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sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Washington Huskies' Road to the Championship: Triumphs, Injuries, and the Quest for Reform"

During the 2024 Sugar Bowl, a late-game injury to Washington Huskies' running back Dillon Johnson inadvertently gave the Texas Longhorns an extra 40 seconds to mount a comeback, sparking debate over college football's injury time rules. With Washington leading and the clock winding down, the injury stopped the clock, allowing Texas to start their final possession with significantly more time than they would have had otherwise. This incident has raised questions about whether the current rules are fair and has led to calls for a change in how injury time is handled in the final minutes of a game.

via Trojans Wire|

##collegefootball #gamerules

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"NFL Stands Firm on Reporting Procedure Amid Lions-Cowboys Officiating Controversy"

The NFL is not planning to change its process for players reporting as eligible, despite the controversy during the Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys game where an officiating error occurred. The league blames the Lions for attempting to deceive the officials, which they claim led to the confusion. The Lions, however, refute the NFL's account, with evidence suggesting that the player who was penalized did report as eligible. Despite the NFL's stance, the officiating crew is expected to be downgraded and may not work in the postseason.

via Pride Of Detroit|

##detroitlions #eligiblereceiver

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"NFL Stands Firm on Reporting Process Amid Lions-Cowboys Officiating Controversies and Postseason Downgrades"

The NFL has decided not to change its procedure for players reporting as eligible, despite a controversial play during the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys game where a miscommunication led to a penalty against the Lions. The incident involved a potential deception tactic by the Lions, which aimed to confuse the Cowboys but instead confused the referee. Lions coach Dan Campbell had discussed the play with officials before the game, but the referee in question, Brad Allen, was not present at that meeting. The NFL views the situation as a failed attempt at gamesmanship by the Lions and emphasizes that it is the responsibility of teams to clearly communicate eligibility without confusing officials.

via NBC Sports|

##dancampbell #detroitlions