Because he led with open handsSure it was discussed during the game thread but why wasn't Mertz flagged for his blindside block on Rush during the Reverse that Wisconsin scored on?
Because the officiating crew that was there the entire game was also there for this playSure it was discussed during the game thread but why wasn't Mertz flagged for his blindside block on Rush during the Reverse that Wisconsin scored on?
There also was a block in the back and/or an obvious hold on it for the RB to make the corner.Sure it was discussed during the game thread but why wasn't Mertz flagged for his blindside block on Rush during the Reverse that Wisconsin scored on?
It was definitely closer to a hold than a blindside block. Blindside blocks aren’t illegal if you are open handed lead with the hands.It looked like a hold more than anything live but haven’t really seen a replay to see if my eyes deceived me or not.
Please, that was holding in a junior high football game. You don't get to grab someone from behind, this isn't a legal play in any level of football.Because he committed no penalty.
It's right around the 5 minute mark.Sure it was discussed during the game thread but why wasn't Mertz flagged for his blindside block on Rush during the Reverse that Wisconsin scored on?