I’m not really defending the current refs because many of them suck, but for those of you saying it’s worse than it’s ever been- no it’s not. There have always been unbelievably shitty calls that have changed the outcome. Just 2 name a few NU related.
1. Penn State catch out of bounds probably cost us an MNC
2. Phantom block in the back call on Corey Dixon punt return against FSU
3. Eric Crouch face mask against KSU
Or, how about other teams games like the Oregon/Oklahoma on sides kick a few years back.
My point being (if i have a point) is that reffing is very difficult and at least with replay, they usually get the change of possession calls correct. Remember John Ruud destroying that OU guy on the kickoff return that was called down.
It’s just that before replay, you had to accept the bad calls and move on. So overall I think it’s better than the good ole days but still frustrating as hell when it doesn’t go your team’s way.
