invalid fair catch signal

[cncmin]

What a terrible way to lose a game.

huh? you have been a Gopher fan for a very, very long time, right? You can’t recall any terrible ways to lose a game? I don’t feel sorry for them one bit. Their luck finally ran out. #Sorry, not sorry.

 

[kisarazu]

For reference: Here's a whole bunch of NFL players getting invalid fair catch penalties.
And in the NFL it's a penalty.

 

[upnorthkid]

The officials were bad all game. This seems like it was the correct application of the rule, but Yeesh it’s lucky to get the call. But GAHT DAMN ILL TAKE IT

 

[highwayman]

Both are true
1. It was correct application of rule
2. Crappy rule

I'll take it

Nope. It’s because:

1. For years Teams used to cheat on it all the time. I saw multiple big play punt returns using the ploy.
2. They tried a penalty for “invalid fair catch” with penalty yards and teams still cheated. It was worth it.
3. The only solution was no matter how you wave your hand it’s basically a fair catch now. Invalid fair catch is zero yards and the ball is returned to the point of the catch.

 

[spermophilus]

…like the ball not moving on Iowa catches, but moving on all Gopher catches…

Absolutely. Just unbelievable. And to think he collected a check for that “analysis”.

 

[short ornery norwegian]

The Gophers do not have to worry about that penalty getting called against them - because the Gophers' punt returner is almost never near the ball when it comes down......

 

[gopherbadgerman]

Everyone here would be crying had that call happened to MN.

 

[Gopherchase]

It was the right call, but I almost wish it wasn’t because that would’ve really pissed off all those shitty Iowa fans.

 

[Pompous Elitist]

Everyone here would be crying had that call happened to MN.

I‘d argue the officials mostly get a free pass. They are so consistent with calls the leagues don’t have to enact rules to fine coaches or players for pointing out any problems.

 

[PMWinSTP]

Both are true
1. It was correct application of rule
2. Crappy rule

I'll take it

Explain why it's a crappy rule.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

So in your mind. Did they get the call right. They did and glad they overturn it.

This song has officially been banned from the Iowa football complex -

Throw ya hands in the air!...an wave em like you just don't care!

TGOGS 3 WCW 97

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[GopherNtn]

Correct call. Dejean is a smart special teams player. He baited Nubin earlier into the punt fair catch interference call by putting his hand into Nubin. He knows what he was doing by pushing the limits on that last punt return.

 

[MaxyJR1]

The rule is that no player on team B can wave their arms in any way. 100% right call. Waving your arms for your teammates to get away is also illegal if you then grab the ball and run. If it’s above the shoulder it’s a legal fair catch. There is no controversy.

 

[ergopher]

Both are true
1. It was correct application of rule
2. Crappy rule

I'll take it

You can't call it a crappy rule when it was bring enforced on a textbook application of why the rule exists.

 

[El Amin Fan]

Correct call. Gophers won. Everyone is happy.

 

[Goldmember]

I’ve seen far less of a wave-off be ruled as a fair catch - and have a penalty added to the spot of the catch.

 

[MaxyJR1]

Everyone here would be crying had that call happened to MN.

Not if you know the rule. It’s been a rule for over 15 years.

 

[salzie]

You can't call it a crappy rule when it was bring enforced on a textbook application of why the rule exists.

My 2nd point wasn't clear. But I agree with your statement

 

[West Fargo Gopher Fan]

yes it was the right call.


if against us then I change my mind and Its the wrong call

 

[gopherbadgerman]

Not if you know the rule. It’s been a rule for over 15 years.

I agree it was the right call though

 

[GopherVotary]

Obviously we would have driven for a TD anyway if the return was allowed to stand.

 

[salzie]

Explain why it's a crappy rule.

I'll rephrase. It's often ignored and for IA crappy application.

I'm not upset and was correct call

 

[salzie]

Nope. It’s because:

1. For years Teams used to cheat on it all the time. I saw multiple big play punt returns using the ploy.
2. They tried a penalty for “invalid fair catch” with penalty yards and teams still cheated. It was worth it.
3. The only solution was no matter how you wave your hand it’s basically a fair catch now. Invalid fair catch is zero yards and the ball is returned to the point of the catch.

Yes. I'm few duck ducks in. My 2nd point wasn't properly articulate. I

 

[PMWinSTP]

I'll rephrase. It's often ignored and for IA crappy application.

I'm not upset and was correct call

Explain why it's a crappy application.

 

[Mulligan]

Both are true
1. It was correct application of rule
2. Crappy rule

I'll take it

But it's not a crappy rule. You make a half-assed motion like that. So the coverage team has a choice of hitting you and possibly getting a penalty; or they can let up and you catch them flat-footed which is what I think happened today. I would like to know who decided to review it.

 

[hello-world]

Technically the right call. You can't wave your arm like that. Find another way to communicate with your teammates.

Also the Gophers 100% stopped pursuit when he did that so not only was the letter of the rule followed but so was the intent

 

[salzie]

Explain why it's a crappy application.

Because it isn't consistent

 

[hello-world]

Everyone here would be crying had that call happened to MN.

I wouldn’t. I would blame Quentin Redding for being a dumbass

 

[salzie]

Because it isn't consistent

Again I think refs got it right.

 

[GoForGold]

Me caring about Iowa.