Bash Riprock

His helmet didn't come completely off, but went half way up his head. (doesn't show in this video) Looked impressive with his bloody lip. I stand corrected as the play does not look late...but it was a clear blow to his head. Given that Purdy was in the concussion protocol earlier this season, would hope there would be focus on this type of hit. Can't tell from the video where the official was...perhaps none could see, especially the referee. Not sure about the officiating....a few years back hung up the coaching whistle, but still stay involved with the running of youth leagues. Definitely still involved with the game. But you've given me something to think about for sure.

I haven't even looked...it must be weak....

Does help to have Texas, USC and Oregon at home. Road games in Columbus and Bloomington will test their mental strength, game planning and on the field execution......😉 One tough schedule.....

No disagreement and I didn't insinuate the non call with the late hit to the hit to Purdy's head while he was on the ground had any impact to the game. But Blandino felt (and I agree) that it should have been a foul. It was late and it was an agregious hit to the QB's head that ripped his helmet half off his head and bloodied his mouth. This official either missed the hit, or didn't feel it was a foul. I absolutely believe there would be variability across the league with officials as many (if not the majority) would have thrown the flag for roughing the QB. (or for the late hit) I can't help from wondering if this same play had been flagged had it been Pat Mahomes instead of Purdy as I do believe "superstars" do receive a certin "benefit of the doubt". You probably don't agree with me on the latter, but I absolutely believe there is varability across the league at times depending who is involved. This is something discussed in length with NBA officiating. I am not anti-officials. I think their efforts are outstanding performing an incredibly difficult job. I am old school, but personally, I'd like to see less replay reviews for calls. I just believe that since we are involving human beings, errors will and do occur...with coaches, players and officials...and that's ok. Its why they are all evaluated and have differing degress of success and longevity.

ok..fair enough...but you did infer that if you haven't officiated....... Perhaps much of what I was responding to was this comment from Just Rules. I don't disagree that there are "some" coaches and players that don't always understand the rules....but I think its a subset and don't agree with a generalization as written below.

I understood your statement...and the example that you used about not coaching. While I understand an official may understand the interpretation and applicability of the rules as a "higher level", I don't agree that coaches and players are ignorant to the rules. especially at the NFL level. Officials are not equal in terms of their craft and while I absolutely agree they get the vast majority of calls correct, they are human and they do make errors. Thus the application of replays overturning calls at the collegiate and professional levels.

Not sure where your statistics come from, but I never said officials have high error rates. Never said officiating is easy. I think its clear I don't understand the rules....nor any coach or player.....only officials....... By the way, I have some good friends that are officials at the collegiate level....a couple of them played Power 5 football....one of them has a Super Bowl ring. While they would agree with some of what you state....they are at a very different place in terms of dismissing the knowledge of players and coaches about the rules. Bottom line, officials are graded for a reason...and like any other profession, some are better than others.

I understand coaches yell out for penalties or complain because ones are called...but is this always because they don't understand rules or could this also be because they didn't have the view to actually see what truly happened? Could it be both and not always the lack of understanding the game? BTW, I watched both games yesterday, and listened to both the officiating experts point out what they felt were missed calls...especially with a couple of non-calls. Example, Dean Blandino pointed out a missed late hit on the QB to the head when he was on the ground...replays confirmed he was right and it should have been a foul. Officials do make mistakes from time to time....they are indeed human and we can all point to examples. That is all I am saying. They do a great job and no one expects them to be error free.

So the only people that can grasp the rules of football are officials? Man, was I sure tricked by all the coaches over the years that taught us the game, including rules, techniques to avoid breaking the rules both on the field and at coaching seminars. I wonder if coaching legends like Dick Dullghan understand they don't get the rules of the game......that is only reserved by officials. 🙄

I truly didn't know the impact....do you see others leaving to go with him to the Chargers?

looks like a member of the Wolverine staff headed to LA with Harbaugh. https://www.maizenbrew.com/2024/1/29/24054210/michigan-wolverines-college-football-ben-herbert-leaving-jim-harbaugh-nfl-los-angeles-chargers Not sure of the impact, but day prior Sherrone Moore felt confident UM would retain him. https://www.maizenbrew.com/2024/1/27/24052823/michigan-football-sherrone-moore-ben-herbert-2024-jim-harbaugh

Are all officials arrogant? Officials with law backgrounds only? Just curious. Only officials understand the rules....ok....🙄

As a former player and coach, I understand what holding is and isn’t. The head referee misses holding calls for time to time, especially with non-calls. That is a fact. All officials do their best, and some are better than others. But like any other human who are considered masters of their craft, they are not without blemish. Much of the media you downplay are former NFL players and they point out officiating errors through video. Dismissing their views as not understanding the game isn’t credible.

Initially, I thought Vrabel’s availability gave Ryan Day something to be worried about…

Very interesting Irish...I thought the same when the Falcons passed on BB. I also found it interesting that BB is not getting that many interviews with an original fair amount of openings. Given his age, do you think teams may be passing for what they consider are more relatable, flexible coaches? Teams such as the Titans, Raiders, etc. didn't even consider...perhaps they had phone conversations. I believe only the Seahawks and Commanders are left with vacancies unless a team abruptly fires a coach. I was wondering if the Eagles or even the Bills would pull the trigger, but they didn't. Kind of tells me teams are not viewing BB as an upgrade to get them over the hump. Lots of interesting articles about this...below is one. https://sports.yahoo.com/as-falcons-pass-on-bill-belichick-its-clear-what-is-shutting-him-out-of-this-nfl-head-coaching-hiring-cycle-012324964.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADLIj8Wl1jZDu3bWyJ8yhF5cht-C0bYotgu5A4mL-XTMrheq4qo7WIuRJXmfRJrnmZnySgFmbOzZO-ZYxVaueiQJxP66PCmfATaBVPbIEd1z3pT0pd6ccOuIvn7BpFpDu_zs0LBeQFe-QaRHS6qut1-opwZyM1EZaH3KHEyLO1m4 Is anyone surprised that Vrabel isn't landing anywhere? I was surprised the Pats didn't view him as a serious candidate.

Might be able to pull Tom Allen away from Penn State. #LEO

I am not saying anything in deliberate, but the referee does make calls impacting the QB. And there is tremendous interpretation that occurs. For example, how I have witnessed Patrick Mahomes and Matthew Stafford earning roughing the QB calls were very different in the games they played. Is that due to simple variability in how the referee judges the foul...perhaps. I have also seen the referee make holding calls (or decide not to throw the flag) and replay will show us if he got it right or not in many of those cases. Is a missed call deliberate? I don't think so. (others may have their own opinion) Can they be impactful?....absolutely. Can a referee or any official be influenced by the behavior or reputation of a given player? Again, perhaps not intentionally, but do I believe certain players get the benefit of the doubt, which can include crunch time....absolutely. At the end of the day, the referee is human, and not a robot.

Not in football....but other sports...yes

are they closer to an agreement in LA? https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/01/23/jim-harbaugh-chargers-could-agree-contract-offer-soon-report If Harbaugh goes, this report has him raiding the UM staff to go with him...... https://athlonsports.com/college-football/jim-harbaughs-departure-could-result-chain-reaction-disastrous-blows-michigan

Love the Shoals nickname...personal bias given the neck of the woods I grew up in.....

You have to be pretty pumped about the future. Never one play, but missed FG hurt in Q4. Excellent game!!

Not sure. Agree with you about worth. I believe it all about KK’s relationship with Caleb Williams.

Looks like one potential Harbaugh landing spot eliminated...... https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39344707/raiders-working-finalize-deal-antonio-pierce