https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/46702090/sec-suspends-referee-wake-georgia-auburn-game
Two controversial calls cited in the ESPN article, as well as in other media coverage.
" With the Tigers leading 10-0 late in the first half, Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold tried to score on a sneak on third-and-goal from the Georgia 1.
As Arnold reached for the end zone, Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson punched the football out of Arnold's arm. Bulldogs safety Kyron Jones recovered the ball at the 1, and officials ruled that Arnold fumbled before reaching the goal line.
After a lengthy delay, replay officials upheld the on-field ruling, giving the Bulldogs possession."
and
" With the Bulldogs leading 13-10 in the fourth quarter, Georgia coach Kirby Smart ran toward the side judge and appeared to call timeout with his hands. The official stopped the clock, and Smart argued that he was only telling the official that Auburn players were clapping their hands to mimic Georgia's signals, which should warrant a penalty.
After a brief discussion, Georgia wasn't charged a timeout, and the play clock was reset to 25 seconds."
It seems like by halftime, the optics were clearly such that Ken Williamson's miscalls were favoring Georgia.
"As Williamson made his way to the locker room, he was confronted by Auburn athletic director John Cohen and football coach Hugh Freeze. 'I have no clue how that doesn't break the plane, no clue,' Freeze told sideline reporter Molly McGrath at halftime. 'We're due a break, maybe, one of these damn times.'"
Seems like certain conferences are much more on top of this kinda thing than others.
Also, seems that a coach's in-game reaction can materially shape the narrative and lead to more pressure on conference big-brass to take action.
Two controversial calls cited in the ESPN article, as well as in other media coverage.
" With the Tigers leading 10-0 late in the first half, Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold tried to score on a sneak on third-and-goal from the Georgia 1.
As Arnold reached for the end zone, Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson punched the football out of Arnold's arm. Bulldogs safety Kyron Jones recovered the ball at the 1, and officials ruled that Arnold fumbled before reaching the goal line.
After a lengthy delay, replay officials upheld the on-field ruling, giving the Bulldogs possession."
and
" With the Bulldogs leading 13-10 in the fourth quarter, Georgia coach Kirby Smart ran toward the side judge and appeared to call timeout with his hands. The official stopped the clock, and Smart argued that he was only telling the official that Auburn players were clapping their hands to mimic Georgia's signals, which should warrant a penalty.
After a brief discussion, Georgia wasn't charged a timeout, and the play clock was reset to 25 seconds."
It seems like by halftime, the optics were clearly such that Ken Williamson's miscalls were favoring Georgia.
"As Williamson made his way to the locker room, he was confronted by Auburn athletic director John Cohen and football coach Hugh Freeze. 'I have no clue how that doesn't break the plane, no clue,' Freeze told sideline reporter Molly McGrath at halftime. 'We're due a break, maybe, one of these damn times.'"
Seems like certain conferences are much more on top of this kinda thing than others.
Also, seems that a coach's in-game reaction can materially shape the narrative and lead to more pressure on conference big-brass to take action.
