First week and we already have a fan trying to tell us how to do our job. Those flags were spot on. As an official, I know how hard our crew works to officiate the game fairly. We could care less who wins. The only thing we want to do is get it right, ensure safety as best we can, and make sure the game does not get out of control. Those flags were thrown for that reason. If you let some taunting go here and there, it's just a down hill spiral. Most fans and spectators don't even think about that part of officiating. Absolutely nothing wrong with a kid being excited after a big play and celebrating with their teammates but when there is any form of taunting, it needs to be flagged. And there is no context for the second play noted. Maybe the kid yelled something, who knows. Just let the officials officiate and leave them alone. We lost like 8-9 officiating crews from last season. You want to help Indiana High School Football? Stop complaining about the officials. When we screw up, we either know it or figure it out after watching film. Nobody is harder on an official than themselves. I promise you that.
And full disclosure, I was not one of the officials at this game.