Since I was in Ann Arbor, I did not get a chance to see this game, so I have no idea which official threw the flag. I just hope it wasn't the guy on the other side of the field with no clear view of the play. The Big 10 officials are notorious for doing that.
I have no rooting interest for either of these teams. I don't think it's a horrible call, but if you're going to call PI on that, you could probably throw a flag for some penalty on every play of every game.
Then why did the league apologize to Minnehaha? PSU fans always complain about the officials, and they are completely unable to accept it when they get a gift from the zebras. That game should have been over!
this clip doesn't show the whole play. Banks shoved Butler in the back when he came out of his break. The penalty should have been for illegal use of the hands, not pass interference.
Big Ten apologized to the U of Minn for the bad call. No word if the ref got any punishment.
lacruf 5 years ago
FALSE! The Big Ten never apologized for the call. A Minnesota newspaper falsley reported on the "apology." Check the Big Ten Web site.
yesscode 5 years ago
Since I was in Ann Arbor, I did not get a chance to see this game, so I have no idea which official threw the flag. I just hope it wasn't the guy on the other side of the field with no clear view of the play. The Big 10 officials are notorious for doing that.
stophermv 5 years ago
I have no rooting interest for either of these teams. I don't think it's a horrible call, but if you're going to call PI on that, you could probably throw a flag for some penalty on every play of every game.
pmgingrich 5 years ago
MN; any state with Jesse as gov is moot. Yr chances left with Maroney. Get them the Vike's loveboat.
PSU; biggest dissapointment in the Big10, take whatcha can get. yr playin like yr uni's...
th play wouldnt b nothin in an SEC game. Go Vols.
mloaks 5 years ago
something happened with his left hand, i am pretty sure that the left hand got there a little too early. PSU got all the breaks in that game!
bts172 5 years ago
Clearly pass interference. The DB's body crashes intyo the wr's back and his hand grabs the wr's arm.
PSUREFEREE101 5 years ago
Then why did the league apologize to Minnehaha? PSU fans always complain about the officials, and they are completely unable to accept it when they get a gift from the zebras. That game should have been over!
MosieLedbetter 5 years ago
The Big Ten never apologized for the call. That was a false news report. Check the Big Ten Web site.
yesscode 5 years ago
this clip doesn't show the whole play. Banks shoved Butler in the back when he came out of his break. The penalty should have been for illegal use of the hands, not pass interference.
TylerDur 5 years ago