For all the cameras and tech they have, why would they not have a “goal line” camera angle EXACTLY at the scrimmage line of the kick when they know it’s an onside? I suppose because the offside call is not reviewable. In that case is there one official exactly on the 35 whose only duty is to watch for offsides? I don’t recall from the replay.
I put a sad face because I think it greatly impacted MBS. He wasn't the same after that.
I would only be in favor of kickoff offsides being reviewable in that case. The slippery slope may slow the game down wayyy too much, especially in the last 2 minutes when there are a lot of stoppages anyway. As imaging and AI tech get better the replay will be able to see more and more things that the refs can’t because they’re human. So there will be more hemming and hawing delays as the booth has multiple synchronized Ultra HD angles to review. They need to have a 60 second clock for replay. If they can’t tell in 60 seconds then by definition it’s not “indisputable evidence” to overturn a call.
How about calling penalties already part of the rulebook. Clutching, grabbing, holding ect...occurs multiple times on every play. Then the referees call the penalty when they decide it's a worthy situation. The gophers are guilty as all teams are. CFB needs to raise their expectations of the referees calling the games. It can be done.
I was thinking the same thing, but we will never know.
It is not reviewable, per the rules.
I would add that breaking the plane needs to go away. They have to be touching the line or beyond to be offsides
I think it’s reasonable to say all onside-kicks are reviewable by either team to get the call correct… so many things go so quickly in these plays in a matter of seconds and inches. The rule change doesn’t say anything about making things reviewable, just that changing positions of line judges. #notenough #dobetter
I think it’s reasonable to say all onside-kicks are reviewable by either team to get the call correct… so many things go so quickly in these plays in a matter of seconds and inches. The rule change doesn’t say anything about making things reviewable, just that changing positions of line judges. #notenough #dobetter
I think it’s reasonable to say all onside-kicks are reviewable by either team to get the call correct… so many things go so quickly in these plays in a matter of seconds and inches. The rule change doesn’t say anything about making things reviewable, just that changing positions of line judges. #notenough #dobetter
Yes always after Minnesota gets hosed over first.
Agree. Both feet need to be behind the line at the kick. Then it would be easily reviewable.
not "every" play should be reviewable but every play with a FLAG SHOULD be reviewable
Just a few weeks ago...
Ummm, having every play reviewable != reviewing every play.
You forgot one:
Considering the ball has to travel at least 10 yards a strict breaking the plane rule is pointless on onside kicks/kickoffs. Should be based on where your feet are when the ball is kicked. As long as your feet are behind the line you are good. There is no reason to get overly technical with it. In the case of the kick against Michigan for example.....#49 gained zero advantage by having an arm or helmet across the plane before the ball was kicked.
Except when it is their fault and they change the rules in the middle of the season to try to make sure it doesn't happen again.
They also have officials on that line. Who recovers is the last thing they are looking at and easiest to officiate.
My guess is they want the officials that make offsides calls all game to make this call as well.
Not sure on the timing of the change but yes. Hated that rule.
