So I’ve read a lot about the “terrible calls” made during the Miami at Florida State game, and decided to take a look. There were several calls that were made that were definitely incorrect, and there were a few that were made that were correct. Overall, the officials should not decide the outcome of the game.
Jump to the video A rundown of the calls after the break.
1. FSU fumble recovery called back because Miami player didn’t have control of the ball. Miami player caught the ball, turned and made two steps.
Ruled that he didn't have control.
Ruled Miami player didn't have control
2. FSU penalized for intentional grounding in the endzone that resulted in a safety. This call was overturned after replay official got it correct, but it’s still hard to understand how it wasn’t correct on the field.
Ruled pass was made in endzone.
Ruled in the endzone
3. FSU penalized for a holding on the kickoff return. Grasping at straws here, but it loo...
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