Incompetent Officiating?

[HuntlandVolinColo]

Well they got the last call right even though Abernathy stopped him short anyways.

I saw a couple of helmet to helmet hits on Jennings that weren't called. A missed block in back right in front of ref on a big run. Calloway Horse collar. And several illegal blocks on DL.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

The hit on Jennings wasnt close; I watched a bunch of games Saturday and that hit would have cause an ejection in most! Its been awhile since i have seen a b1g officiating crew, now i know why OSU and Mich get away with so much!

Meanwhile Emmanuel Mosely gets ejected (2015?) for a non-helmet legal hit in which the Kentucky player was the one who had the most velocity in the play. Evidently replays don't matter against the Vols!

 

[njvols]

They missed calls on both sides and didnt favor a team. They "let them play ", something most of us complain about when they call too much.

I'm pretty much with you on this. Would rather let them play as long as consistent on both sides.

 

[sjt18]

There were a lot of missed calls. Glad many of you saw the same things. The two against Gaulden were maybe the most obvious and meaningful.

 

[OneVolNation]

Yeah, I'm all for the "let them play" ideology too in most cases, especially minor calls where the net result of the outcome of the play isn't affected or only marginally. The incompetence on display at the game last night and referenced in this thread doesn't fit that description.

 

[sjt18]

They missed calls on both sides and didnt favor a team. They "let them play ", something most of us complain about when they call too much.

Disagree but I'd be interested in the proof for this claim.

I'll give a few that were blatant IMO.

The targeting on JJ. The crown of the helmet was used.

The block in the back on Gaulden. Without the no call, GT's drive stalls at a critical point in the game.

The hold on Gaulden. He probably would have made a tackle but more importantly the penalty would have likely forced a FG.

The face mask against Callaway. UT scored anyway but it could have been critical. The way the guy slammed MC to the ground using the facemask could have warranted a bigger punishment.

 

[m1al]

Think this was the play where I thought he was pulled down by his hair. It definitely didn't look right and at least one ref was looking right at it..

I realize it can be a really fast game at times but refs seem to be getting worse. IMO it's a direct result of replay. They expect replay to bail them out to often..

 

[Stark_Vol]

I'm pretty much with you on this. Would rather let them play as long as consistent on both sides.

My dad only got to see the 4th quarter and on. He started complaining about the refs not calling anything. I told him that they hadn't called anything on either side all night

 

[volfannbama]

Disagree but I'd be interested in the proof for this claim.

I'll give a few that were blatant IMO.

The targeting on JJ. The crown of the helmet was used.

The block in the back on Gaulden. Without the no call, GT's drive stalls at a critical point in the game.

The hold on Gaulden. He probably would have made a tackle but more importantly the penalty would have likely forced a FG.

The face mask against Callaway. UT scored anyway but it could have been critical. The way the guy slammed MC to the ground using the facemask could have warranted a bigger punishment.

Its plain to us because we see it on tv. The Callaway FM was on the opposite side of the ref. Missed call for sure, but i can see how he missed it.
The block in the back was questionable as he started out on his side then our player turned. Oh well, those happen un very game.
Id have to watch the " targeting " no call to comment correctly.

My point is that there were relatively few penalties on each team. Nice to see.

 

[feathersax]

Anytime a Big 10 crew is involved, it's sure to be wretched. Just glad that Callaway didn't suffer a severe neck injury. :hmm:

 

[vol-un-tear]

SEC refs are worse! Officiating stinks all round in College!

 

[Bcoope13]

There were a lot of missed calls, but I think it went both ways. Tech probably had more go there way, but we only had 2 penalties as well. I thought they missed on a lot of critical spots by a yard and in some cases 2.

 

[cwbytruckers]

The face mask was blatant and really didn't like how hard he jerked Calloway's head around. There was a replay after the touchdown and the ref was staring right at them. Maybe the hair obstructed it some.
But with the visible block in the back that had Butch irate and several non calls for motion on their offense, I thought they didn't do a very good job at all.

What did you expect from the BIG 10 refs. Anyhing to screw over an SEC team.

 

[calban]

I rather enjoyed the absence of linen on the rug and play reviews.
Was almost like football of old before they f***** it all up with technology.

 

[edyeary]

Overlooked by the attention to the officiating is that apparently GT is a dirty team. No doubt encouraged by a dirty coach. I hope the go on to a poor season. I do not like this team one bit.

 

[iam4utaways]

The block in the back was a crazy bad missed call, the facemask non-call should cost THAT SPECIFIC ref some kind of suspension for incompetent blindness. Put the SEC commish at the podium and have him call the ref's number like in the games. "Ref linesman #115 for incompetent blindness . . . 4 game suspension, this is #115's first 4 game suspension." . . . then the camera's would cut to Kessling interviewing Jones saying. "Well coach, there you have it, that Ref is suspended 4 games due to his incompetent blindness. Do you think he should get more, less or does this seem about right?. . . Coach Jones would answer. "Well, if it happens again, next time it's an 8 game suspension, so I'm happy we were still able to win the game with the "Three Blind Mice" running the show out there tonight.

GO VOLS!!

 

[Doberman]

I'm not a blame the refs guy.

However, that was some of the worst officiating I've seen, or non officiating as it were.

Horrible.

 

[ButchPlz]

I just don't understand how GT didn't get any false start calls on their fullback, who got a nice running start pre-snap every single play.

They still would've picked up yards on our DL, but giving him a running start before the ball moved didn't help anything.

 

[Vol Main]

I couldn't tell if it was a face mask or horse collar but something definitely didn't seem right. Then we never got a replay because we were in a hurry up situation

The picture clearly shows the GT player's gloved hand holding the face mask, thumb over the top and fingers in it.

 

[Backwards K]

I watched several games this weekend where the refs thought folks had paid to see them perform. I would much rather see a game where the refs let them play. I didn't notice the officials Monday night so they must have done a good job.

 

[Kinger]

I just don't understand how GT didn't get any false start calls on their fullback, who got a nice running start pre-snap every single play.

They still would've picked up yards on our DL, but giving him a running start before the ball moved didn't help anything.

Yep.

 

[87&91ALUM]

Totally agree with this thread. Officiating is terrible. Numerous and significant examples in the UT vs GT game. The fact that it goes both ways is irrelevant. This is a player safety issue. I recommend more replay flexibility. I believe a team should get three replays a half and the referees have the technology to review a lot quicker. Maybe a replay official who can stop play to review something on the field before continuing with play. The impact of these games is huge. Gotta get the calls or non calls right protect players, teams, and integrity of the game.

 

[VolDaddy61]

It was dreadful, simply dreadful. I understand there will be some missed calls, it's part of the game, but if something obvious literally happens right in front of your face ?! C'mon man, c'mon!!!

 

[Sugaray13]

Just one of many!

:bad: :spank: :finger3: :banghead2: unch_bag:

That blatant facemask which was the only way the defender prevented a touchdown on this play was illegal and dangerous enough that it could have caused an injury. I want whoever was in charge to be held accountable for failing to execute the job they were paid to do because their neglect put the health and safety of our student athletes at risk.

It is inexcusable. Let them watch their own son's neck wrung by the facemask and pulled all the way to the ground without a whistle if they want, but not our young men.

There is simply no excuse and an apology should be made at the very least.

I was thinking the same thing at the time. Now i am glad it wasn't called. It would have put us 15 yards closer which means there would have been at least 2 minutes left when we scored therefore Georgia Tech would not have needed to try a field goal. They would have had time to score a touchdown.

 

[Techfan1]

They missed calls on both sides and didnt favor a team. They "let them play ", something most of us complain about when they call too much.

Thank you, some people only see what they want.... I can find multiple clips of holding from UT and a pass interference. Like you said missed calls on both sides. It's funny when one fan base thinks all the calls went against them and the other fan base thinks the exact opposite.