Bobref

Really nice catch by the Umpire on the blindside block on the Chatard interception return.

They had a very nice game.

Good no call on a potential illegal pop up kick.

Let’s see how the crew handles the upcoming onside kick.

I don’t know what the AC fans are booing about. That was only a sideline warning: first warning = no distance penalty. And it was definitely the right call.

Just another officiating groupie.

8:06 of the 2nd period in the 1A game. That linesman did a heck of a job hustling to the pylon on the AC touchdown pass. Ball was snapped at the 13 or so. Not easy to read and react that quickly. Nice goal line mechanics.

They are going to pick on that corner until he shows them he can play.

AC punts and Lutheran with another fast drive to make it 14-7.

And Lutheran hits the bomb and ties it up 55 sec. later. 7-7

AC strikes first with a long drive eating up half of the first period. 7-0.

At the finals, there are always 6 officials in uniform, although only a 5 man crew works the game. The alternate is used if anyone goes down during the game. The alternate also serves as the 6th official on any scoring kicks, going under the crossbar with the back judge, so that both wing officials can maintain their positions on the line of scrimmage. For the first time this year, the IHSAA mandated the use of an alternate at the Regionals and Semistate, in addition to the State Finals. Also, for the first time this year, the crews are allowed to choose their own alternate (within limitations). Previously, the crew was stuck with whomever the IHSAA decided to designate as the alternate official. The present system is a big improvement. True story: I worked the Penn - Warren Central final in 2003, and my linesman went down late in the first quarter with a pulled hamstring. We had to work 3/4 of the game with the alternate official, whom we had laid eyes on for the first time about an hour before kickoff. Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on your point of view), the game was not close.

Soxeone wins those big Powerball jackpots, too. But that's not xuch of a financial plan. Anyway, if you think FSU is still one of the 4 best teaxs in the country, put 'ex in. But if they're not, don't. Participation in the CFP is not a reward. It's a tournaxent, an invitational. The 4 best teaxs should be invited. Next year, 12.

We’re trying to determine a champion here. An undefeated FSU with a QB who has one foot facing backwards is not one of the 4 best teams in college football.

Except when I make them. The proverbial “Kiss of Death.”

All 6 of the crews working this year’s State Finals are crew members of the Indiana Football Officials Association. That is by no means an accident.

The only reason it is not used in the Finals is that, for TV scheduling reasons, they don’t want a game to end early. Has nothing to do with competitiveness.

This thread is intended to embrace all things officiating related to the Finals. Among the more obvious topics are: Any special rules or procedures in effect for the Finals. Questions or observations on rules or situations that may come into play, based on the teams involved, their tendencies, style of play, etc. In-game, post-game, or between game questions about rules, a specific play, etc. Observations by officials in-game, pointing out things that non-officials might not notice, or be aware of. I’ll be in the pressbox or on the field most of the weekend, and will post from there. Fans, here’s your chance for live action venting about officiating issues that arise, or have arisen with your team in the past.

Visitors wear white. Home team dark. No choices.

I think you’re missing it. As I read your post, you don’t object to the concept of the SF. Rather, it’s the definition of “success” that you find “beyond stupid.” Am I reading that correctly?

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You will note that, at the end of the game, the Referee will hold the ball over his head. When he does that, the game is over. The officials retain jurisdiction to perform certain administrative responsibilities, and can even retroactively disqualify a player or coach, if warranted. But they can’t reverse a no-call, come back out on the field, and play another down.

I don’t see either team sustaining multiple long drives. Both teams have legitimate home run hitters, however.

How do you think Ben Davis will do against Crown Point?

I saw both of these teams up close and personal in the last two weeks. I think they are very evenly matched. Likely the 5A game will be the best of the weekend … again.