Officiating college vs pros

[Ethan in Cleveland]

Not sure if this is of any interest but I thought the contrast would be a nice distraction.

I've watched parts of 5 games today. I would say the general difference is in college there is more of a "let them play" attitude.  They just missed or failed to call a blatant block in the back on a Texas punt return TD. No way that is missed in the pros. On the other hand, there seems to be so many ticky tack PI calls in the NFL. In the Ohio State Illinois game there were several no calls on PI that woudl have been called in the NFL.

I think if they called it fair both ways, I enjoy the college attitude towards officiating. Call the blatant stuff and otherwise let them play. 

 

[SirAndrew]

I enjoy college football more than pro ball at this point. The Bills are the only thing that keep me interested. It’s closer to the form of football I grew up appreciating. The NFL seems more in the entertainment/story line business. I just wish there were more relevant teams in the northeast, creating better fan interest in these parts. Water cooler football talk is always fun, but you don’t get it with college football up here. That’s another factor why I still keep up with the NFL. 

[Ralonzo]

Auburn is getting hosed like the Bills do with the Homunculus crew, and in their own house too.

[Buffalo716]

College ball still has plenty of teams that get hometown discounts 

 

The Blue bloods you have to usually beat them and the refs at their house

[H2o]

9 minutes ago, Ralonzo said:

Auburn is getting hosed like the Bills do with the Homunculus crew, and in their own house too.

Kirby Smart to the refs:

[DapperCam]

3 hours ago, Ethan in Cleveland said:

Not sure if this is of any interest but I thought the contrast would be a nice distraction.

I've watched parts of 5 games today. I would say the general difference is in college there is more of a "let them play" attitude.  They just missed or failed to call a blatant block in the back on a Texas punt return TD. No way that is missed in the pros. On the other hand, there seems to be so many ticky tack PI calls in the NFL. In the Ohio State Illinois game there were several no calls on PI that woudl have been called in the NFL.

I think if they called it fair both ways, I enjoy the college attitude towards officiating. Call the blatant stuff and otherwise let them play. 

 

Part of why Elam was able to get drafted so high. Was extraordinarily handsy in college and got away with it.

[Ethan in Cleveland]

1 hour ago, DapperCam said:

Part of why Elam was able to get drafted so high. Was extraordinarily handsy in college and got away with it.

Yeah there is a kid at Ohio State that is the same way.  Got away with a couple today but also had a couple of penalties in the Texas game and a bunch last year too.