False Start in 4th Quarter

[docabel]

First time I've ever seen a false start penalty go to review???

Dykes was all over the refs after the call, but I didn't have a clue as to why? Anyone with insight?

[mrydel]

I believe that ECU had 12 men on the field and we had a quick snap to catch them. But if we moved early, our penalty would be prior to the snap. That is the best I could come up with.

[MiracleOnMockingbird]

Yes, Dykes was furiously pointing at the 12th man who he thought didn't get off the field in time. But apparently the officials determined he made it.

[mrydel]

I do not think the 12th man mattered. We committed a dead ball foul. Had we not jumped early they would have been penalized.

[SMU Section F]

I do not think the 12th man mattered. We committed a dead ball foul. Had we not jumped early they would have been penalized.

This is correct. Our penalty trumped their's even with 12 men on the field; refs should not have reviewed it.