The BYU announcers are trying too hard to sound neutral

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Nov 21, 2019
7:57:19pm

whirl All-American

The BYU announcers are trying too hard to sound neutral

Probably because it is an NCAA game and they are concerned about future broadcast rights.

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whirl

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BYU did NOT have a handball. It hit her elbow tucked into her body.

PJMort

11/21/19 7:53pm

this. Who are these announcers? Not a handball if arm is not extended away from

BertoChavez

11/21/19 7:54pm

discretionary call. Can still be a handball even if against the body and in a natural position. Rule change this year.

Supercoug

11/21/19 7:54pm

if deemed intentional? what's the discretion based on?

BertoChavez

11/21/19 7:55pm

It's only required in the 6-yd box. Otherwise there does not have to be intentionality.

Supercoug

11/21/19 7:56pm

BTW it could also be called a handball for the exact same reason.

Supercoug

11/21/19 7:58pm

what's the ref looking for, then? if there's an advantage?

BertoChavez

11/21/19 7:59pm

yeah, probably wasn't a great call. I was just making the point about the rule change.

Supercoug

11/21/19 8:04pm

Based on if it’s determined a natural playing position

BenTheBoss

11/21/19 8:01pm

The BYU announcers are trying too hard to sound neutral

whirl

11/21/19 7:57pm

Plus it was fired into her at point blank range. That is context most referees

JmThms

11/21/19 7:58pm

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