Filed under: Arkansas, Oregon State, South Carolina, UCLA, SEC, Officiating
A few weeks ago, Arkansas was on the losing end of a conference battle with Auburn, and many fans took issue with a few calls in the game. Namely two calls that involved whether the play was a fumble. Just as any group of fans would have been after that game, the Razorbacks supporters were unhappy. Fast-forward to this past Saturday, and many fans were likely having flashbacks on a play in the second quarter. On a first-and-goal from the six, Jerry Franklin came on a blitz and got to Gamecocks quarterback Stephen Garcia in the backfield. As Franklin spun him around, Garcia attempted to pass the ball. Instead, Franklin knocked the ball loose before Garcia's arm came forward -- which happened about a split-second after the picture here (right) was taken.
Obvious fumble, right?
Well, no. At least not according to our friends -- the SEC officials -- working the game.
There was no whistle until the ball hit the ground, but nearly immediately thereafter the referee began blowing his whistle and signaling Garcia was down.
Huh?
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