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Post by FredFan7 on Jan 8, 2024 23:02:23 GMT -5
With 11:40 to go in the 4th quarter, Washington had what they thought was a deep completion. Unfortunately for UW, referee Marcus Woods threw a flag for offensive holding.
Earlier, we discussed that in order for a offensive hold to warrant a flag, we need a hold + some sort of restriction/spin/takedown. In this case, while the first part of the equation did occur, it is debatable if that hold resulted in a significant restriction. Yes, the defender did go to the ground, which is likely what Woods saw and why it drew a flag, but it was very close and one could argue it did not rise to the level of a penalty.
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Post by FredFan7 on Jan 8, 2024 23:06:14 GMT -5
The crew nails two obvious offsetting fouls. Washington right tackle Roger Rosengarten is flagged for a hold after getting off the line too slow and having to grab the defensive end to save a sack. In the defensive backfield, Will Johnson got caught up not playing the ball and grabbed the receiver before the ball arrived.
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Post by FredFan7 on Jan 8, 2024 23:19:24 GMT -5
Late in the fourth quarter, #2 Will Johnson of Michigan was flagged for targeting by the line judge. Replay was finally able to have some involvement in the game as they correctly overturned this play to no foul. The ball carrier was not defenseless so there can not be 9-1-4 targeting by rule. The Michigan defensive back does lead with his helmet, but does not make contact with the crown of his helmet. The crown of the helmet is defined by the 6 inch radius from the apex of the helmet, and as the contact was off to the side of his helmet this isn't targeting under 9-1-3 either.
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Post by FredFan7 on Jan 8, 2024 23:28:30 GMT -5
For the third year in a row, the National Championship Game featured an ACC officiating crew. With a relatively quiet night for officiating, the broadcast seemed to highlight a few potential holding fouls that were correctly not called by the crew, not getting fooled by quick jersey grabs that didn't impact the play. Replay only needed to intervene once to evaluate a potential targeting, but was able to get angles quickly and efficiently - maybe a shoutout to 100 cameras?
The officiating crew handled the game with class and let the teams decide the game. Penalty enforcements were efficient, and the fact that fans on the couch did not perceive the game to be chippy is a testament to the preventative officiating happening all night long by the crew on the field.
What an accomplishment to work the most prestigious game in the highest level of college football! The crew led by referee Marcus Woods should be proud of their work this evening.
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