I’ve been a player, a QB coach, an OC, a HC and a referee for many years….and I would be curious what @refdawg thinks, but when I was a sideline ref and a play of that magnitude…..I would’ve only thrown the flag if the sideline participant kept me from keeping my feet, distracting my eyes or my ability to see the play through to the end to make sure I could spot the ball, know whether I need to wind the clock or not, if the ball came out or there was a penalty at the very end of the play (facemask, etc.).
I didn’t think that any of that happened. Could he have been hurt - yes and the rule is there to protect the ref - was he hurt - no.
Worse/more dangerous contact with 39 and ref or our punter?
Now….before the others jump on me…..yes, 39 should’ve never been there, we had plenty of other chances to make up for that, this isn’t the reason we lost the game, etc.
I know. I’m just curious about other’s opinions on that flag.
I didn’t think that any of that happened. Could he have been hurt - yes and the rule is there to protect the ref - was he hurt - no.
Worse/more dangerous contact with 39 and ref or our punter?
Now….before the others jump on me…..yes, 39 should’ve never been there, we had plenty of other chances to make up for that, this isn’t the reason we lost the game, etc.
I know. I’m just curious about other’s opinions on that flag.
