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Kenneth Stark retweeted
One more angle which suggests the defender was indeed pulled down into the kicker.
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MOST CONTROVERSIAL CALL OF THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON?
What did the officials see that warranted a 15-yard roughing penalty?
Was this roughing, running into the kicker, or no foul?
Here’s the specific language from NCAA Rule 9-1-16(a)(5):
“When a defensive player’s contact against the kicker or holder is caused by an opponent’s block (legal or illegal), there is no foul for running into or roughing.”
The distinction is important.
Roughing the kicker: 15 yards and an automatic first down. Contact that endangers the kicker.
Running into the kicker: 5 yards. Contact that displaces the kicker without the severity of roughing.
Blocked into the kicker: No foul when the opponent’s block causes the defender’s contact with the kicker.
The question is whether Wall was blocked into the kicker or whether his own bull rush and pancake of the offensive lineman caused the contact.
The rule specifically protects a defender whose contact is caused by an opponent’s block. It does not explicitly exempt a defender who drives an offensive lineman into the kicker.
Official NCAA Rule 9-1-16:
ncaa.soutronglobal.net/Publi…
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Game-changers:
BYU leading 14-10, in scoring territory at the end of the 2nd quarter (and getting the ball to start the 3rd quarter), throws a pick which turns into a UCF TD to end the half. Instead of a 17-10 or 21-10 lead, BYU trails at the break.
After taking a 21-17 lead with a TD drive to start the 3rd quarter, BYU allows a 3rd-and-17 from the UCF 29 to be converted (for 56 yards), and that turns out to be the key play in a UCF TD drive to retake the lead. It was the first 3rd-and-16 or longer converted against BYU this season.
In 2OT, after holding UCF to a FG, roughing the kicker is called on BYU, and UCF trades three points for eight--the winning margin.
There were many other important moments, but those sequences were arguably the most decisive.
Kenneth Stark retweeted
The LB’s didn’t come to play today. You’ve got UCF 3rd and 17 and you give up a damn screen for 40+ yards that should’ve been stopped for a 5 yard gain. 🤬
The offense has come to ball but the D is playing their worst game of the season. Feels like the offense has to win this.
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"That was the most excitement and passion that I've seen since I've been on College GameDay..
That BYU team plays with so much confidence and it starts with Coach Sitake" ~ Coach Saban
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Awesome to learn about @khyiristonga serving his mission in Kansas and now coming back to the area! Serving a mission faithfully is a blessing to all involved!
