Here is a link to some pictures of the game.

 

 

http://russellplayoff03.blogspot.com/

 

I'm glad you brought up the reception to set up the FG........it was actually an interception that was taken away on the ground after the Corbin defender was down.

 

You might want to check out this picture. It should leave no doubt about who had control of the ball.

 

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2102/3666/1600/0582.jpg

You might want to check out this picture. It should leave no doubt about who had control of the ball.

 

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2102/3666/1600/0582.jpg

 

The Russell player did get control of it but it sure looks like offensive pass interference with him going over the Corbin players back. Some good action shots of the game though.

I agree.

As far as complaining about poor officiating, Russell could definitely do the same the way the D-line was being held all night, especially when you have tackles being made in the backfield....by the O-line. The officiating crew we had Friday is notorious for not wanting to call anything.

 

In any event, I thought it was a hard fought game between two storied programs and both teams left it all on the field. IMO, neither side should get on here and complain about officiating, the fans, a particular player or denigrate the accomplishments of either team.

As far as complaining about poor officiating, Russell could definitely do the same the way the D-line was being held all night, especially when you have tackles being made in the backfield....by the O-line. The officiating crew we had Friday is notorious for not wanting to call anything.

 

In any event, I thought it was a hard fought game between two storied programs and both teams left it all on the field. IMO, neither side should get on here and complain about officiating, the fans, a particular player or denigrate the accomplishments of either team.

 

 

 

Dismissing poor officiating simply because, "that is what that crew does," is not the answer. If these gentlemen have gained a repuatation for officiating then they should face disciplinary action by the KHSAA. When blatant violations of the rules occur it can not/must not go un-noticed.

The Russell player did get control of it but it sure looks like offensive pass interference with him going over the Corbin players back. Some good action shots of the game though.

How can it be pass interference when he was going for the ball? He never pushed off on the DB. Just jumped above him for the ball.

How can it be pass interference when he was going for the ball? He never pushed off on the DB. Just jumped above him for the ball.

 

 

Because he impeded the defenders opportunity to likewise catch the ball...going for the ball does not mean laying out over top of ones head. If that were the case one could certainly knock a DB to the ground and make his catch because he was "going for the ball".

 

 

We are picking the eyes out of a dead horse here, because that catch didn't win/lose the game for anyone...it was simply an illustration of poor officiating.

I haven't said anything about it yet but I thought the officiating was not very good. And it worked against both teams.

Because he impeded the defenders opportunity to likewise catch the ball...going for the ball does not mean laying out over top of ones head. If that were the case one could certainly knock a DB to the ground and make his catch because he was "going for the ball".

They were both on a dead run and jumping for the ball. Nobody got knocked to the ground. Clark simply outjumped him for the ball. There was no interference on that play. Nor was the ball taken away on the ground.

Since we can agree on that let us elaborate some. I saw a play on Corbin's sideline from the stands of course. A Corbin WR caught a pass and his feet dug into the mud in bounds...clear proof he was in...hahaha. He was called out. The punt situation was dismall. The list could go on and on. I do not see how such bad crews can call such big games.

They were both on a dead run and jumping for the ball. Nobody got knocked to the ground. Clark simply outjumped him for the ball. There was no interference on that play. Nor was the ball taken away on the ground.

 

 

Have you really looked at the picture...it is not a matter of being out jumped...Clark's body was resting on the DB's head. But like I said this didn't win or lose the game for anyone...it is simply an example of bad officiating.

As far as complaining about poor officiating, Russell could definitely do the same the way the D-line was being held all night, especially when you have tackles being made in the backfield....by the O-line. The officiating crew we had Friday is notorious for not wanting to call anything.

 

In any event, I thought it was a hard fought game between two storied programs and both teams left it all on the field. IMO, neither side should get on here and complain about officiating, the fans, a particular player or denigrate the accomplishments of either team.

 

Regardless of whether I thought Corbin received some bad calls or not, they had two opportunities to control their own destiny late in the 4th quarter. Russell's defense stepped up and stopped the Hounds when it counted and that is what decided this game.

 

Good luck to the Red Devils when they travel to Belfry. I'm sure that it will be a difficult task to go on the road and win at the Cam.

Have you really looked at the picture...it is not a matter of being out jumped...Clark's body was resting on the DB's head. But like I said this didn't win or lose the game for anyone...it is simply an example of bad officiating.

Yeah I looked at it. That picture is on the way down. And the fact that Clark's body is above his head just shows how far above him he went for the ball. He adjusted to the ball and went up and got it. It was a great play.

Regardless of whether I thought Corbin received some bad calls or not, they had two opportunities to control their own destiny late in the 4th quarter. Russell's defense stepped up and stopped the Hounds when it counted and that is what decided this game.

 

Good luck to the Red Devils when they travel to Belfry. I'm sure that it will be a difficult task to go on the road and win at the Cam.

 

 

I believe that is exactly what I said in my rather lengthy post, but others chose to single out comments to argue.

 

Regarding that pic that has become a hot topic...I am being objective here...it is not like the game will be any different if we can agree that a call was missed etc.