It used to happen a lot. These officials are no more eagle eyed now than 20 or 40 years ago.
And I will say that over the years I have seen the accuracy of spotting the ball down correctly has gotten worse in my opinion. So when I see a very close spot and an official on the new line where the ball was just marked down just casually point his finger forward that it is a first down I really have to wonder.
And I will say that over the years I have seen the accuracy of spotting the ball down correctly has gotten worse in my opinion. So when I see a very close spot and an official on the new line where the ball was just marked down just casually point his finger forward that it is a first down I really have to wonder.