RefStripes.com

Football Officiating => NCAA Discussion => Topic started by: Tommyjohn44 on November 06, 2012, 09:59:33 AM

Title: players w/ same numbers on the field together (ND vs Pitt)
Post by: Tommyjohn44 on November 06, 2012, 09:59:33 AM

Is there a mechanic in place that actually checks players numbers?  With no real numbering restrictions on defense to be looked at on each play, I can certainly understand how this was missed.

Here's the story from the Chicago Tribune:

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-11-04/sports/chi-notre-dame-kelly-uncalled-penalty-20121104_1_tate-nichols-uncalled-penalty-irish-11-yard-line

Title: Re: players w/ same numbers on the field together (ND vs Pitt)
Post by: TXMike on November 06, 2012, 12:50:54 PM

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-Za5Upta78

They were both pretty close to the S