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Despite the many eyes on a play and the frequent review of videos. It's anyone's guess how game officials will call any contested pass play.

I just saw a play on MNF, 3 receivers out wide, looked like a receiver screen. At the snap all three went down field, one curled deep for a TD. Lets try that Will.

The referees for the Peach Bowl will be from The Big 10 Conference and will be led by Larry Smith.

Remember, Chip’s teams were a lot smaller along the OL and DL. This team is a lot bigger and they’re likely not conditioned the way Rad used to condition Duck players.

I've searched Google and B1G and cannot find an answer for the Peach and the Fiesta Bowls.

On the other hand ... https://sports.yahoo.com/article/refs-indiana-vs-oregon-facing-214555733.html

What league is reffing the Peach Bowl? It could make a difference…

I think the opposite.

The ACC.

what league provided the refs?

I was shouting at the TV when it happened, and when I played it back--was furious. Then I get these photos from FishDuck.com photographer at the game Tom Corno...and can't believe it. In a close game--these non-calls can determine a championship, and it is WRONG.

I don’t know what pass interference is anymore. Not being facetious. I would love to know the explanation for that non-call…….a clear example of the receiver’s ability to catch the ball being impeded by obvious early contact by the DB. And there is absolutely no consistency…….that’s the real problem.

How is any thing pass or not pass interference these days? It really comes down to the Refs. But its just like holding I guess.

THIS! Some day we'll get the officiating benefit but not until we have won 5 titles.

I would also love to see more 13 personnel, 1 running back and 3 tight ends. Put the tight ends in line and motion them out and create mismatches and nightmares or keep them in line for some power running. We did some of this this season and it makes the other team struggle. I don't think Indiana has enough players who can cover them AND line up against the run. And that's the point.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium roof closing - Hopefully, OBD will drive off with a win over the Hoosiers and a 1-1 record in this stadium. Dan's head coaching debut in MBS Smarted. 🤬 But it's better than the Canes 0-4 in the Fiesta Bowl. Mario, Give Me Five! A Time-Lapse of the Roof Closing at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...Atlanta, GA | Jul 27, 2017

I think Pete Carroll saw all this before Saban.

The refs had a plane to catch? A dinner reservation? Wanted to watch the Rose Bowl from the start? Bet the under? Many suspect calls and noncalls in both CFB and the NFL this season.

Because it wasn't against Oregon . . Duh

I think in the second half against TT Lanning was adamant about the run game and burning clock and the offense slowed down a bit. In the same game I feel some of the play calling was at times too aggressive or not aggressive enough. Strange I know... But that 4th and goal play where everyone rolled out to the right was awful... We did something similar on 4th down against Washington in 2023 and it didn't work... It's aggressive but it also puts all the defenders in one half of the field and based on the flow the offense willingly gives up the other half of the field.... It failed both times by the way. The insistence on running the ball and not using the pass to open up the run a bit more was a bit frustrating. I also don't think Whittington is the right runningback if you need to get a defense to back off. I know one sack from Moore Whittington was in pass protection and then ran out of the backfield as a receiver... Probably designed that way but he didn't get his head around for even a potential pass before Moore was sacked. Davison is a brusier of a runner and a brutal blocker. I feel we'll need him on Friday.

I love our Australian punter

In the photo above, the ball is in the air and coming to Benson, while the TT DB already has hands on Malik, and is impeding his ability to catch the ball. In the next photo above...it is even more obvious that the DB never looked back and impeded Benson. How is that NOT pass interference?

Stein needs to not Vizzini it is my deep analysis. But that's what college OCs seem obsessed with doing over and over.

There you are notalot (l lol-I've been gone from the forum awhile), I like what you're saying. I think Stein goes away from that to much. He started last game just like that, and then left it alone ( might have been the faster clock Tech was forcing). Stein's paying concepts work, but the combo of self inflicted wounds and to make this and long situations like momentum. There are some matchups I look forward to. It's going to be an interesting game.

No offense, but Saban as CFB boss is a no go for me. Too much SEC bias already, don't need his 2 cents. Your ideas of needed changes are good though. A shrewd lawyer type, like maybe our own JJ from S. Carolina would be a good choice.