First, let’s get something out of the way. Nick Saban and the rest of Alabama, I really hate you. I despise you and your longstanding football tradition.
However, I need you today. I need you to beat Tim Tebow. It doesn’t have to be a blow out. It could be an ugly game that comes down to the last field goal. But I need you to win today. Please. I don’t ask for much.
I’ll even put on my Roll Tide shirt that I had to wear when you beat Arkansas and I lost a bet. I’ll do whatever. you. want.
Go Bama!
We enjoy beating up on the little kids.
The fourth quarter finally begins with Arkansas leading 63-20
I am glad to see that of the two options, the SEC went with a) punishing the coaches rather than b) improving the officiating.
Ridiculous.
Mullen said it’s understandable if a field official makes a mistake because of the speed of the game, but the replay official can take his time and should be held accountable.
Linebacker Dustin Doe scored a touchdown after returning an interception in the fourth quarter, putting the Gators up 29-13. Replays appeared to show Brandon McRae stripped the ball from the celebrating linebacker short of the goal line.
Mississippi State ended up losing the game 29-19, but going into that last drive the score should have only been 22-19. Being down a field goal would have kept the offense going as opposed to the defeated attitude they played with during the last minute. This is two games in a row for Florida in which blown calls potentially changed the outcome of the game.
When ESPN replayed the alleged touchdown last night it was pretty obvious that the ball was not in possession when Florida crossed the endzone, but there may have been some room for discussion. However, not 5 seconds after the replay official allows the touchdown, ESPN shows a still photo of the moment the endzone was crossed and the ball was not seen dropping to the ground. I’ve learned a little bit about MLB replay this past season, but I’m unsure of how it works for NCAA and ESPN. Is ESPN or NCAA controlling those replay feeds? I don’t know, but it would be an interesting question to ask. I think for regulatory purposes it would have to be NCAA, but the feed has to come from some one be it ESPN, CBS, ABC, etc.
“I go back with coach Nutt a long ways, but he knows I’m like him. We’re both competitive,” Mallett said. “So on Saturday it’s going to be no holds barred. Let’s go.”
So we win now right? Right?! I really think I’m going to be sick.
The officiating crew from Saturday’s Arkansas at Florida football game will be removed from its next scheduled assignment on Oct. 31 and will not be assigned to officiate as a crew until Nov. 14, Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive announced Wednesday.
“A series of calls that have occurred during the last several weeks have not been to the standard that we expect from our officiating crews,” said Slive. “I believe our officiating program is the best in the country, however, there are times when these actions must be taken.”
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“While only a few calls have been identified, the entire crew shoulders responsibility for each play. I have taken this action because there must be accountability in our officiating program,” added Slive. “Our institutions expect the highest level of officiating in all of our sports and it is the duty of the conference office to uphold that expectation.”
In addition, there will be an impact on eligibility for post-season bowl assignments for the crew.
