruse U Marlow Fitzgerald H George Gusman L Derek Anderson (son of Walt) F Scott Gaines S Fulton Carson B Donnie Aultman C Dan Scanlan Alt Tuta Salaam
Third Championship game for Gusman (2011, 2014), second for Scanlan (2016) and Gaines (2011). Fourth straight NY6 for Anderson and Aultman, 3rd in 4 years for Cruse and Gaines.
Cruse is the only Official currently in the ODP, Fitzgerald was previously in the program but removed a few years ago so I could see him being put back in the ODP. I also think Anderson and Aultman could get a look in the ODP in the future as well.
Side judge Fulton Carson flags Ohio State defensive back Sevyn Banks for pass interference. To us, this contact appears marginal, that Banks truly got enough position to get around receiver John Metchie and get a hand on the ball. Carson thought it was enough for a foul, and ruled accordingly.
The ball was placed at the spot of the foul on this penalty enforcement.
Correctly called by the crew on the field, replay quickly confirms targeting. Jordan Battle launched and made forcible contact with the crown of his helmet.
This could also qualify as forcible contact to the head/neck area of a defenseless player. A receiver concentrating on catching a football is by definition defenseless.
When the contact is to the torso of the punter, most times the foul will be for "running into" the kicker. The contact here knocked punter Charlie Scott to the ground, but was not forcible enough to rise to the level of "roughing." Good philosophy application by Cruse, who threw the flag, and center judge Dan Scanlan, who is in the offensive backfield and likely discussed with Cruse before the penalty was announced.
College football officials have to get off of Terry McAulay's lawn.
Maybe I’m the only one... does anybody actually enjoy Terry’s analysis anymore? Negativity towards officiating has always been there. Certainly appreciate any nuance from an expert, but why not “go nuance” on some positive stuff every now and then?
Post by Penn State fan on Jan 12, 2021 9:57:28 GMT -5
Many Ohio State fans are talking about the TD late. To me, that is a good incomplete call. The receiver never had full possession until he was out of bounds. He had it in both of his hands, but there was slight movement. Overall, the crew did a good job. The only 2 calls that I think were missed was the false start at the end of the half, I think OSU jumped before there was movement, and then the Roughing the Passer call, while the hit was late, the Alabama player was in the air while Fields has the ball and had no chance at holding back because of his momentum. However, Alabama still won, so those missed calls had no impact on the result.
College football officials have to get off of Terry McAulay's lawn.
Maybe I’m the only one... does anybody actually enjoy Terry’s analysis anymore? Negativity towards officiating has always been there. Certainly appreciate any nuance from an expert, but why not “go nuance” on some positive stuff every now and then?
I keep going back and forth on Terry. On the one hand I want an officiating expert to not shy away from criticism, this is where Steve Javie in the NBA has really not been good the last few years as he blindly praises Officials calls no matter what, when warranted and I like that Terry isn't afraid to call out Officials. However lately it has gotten to be excessive, especially during College games. Saying that a crew lacked preparation because they missed a block in the back is not constructive, it is over the top to the extreme and will only bring down morale of anybody attempting to become an Official. To me Terry is just too negative and get off my lawn as Mark eloquently put it. He is better during NFL games but he needs to chill a little bit.
Post by agpennypacker on Jan 20, 2021 21:46:15 GMT -5
I really don’t like Terry’s smug attitude toward college football officials. It reeks of arrogance and condescension.
Earlier this season, he posted some rare praise of an official—can’t remember if it was college or NFL—and he added a disclaimer that he doesn’t usually like to compliment officials for doing their job correctly. Why the heck not? All they get is grief 99% of the time from coaches, players, and fans. Is it really asking too much to give credit where credit is due?
