2A State Championship: Mater Dei vs Andrean

[oldtimeqb]

I still don’t understand how a defender can pull off an opponent’s helmet on a tackle - and still the player has to go off for a play. 
If it’s a player safety issue, I don’t see why the tackler is allowed to grab the helmet with no penalty. 

[Titandad71]

these announcers! watching on mute.

[Bobref]

9 minutes ago, oldtimeqb said:

I still don’t understand how a defender can pull off an opponent’s helmet on a tackle - and still the player has to go off for a play. 
If it’s a player safety issue, I don’t see why the tackler is allowed to grab the helmet with no penalty. 

You cannot grab either the facemask or a helmet opening. But there's no rule against grabbing the helmet itself. It is only when the helmet comes off because of illegal action by an opponent that he doesn't have to come out for one play.

Edited November 27, 2021 by Bobref

[oldtimeqb]

15 minutes ago, Bobref said:

You cannot grab either the facemask or a helmet opening. But there's no rule against grabbing the helmet itself. It is only when the helmet comes off because of illegal action by an opponent that he doesn't have to come out for one play.

Thanks for the clarification. It’s the ‘illegal action’ only part that I disagree with - and I know they didn’t ask my opinion.

Perhaps that’s a new defensive strategy? First tackler secure the tackle. Second tackler try to punch the ball loose. Third man headlock the helmet and get the WR/RB out for the next play. (Said tongue in cheek of course.)  

Edited November 27, 2021 by oldtimeqb

[TigerFan20]

Defense, defense, and defense!

[dazed and confused]

34 minutes ago, Grover said:

Defenses are impressive so far.

penalties helping both 

[Huge Football Fan]

13 minutes ago, dazed and confused said:

penalties helping both 

Second Illegal man down field with 21 seconds was a bad call. Not sure they were gonna score anyway 

[CLKeller16]

Showed up with about 6:00 left in the second quarter, listened to the beginning of the game on my drive down from Fort Wayne. Fantastic defensive showing from both teams so far! Lets see if this continues to be a field position game in the second half.

[CLKeller16]

Offenses finally started to wake up. Should make for an exciting 4th!

[Bobref]

Not much doubt who the best player on the field is today.

[Knightsfan_01]

Big shout out to the heart these kids are showing.  Pretty sure the center from Andrean suffered a bicep/shoulder injury but that’s not gonna stop him… snapping left handed now and doin what he can with one arm! Awesome!

[Lysander]

7 minutes ago, Bobref said:

Not much doubt who the best player on the field is today.

Nope.  He has just taken over the game.  Dude strip/sacks the QB one play then punches in the TD on the very next play.  

Is it just me, though, but does Andrean just look bigger across the board?

[FootballFan28]

Wasted timeout would be helpful right here. 

[dazed and confused]

9 minutes ago, FootballFan28 said:

Wasted timeout would be helpful right here. 

ain't gonna matter....

 

[CLKeller16]

Hey @Bobref, I thought high school football stopped the clock while chains were moving? Noticed a couple times in the second and third quarters where the ref called for a running clock well before the chains were set. I might be mistaken

[TigerFan20]

Good season Cats!

[Screagle]

2 hours ago, oldtimeqb said:

I still don’t understand how a defender can pull off an opponent’s helmet on a tackle - and still the player has to go off for a play. 
If it’s a player safety issue, I don’t see why the tackler is allowed to grab the helmet with no penalty. 

Happened in 18. Memorials QB helmet yanked off by kid from WL going for strip sack. I think it ended up being 2nd to last play of the game he had to sit. 

Edited November 27, 2021 by Screagle

[Huge Football Fan]

13 minutes ago, CLKeller16 said:

Hey @Bobref, I thought high school football stopped the clock while chains were moving? Noticed a couple times in the second and third quarters where the ref called for a running clock well before the chains were set. I might be mistaken

Those were plays on the sideline that they were telling the white hat that the forward progress was inbounds. They then stopped the clock. Set the chains and restarted the clock

[ORACLE]

I called it. Almost on the head!

[Cappy]

54 minutes ago, Bobref said:

Not much doubt who the best player on the field is today.

Looked like a high profile recruit today!

[southend]

1 minute ago, ORACLE said:

I called it. Almost on the head!

Don’t hurt your arm!

Another good state championship game

[Bobref]

47 minutes ago, CLKeller16 said:

Hey @Bobref, I thought high school football stopped the clock while chains were moving? Noticed a couple times in the second and third quarters where the ref called for a running clock well before the chains were set. I might be mistaken

The clock stops for a first down. If the ball was down inbounds, the R starts the game clock as soon as the box is set, he doesn't wait for the chains. I agree that this particular Referee gets the clock restarted very quickly following a first down. I gave him an upgrade in the postgame debrief for that. Always want to keep the game moving.

[tango]

#34 was a beast. Congrats to Andrean! 
 

Not the result we wanted for MD, but the Wildcats had a great run and should be solid next year too. 

[CLKeller16]

16 minutes ago, Bobref said:

The clock stops for a first down. If the ball was down inbounds, the R starts the game clock as soon as the box is set, he doesn't wait for the chains. I agree that this particular Referee gets the clock restarted very quickly following a first down. I gave him an upgrade in the postgame debrief for that. Always want to keep the game moving.

Thanks for the clarification!

[Bigsky]

Very good game. Couldn't understand why during a championship game they would do the train sound for Andrian