What do you think about this penalty

[Daloth]

(I'll say first I was not at this game, this is just something a local sports writer said)

At halftime of the Oneida vs Cumberland Gap game they had homecoming festivities. Following the homecoming they did a tribute to the victims of 9/11 in the form of some local people singing America the Beautiful. The home team was then given a 15 yard penalty to open up the half for unsportsmanlike conduct for delaying the game.

It did not effect the game in anyway as the final score was something like 41-0, but still. I thought it was a bit shady on the referees part as well as the visiting team for not doing something to compensate for a rather unnecessary penalty.

Then again, there will be those who say if its in the rule book there are no extenuating circumstances.

I personally can see it both ways. Was curious what you all thought.

 

[volanatic]

Stupid penalty in my opinion. But nothing surprises me anymore.

 

[born-n-raisedvol]

No different than the NFL fining players for showing their support. National pride is a forgotten concept in many ways.

 

[FooleyforDooley]

stupid rule is stupid

 

[Chris4Vols22]

The rule was established before the game started, so they knew they were asking for trouble. I have no problem with the tribute, but they could have EASILY made it fit. Such a tribute should garner adequate time for performance within the pre-established allotment.

 

[JoseDaMofo]

(I'll say first I was not at this game, this is just something a local sports writer said)

At halftime of the Oneida vs Cumberland Gap game they had homecoming festivities. Following the homecoming they did a tribute to the victims of 9/11 in the form of some local people singing America the Beautiful. The home team was then given a 15 yard penalty to open up the half for unsportsmanlike conduct for delaying the game.

It did not effect the game in anyway as the final score was something like 41-0, but still. I thought it was a bit shady on the referees part as well as the visiting team for not doing something to compensate for a rather unnecessary penalty.

Then again, there will be those who say if its in the rule book there are no extenuating circumstances.

I personally can see it both ways. Was curious what you all thought.

The only reason they were penalized was because the halftime show was in excess of the allotted time. Not necessarily because they gave a tribute.