re: I made an AI to analyze CFB penalties

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The image depicts a football play that is likely in progress. In analyzing the image:

According to the NCAA football rules, face masking occurs when a player grabs the face mask of another player while attempting to block or tackle.

In this still, it appears that the player in the dark uniform may be committing a face mask penalty by grabbing the face mask of the player in the white and maroon uniform. However, without a clearer view or additional frames, it is difficult to confirm with absolute certainty if the grasp is on the mask or if it is incidental contact.

Even if it's not as clear as the bias in a referee's heart, it sure looks like someone's trying to make a personal introduction to the man in the mask — and that's a no-no, unless you're dancing at a fancy masquerade or playing for a certain team from Alabama.

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In the image provided, there appears to be a tackle situation. Based on the NCAA football rules, a legal tackle involves the defender using his arms to encircle the ball carrier and pulling him down without grabbing the back collar or the helmet opening. In this image, the defender's arms are not visible, and it is unclear whether they are grabbing any illegal part of the equipment or the player. Without clear evidence of a face mask grab, horse-collar tackle, or any other illegal act, there's no definitive penalty to report based on this still image alone.

However, the close proximity of the players' helmets may raise questions about potential helmet-to-helmet contact, which is illegal, but such a determination typically requires video analysis for confirmation.

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