Dan Patrick says we got screwed
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So why didn't they call it on the North Carolina punt returner Saturday night?
I remembered seeing this in a Wiscosin game 7 or 8 years ago. I found a clip of it and it was very similar to the call on Saturday. https://www.insidenu.com/2015/11/22...down-catch-overturned-video-refs-northwestern
Another example of some power thirsty dorks ruining a great football play with over-engineered technicalities. Same thing happened for years about how we define a catch and surviving the ground. Same thing the NFL has now with it being illegal to land on a QB while tackling.
We don’t need to over complicate things. Allow the officials to blow the play dead if they think there is any doubt whether the returner called for a fair catch. Cooper did not come close to a fair catch. All rules need to be interpreted in a manner consistent with their purpose. The Minnesota defenders were in no way deceived by Cooper’s actions.
Just a stupid call all around. Can you somehow read the rule to say this was a correct application? Yeah. But if we’re applying common sense? Absolutely not.
And if you are someone who is enamored with the literal words of a rule, then unless a player literally runs with his arms absolutely still by his sides to field a kick, the return ought to be called dead because every player makes a waiving motion with his arms when he runs. Imagine how f-ing dumb that would be. Now apply the same common sense to what Cooper did. Nobody could’ve reasonably thought that was a fair catch.
We don’t need to over complicate things. Allow the officials to blow the play dead if they think there is any doubt whether the returner called for a fair catch. Cooper did not come close to a fair catch. All rules need to be interpreted in a manner consistent with their purpose. The Minnesota defenders were in no way deceived by Cooper’s actions.
Just a stupid call all around. Can you somehow read the rule to say this was a correct application? Yeah. But if we’re applying common sense? Absolutely not.
And if you are someone who is enamored with the literal words of a rule, then unless a player literally runs with his arms absolutely still by his sides to field a kick, the return ought to be called dead because every player makes a waiving motion with his arms when he runs. Imagine how f-ing dumb that would be. Now apply the same common sense to what Cooper did. Nobody could’ve reasonably thought that was a fair catch.
Yet the need was felt to I force the rule when it was a non call on the field. 7 Gophers were within five yards and missed CDJ. Your team should be embarrassed.
Unrelated note, I’ve never seen a fanbase with such an inferior complex. Who chants “we hate Iowa” when Iowas not even the opponent? Your handle is IHATEIOWA. I know gopher fans envy Hawkeye success, even without an offense. I had no idea we lived rent free in your head for so long. As we say, the best way to keep a gopher fan from masterbating is to paint his pecker black and gold and he’ll beat it once every ten years!
The refs gave you one after they failed last year calling back Campells pick six.
Thank you building the new outdoor stadium, far easier to carry out the field goal posts and I can walk up and buy tickets 20 min before kickoff.
Just speaking facts. Correct call was made I’m sorry you can’t understand that.
We didnt lose you boner. The review official handed you the game. Ya know, the only way your dog shit of a team could actually do something. And then your idiot coach claims he was calling fair catch. Ok Pee Wee
There is an obvious last second wave not even close to what happen Saturday. JFC, it was a blown call period. No1 calls that shit especially if not called on the field. Quit fking trying to understand it, it’s nothing but a dogshit call… that’s seems to have been hunted for by the BIG.
No shit,.. Try running without moving your arms,.. now try running Division 1 fast without moving your arms,..
What happened to the unholy alliance of Minnesota and Iowa fans uniting against big bro Nebraska??? How quickly things turn.
Call was correct and Iowa ST coach needs to be more aware of the rules.
Call was correct and Iowa ST coach needs to be more aware of the rules.
Coward and finebaum… lol 2 guys who never played and hate Iowa and KF….lololol. VS the Pat Macafee who did.
And again, the rules committee didn’t include invalid fair catches on their list of reviewable plays. They’re just covering their asses now by saying even though it’s not included on the list of reviewable plays we both agree that it was an oversight and should be reviewable.
So basically they miss that call the other 99% of the time.. great, more proof of how fking bad they are.
Stop and think about this for just a second,.. As described, this rule would essentially make it impossible to ever return a ball...
If Cooper caught the ball and stopped in his tracks...no whistle stopping the play...would the Minnesota defender been allowed to tackle him without a penalty?
I am trying to imagine how Cooper could have maneuvered to the sideline to catch the ball on a bounce, pointing at the ball with one hand, turning and moving forward without the use of his left arm for balance.
Also, if O'Dey didn't graduate from Nebraska, and live in Nebraska does he make the same call?
I am trying to imagine how Cooper could have maneuvered to the sideline to catch the ball on a bounce, pointing at the ball with one hand, turning and moving forward without the use of his left arm for balance.
Also, if O'Dey didn't graduate from Nebraska, and live in Nebraska does he make the same call?
If not a Debby graduate, and if he did not make his home in Nebraska, does he make the same call?
Investigation!
One or the other could have easily played into the replay. How does the B1G insure that its refs are calling games without bias...isn't limiting opportunity the best way to keep this from happening...to be certain?
Insert .gif of Minny fan bent over with a sweaty brow and smile on his face….with “wife” wearing a strap on behind him. Cuckold.
You mean you noticing an Iowa Fan at a Nebraska/Minnesota football game?
I'm sure you got triggered and put it in your dossier you keep on "all things about Iowa that makes me butthurt".
Nebraska isn't worthy enough to have any two universities aligning against them drama queen.
Look another idiot!
God you trolls are tiresome. Your life must be sad. Coming on a message board spouting stupidity. Yes, sad and stupid. It's a game played by college kids. And you're an adult? Lol. Go read a book.
