Vic Wharton tweet says refs from last night got suspended

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

Vic Wharton III @vwharton3


Wow the refs from the game last night got suspended!

Anyone know anything about this?

 

[GAVol]

Heard that earlier, but so far it seems to be just a rumor.

 

[Volsfaninva917]

Why would they be suspended all the replays were correct. Unless the SEC is upset at the amount of times replay had to be used

 

[hohenfelsvol]

Sounds legit...

 

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

Why would they be suspended all the replays were correct. Unless the SEC is upset at the amount of times replay had to be used

Can't speak for all of them, but the Pig Howard sideline catch was absolutely not correct.

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

Can't speak for all of them, but the Pig Howard sideline catch was absolutely not correct.

He did bobble it after he landed and stepped out.

 

[governmentmule]

nvm

 

[865dude]

I could see it. No way they should have been that far off on the spot in the first place.

 

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

He did bobble it after he landed and stepped out.

He had control with one foot in bounds. That was possibly the worst call of the night.

 

[jkleno]

He did bobble it after he landed and stepped out.

I will second that. He had the foot down, but lost control on the way down.

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

He had control with one foot in bounds. That was possibly the worst call of the night.

But when he landed he bobbled it, he didn't complete the catch.

 

[Volsfaninva917]

He had control with one foot in bounds. That was possibly the worst call of the night.

I think that was over turned because he lost control for a second once he stepped out of bounds

 

[supersmo18]

He had control with one foot in bounds. That was possibly the worst call of the night.

I was at the game and I would agree with this. As many times as they showed the zoomed-in replay on the jumbotron, it was clear that he had possession with a foot in-bounds. Botched call, IMO.

 

[supersmo18]

But when he landed he bobbled it, he didn't complete the catch.

I think that was over turned because he lost control for a second once he stepped out of bounds

THen I stand corrected; the jumbotron didn't show that.

 

[DownTheField]

i think last night's game provided at least four really good examples of why the game is better with video review- they got everything right and each of the reviews were critical

the only hiccup was that hit on dobbs should have been targeting.. not reviewable but should and likely will be

 

[DERELICK_MY_VOLS]

Why would they be suspended all the replays were correct. Unless the SEC is upset at the amount of times replay had to be used

Could not see where the ball was and the QB's hand position was low toward his lap. The ball is not his helmet and shoulders....that was the questionable call I have a problem with....the lack of evidence to over turn the call on the field.

 

[volfan411]

Why would they be suspended all the replays were correct. Unless the SEC is upset at the amount of times replay had to be used

According to earlier posts the SEC cites the botched replay of the spot and the catch on the sideline. I have not seen it but jus reposting what was posted earlier.

 

[TNsnyper20]

I think that was over turned because he lost control for a second once he stepped out of bounds

He was tucking the ball... far from not having control.

 

[fur burglar]

http://espn.go.com/watchespn/player?id=1216515

Could not see where the ball was and the QB's hand position was low toward his lap. The ball is not his helmet and shoulders....that was the questionable call I have a problem with....the lack of evidence to over turn the call on the field.

http://espn.go.com/watchespn/player?id=1216515


3:25:37 you can clearly see the ball in his hand, under his shoulder, past the first down line

 

[secking]

Anyone know anything about this?

Suspended for? Getting all the calls correct? For actually doing a pretty good job last night? I guess we gotta blame everyone but Butch.

 

[lilesrt]

Can't speak for all of them, but the Pig Howard sideline catch was absolutely not correct.

The refs did a fine job officiating last night.

 

[volfan411]

http://espn.go.com/watchespn/player?id=1216515
http://espn.go.com/watchespn/player?id=1216515


3:25:37 you can clearly see the ball in his hand, under his shoulder, past the first down line

It does not matter where the ball is at that point the line judge marks the ball where forward progress was stopped so even if he moves forward after that the ball is spotted where he was ruled stopped. So he could have reached the line but according to the spot it was after he had been stopped.

 

[JFBanicki]

Well the problem is that even though it is easy to say the QB crossed the first down marker, it was completely impossible to see where the ball was at the time or if he even had it. The whole point of the replay is to get the correct call and to overturn a call on the field they must have indisputable video evidence which is something they did not have on that call. Without being able to see the ball it is not only reasonable, but rather easy to dispute the overturn.
By them overturning the call on VERY disputable video they completely threw the whole point of the replays out the window and just did as they pleased. They also did it at a time that had a major affect in the outcome of the game.

Now should one questionable call get them suspended no, but factor in that it removed one of the conferences most popular teams from bowl eligibility and the possible revenues that were just lost and I could see the conference using that as a reason to suspend them.

 

[tnvols106]

is there a link to the refs getting suspended

 

[JFBanicki]

http://espn.go.com/watchespn/player?id=1216515
http://espn.go.com/watchespn/player?id=1216515


3:25:37 you can clearly see the ball in his hand, under his shoulder, past the first down line

Im not sure what your definition of clearly is but there is nothing clear about the ball position from a video that is shot from behind that gives the impression that someone is further ahead than they are which even the commentators admitted when they saw the side views. Yes in the rear view he looks like he made the line and his body had completely crossed it but then when you see the side views you realize it was an optical illusion and if he had crossed it, it was barely and would have warranted a respot and a remeasure. The officials did neither and simply said the ball carrier had reached the mark therefor its a first down and quickly moved the ball and chains and tossed standard protocol.