re: Etling TD throw against Auburn

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I know what you mean but watching that gif and the clock, stopping it at :01 doesn't seem as egregious as some are implying

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I hear you. I just think it's pretty obvious 2 seconds left was reasonable as well.


^ he's clearly on the ground after the catch (:03)

I noticed the refs hadn't started to signal in that picture. I watched the video and the clock was stopped before any ref on screen made a signal.
I did see Desean Smith fist pump 5 times after the catch before the clock hit 1 second. So I don't think it's too inreasonable for the clock operator to press the stop button in that span

40 second mark


^ smith's 4th fist pump since Dural has been on the ground. You can also see the ref entering the screen from the right, running towards the play likely while blowing his whistle (:02)
Also notice the difference in where Fournette is

I would imagine whoever was operating the game clock knew you need 2 seconds on the clock to spike. Just saying