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Frankly, it does seem strange the ref did that. Is this a common courtesy from the refs on FGs? If it is, why? Shouldn't the ref let Hightower screw up, and call the penalty? Isn't that how it works with every other penalty?
How would we react if the Jets had 12 men on the field, and a ref gently pushed one off the field to help the Jets avoid a penalty? We would be rightly be PISSED. Once the QB / kicker has started his snap count, the refs should stay out of it and call appropriate penalties, no?
We should stay objective. That is, we shouldn't say "Oh, it's no big deal" just because it may have helped us. Next time it might help the wrong team.
Understandably, they are discussing refgate at the jets board:
http://www.jetsinsider.com/forums/threads/268594-Amazing-proof-the-refs-cheated-for-the-Patriots
What is the penalty for violating that rule about lining up at the snapper's pads? Is it 5 yards?
How would we react if the Jets had 12 men on the field, and a ref gently pushed one off the field to help the Jets avoid a penalty? We would be rightly be PISSED. Once the QB / kicker has started his snap count, the refs should stay out of it and call appropriate penalties, no?
We should stay objective. That is, we shouldn't say "Oh, it's no big deal" just because it may have helped us. Next time it might help the wrong team.
Understandably, they are discussing refgate at the jets board:
http://www.jetsinsider.com/forums/threads/268594-Amazing-proof-the-refs-cheated-for-the-Patriots
What is the penalty for violating that rule about lining up at the snapper's pads? Is it 5 yards?
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