The LSU - Ol' Miss game sure looks like it was bought and paid for. In the first quarter, Ol' Miss goes out to a three point lead. An LSU pass is picked off for a touchdown. Oh, but there is an illegal block in the back. And an Un-sportsman like conduct penalty for diving into the end zone unnecessarily. Except for the fact that a tackler had his hand on the runner as he is going into the end zone. So, a touchdown is marked at the 35 yard line.
OK, so Ol' Miss ball on the 35. A few plays later, the receiver is sprinting upfield, the cornerback shoves him out of bounds. He makes a spectacular catch over the safety, touchdown. Except the official rules the he ran out of bounds on his own. No score, and loss of down. The field goal attempt is blocked, and LSU runs it back for a touchdown. No penalties on THAT play, of course.
So a 10 - 0 Ol' Miss lead turns into a 7 - 3 LSU lead.
Watch the replays, I'm sure they will be posted online somewhere.
I have no interest in either of these teams, I just object to the screamingly bad calls that seem to be peppering collage ball this year. The replay system needs to be changed to where boneheaded officiating mistakes can be challenged.
They can fine the coaches for questioning calls, but private citizens are immune.
Two dismal calls.
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